The University of Texas at Austin supplemental essays

Answer both required short answers. The special-circumstances answer is optional.

1. Your first-choice major

   300 words max

   Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major?

2. The activity you are most proud of

   300 words max

   Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)

3. Optional: special circumstances

   300 words max

   Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance.

Source: The University of Texas at Austin admissions