UT-Austin received approximately 100,000 applications for Fall 2026 first-time freshmen applicants. Almost everyone was deferred on January 15.
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Discussion of data, statistics, and observations for Spring and Fall 2019 External Transfer admissions rates for the University of Texas at Austin.
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This comprehensive guide covers UT-Austin transfer eligibility; CAP/PACE; spring and fall admissions; prerequisite courses and transferring credits; admissions statistics and trends; GPA recommendation by college/school; essay and resume tips; and receiving your admissions decision.
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Explore sixteen similarities and differences between transfer and HS senior applications, from GPA requirements and essays to major prerequisites, application timelines, and more.
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I share tips, perspectives, and FAQs about UT-Austin’s new opt-in waitlist starting with Fall 2025 applicants.
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This guide breaks down the Statement of Purpose prompt and how to structure your essay, avoid common mistakes, highlight relevant academic and personal experiences, and connect your goals with UT-specific resources.
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This post explains what the Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP) is and who should reconsider it. Understand key details about eligibility, major selection, campus choices, and common pitfalls.
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Consult this post for tips and statistics for external transfer into computer science, the McCombs School of Business, and the Cockrell School of Engineering
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I cover when and how UT regular and honors admissions releases their decisions based on my best-educated guesses from previous years. I share about the previous “UT Austin Admissions Waves” and what to expect for your notification.
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Consult this post for current UT-Austin students or enrolling first-time freshman about internally transferring and changing majors to Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Moody, and others.
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This post breaks down UT-Austin’s limited merit-based scholarships and Forty Acres Scholars Program (FASP). It covers its unpredictable selection process and provides application and essay tips. Learn what scholarships exist—and why most students won’t get them.
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This post examines the advantages of pausing after high school, including greater maturity, improved academics, real-world experiences, and mental health benefits.
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What rank and test scores do you need to be competitive for admission to UT-Austin especially for highly selective majors like Business, Engineering, and Computer Science?
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I share updated tips and statistics for high school seniors applying to the McCombs School of Business and Canfield Business Honors (CBHP)
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This post explores why CS admissions has become so selective, outlines emerging concerns about the job market, and highlights strong alternative majors at UT that align with tech and data-focused careers.
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Learn how UT-Austin's admissions have become dramatically more competitive over the past 25 years—from a 75% acceptance rate to just 17% today—and discover four key reasons driving the surge in applications and selectivity.
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UT-Austin’s STEM honors programs are some of it’s most desirable. Kevin Martin provides insights and essay examples for applicants to Engineering Honors, Electrical/Computer Engineering Honors, CS Turing Scholars, Texas Honors Electrical and Computer Engineering and Business (Texas ECB), and Texas Honors Computer Science and Business (Texas CSB).
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UT-Austin changed their supplement in Fall 2025 that asks students to discuss one activity that makes them proudest. Consult these real admitted student essay examples and eleven tips to help you write your best supplement.
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