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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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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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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This post reveals how once-helpful communities like Reddit’s A2C have become sources of stress, misinformation, and toxic competition.
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Practical advice for high school freshmen and sophomores on coursework, strategically approaching SAT/ACT exams, building a meaningful resume, choosing summer programs wisely, and making effective college visits.
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This article critically examines why recommendation letters rarely influence admissions outcomes and often create unnecessary stress for applicants. Understand when letters might matter and why most applicants shouldn’t stress about them.
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This post clarifies misconceptions by explaining UT's admissions process, distinguishing it from selective private universities known for controversial practices. Learn why Asian students remain strongly represented at UT and how discussing cultural identity can benefit your application, despite concerns arising from broader national admissions issues.
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This article outlines key similarities and differences in the homeschool admissions process. Explore how accelerated curricula, community college courses, standardized tests, documentation requirements, and recommendation letters influence homeschool applicants.
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This article clarifies common misconceptions about UT's Early Action process, its recent history, and the limited impact on admission outcomes.
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This article unpacks UT’s Personal Achievement Index system and exposes the flaws of holistic review, including inconsistency, reviewer bias, and inequity. Learn why even the most qualified applicants face unpredictable results.
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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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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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UT-Austin has released many of their Freshman Fall 2022 decisions. I discuss receiving your decision and the appeals process.
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I’ve refrained from writing about the college list until now. Check out these common pitfalls and best practices for building a manageable college list.
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Yes! UT-Austin remains ACT and SAT test-optional for Fall 2023 freshmen applicants.
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Follow these application tips and strategies to increase your chances of getting into UT’s McCombs School of Business
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Non-Texans are reporting that applying to UT as an out of state student is becoming more difficult. Is there truth to this observation?
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Ranking in the top 5% of your class guarantees admission to a handful of less selective non-STEM programs, such as Liberal Arts, Education, Social Work, and Communications. Automatic admission does not provide advantages for popular programs like Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Natural Sciences.
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