<p>Hey, i have nearly completely filled out the application to transfer to UT, but the personal statement seems almost unneeded. Here is what was on the app.</p>
<p>WHAT CAN I DO TO INCREASE MY CHANCES FOR ADMISSION?
Each fall, UT admits a freshman class based on competitive admissions. Students are considered for admission based largely on their academic performance and credentials. The middle 50 percent of the Fall 2005 admitted class had score ranges of 1100-1280 (SAT) or 24-28 (ACT) and a core high school GPA range of 3.28-3.95. If your credentials fall below any of these ranges, we highly recommend that you write a Personal Statement. This statement is optional, but you may increase your chances of being considered for admission by writing it.</p>
<p>Personal Statement: Explain how your previous academic performance was positively or adversely affected by any personal or academic circumstances, a special skill, or problem. You may also indicate any other significant information about high school, post-secondary education, or life experiences which will further support your request for admission, particularly information which describes your ability to succeed in the college classroom.</p>
<p>The main thing is that i finished my first semseter at college, and i got perfect grades taking rather difficult classes. My highschool GPA was a 3.2 (only .1 away from the low end of their range of GPAs, but i went to a private school), my SAT was a 1260. </p>
<p>Not only am i not sure if i need it as a transfer app because im doing well in college, but i am not sure what to write about. do i write about highschool or an event that hurt/helped my grades? or do i write about college? i dont know lol. </p>
<p>sorry if its a bit abstract. what would you all do? thanks.</p>