<p>So now they're requiring an economics requirement for high school students? As a student from West Virginia , where economics is not even offered at my high school, majoring in computer engineering I find this highly unnecessary. </p>
<p>So how is this gonna work, am I going to be rejected right away because I don't have a semester of economics (how dumb is that) ? Or will I be accepted then notified I have to take a semester of economics over the summer at some community college (which is going to be a drag). I have never even heard of a school that requires a semester of a specific elective , that's not required for basic graduation.</p>
<p>If it is that big of a hassle , I probably won't even apply here ; although UT was one of my top choices . It's really disappointing though =/ , is there any exception for OOS students who don't have economics offered?</p>
<p>hmm not sure you should call you areas admission counselor and ask! ecnomics is required for almost every Texas high school, so thats why they require it!</p>
<p>They’ll understand. You’ll just have to take an economics class to clear it up. You might want to write a note about it on the application, though.</p>
<p>This is a new requirement this year. If you find out what the policy is for students whose high schools do not offer economics, please post it here; I’m sure others are wondering about this too.</p>
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I think that in California, admission to the UCs want you to have taken a year of one of the fine arts. It’s hard to guess what an out of state public will want! :)</p>
<p>Alright everyone find out abit more on it. This quote is taken from </p>
<p>[University</a> of Texas alters admission requirements, responds to economic, social changes](<a href=“http://evergreen.greenhill.org/index.php/news-mainmenu/students/272-university-of-texas-alters-admission-requirements-responds-to-economic-social-changes]University”>http://evergreen.greenhill.org/index.php/news-mainmenu/students/272-university-of-texas-alters-admission-requirements-responds-to-economic-social-changes)</p>
<p>"Under option two, a student wishing to enroll at UT would take an economics course over the sum<em>mer, most likely at a community college, to fulfill the requirement. The third option being offered by the University will only be avail</em>able to this years applicant pool, and it will allow prospective stu*dents to take an economics class at Texas after enrollment.</p>
<p>Thus far, UT is the only school to officially add such requirements, although others may potentially follow its example."</p>
<p>I guess UT did this because of the bad economy at the moment, and want students to know more about what is happening. </p>
<p>Also taken from [Required</a> HS Courses | Freshmen | Be a Longhorn](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/hs-courses/index.html]Required”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/hs-courses/index.html)
" Admitted students who are not able to make up for missing requirements before enrolling at UT Austin will be able to do so after enrolling. "</p>
<p>I actually would like to take a course on economics anyways , so its all good 
I would still write a note or something in resume explaining your situation and that you are willing to make up the credit by taking an economics course at the school.</p>