You've talked about why you want to leave. Now, discuss in your transfer Essay A where you want to go.

Kevin MartinJanuary 4, 2017Transfer, Essays

Transfer Essay A: Why are you transferring?

You've got a lot of experiences and memories. Tell your reviewer where you came from and perhaps why your current university doesn't meet your expectations and needs.

Kevin MartinDecember 31, 2016Transfer, Essays

Non-traditional Transfer Applicants and Veterans

Getting around abroad can be an adventure. Not every vehicle or transportation mode is traditional. Sometimes, you've got to improvise.

Kevin MartinDecember 29, 2016Transfer

Introducing the Transfer Essay A "Personal Statement"

Don't let a scary entrance intimidate you. Drive slowly, be patient, and watch out for dips along the way. You can get through your transfer essays following the same advice.

Kevin MartinDecember 28, 2016Essays, Transfer

What makes you competitive to transfer? Some statistics

Don't fall asleep on the competition! Let's take a look at who applies for transfer.

Kevin MartinDecember 23, 2016Transfer, Statistics

Resources for transferring credits

Don't be left in the dark wondering how your credits transfer. There are a lot of useful tools you can use today to see how your past, present, and future courses can transfer.

Kevin MartinDecember 20, 2016Transfer

Major-specific Transfer Requirements

It's important to know the rules for transferring. Don't get tripped up by any required prerequisite courses!

Kevin MartinDecember 16, 2016Transfer

Spring versus Fall transfer

Don't get shipwrecked! Note the differences between spring and fall transfer.

Kevin MartinDecember 13, 2016Transfer

UT-Austin Transfer Application Requirements and Eligibility

Does it sometimes feel like navigating the transfer process is like wading through a swamp?

Kevin MartinDecember 8, 2016Transfer, Application

Introduction to the UT-Austin Transfer Process

Looking for a change of pace? Consider the transfer process as a pathway to UT-Austin admission.

Kevin MartinDecember 5, 2016Transfer, Process

UT Honors priority and recommended October 15 deadlines

The devil is in the details. All of the honors programs except engineering have an early deadline of October 15.

Kevin MartinDecember 1, 2016Honors, Process

Book Recommendation - The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College

Kevin MartinNovember 22, 2016Admissions Literature, Process

Liberal Arts Honors Class of 2020 Statistics

The LAH Class of 2020—155 students chosen from 1143 applications (our largest applicant pool ever!)—has just three more weeks in their first semester as Longhorns.

Kevin MartinNovember 18, 2016Honors, Statistics, Process

Business Honors Class of 2020 Statistics and Process

...we received 1688 applications for a class we hoped would be 110-120. Approximately half of those applications were for early admission...

Kevin MartinNovember 16, 2016Honors, Statistics, Business

UT-Austin deadline two weeks away!

Don't let the December 1 deadline sail away! With two weeks left, it is important to begin your essays now and finish them up if you have started.

Kevin MartinNovember 14, 2016Application

Some questions to help guide your transfer application

Interested in transferring to UT-Austin? I present some questions that you may want to consider as you navigate the transition from your current institution to UT.

Kevin MartinNovember 7, 2016Transfer, Essays

Essays and "fit for major" at UT

Make sure your application fits into your choice of major and that you illustrate a compelling narrative as to why you are deserving of a space in your desired program at UT-Austin.

Kevin MartinOctober 21, 2016Essays