MSE in Mechanical Engineering (Integrated)

Please keep your essay between 500–700 words (typically two to three paragraphs). Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?

If you are an international applicant, you must submit documentation showing that you have completed an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Submit an official record or transcript (mark sheet) that shows all your secondary school work and grades (or marks) starting with ninth grade and continuing through at least the end of 11th grade. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) “O” and “A” level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, request that the college or university send official transcripts to UT Austin.

You may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with your admission application. These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know you well, either within or outside of your high school. The letter should be able to give additional context or information to support your admission that is not already provided in your application or other submitted documents (résumé, transcripts). Letters of recommendation are not accepted via email.

The permanent resident card requirement applies only to non-U.S. citizens who have permanent resident status in the United States.

Answers are limited to no more than 40 lines, or about 250–300 words, typically the length of one paragraph. Required Short Answers (250-300 words each) 1. Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major? 2. Describe how your experiences, perspectives, talents, and/or your involvement in leadership activities (at your school, job, community, or within your family) will help you to make an impact both in and out of the classroom while enrolled at UT. 3. The core purpose of The University of Texas at Austin is, "To Transform Lives for the Benefit of Society." Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to “Change the World” after you graduate. Optional Short Answer (250-300 words) 4. Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance, including the possible effects of COVID-19.

You may choose to submit an expanded résumé offering additional information about all of your achievements, activities, leadership positions, and student employment. If you submit a résumé, you should include: Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description The number of hours per week and weeks per year you spent on each activity

Short statement of purpose

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