<p>My parents have been saying that, by law, the University of Texas must offer admittance to the top 10% of the student body from every public school in the state of Texas. This is kind of making me sweat as my school is very competitive and I'm relatively sure I'm not in the top 10% of my class... What are the chances of somebody in the top 15% or 25% getting into UT at Austin?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>My S was not in the top 10% and he got in; I know many others in the same boat. They all went to competitive hs's and this was taken into consideration. Some did not get in their college of first choice, ie. business, being bumped to liberal arts. They all had high test scores though, and showed UT through outstanding applications that they would bring alot to the university. I hope this makes you feel better.</p>
<p>Good Luck!!!</p>
<p>its now top 7 percent fyi. which still leaves very little for other apps</p>
<p>Actually, the Univeristy of Texas at Austin website still states that its the top 10%. So I'm assuming that the 10% law is still in effect. If you can show me otherwise I'll believe you, but until then... I'm crossing my fingers.</p>
<p>While there was a proposal to change from 10% to 7%, it did not pass - 10% is still the standard.</p>
<p>I got into UT Austin as top 22%</p>
<p>Here's the deal with getting in if you're not top 10%</p>
<p>Really, you need to have a high SAT score to offset it, and write a good essay. Also, if you're not top 10% they will make you come for the summer freshmen session. It's really not too bad, and you have the ability to drop courses.</p>
<p>My school wasnt really competitve, but I was lazy. I think it was only two of us who made it in without being top 10% but having good test scores.</p>
<p>My stats:</p>
<p>top 22% of school, 692 kids
SAT: 1320
Clubs:
I had a lot of positions and like 2000 community service hours, but after talking to other summer freshmen I think its mainly test scores + essay</p>
<p>I'm in the same situation too..going to a very competitive hs..I think I'm only like top 15%, but I'm pretty sure they will take into consideration the competitiveness of your hs.</p>
<p>Only about half of UT students were in the top 10% of their high school.</p>
<p>but, unless you have a pretty good SAT score you'll be rejected.</p>
<p>Two facts. 1) Approx. 80% of the Fall 2005 freshman class was admitted under the top 10% rule. 2) Relative academic strength is no longer a factor in fall vs. summer admission.</p>