This article clarifies common misconceptions about UT's Early Action process, its recent history, and the limited impact on admission outcomes.
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This article unpacks UT’s Personal Achievement Index system and exposes the flaws of holistic review, including inconsistency, reviewer bias, and inequity. Learn why even the most qualified applicants face unpredictable results.
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Learn how UT-Austin's admissions have become dramatically more competitive over the past 25 years—from a 75% acceptance rate to just 17% today—and discover four key reasons driving the surge in applications and selectivity.
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Consult this post for current UT-Austin students or enrolling first-time freshman about internally transferring and changing majors to Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Moody, and others.
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I cover when and how UT regular and honors admissions releases their decisions based on my best-educated guesses from previous years. I share about the previous “UT Austin Admissions Waves” and what to expect for your notification.
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UT-Austin has released many of their Freshman Fall 2022 decisions. I discuss receiving your decision and the appeals process.
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I’ve refrained from writing about the college list until now. Check out these common pitfalls and best practices for building a manageable college list.
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Yes! UT-Austin remains ACT and SAT test-optional for Fall 2023 freshmen applicants.
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Follow these application tips and strategies to increase your chances of getting into UT’s McCombs School of Business
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Non-Texans are reporting that applying to UT as an out of state student is becoming more difficult. Is there truth to this observation?
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Ranking in the top 5% of your class guarantees admission to a handful of less selective non-STEM programs, such as Liberal Arts, Education, Social Work, and Communications. Automatic admission does not provide advantages for popular programs like Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Natural Sciences.
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UT-Austin Fall 2020 First-Time Freshman Admissions Statistics for Tex Admissions clients. Overview of the essay revision and consultation process and Tex Admissions analytics.
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Fall 2021 Apply Texas and UT-Austin Essay A and Short Answer topics remain the same for the next cycle of applicants: tell us your story, major, leadership, and diversity.
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Question and answer session with Texas Residency specialist Chesney Coker
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The answer to this frequently asked question is: No. There are no Apply Texas public or private universities that require students to submit Essays B and C including UT-Austin and Texas A&M who only allow submission of Essay A tell us your story.
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UT releases three new short answers and one optional response for Spring/Fall 2020 admissions.
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UT-Austin admits an unprecedented number of first-time freshman applicants on appeal for Fall 2019.
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UT-Austin has issued their first wave of CAP/Rejections for Fall 2019 Freshman. You can appeal your decision from March 1 - 15.
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