Dean Einstein, Jill Countryman, Regional Director of Admission, Midwest, and Larissa Marple, Assistant Director of Admission Programs, gave their best TCU application tips for prospective students in a Facebook Live Q&A. Watch the video below for timestamps to find the answers to your questions!
- Are Early Decision applicants considered for scholarships? - 7:34
- What's the difference between Early Decision I and Early Decision II? - 9:27
- Does TCU require applicants to declare a major or can you apply as undecided? - 10:41
- How many outside recommenders are suggested? - 11:40
- What's the difference between Early Decision and Early Action? - 13:14
- Any pointers on a successful application essay? - 14:43
- How will TCU will maintain the integrity of the essay process given the increasing prevalence of AI? - 18:59
- Will you know the scholarship amount before committing to TCU as Early Decision applicant? - 22:43
- Does it look bad on my application if I applied Early Decision but have to change to Early Action? - 26:43
- Is there a benefit to submitting your application now vs. right before the deadline? - 27:47
- When do decisions come out? - 28:49
- What do admission officers specifically look for in applicants? - 30:00
- What percentage of applicants submit a Freedom of Expression with their application? - 33:43
- Are you able to send both a physical and digital item for the Freedom of Expression? - 35:39
- Any advice on how to write strong responses to the short answer questions? - 36:42
- Do you take into account the rigor of the academic standards at my high school? - 38:29
- What is the role of the regional admission counselor during the application process? What are the appropriate issues to reach out about? - 40:19
- What is TCU's Do No Harm policy for test scores? - 43:27
- What percent of accepted applicants applied test-optional for 2023? - 45:39
- Can I submit test scores if I take it at the end of October but am applying for the November deadline? - 47:58
- Do you look at 9-11th grades for cumulative GPA? - 49:58
- What are the steps to be considered for the Chancellor's Scholarship? - 51:33
- Do you anticipate accepting more students than last year? - 54:39
- If you apply Early Decision and don't get in, can you be deferred or reapply? - 56:15
- What are your tips to stay cool in the first weeks on campus? - 57:36
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