To apply to the University of Texas at Austin you must have completed high school or a GED program. You also must submit an official transcript of your high school grades and course listings. Complete the admissions application online or send in a hard copy application. You also need SAT or ACT scores, two personal admissions essays and a $60 application fee to be considered for admission. Optional items to include with the application are a resume and letters of recommendations from teachers, employers or counselors. Admission fee waivers are available to students who demonstrate financial need.
University of Texas at Austin:
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 8058
Austin, TX 78713-8058
Phone: 512-475-7387
utexas.edu
Texas A&M admission requirements include completing high school or an equivalent program and meeting the College Readiness Benchmarks for the SAT or the ACT standardized tests. The SAT benchmark is a combined score of at least 1500 out of 2400 (verbal,math and writing). The benchmark for ACT is 18 in English, 21 in reading, 22 in math and 24 in science. To apply, submit an application with two personal essays and a $60 application fee, payable by credit card or check.
Contact Texas A&M admissions:
Office of Admissions
217 John J. Koldus Building
1265 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1265
Phone: 978-845-1060
Tamu.edu
Texas Southern University, in Houston, requires an applicants to submit high school transcripts, a copy of their diploma or GED Test Report and a $42 application fee. International students must sign an Affidavit of Intent to become a permanent resident of Texas. You must have a minimum composite score of 17 on the ACT or a 850 combined score on the SAT (verbal and math). If you don't have minimum scores, you can take an admissions placement test in English, math and writing. The placement test will tell the university what classes you'll need in your freshman year of school and what extra attention you'll need in general education classes.
Contact Texas Southern University:
Office of Admissions Bell Building #200
3100 Cleburne Street-TSU Box 1855
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-313-7071
tsu.edu