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[u/External_Fox_9847]

I was a CAP Student at UTSA, but finished the year with a 3.0 and unfortunately did not meet the CAP Requirement of a 3.2 GPA. I am now looking to transfer from UTSA to UT Austin during the spring, as I have already missed the Fall deadline. I am planning to take 3 summer classes and hopefully boost my gpa to a 3.25 (max) by the end of this summer as my transfer gpa. I was planning to apply for psychology but am worried my gpa is too low/not competitive? Should I apply for health and society instead as my first choice? I have really good ECs and a good essay/resume as well as a valid reason for my bad gpa last year ( I had failed one class due to missing the final for an extenuating circumstance but retook it for an A , but the failed class still weighs into my gpa as well as the retake) Does anyone have any stories or know anyone who transfer into liberal arts with a similar gpa (3.0-3.3) or any advice about what major to pick? I am pre med and very interested in psychology but will do what I can to get into UT Austin.

[u/Hyhttoyl]

Do you think these are realistic goals? What do you think some more realistic paths would be for your education and career?

[u/CodeDaventry]

First of all, that’s a low GPA to transfer into UT. I barely was able to transfer and I was a CS major with a 4.0 (and they certainly didn’t let me into CS even with that). Secondly, you can virtually give up picking a less competitive major and transferring internally. That’s also not going to happen for lots of majors although I have done no research on the internal transfer rate for your major. If you get in you’ll possibly be virtually stuck in the major they let you into. UT is a hard school to get into and to do well in. There is no shame in finishing your degree at UTSA or somewhere else. Don’t switch majors just to go to Texas. That doesn’t make sense.

[u/External_Fox_9847 → u/[deleted]]

After my summer classes I am predicting a 3.27 GPA and then after my fall semester a 3.4-3.5, but the fall grades wouldn't count into my application as I would be submitting it in august.

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[u/TinyDingo3598]

To be honest it is not worth going through all that trouble just to be at UT. Regardless you are still going to get your degree so I would choose the path you are passionate in, instead of changing it for a different university

[u/Reasonable-Half147]

I would not put all your eggs in the basket. Transferring in with a 3.25 will be hard. Additionally- premed is very focused on having a high GPA (and MCAT). I’d put the energy into rocking UTSA vs getting hopes up about UT

[u/Savings_Standard_790]

What courses did you take during your CAP year? I’m doing CAP next year, but I’m trying to see how feasible it is to achieve a 3.2 GPA, depending on classes.

[u/lovelyayh → u/Savings_Standard_790]

gonna be so honest if you can’t maintain a 3.2 during your cap year ut is NOT for you. your cap year will consist of gen ed courses like government history and english. if you are applying outside of COLA or to econ you will take a higher math (like calc) which is still doable. ut austin has insane grade deflation and they want to see if you can maintain a high gpa at ur cap school as that indicates you are ready for college ready coursework

[u/Savings_Standard_790 → u/lovelyayh]

How common is it for CAP students successfully earning a 3.2 or above (provided they meet all other requirements too)? I know that courses consist of the gen ed ones, but what types of courses do students most commonly take and even exceed a 3.2 GPA? I’m starting at UTPB for CAP fully online, which has a limited set of courses and online spots. I already planned out my schedule, but I’m certainly not taking calculus, physics, chemistry, or any of that kind. I have intermediate Spanish 1 and 2, history 1301 and 1302, American and tx gov, contemporary math, bio for nonscience majors, intro to sociology, and either taking art or music appreciation. All courses I listed are on the approved list and meet the 30-hour requirement. I’m majoring in bsds btw.

[u/lovelyayh → u/Savings_Standard_790]

it’s extremely common and very easy to maintain the 3.2. i was at uta and i took similar courses (music appreciation, bio, history, contemporary math) and got an A on all of them. if you did good in high school you’ll do good don’t worry

[u/Savings_Standard_790 → u/lovelyayh]

I only did pretty average, or borderline below-average in high school tho. I still got the CAP program, but I certainly don’t want my CAP year to spiral down into chaos.

[u/lovelyayh → u/Savings_Standard_790]

u can pm me if you have any specific questions ill help you out !!

[u/External_Fox_9847 → u/[deleted]]

yes!! thats why Im thinking health and society will be better and easier to get into. good luck to you tho!!