AboutKat Expertise I can help with anything from freshman/transfer admissions to financial aid, from coursework to campus life. I'm extremely familiar with the College of Liberal Arts, but I know a fair share about other colleges as well.
Experience I'm a senior with a double major in English and Government, and I'm also completing the Liberal Arts Honors program.
Expert: Kat Date: 7/13/2008 Subject: UT Austin Transfer Admission
Question Is it unlikely that the same person will be offered admission to UT Austin twice? I got accepted for the Spring 2008 semester with a 3.5 gpa to the liberal arts school and 60 some credits. Im an out of stater. I had to decline admission. I had an injury that required cructhes for months and physical therapy. Does the school keep records of past applicants? I now have 80 credits (more than willing to do the 60 in residence) and a 3.68 gpa. National society of collegiate scholars and deans list for three years running. work full time as well. Do I have a chance? I know that only about 15% of students are from out of state. Should I mention the injury and declined previous admission in an essay? I need some advice. Aldo, Im an econ major but got a c in an econ class. SHould i apply as undelcared to liberal arts school, or is that worse than just declaring economics major, even though i got a c.
Answer Well, this is a lot of information so I'll do the best I can! While out-of-state admissions are REALLY competitive at UT (since it has to reserve most of its enrollment for in-state students), I still think you would have a good chance. Your grades are high, you've earned a lot of recognition, which is better than most transfer students can say. It would also certainly help if you could demonstrate that you were really active on campus at your current school, whether it's scuba-diving club, student government, or tree-planting. UT likes to know that you'll contribute to the student community just as much as you'll earn good grades.
I would say DEFINITELY tell them about your injury (to prove that you didn't have a conflict with the school exactly, you were just physically unable to attend). I would also maybe say applying as undeclared Liberal Arts might be a good idea, not necessarily because of the C, but it makes you a more flexible candidate for admission. Just be as honest as you can about why you couldn't go to UT earlier and why you want to now and I'm sure you'll be fine.
