What are my chances of getting in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey everyone.</p>

<p>Here are some details about me:</p>

<p>Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male</p>

<p>I went through a CBSE high school. While not as internationally recognized as the IB or not as supposedly tough as the ICSE board, CBSE is supposed to be quite demanding and intense.</p>

<p>Class 10/Sophomore Year - 95.4%
1. English - 91
2. Sanskrit - 99
3. Math - 98
4. Science - 95
5. Social Sciences - 94</p>

<p>Class 12/Senior Year - 87.4%
1. English - 95
2. Computer Science - 95
3. Math - 86
4. Chemistry - 84
5. Physics - 77</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning Test - 2280/2400
1. Math - 780/800
2. Critical Reading - 770/800
3. Writing - 730/800</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests - English Lit: 760/800 and Math (Level 2): 790/800</p>

<p>TOEFL - 120/120</p>

<p>Extra-curricular activities:</p>

<ol>
<li>A total of 4 first prizes in debate/extempore/speech events in high school.</li>
<li>Participated in the school's Table Tennis and Soccer teams. Have certificates.</li>
<li>Very, VERY highly ranked in two international-level Olympiads (by a privately-run organization, though.)</li>
<li>Doing a writing internship with AOL India at the moment. Will be doing it for some time.</li>
<li>Am teaching street kids in an organization. Will have logged in 50hrs by the time applications are due.</li>
</ol>

<p>I wish to apply to the Radio/Television/Film program or Communication Studies program by the way.</p>

<p>So, thoughts? Please be honest!</p>

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<p>So many views, not one reply. Please help, people! I really need some informed opinions!</p>

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<p>I think the question is, why would you doubt that you would be admitted? Best of luck! I would say you will be admitted, no doubt!</p>

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<p>Oh, thank you so much! I guess the reason I didn’t have any clear picture is that I’m in India and don’t have ready access to any help or guidance or yardstick-provider. The Internet (and CC, in particular) is my best hope!</p>

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<p>Congrats, you’ve earned some great stats and should be encouraged about your chances. I’d offer a slightly more cautious reply, though, simply because UT, like most state flagship universities, is required by law to primarily serve its own Texas residents. So you are competing for a limited number of slots. To illustrate, in last year’s fall 2010 freshman class, there were 272 international students, or 3.8% of the class. </p>

<p>Good luck. Hook 'em!</p>