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How to answer UT Austin short answer questions? ›

In this short answer response, students need to communicate to the admissions committee what they personally find engaging and exciting about their proposed field of study. The admissions committee does not expect student to already be an expert in their field or to have their future career in this field planned out.

Submit the required short answers to prompts in your admission application. Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words per prompt, typically the length of one paragraph.

When will I receive my admission decision? For summer/fall enrollment, you will receive an admission notification by mid/late-June. For spring enrollment, you will receive a decision by mid December.

Furthermore, if you have not finished in the top 6% of your in-state high school, or hail from out-of-state, you'll want to bring high test scores and a competitive GPA, likely in the 90th percentile or above.

The acceptance rate at UT Austin is 31.4%.

For every 100 applicants, 31 are admitted. This means the school is very selective. If you meet UT Austin's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

High schoolers in the top 10% of their class may be automatically accepted to college in Texas. Some schools automatically accept the top 50%, and UT Austin only accepts the top 6%. The rule was created to improve diversity at flagship schools after a statewide affirmative action ban.

UT admitted 42,444 undergraduate students in the fall of 2023.

If you are an undergraduate student, in order to take a course pass/fail, you must have completed 30 or more credit hours. No more than two courses per semester may be taken pass/fail.

As a public institution, UT Austin is committed first and foremost to educating Texas residents, which is reflected in the Texas state law requiring public universities to admit a specific percentage of Texas high school students (top 6% as of now at UT Austin; top 10% at most other public institutions).

The average GPA at UT Austin is 3.83. This makes UT Austin Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

What does UT Austin look for in applicants? ›

UT Austin admissions uses a holistic review process. They consider your academic strengths as reflected in your transcripts, honors/awards, class rank, and test scores. They also look at your achievements and personal qualities reflected in your extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations.

That being said, generally speaking, more competitive majors at UT Austin include Computer Science, Engineering, and Business. Majors within the College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences (excluding Computer Science), and the College of Education tend to have slightly higher acceptance rates.

The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2023 and spring 2024 freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review.

That being said, some of the less competitive majors at UT Austin include some programs in the College of Liberal Arts such as History, English, and Philosophy, among others. To find a major that truly aligns with your passions, consider the following steps: 1.

️Writing an SAQ Response

Straightforward and to-the-point answers are preferred over flowery language. For an “identify” or “describe” prompt, you should simply answer the question and include a piece of evidence to support your answer. This can typically be done in 1-2 sentences, depending on the prompt.

If you are an undergraduate student, in order to take a course pass/fail, you must have completed 30 or more credit hours. No more than two courses per semester may be taken pass/fail.

Overall, your UT Austin essays are not just about showcasing your achievements but also about how your unique journey has shaped you into the person you are today. Embrace the challenges you've faced and the lessons you've learned along the way.