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University of Texas Campuses Can Make The Choice on Affirmative Action

by Black Issues , August 28, 2003

Any new policy for undergraduate admissions would have to be consistent with a state law that entitles Texas high school students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class to enroll in a state university.

Miller said the popularity of UT-Austin may force that campus to cap its enrollment or consider a broader array of admissions standards in light of the top 10 percent rule and any efforts to enhance student-body diversity.



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