This article explains why essay examples often mislead rather than guide students. From unrealistic expectations caused by survivorship bias to missing critical application context, reading too many examples can heighten confusion and anxiety.
Read MoreLearn why using AI tools like ChatGPT often backfires, how students commonly misjudge their essays, and why genuine, thoughtful writing remains essential, even in an era dominated by artificial intelligence.
Read MoreThis article clarifies common misconceptions about UT's Early Action process, its recent history, and the limited impact on admission outcomes.
Read MoreThis post explores why CS admissions has become so selective, outlines emerging concerns about the job market, and highlights strong alternative majors at UT that align with tech and data-focused careers.
Read MoreThis article unpacks UT’s Personal Achievement Index system and exposes the flaws of holistic review, including inconsistency, reviewer bias, and inequity. Learn why even the most qualified applicants face unpredictable results.
Read MoreLearn how UT-Austin's admissions have become dramatically more competitive over the past 25 years—from a 75% acceptance rate to just 17% today—and discover four key reasons driving the surge in applications and selectivity.
Read MoreThis 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.
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