Applying out-of-state! (Florida to Texas) Help please!

Natives2013 · 07-11-2012, 09:39 PM

Hi! I'm an upcoming senior living in Florida who is about to begin college applications for the Fall of 2013. I have a question that has been bothering me for some months now. I lived in Texas for my first two years in high school but after my sophomore year I moved to Florida. Now as apps become available, I've made the decision to only apply to a couple of schools in Texas (Texas-San Antonio, Texas State). When I was in Texas, I was under the Texas Distinguished Graduation Program. In Florida, there is no such thing (that I know of). When I search to see what is required to apply for any Texas schools, it says that students must graduate under either of the Texas Graduation Plans. Problem is, I live in Florida! So, what do I do? I am confused beyond belief. Under both Texas plans, students are required to take Physics. I do not have space on my schedule for physics (Astronomy took its place). Besides physics, I have most classes required since I did live in Texas for two years. So, what do I do? Do I apply for a waiver or what? What do out-of-state students do when applying to Texas schools?

Sorry for the lengthy question! Thanks in advance!

Chedva · 07-12-2012, 11:24 AM

You are not a Texas resident. You do not need to graduate under the Texas Graduation Plan - that's for Texas residents only. You need to see what is required for out of state students to apply to Texas schools.

For example, for Texas State, it says:

Quote:

Per state law, TEC 51.803-51.809, Uniform Admissions Standards (UAS) require all students meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible for consideration for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution.
•Successfully complete the Recommended or Advanced (Distinguished) High School Program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
•Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent* in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced (distinguished) high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs; or
•Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment:

SAT- 1500 out of 2400 (Verbal + Math + Writing)
ACT- 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science

You would use the SAT or ACT benchmarks.

For any other out of state questions, call the school(s) in question and ask.

Erin's Dad · 07-12-2012, 10:13 PM

You need to pay (a lot) more money than a TX resident.