<p>I know Texas puts lots of emphasis on class rank, if my school dosen't rank should I treat it like I'm not in the top 10% and do the optional essay and provide recs?</p>
<p>No, they are going to create a rank for you. My school didn’t rank either, so UT created one for me. I am not exactly sure how they come up with the ranks though. So if you have a really good GPA, I think you should be good,imo.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Are you in state or OOS> Rank is of utmost importance with instate. OOS admissions takes a more well rounded approach. MY D got in OOS and her high school did not rank. I know she would not have been top 10%. Texas law mandates the class rank thing for instate. OOS is not legislated by rank. Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Son will apply to UT, our school is int’l and does not rank. He may be top 10% in one class and top 50% in another. So how do they figure this one out? :)</p>
<p>Top ten only matters for in-state students for automatic admissions. That is what they are talking about above.</p>