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5 Facts to Know About Applying to TCU

The college application process can be both exciting and daunting. To help you navigate this journey, here are five essential points you should know about applying to TCU.

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Ask the Counselors / Admissions - Blog / Apply

First-year Application: Submitting Recommendation Letters

Posted on Jul. 26, 2022, by Dalton Goodier

As a part of the application process, TCU requires two letters of recommendation from first-year applicants (recommendation letters are optional for transfer applicants). One must come from a teacher, while the other is sent in by a school counselor. These letters are a great way for our admission team to better get to know who you are as a person beyond the numbers we see on the application.

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Student Submission / Admitted / Admissions - Blog

College Dorm Essentials

Posted on Jul. 19, 2022, by Colleen Wyrick

When it comes to dorm room shopping (or college shopping in general), buying everything you need for your new home can be overwhelming and confusing. We’ve compiled a list of items you may overlook.

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TCU Core Curriculum
Admissions - Blog / Faculty Feature

Core Curriculum 101

Posted on Jun. 23, 2022, by Theresa Gaul, Ph.D., Department of English

What should a college graduate know and be able to do? In the admissions process, college graduation might seem a long way off. Yet your answer to this question should drive your exploration of colleges and universities and what they offer academically.

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