This thread is dedicated to the applicants of UT Houston's Spring 2012 application period. I've seen various threads posted throughout the discussion forum regarding the upcoming application period, but they are scattered and hard to keep track of. Maybe if we keep our discussion in one place it will be easier for us all to follow :)
I'm applying with the following stats:
Pre-req GPA: 3.21
Science GPA: 3.66
Overall GPA: 2.81
I know my chances of getting in aren't great with my overall GPA, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway! Please post your stats, your thoughts, your experiences, ideas and opinions here:)
@heavykevy, We are in Zone 4 for Metro (the farthest out), so our fare is $2.25 each way (it's normally $4.50, but we get the 1/2 price discount). I figured we would have to be on campus an average of 17 days per month. That is less than $80 per month to ride Metro. I just filled up my car this afternoon and it was almost $95!!! The more I look into the time/money cost comparisons, the better Metro looks :)
ps. I forgot to mention the 2 1/2 hours in time you will gain by being able to study on the bus instead of spent driving :) Or you could use that extra time to sleep :)
There's no doubt it's a sweet deal. It saves us money, gives us extra time to study, and keeps me from being angry every day from getting stuck in good ole' Houston Rush (happy) hour. Avoiding driving in rush hour is worth it's weight in gold... however much that is.
i got a letter from UT, and i was so scared, i thought it was a rejection leter, like i was part of the first round cuts, i was sooo scared, turns out its just a transcript eval!
They won't start sending out accept/reject letters until after UTLink changes. So once someone here reports that their UTLink changed, it'll take up to 2 weeks for them to finish updating all the UTLinks of everyone else who has been admitted. After that, they'll send out the rejection letters. Then 2-3 weeks after that, you'll get your admit letter. I can't remember if it comes in regular skinny envelopes or the 8.5x11 envelopes, but it'll be a thickish package- there will be multiples pieces of paper enclosed.
Can anyone clarify what changes will be made to UT Link when the admissions office begins making changes? (Ex: acceptance statements, background check holds, etc.)
Just moved to Houston and this is my first go around!
heavykevy
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There's no doubt it's a sweet deal. It saves us money, gives us extra time to study, and keeps me from being angry every day from getting stuck in good ole' Houston Rush (happy) hour. Avoiding driving in rush hour is worth it's weight in gold... however much that is.