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UT-Austin External Transfer Admissions Guide

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Note: this post is for External Transfers who are not UT students. Current UT students wanting to change their major or internally transfer can consult this post. Public Service Announcement: Enrolling at Austin Community College (ACC) does not improve your UT transfer chances. It isn’t something one can request.

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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When asked why attending college is important to them, 15% of students ranked "improving income or career prospects" first, while 45% listed it among their top three reasons. But by 2013, that percentage had more than doubled. In fact, popularity among these fields has been trending in the opposite direction at community colleges.

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Formerly Incarcerated Man Earns Degree After Decades-Long Fight for Education Behind Bars

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He completed his last required course — Spanish II — at Hillsborough Community College before transferring his credits back to Miami Dade College, so he could graduate with his brothers, behind the walls of Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami. We knew almost right away that there was more to be done.

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Ten Examples of UT-Austin Transfer Apply Texas Essay A Statement of Purpose

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UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You can visit my comprehensive UT external transfer admissions guide here.

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7 Reasons to Attend College in Florida

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This trend extends to college students attracted by state investment in in-demand community college programs. UF dates back to 1853, and the state founded its first college for African Americans in 1887. Today, Florida public colleges and universities educate over 300,000 learners. Census Bureau.

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University of Southern California: Notable Alumni You Should Know

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And Lucas was also a transfer student. After attending a Modest Junior College, a California community college , the future filmmaker joined the film school at USC. Whitaker started his college years on a football scholarship to Cal Poly Pomona. But then he transferred to USC to study opera.

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Top 7 Tips on How to Be Successful in College

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Is college worth it? According to The New York Times, Americans with four-year college degrees earned, on average, 98% more per hour in 2013 than those without a degree. It’s a reminder of how much value employers place on a college degree in today’s job market. Frequently Asked Questions 1.