UT - Austin OOS Biology Major?

<p>Hello, I'm a junior in high school in Oregon, and i was wondering about the University of Texas - Austin. I know virtually nothing about it, although it does seem like it would be a fun experience, and it is quite a large school. With a 3.7 unweighted, 4 AP's, and a 2200, would a student like me have a chance to get in OOS? Don't want this to turn into a "what are my chances" thread, but just wondering if the UT is worth applying to if I was to major in bio (looking to go to medical school). </p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

<p>You already have a thread for this.</p>

<p>No, it’s not worth paying the high OOS costs to go there. How much will your parents pay?</p>

<p>UT is very hard to get into OOS anyway.</p>

<p>bumpitybump</p>

<p>I actually think you would have a decent chance. My OOS son got into the biomedical engineering program with a similar SAT score, and that department is very selective.</p>

<p>But OOS tuition IS very expensive. We were able to get our son in-state residency starting his sophomore year, but that was possible because my parents live in Austin, which made the process easier. UT has tightened up the rules now, so it’s pretty hard to get in-state status.</p>

<p>My son got a small scholarship, but it was a drop in the bucket. If I were you, I would probably look elsewhere.</p>

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What you need to know is it will cost you at least $40K/year and you can get pre-med classes at other schools that will prepare you as well as those at UT.</p>

<p>It appears from the 3 screennames that the OP is using, that finances would be an issue (father passing, etc), so if FA is needed, then take off all the OOS publics unless they’re ones that would award very large merit and be affordable.</p>

<p>Might as well try for Rice as UT is going to be too pricey if you need need-based.</p>

<p>Yes UT is worth is the cost</p>

<p>What makes UT worth paying OOS tuition over either UO or OSU?</p>

<p>Particularly for pre-med?</p>

<p>Yes UT is worth is the cost</p>

<p>lol…must be a Longhorn.</p>

<p>No, in no possible way would UT be worth the cost for an OOS student whose interest is premed (or many other majors)…especially when the student’s own Flagship is very good, and the student’s family doesn’t have money to burn.</p>