<p>It seems like UT Austin Rejects so many kids every year even though they would probably do well there just because there isn't enough room for them. Why do they pick some out to go to Summer School to test them out and see if they can make it in the regular school year? (Also does anyone know about how many students are admitted to this summer session/how many actually attend the summer session?)</p>
<p>Would these kids admitted to the Summer Session instead of just rejected probably be the type of kid that seemed to REALLY try hard and REALLY impressed the college with their personal appeal (traumatic childhood, special circumstance, 1st generation college student) even though they may not be as strong of an applicant in terms of SAT scores and rank?</p>
<p>Or am I wrong in my thinking and those admitted to Summer School are pretty well qualified - just slightly less qualified than the 40% accepted?</p>
<p><strong>By the way the fact that UT Austin's acceptance rate on collegeboard changed from 50% to 40% in the past 3 months scares me a little like all those who will be accepted have been while I still haven't gotten my letter yet. Or maybe they're just late putting the stats in from last year or the Spring application session? Your thoughts on this as well?</strong></p>