Transferring into UT-Austin Computer Science

Transferring into UT Computer Science is extremely competitive. Consider these tips as you craft your application.

Kevin MartinAugust 30, 2018Transfer

Fall 2018 UT-Austin External Transfer Statistics

The Transfer Fall 2018 applicant pool was UT’s most competitive ever by far.

Kevin MartinAugust 28, 2018Transfer, Statistics

Six Examples of Apply Texas Essay A Describe the Environment in which You Were Raised

Here are six real final drafts of Essay A’s that gained students admission to their first choice major. I provide commentary for each.

Kevin MartinAugust 17, 2018Essays

Updates and Clarification for Fall 2019 Freshman Application Process

UT-Austin updates and clarifies requirements and admissions policies for Fall 2019 first-time freshman applicants.

Kevin MartinAugust 4, 2018Application, Process

UT Introduces Fourth Short Answer Prompt on Diversity

UT now requires students to write a fourth short answer (250-300) words answering about how they will contribute to classroom discussions and a diverse learning environment.

Kevin MartinAugust 3, 2018Essays

UT-Austin delays, releases all Fall 2018 External Transfer Decisions

The Fall 2018 external transfer applicant pool was extraordinarily competitive this year across all programs and majors.

Kevin MartinJune 17, 2018Statistics, Transfer

Suggestions for answering Apply Texas Essay A "describe the environment in which you were raised"

UT’s long essay can be tricky to write, but answer effectively and you can greatly improve your admissions chances.

Kevin MartinJune 14, 2018Essays

UT-Austin Now Accepts the Coalition Application

In addition to Apply Texas, UT-Austin will start accepting the Coalition Application for first-time freshman beginning with Fall 2019 applicants.

Kevin MartinApril 26, 2018Process, Application

Priority Deadline Technical Error

UT recently made a mistake releasing deferral messaging to priority deadline applicants.

Kevin MartinJanuary 22, 2018Process

Dean's Scholars Honors Prompt Advice

The new Dean's Scholars prompt can be tricky. Bring structure to your argument and bring resolution to your thoughts.

Kevin MartinNovember 6, 2017Essays, Honors

Writing Your Leadership Short Answer

Check out these eight tips to put the finishing touches on your Leadership short answer.

Kevin MartinOctober 28, 2017Essays

Eight Tips for your UT-Austin Academic Short Answer

Stuck on what to write for "does your academic transcript represent your performance as a student?" Check out these helpful tips on ways to approach this prompt.

Kevin MartinOctober 12, 2017Essays

Six Tips for your UT-Austin Career Short Answer Essay

I provide six tips to help you write your career short answer prompt for UT-Austin.

Kevin MartinSeptember 27, 2017Essays

Announcement: Automatic Admissions for Fall 2019 (Current Juniors) Top 6%

UT announces automatic admissions cutoff of top 6% for Fall 2019 applicants.

Kevin MartinSeptember 15, 2017Process

Ten Tips to Write your UT Short Answer Essays

Here are ten tips to help you frame and answer UT's now short answer prompts about your career goals, academic performance, and leadership experiences.

Kevin MartinAugust 24, 2017Essays