Watch the Video: Expert Application Tips from TCU Admission Counselors
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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