Texas Academy

Admissions

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ADMISSION DECISION DAY

Students who apply and complete the interview process by January 25th will be notified of their admission decision on February 1. 

When we have reached our maximum enrollment of 100 students, qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

All final decisions should be completed by June 1. 
 

How to Apply to
TEXAS ACADEMY
at Lamar University

STEP 1

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Requirements for Admission

  • Must be a Texas resident
  • Meet TEA requirements for 10th grade including completion of Algebra II
  • Must have taken an SAT and/or ACT exam to determine college readiness. Specific scores for all components may be found on the Lamar Admissions testing webpage. 
If you have NOT tested, please submit your application and schedule your test. This will help us move forward in the admissions process while we wait for official scores.            Schedule your SAT and/or Schedule your ACT

                                              Algebra II Online Program Options: Texas Tech K-12 & TOPS

STEP 2

Submitting your application:

When completing your Texas Academy Application, you will need the following:
  • Essay about your career goals, and why you would be a good fit for Texas Academy
  • Names and email of a teacher, and counselor/principal who will complete an evaluation form for you.
  • Unofficial transcript
  • If you have tested, screenshot of scores

There is a $25 non-refundable application fee that 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

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Interview

The final step in the acceptance process is an interview with the Texas Academy Staff. After review of your essay and letters, you will be contacted via email to schedule an interview and additional steps will be given at that time.