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For families aiming to see their child attend the University of Texas at Austin, the admissions landscape is shifting. Starting with the fall 2026 admissions cycle, UT Austin will lower its automatic admission threshold for Texas high school students from the top 6% to the top 5% of their graduating class. This adjustment, aimed at managing a record number of applications, reflects UT Austin's ongoing demand among high-achieving students across the state. https://lnkd.in/gzhDc-4u

For families aiming to see their child attend the University of Texas at Austin, the admissions landscape is shifting. Starting with the fall 2026 admissions cycle, UT Austin will lower its automatic admission threshold for Texas high school students from the top 6% to the top 5% of their graduating class. This adjustment, aimed at managing a record number of applications, reflects UT Austin's ongoing demand among high-achieving students across the state. https://lnkd.in/gXkcn3-E

In Texas, a new tool called Direct Admissions will allow high school students to enter their grades, test scores, and class rank information and output a list of public universities in the state that would accept them. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions

This op-ed argues that the most fair option for college admissions is that either all colleges mandate test scores or all colleges are test-optional. However, recognizing that this isn't practical, the author argues that the next best option is for colleges to be as transparent as possible about how they use test scores when making admissions decisions. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions #StandardizedTesting

In Texas, a new tool called Direct Admissions will allow high school students to enter their grades, test scores, and class rank information and output a list of public universities in the state that would accept them. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions

This op-ed argues that the most fair option for college admissions is that either all colleges mandate test scores or all colleges are test-optional. However, recognizing that this isn't practical, the author argues that the next best option is for colleges to be as transparent as possible about how they use test scores when making admissions decisions. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions #StandardizedTesting

As the debate over standardized admission tests continues, colleges are increasingly re-evaluating their roles in the admissions process. Institutions are exploring how these assessments impact diversity, equity, and student readiness, prompting a closer examination of their relevance and effectiveness in shaping future academic landscapes. #highered #admissions #moxie

Texas high school students hoping for automatic admission to University of Texas Austin will need to rank in the top 5% of their class, effective with the class entering in Fall 2026. This means fewer Texas students eligible for auto admit. It also means more highly qualified students in the holistic review pool that includes: ⭐️ All Texas students outside the auto admit range 🇺🇲 All US students from outside Texas 🌍 All international applicants This automatic admission policy is why UT Austin demonstrates why students cannot take published average admissions rates at face value. There isn't a unified applicant pool with the same admissions rate. Instead, 75% of the incoming class are auto admits with a 💯 admissions rate. The remaining quarter of the class is from the much larger pool of all other applicants. The holistic review pool has a much lower admissions rate (Out of State US students - 11.8%. International students - 13.2%. Source Common Data Set) Bottom line: UT Austin is in high demand and should be considered a high reach/unlikely school for students outside auto admit criteria.

College acceptance rates across the US underwent unprecedented changes in the 2023-24 admissions cycle. Read my article below to learn how this has impacted Lincoln High School seniors! https://lnkd.in/gYmczMhC

The UGA Class of 2029 In-State Early Action decisions will be released in the portal today at 4pm. With 13% more Georgia residents applying, the EA admit rate fell 3.4 percentage points to 41.6% compared to last year. Key observations: 📈25th percentile score for ACT, SAT and GPA all increased slightly 📊Total EA applications up 14.6% year-to-year 🏆Initial Honors College offers out today 💰Scholarships will be released 12/6 with out-of-state EA decisions 🏠Housing application available 12/9 🔜Anticipate substantial # of deferrals Are you confident in your application strategy? That's where we come in - easy appointment booking at CollegeRangefinder.com Is your Junior application-ready? Would your Sophomore benefit from aptitudes, interests and major/career path assessments? Want to enjoy the high school years with an expert 1:1 college planner in your corner? Book a Discovery Meeting at CollegeRangefinder.com #College #Classof #CollegeBound #CollegeAdmissions #CommonApp #EarlyAction #CollegeRangefinder #collegefit #collegeprep #strategicplanning #collegeplanning #CollegeBound #aptitudes #meritaid