<p>Actually, UT has changed a number of things this year. Regular deadline is Jan 15, instead of Feb 1. [How</a> to Apply - Freshmen | Be a Longhorn | UT Austin](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/requirements/index.html]How”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/requirements/index.html)</p>
<p>For D’s high school, this affects a lot; for example, last year, kids at her school close to the top 10% cutoff had one last chance, one final push, during the fall semester to get in the top 10%. But this year, whatever their ranking is now is what UT will consider.</p>
<p>If you have siblings or friends following behind you, note that next year UT’s deadline will move up to Dec 15 and the year after to Dec 1. [Deadlines</a> - Freshmen | Be a Longhorn | UT Austin](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/deadlines/index.html]Deadlines”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/deadlines/index.html)</p>
<p>The other big thing that’s changed is the way the housing deadline works. This year, seniors have to actually submit their apps (essays and everything - but not scholarship app) before they can access the housing app and put down a deposit. [Housing</a> - Freshmen | Be a Longhorn | UT Austin](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/housing/index.html]Housing”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/housing/index.html)</p>
<p>Last year, I believe that people could just put their name on a list for housing on some special date like Sept 1 even if they had not yet applied to UT.</p>
<p>Anyway, azndude1, I don’t know the answer to your question - just wanted to make note of that app deadline change.</p>