All over the world, The University of Texas at Austin is synonymous with academic excellence. However, many aspiring longhorns do not understand how to prepare themselves to compete in the application process to UT Austin. Texas College Guide: The University of Texas at Austin breaks down the knowledge barriers, giving students the information they need to start working in advance and lay the groundwork to make themselves stand out from the pack. This is not a book about tricks or back doors. It presents a detailed evaluation of the various majors available at UT and an assessment of how those majors play out after graduation. Additionally, the guide reviews admissions practices and statistics to give students a realistic appraisal of the processes in place at UT. Finally, Givens incorporates her personal twist on career opportunities and fields of study, as well as provides actual examples of successful UT applicants from previous years. There is no other book like this one on the market.

College admissions have grown increasingly competitive over the last decade. It takes more than a solid GPA and respectable test scores to gain entry into an elite university. Today, an applicant needs a stellar resume to show meaningful dedication outside the classroom and boost his or her chances of acceptance to a top college. In Get Your Summer Strategy On, Jessica Givens gives students step-by-step a guide to maximizing the potential of the summer months. Givens reveals the different resume bullets students must complete, and she highlights the many programs available to students in the know. By following her simple guide, students are guaranteed to change their admissions potential and broaden their horizons, turning their applications into college admissions gold.