ADMISSIONS

What factors influence college admissions?

• High school curriculum

• GPA & Rank

• SAT/ACT scores

• Application essays

• Extracurricular activities

• Leadership positions

How do I know if I'll get in?

There are several different ways you can be admitted to a school:

• Top 10% Rule - in the state of Texas, students in the top 10% of their class are guaranteed admissions into all state-funded schools (top 6% for UT Austin). Important: students do still have to complete an application for admissions to be considered.

• Assured Admissions - not in the top 10%? That's ok! Most schools still set a standard by which students can be automatically admitted. This standard varies by school, but usually takes into account GPA, rank, and SAT/ACT scores.

• Holistic Review - don't meet assured admissions standards? That's ok too! Schools will take into account factors outside of academic performance such as essays, leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and extenuating circumstances.