Horned Frog Blog

I'm Admitted, Now What?
You’ve been admitted to TCU. Whew. Breathe a sigh of relief, pat yourself on the back and take time to celebrate. But wait – now what? We have some tips to guide you through next steps to making TCU your official college home!

First-year Application: Dual Credit
As a part of the application process, TCU requires two letters of recommendation from first-year applicants (recommendation letters are optional for transfer applicants). One must come from a teacher, while the other is sent in by a school counselor. These letters are a great way for our admission team to better get to know who you are as a person beyond the numbers we see on the application.

First-year Application: Submitting Recommendation Letters
As a part of the application process, TCU requires two letters of recommendation from first-year applicants (recommendation letters are optional for transfer applicants). One must come from a teacher, while the other is sent in by a school counselor. These letters are a great way for our admission team to better get to know who you are as a person beyond the numbers we see on the application.

College Dorm Essentials
When it comes to dorm room shopping (or college shopping in general), buying everything you need for your new home can be overwhelming and confusing. We’ve compiled a list of items you may overlook.