UT or A&M Computer Science chances

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Hi i’m a junior in high school and I am wondering what my chances are at getting into UT Austin’s computer science program. I do know this program is difficult to get into, but I do have a passion for the subject and would still love to apply. My stats are not yet complete but these are stats that I already obtain and some that I hope to in the future (not giving myself any wiggle room and trying to be as accurate as possible).

  • rank: 60/1007
  • Gpa: 4.5 weighted
  • SAT: 1300
  • In state resident
  • race: Asian American
  • classes for senior year: AP Calculus AB, AP Chem, AP comp sci principals, Choir, Dual Credit Gov/ Econ, Ap english 4

EC’s:

  • choir (4 years, heavily involved in UIL program and at regional level and national level)
  • part time job (2 years, spent some of my weekends and lots of my summer)
  • computer science mentorship (6-month experience, studied with the computer programmer for my school district, presented final project to the school board and city council)
  • photography (hobby and business) (5 years)
  • volunteering (100+ hours)
  • key club (2 years) (president)
  • Student Council (4 years) (VP 1 year)
  • Church youth group (4 years, volunteered and went on many trips)
  • NHS

I feel like there are some things that I’m missing but just let me know and I will try my best to provide more information.

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I would suggest improving SAT or taking ACT to improve your odds.

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Do you believe that to be the weakest part of my application? If so, are there any other aspects you think I could improve?

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For the SAT it’s easier to improve the math section than the verbal section. I would practice taking the sample SAT tests in the Princeton Review. Study each math question you got wrong. With this you can easily reach 1400.

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A competitive applicant will be in the 700+ range math score.

UT will look for your Calculus and Physics readiness. So will A&M.
Getting into either program is not the hard part. Stay in is. A&M has a 55% retention rate to graduation in an engineering major. Many applicants self select out and others are weeded out.

UT Dallas may have direct admit for CompSci. A&M has general engineering for freshman and you have to earn your way to your preferred major through the Apply To A Major process. CompSci is in the engineering school at A&M but UT is College of Natural Sciences.

1300 isn’t a very strong SAT score. Take some test prep and try to get it up. A lot.

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Stats look good, except for SAT score. Improve that and you shouldn’t have much trouble getting in.