I think one way our more competitive private schools in Texas get around the 10% rule (now 8%, I think) is not to rank their students.
The inequity in the public school system in Texas can be dramatic and some of these students are not as well prepared for a large University experience. HIgh Schools matter when looking at potential members for this very reason. I think these programs are a way around the rules and as someone said not to lose them to out of state schools.
My Reference Board sends more references to Arkansas than to Texas Tech and they are closing in on A&M(Although A&M's numbers are WAY UP this year)
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