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When I graduated from high school in 99, I was only in the top 30% of my class of about 330. My grades were slightly above average and my SAT scores were good, but I was definately not a straight "A" or honor student.
I never even considered applying to UT (I've considered myself an Aggie since I was 13), so I guess I can't really comment on their situation. But, I was accepted to A&M as a freshman, without being top 10%. My high school was very competitive as well.
I'm not sure what my opinion is about the top 10% rule. There are obviously going to be good and bad points to it. It will allow more inner city students to have the chance to go to schools like A&M and UT, but it will also keep out some very qualified students as well.
I guess until someone comes up with something better, this is how it's gonna be.
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