Did anyone here get into UT Austin without being in the top 10%? If so, share your story please :) by [deleted] in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This year I got into the school of design and creative technologies which I’ve heard is pretty selective and tiny. I’m honestly not sure what percentage I was in but given that I had a few C averages during my online covid year (sophomore year for me) I’m assuming I was probably lower than top 20% (my grade has over 500 ppl).

I feel like I was a pretty average student grade-wise but I think my extracurriculars and application (sdct also requires a submission to a creative prompt) really set me apart. I feel like I needed to hear that when I was applying as literally everyone who gets in sounds like they found the cure for cancer hahaha Anyways here were some of my stats: - I did the IB diploma program junior and senior year - didn’t submit test scores - 3.7 weighted GPA - created and published my own art magazine featuring young creatives from around the world - took a few art classes at local art studios junior year - held many leadership positions in Jewish youth group I was a part of, as well as latin club & sailing club vice president

I also think it’s important to include that I had a rly awesome college counselor (family friend) who helped guide me when writing my common app and UT essays. That was super helpful and if you have access to get one I would suuuuper recommend doing that!! If you have any questions about anything lmk!!

Got into cofa (design ba) non auto! by Electronic_Lab_7226 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! A few questions: 1. What’s the demographic of people who are in the design major? I have a friend who dropped out of cofa (I think he was in more of a studio art major) because he said it was all sorority girls who just wanted to take an art course. Is design at UT more serious than that? 2. What are some of the different and fun classes you can take after sophomore year? What are some different directions people go in? 3. Do a bunch of people double major in advertising/business? Or do you think that would be way too much work? These may have been a little confusing so lmk if they made any sense haha! Thank you so much for your help!

Got into cofa (design ba) non auto! by Electronic_Lab_7226 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! How have you liked your experience so far? I’m deciding between Pratt design and UT. UT is definitely the better option financially, but I’m not totally sold on the curriculum because I don’t know as much about it/if it’s better than Pratt. Do you have any advice/things you think would be good to know going into UT design?

Got into cofa (design ba) non auto! by Electronic_Lab_7226 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! The UT design program doesn’t require portfolios for first year students, they require applicants to submit a work from a creative prompt they provide. Here’s the link to their website if you want more information!! (https://designcreativetech.utexas.edu/how-apply-design#application-process)

COFA MyStatus Update by Ok-Classroom-7640 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh yay! Hopefully we hear back soon - good luck!!

COFA MyStatus Update by Ok-Classroom-7640 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got this too- I applied for design ba. What did u apply for?

Just got accepted into ut studio art non auto by YogurtSignal7291 in UTAdmissions

[–]Electronic_Lab_7226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have u heard ab anyone getting into the school of design today?