Chem Eng Major Transfer

BlackFyreGiant
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:26:24 +0000

The main gist of this is that I have reached a dilemma. ACC transfer or CAP.

The circumstances: There isn’t really a way for me to get into UT with my grades. Our school is competitive to the point where people in the top 10% have gpa’s of around 4.6-4.38, or something to that extent. This poses a problem to me as our class size is small and my gpa of 3.83 is dismal at best. Now as UT of A is my target school I really have two popular choices to consider. Either (1) go ACC for a semester or a year then transfer in, which is the cheaper route, or (2) go to somewhere like UTSA and CAP my way in, a safer route. Either has it’s advantages.

What this decision really hinges on is the chemical engineering field, my intended major. How competitive is the field? How many apply for it? Is it hard to get into? Is there a program or section based on that specifically? If so, all of the above.

Yes, it is rather apparent that I do not know much about my field or pretty much anything. What I do know is that there seemed to be a number of Asians, particularly males, who happened to be doing chemical engineering when I visited. See as how I am also an Asian male I don’t see this as helpful at all and might actually be hindered by it.

Any thoughts or input from anyone who might know anything?
Most things are appreciated. Thank you.

Also, study abroad information, though that can hold off until later.