UT recently made a mistake releasing deferral messaging to priority deadline applicants.
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The new Dean's Scholars prompt can be tricky. Bring structure to your argument and bring resolution to your thoughts.
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Check out these eight tips to put the finishing touches on your Leadership short answer.
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Stuck on what to write for "does your academic transcript represent your performance as a student?" Check out these helpful tips on ways to approach this prompt.
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I provide six tips to help you write your career short answer prompt for UT-Austin.
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UT announces automatic admissions cutoff of top 6% for Fall 2019 applicants.
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Here are ten tips to help you frame and answer UT's now short answer prompts about your career goals, academic performance, and leadership experiences.
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Here is the applicant and admitted student data for seven years between 2010-2016 for Computer Science in the College of Natural Sciences.
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Check out this post for McCombs School of Business applicant and admitted student data from 2010-2016.
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Applications have increased nearly 50% since 2010. I present applicant and admitted student data for the university from Fall 2010 - Fall 2016.
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UT has announced three prompts that must be submitted in conjunction with Apply Texas. They are asking students to speak directly about their career goals, their academics, and leadership qualities.
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UT has announced that Essay A will remain the same with three required short answer questions to be determined. There is now an official priority deadline for honors and regular admission of November 1.
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Madeline Levine's illuminating work is a must-read for parents raising children in affluent communities. She offers food for thought on helping your children become responsible, driven, balanced young adults that will help them find success in college admissions and beyond.
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UT has announced that they are decreasing the required transfer hours from 30 to 24.
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There are rumors that UT will be changing their essay requirements. Essay A will remain the same, and they are considering requiring two or three short answers. My current advice is to pause your essays until official word is made.
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Daniel Golden explores the darkside of college admissions. He examines how affluent people in positions of power gain admissions advantages through legacy, donations, and political connections among many others.
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Excellent Sheep is a must read for students wanting to get the most out of their college experience. Deresiewicz dispels the myth that prestigious universities are ideal places for students to grow.
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Walter Kirn provides an entertaining and insightful look into his time at Princeton. Hint: The Ivy League and other elite educations aren't all they're cracked up to be.
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