GeoInsane

Is UT's prospective student weekend only for the domestic applicant or the international too?

Does it mean anything or it appears to all of you that applying to UT Austin? I just check my online portal and found this "If you are offered admission and employment at UT Austin, including employment as a GRA or TA, you must successfully pass a criminal background check. For information about how our office of Human Resources reviews criminal history background checks, please visit Human Resources website" in my applicaiton (the mention it as fyi). It was not there before

Undergrad Institution: The best university in Indonesia (generally and geology)Major(s): GeologyMinor(s):GPA in Major: 3.52Overall GPA:3.36Position in Class: near top (i guess)Type of Student: International, asian Undergrad Institution: The best university in Middle east (generally and geology)Major(s): GeologyMinor(s):GPA in Major: 3.88Overall GPA:3.88Position in Class: top 5%GRE Scores (revised/old version):Q:160V:152W:3.0TOEFL Total: IELTS 7.0Research Experience: involved in different projects (local and international), 5 ISI journals (3-first author), several international conferencesAwards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean list, best grad student, Stoneley medal Imperial barrel award 2015Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TAing for the whole period of my masterAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: strong LOR, have good communications with potential POI's through email and skypeAny Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter:Applying to Where UT Austin TAMU U Kansas What do you think guys?

Hi Guys, I am applying to Geology PhD program in both schools and wondering which one you think is the cool place to go (academic and non-academic views). Help me!!