Daily Skiff

April 17th, 2008

Getting into college is tougher for Texas students

High School seniors expecting to graduate and enter college next semester, are facing the stiffest competition Texas has ever seen.

According to Dallas Morning News, Texas’ growing population, which is being fueled by an increase of Hispanics, is making it harder for students to recieve scholarship money from their home state.

In Texas, the top 10 percent law, which guarantees admission to state universities for top students, provides assurance for some seniors, but makes it even tougher for others to score seats in the strongest schools.

About 81 percent of Texas students accepted at the University of Texas at Austin this year were admitted through the top 10 percent law.

The competition has also helped prompt application surges at several other Texas schools.

The high rejection rates at top-tier schools have also put a damper on senior year for many students and guidance counselors are now recommending students to apply to 10 schools instead of preciously advised 5-7 schools.

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