What would you say my chances are given OOS?

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hi, i'm an OOS student really interested in getting UT, but from what I've seen its one of the hardest schools to get into if you're not in-state.
I'm currently a junior and my credentials are average at best, So i'm unsure of what my chances are. I'd like to persue a computer science degree at UT and hopefully get into the Turing program which sounds like a great opportunity for me.</p>

<p>GPA 3.63 uW, 4.5 w
Rank: 17 out of 783
I've taken mostly honor courses.
No SAT scores, yet, but a 204 on the PSAT
EC: Debate (10th grade)
Key Club (11th grade)
I could definately use more ECs.
AP WH: 3
Taking AP Calc AB/BC, Comp Sci A, Psychology</p>

<p>I can definately get good letters of reccomendation from respected teachers that already like me, and I'm not bad at writing essays. Am I missing anything, and are my chances even worth considering, or is it unlikely that I'll be accepted?</p>

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<p>Your stats are great, but the fact is 95%+ of UT students are instate.
Why? the top 10% rule, which is, if you're in the top 10% of YOUR school (in texas) you'll automatically get accepted. regardless of how your gpa compares with other students at other school's gpa. </p>

<p>it sucks. i'm not in the 10% of my school, but i know for a fact that i'd be in the top 5% at another HS (my cousin goes there). </p>

<p>like i said though, your stats are good so i'd give it a try.
however, you might not get the classes/major you want so...yea.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks for the reply.</p>