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Real Talk: Student Life & Leadership

What is it actually like to be a student at TCU? Not the brochure version — the real one. That's exactly what our latest Real Talk livestream delivered, and it did not disappoint.

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Test-Optional Q&A - Vlog

TCU's Dean of Admission, Heath Einstein, sits down to answer your questions about our test-optional policy for the high school class of 2021.

August 20, 2020
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College Spotlight: The College of Education

The TCU College of Education prepares teachers, counselors and leaders in the field of education and related fields. Our students and graduates are well-prepared to take on highly challenging and highly rewarding careers, shaping young minds in their most critical years of development and leading change in schools and educational systems.

January 6, 2020
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A Look Inside: Admission Decisions with Heath Einstein

You asked and he answered! A Look Inside: Admission Decisions. Our first ever Horned Frog Vlog is a Q&A session with TCU's Dean of Admission, Heath Einstein. Watch the vlog to hear the Dean's answer's to your most pressing admission questions!

December 6, 2019
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What the Teacher-Scholar Model Means for Students

Dr. Giridhar Akkaraju writes about the Teacher-Scholar Model, which holds that undergraduate teaching and building relationships with students is just as important as conducting research. This is an integral part of what makes TCU a unique institution and we’re thankful Dr. Akkaraju spent the time to provide his perspective!

November 21, 2019
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Curriculum Rigor Update from the Dean

We want to change the narrative that deprives too many students of a positive high school experience. To that end, students who demonstrate a record of success in four-to-six advanced courses will receive a maximum score in our assessment. We believe taking appropriately rigorous courses allows for balance in students’ lives.

October 30, 2019

What is a Horned Frog, anyway?

TCU is the only college out there with the mighty Horned Frog as its mascot. You might be asking, “what the heck is a horned frog and how did it become the mascot?”

July 8, 2019