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September 9th Webinar at 6:00 pm CDT
UT Austin Activity Planning: How to Build a High School Record That Gets You In
At UT Austin, your activities are not a bonus. They are evidence. Every part of your application is read through the lens of your first-choice major, and what you do outside the classroom is one of the clearest ways to show you are ready to succeed in it starting on day one.
But most students are building their records the wrong way. Too many clubs, not enough depth. Titles without impact. Involvement without initiative. And they find out too late that UT admissions readers are not counting activities. They are reading for a story.
This session is built for families who want to get ahead of that. Whether your student is a rising sophomore with time to build intentionally or a rising senior making final decisions before applications open, you will leave with a clear picture of what UT actually looks for and a concrete plan for what to do next.
We will walk through how UT's fit-to-major approach shapes the way every activity on your student's record gets read, how to build a portfolio that demonstrates real initiative and impact in the right areas, and why the Expanded Resume is one of the most powerful and most underused tools in the entire UT application. We will also cover what self-directed projects, paid work, and family contributions signal to admissions readers, and how to track and document everything starting right now.
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Applying to the University of Texas at Austin
It's hard to believe that a school as large as the University of Texas at Austin actually reviews every part of every student's application. But it does: UT is deeply committed to the holistic review of its applicants. This guide covers all required essays, as well as provides detailed information on the expanded resume, letters of recommendation, and evaluating fit-to-major and honors programs.
We have a unique approach at College MatchPoint. It all begins and ends with our ultimate goal: for our students to thrive in their selected college.
The college application process can feel overwhelming, no matter how strong the student. But at College MatchPoint, we believe it should be organized, personal, and even fun, and we provide a framework that reduces the stress throughout the journey.
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