Horned Frog Blog
Student Panel Q&A
While our admission counselors are busy reviewing early applications to get decisions out by January 1, Dean Einstein and current TCU students answered questions in a live chat. A recording of our November Facebook Live can be found here!
John V. Roach Honors College Q&A
TCU's Dean of Admission discusses the unique experience of being an honors student with TCU's Interim Dean of the John V. Roach Honors College, Dr. Ron Pitcock. Dr. Pitcock and Dean Einstein discuss the benefits and expectations of the TCU Honors College and try to help you determine if it's something you want to pursue. They also dispel myths about college being harder or taking more time to graduate for an honors student.
What is Demonstrated Interest?
Demonstrated Interest is one of those weird phrases that you’ll probably never hear for the first 17 years of your life—and then you can’t get away from it once you start applying to colleges! In this post, we want to share with you what exactly Demonstrated Interest is and how TCU uses it.
Am I a First-Year or Transfer Applicant?
With applications now open for submission, a lot of students are finding they have questions about which type of application they need to submit. Many prospective students with extenuating circumstances might see themselves in multiple classifications. Senior Admission Counselor, Dalton Goodier, answers the question: are you a first-year or transfer applicant?
Understanding the Application Review Process
Dean Einstein and Director of Admission Mandy Castro answered questions about elements of the application process in a live chat. Watch the entire video or check out tips on applying to TCU.
3 Questions to Ask Your Admission Counselor
The college admission process is all about finding a university that will fit your personality, interests and goals. You’ll want to find out what the university offers in academics, campus culture and life, career opportunities and more. A Senior Admission Counselor shares insightful questions and answers to consider!
Which Application Should I Use?
Which application type should I use? TCU accepts four applications: Common App, Apply Texas, Coalition App, and the TCU App. Senior Admission Counselor, Dalton Goodier, walks you through the specifics of choosing which app you should submit.
When Should I Apply?
After all those college visits, conversations with family and counselors, and hours spent scrolling different schools’ websites, it’s time to actually start applying for colleges! One of the first decisions you’ll need to make during the application process is which deadline you’ll want to apply with. What are the different application deadlines? Read more to find out.