UT Austin - Easiest major for transfer to be admitted?

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Hello, I am applying to UT as an external transfer and am very unsure of what major to go for. I am extremely worried I will not get in!

My major of choice (I wrote strong essays for) is Communication Studies in Corporate Communication, but I am worried I won’t get in. I have a GPA of 3.5, a strong resume, and am currently pursuing a freelance photography career outside of school. I mention my collaborations with local clothing companies, publications in magazines and collaborations with local artists, but I’m still afraid I won’t get in due to the competitiveness of Moody College of Communication. This is worrying because this degree makes the most sense regarding my continuing interests in photography and media. (stressed this heavily in my papers!)

My second choice of major is Liberal Arts Psychology (apparently liberal arts is the easiestt major to get into), but I am worried about the essays I wrote for it. What interests me in psychology is the way in which I can apply it to my photography to envoke emotion in my viewers (I wrote the essay about this).

I know I am nearing the deadline, but please no hate!

Anything helps!

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@alexparadox It sounds like your application is ready for submission. I wouldn’t worry about what the ‘easiest’ major to get into is. I think that you did the right thing by putting your heart and soul into the major that you’re passionate about-- that you most want to pursue. That sounds like Communications, in Moody. You sound live a very strong applicant. You obviously have career path goals in mind, so go strong, and let the process take care of itself. And, as always, have a Plan B.

While there are a lot of non-impacted majors in COLA, that doesn’t mean that they’re ‘easy’ to get into. Psychology is one of the most competitive COLA majors. You sound passionate and sure about Communications, though. Submit your best app. Make sure that you submit your strongest writing, and a long resume. Let them see the “Why You”.

You’ve got this! :smile: