Where to transfer in TX? (UG)

[Red Stapler]

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Hello, everyone! Thanks in advance for reading my post.

In a previous thread, I had asked for advice as to whether or not to go with my family because my dad has health issues that makes him less capable to do his current job. Everyone that posted told me that it would be in my best interest to go with them.

He's got 5 applications out- 4 in Texas, 1 in Florida. He seems to like the thought of going to Texas better than Florida, and has done more when it comes to looking for housing.

I've never been to Texas, so I don't know where to apply. More specifically, I don't know which ones are renowned for being divine or infamous for being terrible. So, I'd like the help of some SDNers!

A note, I've started an ApplyTexas account and I intend to apply for Fall 2013. So, that's taken care of.

 

[Illfavor]

You're asking about transferring to an undergraduate school in Texas? I don't think it'll matter that much. Whatever is cheapest, tbh. UNT is very inexpensive and Denton is wonderful, and they seem to put people into Baylor regularly. I mean, this is a huge question...it's a state with 25million people, hundreds of schools. You'll be a resident after a calendar year so you'll be gunning for the 3 Texas schools I assume, which are very cheap and competitive. If you have the grades to earn scholarships and get in anywhere, then I'd apply to the top schools Rice, UT, Houston, A&M, Tech, UTD, Baylor, SMU, UNT and go where it's the least expensive, closest to a D-school and such.

 

[diene]

You're asking about transferring to an undergraduate school in Texas? I don't think it'll matter that much. Whatever is cheapest, tbh. UNT is very inexpensive and Denton is wonderful, and they seem to put people into Baylor regularly. I mean, this is a huge question...it's a state with 25million people, hundreds of schools. You'll be a resident after a calendar year so you'll be gunning for the 3 Texas schools I assume, which are very cheap and competitive. If you have the grades to earn scholarships and get in anywhere, then I'd apply to the top schools Rice, UT, Houston, A&M, Tech, UTD, Baylor, SMU, UNT and go where it's the least expensive, closest to a D-school and such.

Just to clarify, those are some of the post popular Texas schools, but not all are necessarily "top" schools.

To the OP, can you give us some more information about yourself? It's hard to give you advice on schools if we don't know what you grades are like/what your financial situation is. Also, since you are thinking about transferring, what year are you?

Feel free to private message me if you don't feel comfortable posting your stats here. I know a bit about Texas schools.

 

[Red Stapler]

It's fine! I'm a college freshman this year, so I can't give you a college GPA yet...

In high school, I was ranked 66/445, 4.06 weighted/3.4 unweighted GPA. SAT of 1840 and I have AP Scholar 2011 and I'm slated to get the AP Scholar with Distinction this summer. My only other EC is two years with the Science Olympiad, but I placed first in Regionals and 7th/49th in States for my event senior year.

My family is middle-class, as it stands we currently pay 6,400 without housing and with loans accounted for, which is some BS...

I've got 21 hours of AP credit, which gives me some wiggle room in case classes don't transfer over properly. I know I should retake Basic Bio and Gen Chem, but even with that I still have 9 credit hours that don't need.

 

[Parklife]

Go wherever you will enjoy the most and grow the most. You only go through UG once.


If money is a big concern for you, then consider the price.


Choose wherever makes you happiest. If you're not UT-Austin caliber DON'T go to UT-Austin. If you feel you won't fit in at UNT DON'T go to UNT. People come in all variaties. Some are smarter than others. Some excel at gunner schools. Some are more social and harder workers. Some excel at state schools with more options due to less competition.


From what I know about Texas schools(which isn't much. Only people who go to UT-Austin) I'd say your stats say you would best excel at UT-Austin, but nobody here knows you better than you know yourself.

 

[Red Stapler]

Thank you for your input!

I'm looking to get the scholarship that makes it in-state tuition for the gap year in residency(which means I'll be working like a dog this year to have good transfer grades!), I saw this on the A&M Financial Aid page as something I had to apply for through the ApplyTexas website.

I started the topic because I didn't know what my options were, and I wanted to see what schools I should look into.

I'll check out UT-Austin, thanks!

 

[diene]

It's fine! I'm a college freshman this year, so I can't give you a college GPA yet...

In high school, I was ranked 66/445, 4.06 weighted/3.4 unweighted GPA. SAT of 1840 and I have AP Scholar 2011 and I'm slated to get the AP Scholar with Distinction this summer. My only other EC is two years with the Science Olympiad, but I placed first in Regionals and 7th/49th in States for my event senior year.

My family is middle-class, as it stands we currently pay 6,400 without housing and with loans accounted for, which is some BS...

I've got 21 hours of AP credit, which gives me some wiggle room in case classes don't transfer over properly. I know I should retake Basic Bio and Gen Chem, but even with that I still have 9 credit hours that don't need.

I would say UT/A&M/SMU

So you would be applying as out of state, correct? Not sure what the out of state transfer acceptance rate is for Texas public schools, especially since A&M/UT are the most popular Texas state schools. Have you considered that fact? Also, if you get accepted, you would pay out of state (and possibly get no aid for the first year)? Depending on your exact income, SMU should give decent money (if the income is on the lower side, you can definitely expect a lot of help and I believe they have transfer/other scholarships too)

 

[Red Stapler]

I would say UT/A&M/SMU

So you would be applying as out of state, correct? Not sure what the out of state transfer acceptance rate is for Texas public schools, especially since A&M/UT are the most popular Texas state schools. Have you considered that fact? Also, if you get accepted, you would pay out of state (and possibly get no aid for the first year)? Depending on your exact income, SMU should give decent money (if the income is on the lower side, you can definitely expect a lot of help and I believe they have transfer/other scholarships too)

Yes, I'm still living in the Southeast. So, I'd eat the first year as OOS if I didn't cut the mustard for the tuition exemption.

That's another thing that concerns me, but transferring as a sophomore is the ideal. That minimizes the damage if they don't take certain classes from my current institution.

SMU? I'll check it out.

Thanks for posting, everyone!

 

[Illfavor]

I'm not positive, but UNT's going to be near the cheapest if not the cheapest if you get in-state tuition, which is very common. Your grades seem good enough to earn a scholarship, which makes it very cheap. But as others have said, you have to do a lot of research about the school and the environment.

I'd focus on going to a positive environment that will allow you to graduate with the best experience and the least amount of debt. TX public schools are inexpensive in general, so even a year of OOS tuition won't be so bad.

 

[aznboi89x]

try Houston, TX? Houston is fun and the most diverse city in all of TX. I recently graduated from University of Houston and its an amazing experience for me. Very cultural diverse and absolute fun to meet the people. We just became Tier One and we are building new stuff all around.

Note: Austin has a higher standard of living. dunno about San antonio

 

[sacapuntas]

A&M for sure...

 

[aznboi89x]

A&M for sure...

i heard theres really nothing to do in college station. I could be wrong.