"Automatic Admission" How does it work REALLY?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello!</p>

<p>I am currently in Texas.
So there is a rule in Texas here that if you are in the top 10% of your graduating class, you receive "automatic admission."
I have this habit where I worry a lot... can someone explain to me how it really works?</p>

<p>For University of Texas Austin, I receive an automatic admission notification.
BUT, they aren't certain on my major and are currently going through hollistic review.
If I don't get my major what happens?
My SAT/ACT scores were really low! And I'm scared I'm going to possible get denied?</p>

<p>Can someone help! :(</p>

<p>FOR EXAMPLE;
A student with an SAT score of 1500.
BUT, is ranked top 5%
Would they get admitted still?</p>

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<p>That would be automatic admission to the campus, assuming all other criteria are met (specified course work completed, etc.). But you may not necessarily get admitted to your desired major or division.</p>

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<p>Would my SAT scores really matter?</p>

<p>If I don’t get my major what do I do?
Do I just enter the college undeclared, then enter it later??
How does that work?</p>

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<p>Automatic admission at UT just means you have been accepted to the university as a whole. You are not necessarily accepted to the Austin campus or to the major you wish to pursue, and yes, the rest of your application does factor into the decision of whether you are accepted into that specific program. However, if you qualify for automatic admission you will definitely be able to attend UT. You are just not guaranteed a spot at the campus/major of your choice. If you are not accepted for your specific major you will simply enter as undeclared. I am not sure, but I believe you can transfer into a specific school after a certain number of semesters (don’t quote me on that). </p>

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<p>It’s not top 10% for UT. Last I saw was top 7%. But yes, a student in the top 5% with a 1500 SAT would be admitted. The TX legislature believes it’s not fair to penalize students in lower performing schools. This gives students at all TX schools a shot at the flagship U. Transfer into specific majors will probably be competitive after a year or so of college grades.</p>

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If I remember correctly, the bill that establishes the top 10% rule states that you need a minimum SAT score of 1500 out of 2400 to be automatically admitted. So if you have at least a 1500, you should be fine.