when does non-top10% decision come out?

jagman300
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:30:45 +0000

To ag54…thanks for providing some common sense, “old school” replies to what is a daunting dilemma for many deserving applicants. nathanTX07, you offer some mature insights for a (I presume) high school senior.

Folks, it is what it is and “it” isn’t going to change for a while. Is a student in the 25th percentile from Highland Park better prepared for the academic rigors of UT than a 10%er from the Valley? Who knows? While far from perfect, the current system ensures that a broad representation (socio-economic, ethnic, etc.) of the best students in our state have the opportunity to receive a world class education. But until there is change, applicants will have to work within the system.

Most applicants have or will be turning 18 this year. Be an agent of change. Write your state representative and state senator. Start a grass roots movement to help those coming behind you. Your voice and your vote count.

Until then, the Class of 2012 and beyond needs to keep its collective nose to the grindstone, take the most rigorous curriculum offered by your respective schools, and be involved in things outside of yourselves (give something back to your community). I know this all sounds trite, but in the final analysis, it isn’t rocket science.