Tips & Advice

"USE YOUR RESOURCES!! I went to multiple resume workshops, and used the writing center for essay help. I believe showing passion and commitment by establishing myself in popular CS clubs, and obtaining an A in 312 helped." - CS '27

"If you can, take courses that are required for your desired major and do well in them to show the committee you can thrive in the classes and show continued interest. Having a strong GPA with relevant coursework will strengthen your application by a ton. With that being said, also try to network as much as possible, try to talk to those who are already in the major and even reach out to professors who teach a course you want to take that may be restricted, I've met people who have gotten into the Neuroscience intro. course, it won't hurt to reach out to people!  Also try to be well-rounded, do an org. or two, do one or two career focused activities (projects, internships, jobs), and have some personal/unique activities because the committee will value applicants that can balance a lot efficiently, stand out, and match the vibe and environment of that college." - NTR/HS '27

"Definitely stay on top of your GPA, it’s the foundation for your whole career. Also do not be scared to involve yourself in as many opportunities as you can. Have fun in your extracurricular and try to gain connections and leadership experiences through them." - BIO '28

"Find a way to sound passionate in your essay, but be sure to answer the prompt to its full extent. Make it a point to advocate for why you would make a good addition into your intended major." - NTR '28

"The best thing you can do for yourself if you want to switch into cs is to involve yourself in cs related activities. This can be from clubs such as convergent, to doing research with FRI, to even creating your own projects. As well, take the intro class for cs, it shows commitment, you could as well take the cs major related math courses. As well, there is a club called CSTS (CS transfer society) which helped me transfer as well and helped look at my essay." - CS '27

"GPA is important but not everything when it comes to the transfer process. I would really focus on the essay part and try to connect with students who transferred already and get their insight and input for your essay. For CS specifically, make sure to join clubs such as CSTS and talk about classes that you want to take within CS to achieve your future goals." - CS ' 27

"Try to make connections with other internal transfer students, preferably going for the same major. It gets pretty lonely on the internal transfer route. Meet up with your advisors and make sure to read the requirements for internal transfer. Plan ahead for your degree plan and have a backup plan." - Comp. Eng. - '27

"You don’t need formal research, clinical, or shadowing experience to apply. What matters most is showing genuine interest in the field. Personal experiences, like babysitting or tutoring, can meaningfully illustrate your passion for helping others communicate and grow. " - Speech, Lang., & Hearing Sci. - '27

"I went to multiple resume and essay workshops that UT offered leading up to the application deadline. They helped word my experiences and personal thoughts to show how I have been preparing to get into the major. Public health is about promoting and protecting the wellness of the community, so it is important to emphasize in your transfer essay that you value the people around you." - PBH '27

"Besides having a 4.0 (or >3.93) gpa, try to have some experience in an organization that you could talk about in your essay. Also, make it clear what your future goals will be with that major. Research what the school has to offer and how you would use them. Also check out Vick advising for any questions on resume or essays." - ECE '27

"So many people will talk about how hard it is to transfer into architecture, but they make the process of transferring really seamless and save spots for transfer students. What helped me the most was talking to people in SOA and professors (really try to take Architecture and Society with Larry Speck) and ask them for help on reviewing your application and go to office hours. When transferring to SOA, you have the option to enter during the fall and be a year behind or enter during the summer to catch up to current students which I highly recommend as you get to spend a lot of time with a small group of people in your same position which makes integrating into the full class so much easier." - Architecture '28

"Before applying, research the field thoroughly and explore who’s leading research at UT Austin. Learn about the professors, labs, and current projects so you can align your interests with theirs. Mentioning specific research and showing genuine curiosity helps your application stand out." - Petroleum Engineering '27

"Take classes towards your intended major and run your IDA to show that you are making efforts towards your intended major in the classroom and will graduate on time. Additionally, make sure to address every single part of the prompt, which includes how being your intended major will help your career goals (think of resources provided by your college)." - ECE '28

"Keep up a good GPA! If you are committed to internally transferring, consider waiting to take harder classes later. Also make sure you have an organized essay that explains what you have done, what you think McCombs can offer, and how those two things together will allow you to fulfill future goals and opportunities." - Business '28

"Keep your grades up. Essay is most important, don’t just list off what the college has but how you can use and abuse it to your success. Choose the right professors." - CS '27

"talk, talk, talk. u never know what doors talking to a random person can open for you" - Mech. E. '27

"Get involved in McCombs!! They love to see involvement in their programs like the McCombs Affiliated Student Organizations (MASO), Case Competitions, leadership within these orgs/ in general. They also love to see the applicant having interest in their intended major, go in with a plan and intention with every extra curricular. Just do things you are passionate about and follow through with it. They look for students that can transfer and still be on track with their class, so taking some classes could be beneficial. MIS 302f counts as MIS 301 credit ( a class every business student has to take). For MIS/BAX specifically, taking CS 303E and CS 313E can be overridden for MIS 304/BAX 304 credit.   " - Business '27

"Please get a good GPA: If you're applying to CS and/or engineering, one A- in technical courses is the lowest you can go, and the thing is I have not seen anyone with even one A- in technical courses get into CS or engineering. If you are struggling in calculus and general physics, sorry to break it to you, it's only gonna get worse. Essay is very important too: There's a whole bunch of kids with a 4.0 applying to CS, and the only way that you can make yourself stand out is to write a strong essay. Try to include why you want to get into this major, what aspect of UT's certain program you like, etc. I believe all colleges besides Mccombs actually care about your resume, so if you have something to highlight write it in your essay." - Physics + Aerospace Eng. '27

"Take time to craft a personal statement that reflects your genuine interest in biology and highlight any experience that has shaped your passion. Getting good grades especially in science classes shows readiness for the major. YOU GOT THIS!!! :))" - Biology '28