Admissions
Ready to get a head start on college?
Are you a high school student seeking a place that will INSPIRE you, SUPPORT you, and SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS?
Unlock your potential at Texas Academy—where curiosity is celebrated, leadership is nurtured, and futures are forged.
Texas Academy isn’t just school—it’s an experience. Meet your people, try new things, challenge yourself, and discover your capabilities.
As an early college student at Texas Academy, you will learn college-level content, discover unparalleled opportunities in all fields—and have a whole lot of fun along the way.
You could be here next Fall!
Texas Academy students receive a scholarship to attend college full-time, connect with professors, join LU organizations, and experience endless opportunities.
Discover if YOU can be our NEXT Texas Academy Scholar!
√ ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
To become a part of our student body, you:
- Must be a Texas resident
- Current 10th or 11th grader
- Currently enrolled in or have completed Algebra II and Geometry
- Submit a completed application along with all required documents
- Achieve a College-Ready score on the SAT or ACT
- Successfully complete an interview
Ø WAITING ON TEST SCORES?
You DO NOT need test scores to start the application process. You may apply and indicate your test date on your application.
Submitting your application as soon as possible is highly recommended so we can better guide you throughout the admission process.
WHY APPLY EARLY—EVEN IF TEST SCORES ARE NOT YET IN
Testing Flexibility
By applying early, we can process your other documents while you work on submitting your test scores. If your first test doesn’t go as planned, you’ll still have time to retake it before the deadline.
Class Availability
TA students share classes with undergraduates, and popular classes fill up quickly. Applying early gives you better options and greater flexibility in building your schedule.
How to Apply to
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Your journey to excellence starts with that first step
STEP 1
Requirements for Admission
• Must be a Texas resident
• Currently be enrolled, or have completed, Algebra II and Geometry
• Taken an SAT and/or ACT exam to determine college readiness before acceptance into the program
What is considered college ready on your test?
SAT - 480+ on Reading/Writing and 530+ on Math
ACT - 40+ on English/Reading and 22+ on Math
This will help us move forward in the admissions process while we wait for official scores.
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STEP 2
Submitting Your Application
- Formal Essay describing yourself, interests, and future goals
- Student Resume that includes academic information, awards/honors, and volunteering/service
- Letters of Recommendation: Names and emails of a teacher, and counselor, and an additional recommender unrelated to you (for example, your pastor, boss, etc.), who will complete an evaluation form for you.
- If you are a homeschooled student, the person sending your transcript will be your counselor, and you will need two additional recommenders that are unrelated to you and can speak to your character
- If you have test scores, screenshot of scores
A $25 non-refundable application fee must be paid prior to review of your application. This $25 will be applied to the $100 Student Services Fee upon acceptance to the Texas Academy.
STEP 3
Interview
Your final step in the acceptance process is an interview with the Texas Academy Staff.
After our review of your essay, resume, letters of recommendation, and academic transcript, you will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
We ask that you bring a parent to your interview so that we can go over expectations of a Texas Academy student, academics, etc. Interviews will typically be 45 minutes to an hour, depending on student and parent questions once the interview is completed.
STEP 4
Admission Decision
After you have completed your interview, the Texas Academy Staff will make a decision on your application.
If you are interviewed prior to March 15, you will receive your admissions decision the week of March 17th.
If interviewed after March 15, we will have rolling admissions, and you will be notified of your decision as soon as possible.