UTD Chances

[DaleWatson]

Hello College Confidential,
I am wondering what my chances are of getting into the computer science program at UT Dallas. By the way, I am an in state student. I have heard there is an honors program? What are my shots at the honors program?

Here is some of my stats from high school:
Class rank: Top 7% 35/490
GPA 3.83 (unweighted)
AP classes taken:
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP World History
AP Art History
AP Compuuter Science A
AP US History
AP English Language and Composition
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Literature
AP Gov
AP Econ
AP Biology
AP Physchology

Extracurriculars
1 year of band ( freshman year, made region and area band)
1 year of Robotics (freshman year, qualified to the state level)
3 years of DECA( qualified for nationals sophomore year and junior year)
Science fair( designed a water filter. Made it to the state level)
3 years of track( JV Sophomore year, Varsity afterwards. Was a district champion in sophomore year)
NHS
Went on a mission trip into west China during freshman year for a week to teach the kids there english and history.
Was part of a club in my school where we mentored the unprivileged students in the district. We met up with the kids every 2 weeks.

Sat score
1400
Math: 750,
Verbal: 650

Did not take ACT

What do you think my chances are? Be honest even if you think it will hurt me.

[GTAustin]

You will definitely get into CS. Honors is more difficult since there is only 30 slots. UTD determines who is considered for CS Honors by taking a test that is more of a math logic test, not a programming test. You will need a recommendation for the program which could be your CS teacher at HS or your councilor. They need to write Dr. Page. It is not a guarantee especially as the program becomes more well known and popular but that is the path to get there. Unfortunately, your verbal SAT score could be an issue, everything else looks great. Give it a shot and see but you will definitely be accepted to CS.