Spring 2012 vs Fall 2012 Transfer (Out of State)

Colleges & Universities The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Intended major: Chemical Engineering
Grades:
Precalc- A
Calc 1-A
Calc 2-Expecting A
Freshman Seminar: B+
Writing: B+
Humanities:B
Lit: Expecting A
Gen Chem 1-A</p>

<h2>Gen Chem 2- Expecting A</h2>

<p>Classes I am taking Fall 2011:
Multivariable Calculus
Organic Chem 1</p>

<h2>Calculus Based Physics 1</h2>

<p>I could apply for transfer to the spring of 2012 semester during the fall of 2011, or I could finish the spring of 2012 semester at my current university and apply to transfer during the fall of 2012. </p>

<p>People tell me that it is easier to get in during the spring semester because there is less competition and I don’t have to compete with incoming freshmen. If I do that however, I would only have finished half of the organic chemistry sequence and half of the calculus based physics sequence. If I stay at my university for the spring of 2012 and apply to transfer for the fall of 2012 semester, I would have organic chemistry and physics completed, which would improve my chances, but I would have more competition in an already competitive major. </p>

<p>Would I have a better chance applying for Spring of 2012? Or Fall of 2012?</p>

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<p>What is your ethnicity? And how active are you on your campus and EC?</p>

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<p>I don’t know why that matters but I’m Black. I would say I am pretty active on campus. I don’t have any leadership roles, but I have joined several student organizations and clubs.</p>

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<p>Here’s what you need to know. GPA is like 90% of admission (or so I’ve heard) so try to get as close to a 4.0 as possible. I have a friend (in state though) who was in a similar situation, but applied in the spring and fall. He got in both times, but decided to wait until the Fall so that he could do the rest of the sequences at a cheaper price (he was at community college) and to avoid any discontinuities. So if money isn’t a problem, apply both times, and decide from then on. Even if it is a problem, just think about the job prospects with a UT engineering degree! As long as you have REQUIRED courses and a good GPA, you should get in regardless. But remember, OOS is automatically more difficult than in state, so do as much as you can as well as GPA. Good luck!</p>