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Originally posted by Lindz928
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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Gig'em Sister Ag!
Exquisite 5 '02
Oh, and I do just want to add, because people often forget that Top Ten Percent doesn't just help inner city students. It also helps students from very small rural towns with tiny, often non-competitive high schools.