<p>I was capped at UT; not surprized by this. In preparation for being capped I applied to UTSA and have been admitted into the honors program. I have visited the campus and the dorms and like them. I have also been to UT quite a few times and really like the campus as well.</p>
<p>I have also been accepted by Texas Tech in the honors college program. I really liked the campus there as well. The honors college looks to be a great opportunity and I'm excited about it. </p>
<p>I want to major in computer science. Tech has accepted me into this program. The dilemma I have is I am not sure if I am better off going to UTSA and transferring into UT with a goal of pursuing the computer science path or going to Tech where I have already been accepted.</p>
<p>Any comments or suggestions are greating appreciated!!</p>
<p>Okay, so quite a few views but no replys as of yet. Maybe if I rephrase the question.</p>
<p>I know that UT’s computer science department is in the top 10, Texas Tech’s not so high (read that it was #121). Is an undergrad degree in computer science at Tech really that different in content, would I not learn the same concepts? How much of a role does the faculty have? Would not being in honors give me slight advantage with more personel attention?</p>
<p>I hope someone replys to your post. Allot of students are in the same boat. Chioce between the cap’d program or just moving on avoiding a two step process.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about Tech’s honors program so I won’t say you shouldn’t do that. However, UT’s program is much more highly regarded. As such, a CS degree from UT is typically held in higher esteem by employers and you’ll have a much easier time finding a good job. Of course you could always go to Tech, do great and put together a great portfolio, and find a good job. I’m just talking about which program is better. </p>
<p>On a separate note, if you go to UTSA there’s really no advantage to joining the honors program there. If anything it could put you in harder class that make you less likely to get the GPA you need to transfer to UT. Just go do your freshman year, get a 4.0 and knock some of the core curriculum classes out of the way.</p>
<p>I’m doing CAP next year and it won’t be that bad trust me. One year will go by and you’ll be in one of the best universities in the state and one of the best public universities in the country in time. I think it’s worth it. UT’s CAP is a blessing in disguise. At first they reject you, but they give you the option of automatic admission. Jump on this opportunity before it goes away. Before you know it, you’ll be in your third year at Texas Tech regretting the decision you made because you could of been at UT Austin.</p>
<p>Besides UTSA is easier. You could get a really high GPA if you work at it and start your sophomore year at UT Austin strong. Good luck with either decision you make!</p>
<p>I’m wondering about the advantage that UTSA honors would have. My understanding is that you only have to take one honors class per semester. After reviewing the profs that teach honors, they look to be really good. I guess the best advantage in honors is that you get to pick classes first thus getting the best prof and class times. Anybody take honors classes at UTSA?</p>
<p>Hey, dude! I’m currently CAPped at UTSA and this is my 2nd semester. First of all, professors and classes here are fairly easy. If you do happen to go the CAP path, you’re going to have NO PROBLEM whatsoever getting a 3.2 (as long as you go to classes, that is). It really just all depends on what YOU want to do and what you want, man. I chose to go CAP because, well, UT offers great education, networking, and the ultimate college experience. I mean, the UT campus couldn’t be in an any better location! Couple blocks from downtown, the drag, and other great places. Tech is just located in Lubbock, and from what I’ve heard there’s nothing there. There are so many aspects you can look at this from, but it all depends on the person. Hope that helped.</p>
<p>Another option is to go to Tech (or even your local CC to save $$) and transfer to UT. Although you won’t have the CAP guarantee, you also won’t be limited to the courses in the CAP agreement. If you already have a lot of AP or dual credits, that may be a better option. [Participating</a> Universities | Coordinated Admission Program | Be a Longhorn](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/schools/]Participating”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/cap/admission/schools/)</p>