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Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

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In late June, the Supreme Court banned affirmative action as it relates to college admission (also known as race-conscious admission policies), leaving many students wondering… “Can I talk about race in my personal statement and college application?” Yes, you definitely can (see rest of blog for more). “.And

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Six First Choice Major UT-Austin Short Answer Examples

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UT-Austin admissions expects students to make an informed decision about their first-choice major. Check out my new book Surviving the College Admissions Madness and Youtube Channel College of Liberal Arts, Sustainability Studies Animal welfare causes are close to my heart. Reading Orwell overlooking Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Tips and Eight Examples for New Short Answer "Please share how you believe your experience at UT-Austin will prepare you to “Change the World” after you graduate."

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Not an admissions cycle goes by that UT doesn’t kick the ball into its own net. The application hasn’t even opened as of writing July 10, and they’re already off to a poor start. Starting in 2013, the Office of Admissions has shifted their priorities from informing the public to persuading students to apply and enroll.