This 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 MoreUT-Austin’s STEM honors programs are some of it’s most desirable. Kevin Martin provides insights and essay examples for applicants to Engineering Honors, Electrical/Computer Engineering Honors, CS Turing Scholars, Texas Honors Electrical and Computer Engineering and Business (Texas ECB), and Texas Honors Computer Science and Business (Texas CSB).
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 MoreUT-Austin changed their supplement in Fall 2025 that asks students to discuss one activity that makes them proudest. Consult these real admitted student essay examples and eleven tips to help you write your best supplement.
Read MorePersuade your UT-Austin admissions reviewers that you deserve a space by consulting these nine Major short answer tips and seven admitted student UT Major supplement essay examples.
Read MoreGetting into top universities requires outstanding essays. These 23 best practices and mistakes to avoid will elevate your Common App essay to maximize your UT-Austin admissions chances.
Read MoreThis guide provides thirteen tips about what you can control (like your essays and resume) and what you shouldn’t stress about. Avoid common pitfalls and build a smarter, more strategic application.
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 MoreUT-Austin admissions can feel like a black box—limited data, vague timelines, and unclear selection criteria leave many families confused. This guide tackles 23 common misconceptions, including myths about early action, in-state residency, test scores, and major selection.
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.”
Read MoreStudents and families often ask me about applying for pre-med at UT-Austin and other universities nationwide. I share tips and best practices for considering future medical school and other Health Professions enrollment.
Read MoreI detail why STEM programs are increasingly competitive at UT-Austin and universities nationwide. I provide tips for Computer Science, Cockrell Engineering, and the College of Natural Sciences.
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