This article explains why essay examples often mislead rather than guide students. From unrealistic expectations caused by survivorship bias to missing critical application context, reading too many examples can heighten confusion and anxiety.
Read MoreLearn why using AI tools like ChatGPT often backfires, how students commonly misjudge their essays, and why genuine, thoughtful writing remains essential, even in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.
Read MoreThis article clarifies common misconceptions about UT's Early Action process, its recent history, and the limited impact on admission outcomes.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreExplore sixteen similarities and differences between transfer and HS senior applications, from GPA requirements and essays to major prerequisites, application timelines, and more.
Read MoreConsult this post for tips and statistics for external transfer into computer science, the McCombs School of Business, and the Cockrell School of Engineering
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreRarely does a UT-Austin admissions cycle proceed without a significant procedural error, miscommunication failure, or institutional misstep. Here are UT’s biggest blunders since 2013.
Read MoreConsult 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.
Read MoreI share tips, perspectives, and FAQs about UT-Austin’s new opt-in waitlist starting with Fall 2025 applicants.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreTex Admissions freshman Fall 2024 outcomes include a Forty Acres Scholars recipient and admissions offers to Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Brown, Yale, Duke, Berkeley, and UCLA.
Read MoreI discuss UT-Austin’s announced changes regarding test optional, essay changes, an October 15 Early Action deadline, introduction of a wait list, and changes to recommendation letter suggestions.
Read MoreUT-Austin has released many of their Freshman Fall 2022 decisions. I discuss receiving your decision and the appeals process.
Read MoreI provide five examples of UT-Austin Transfer Essay A Statement of Purpose as “…your opportunity to address the admissions committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual.”
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