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Question by Kiara B: Is it likely that I will get into The Universtiy of Texas at Austin?
I have been reading up on the University of Texas in Austin and it seems to be a good fit for me. I have a 4.41 weighted GPA and a 3.7 unweighted GPA (top 9 % of class). I got an 1850 an the SATs (or 1300 critical reading and math). I am president of FCCLA, vice president of ecology club, and treasurer/historian of science club. I am in National Honor Society and National French Honor Society. I am in a Math and Science Center program at my school. I also have 200+ hours of community service. Lastly, over the summer I volunteered most of my time at the Capital Area Health Network, a healthcare system in my area. I know it is hard for out-of-state students but I am very interested in this school. I would probably apply for the school of natural sciences. Also, I am African-American and I do not live in Texas, so the 10% rule does not apply.

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Answer by Taranto
I don’t think that you will have a problem getting into UT.

In fact, I think you ought to apply to some better schools — particularly private ones. Many of them want to attract qualified African-American students and are willing to give them aid to do that.

You have a real opportunity here — take advantage of it.

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