Kaytee

no, you just get in as far as I know.

Are you talking about University of Texas or Texas State? My husband is a UT fan! lol

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PennQuaker09

University of Texas. As long as she does well in school she should have no problem. Get her in some swimming or diving lessons, I know Texas is really good in that. Umm, what else?

I feel like when there is a great state university available, and if it is a match for your child, all efforts should be made to send your child there. I wouldn't personally live in Texas (way too red for me), but there are a lot of great things about the state. I can't think of a state with a better health sciences center. I feel like the admissions method could be better because when a student goes to a 2500 student high school, it's hard to have a GPA in the top 10%. This is normally when the AP courses come into play. Some students are basically forced to take them because it's the only way they can afford to attend college or to get into the college of their choice. Not only do you have to take a full course load of AP classes, you have to make As because a B can make a huge difference between being ranked 1st or 2nd..

Honestly, if it weren't for the pollution in Houston, I'd be aiming for Rice. It's one of the most affordable private schools out there.

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Kaytee

My husband woul dbe in paradise if she went to UT. lol
I do agree though. We are going ot get her into gymnastics first actually. Then we will see what she likes. I can't force to swim lol. I am trying my best now to get her ready for pre-school. Granted she hasn't turned two yet. My goal is having her read before starting kindergarten. Unfortunately kid are streamed into "placement groups" starting in K. If she is not started off in the higher levels it will make it that much harder to get her there.

My husband graduated from high school in 3 years so.... we will see what we can do. He was the "smart" one in school not me.

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PennQuaker09

You're plenty smart. What does your husband do, btw? Did you go to college in Indiana?

Texas has an awesome gymnastics team also. I've pretty much mastered the art of getting into college. I know, it's a mess. Blame it on my parents.

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jenilouise

Gymnastics is awesome because it works all the muscles in her body. Gymnastics, dance, and martial arts are all like that.

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Kaytee

I went to IUN for one year then went to the University of North Texas for 2 and 1/2. Then decided to switch majors and went to a small school to get my Veterinarian Technology degree. Austin for State and National boards. Worked for a ew months and was knocked up! lol


My husband also went to UNT he has a bachelors in Political Science and International Bussiness. Decided he like driving trucks more! lol

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michelle.hill76

We are older that our children and we know more about the world than they do. Children may not be aware of what lies ahead of them. The world is a very competitive place. I know of some instances where I felt my mother was overly strict or forceful of an issue. I did not listen. Only now do I realize her intentions on the matter and oh how I wish I had followed her advice.

Force your kids if you strongly believe you must. Alternatively you can persuade them by offering an incentive. But allow them to make some mistakes on their own too, it is part of growing up.