(UT CAP program) University of Texas at Tyler

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<p>Hello there, I'm new to this site, so I really hope this topic is on the right board.
Anyway, I kind of had my heart set on going to the University of Texas at AUSTIN but I was offered CAP and qualified for places such as UT Tyler. I didn't qualify for places closer to Austin (where I live) such as Dallas, San Antonio, or Arlington, but I did qualify for Tyler. I was really upset that I did not automatically get into UT but there's no point in me stressing about it any longer, maybe I'll have to spend a year at UT Tyler till I get 30 hours, at least a 3.25 GPA, and then automatically get accepted into UT Austin (those are the requirements).
But the point of this thread--Does anyone know what UT Tyler is like? Has anyone did CAP over there? I hope this doesn't sound too shallow/ignorant but what are the people like at the school or at Tyler in general? Is there a lot to do in the city of Tyler?
And also, does anyone think it is worth doing CAP for UT ESPECIALLY if I have to do it all the way in Tyler, Texas--or should I just go to another college and maybe transfer to UT on my own...???</p>

<p>Thank you for listening! Please let me know what UT Tyler is like and if it is worth it. I would really appreciate it. </p>

<p>--LivingWithFaith</p>

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I live in Texas and was CAPed also. However, I was under the impression that you could pick any system school you wanted. If I were to go for the CAP program, I would go to San Antonio. There’s no way UT could force me to live in Tyler, TX for a year. Check and make sure you can’t go to UTSA for CAP b/c I’m pretty sure UT lets you choose which school you want to do CAP at.</p>

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<p>They let you choose, so long as you meet the minimum requirements for that school. </p>

<p>[Enrollment</a> Requirements | Coordinated Admission Program | Be a Longhorn](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/requirements/]Enrollment”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/requirements/)</p>

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<p>Yeah, I fit the requirements for tyler,
bump?</p>

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<p>Actually after applying to UT they will offer a CAP program at specific schools. The requirements are different than general admission requirements. I was offerred CAP at UT Tyler, and several others but not offered UT San Antonio. The Admissions at UT San Antonio told me only students in top 50% of their class would be offered CAP at UT San Antonio. I went ahead and applied directly to UT San Antonio and was granted admission(but not on the CAP program). I decided to accept the CAP at UT Tyler, ya it’s Tyler but only 2 semesters and then on to Austin! I’m sure it will be fun if I embrace my time there! Anyone else doing CAP at Tyler??</p>

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<p>Can you explain what you just said. I have to meet the requirements for UTSA or UT? Help me… my time has come!! </p>

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<p>so you’re telling me if im top 50% i should get into UTSA? Because im top 40% with a act score of 25… will i get in?</p>