IMPORTANT DATES
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
INSTRUCTION PAGE
"It's good to be a Horned Frog!"
-SuperFrog
Your TCU application is complete when all of the following items
are received by the Office of Admission:
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Application for admission
(also available online at www.admissions.tcu.edu/apply)
Official SAT or ACT scores
$40 nonrefundable fee
Essay
Activities résumé
Official high school transcripts (must be sent from your high school)
Counselor Evaluation form
Teacher Evaluation form
Recent photo of yourself (optional)
Additional résumé (optional)
"Freedom of Expression" page (optional)
ZeeMee account (optional)
Remember, for TCU to consider your application complete, you must submit the required/
optional items by one of the following deadlines:
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November 1: (Early Action) Students wishing to be reviewed early based on their transcripts through the
junior year must take the SAT or ACT no later than November. Nonbinding notification by January 1.
November 1: (Early Decision) If you wish to be reviewed early for a binding decision based on transcripts
through your junior year, you must have your application postmarked by November 1. You must take the SAT
or ACT no later than November. You, your counselor, and your parent or guardian must sign the Early Decision
agreement form acknowledging the binding nature of Early Decision. Binding notification by January 1.
January 1: (Early Action II) Nonbinding notification by March 1.
February 15: (Regular deadline) Students wanting to include their fall semester/trimester grades will
receive notification by April 1. Applications received after February 15 will be considered on a spaceavailable basis.
May 1: National Candidates Reply Date. If you are admitted and decide to attend TCU, this is the date your
Enrollment Deposit is due.
Our Mission
CONTACT US
To educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.
You may submit your application and/or its components via email to frogmail@tcu.edu. Your fee may be paid
online by visiting www.admissions.tcu.edu/payfee. If you prefer to pay your application fee by mail, please
make your check payable to TCU.
Completed applications and checks can be mailed to:
Office of Admission
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297013
3301 Bellaire Drive North
Fort Worth, TX 76129
If you have any questions about your application, please contact our Office of Admission at 800.TCU.FROG
(828.3764). Thank you for applying to TCU!
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AREAS OF STUDY
With more than 100 undergraduate majors offered, your chances of finding an area of study at TCU that
interests you are pretty good. The following are different majors and areas of study that TCU offers to its
students. Using this list as a guide, select your preferred major/s for your application on page 3. Don't worry
if you're undecided, though. TCU offers a great pre-major program that can guide you in the right direction.
Pre-professional tracts such as pre-med and pre-law can be applied to any major category. Biology is the
default major for pre-health tracks, and political science is the default major for the pre-law track.
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
ANTHROPOLOGY
APPLIED GEOSCIENCE
ARTS ADMINISTRATION*
ART EDUCATION
ART HISTORY
ASIAN STUDIES*
ASTRONOMY
ATHLETIC TRAINING
BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY
BRITISH & COLONIAL/
POST-COLONIAL STUDIES*
BUSINESS
• Accounting#
• Business Information Systems#
• Entrepreneurial Management#
• Finance#
• Finance/Real Estate#
• Marketing#
• Supply and Value Chain Management#
CHEMISTRY
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CLASSICAL STUDIES*
COMBINED SCIENCE
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COORDINATED PROGRAM IN DIETETICS
CREATIVE WRITING*
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DANCE
ECONOMICS
EDUCATION
• All Level: Early Childhood-12
• Early Childhood Education
• Middle School Education
• Secondary Education
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES*
ENERGY MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY*
ENGINEERING
• Electrical
• Mechanical
ENGLISH
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FASHION MERCHANDISING
FILM/TELEVISION/DIGITAL MEDIA
FOOD MANAGEMENT
FRENCH
GENERAL BUSINESS*
GEOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY
GERMAN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
HABILITATION OF THE DEAF &
HARD OF HEARING
HEALTH & FITNESS
HEALTH CARE ETHICS*
HEALTHY AGING*
HISTORY
INTERIOR DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
ITALIAN*
JEWISH STUDIES*
JOURNALISM
LATINA/O STUDIES*
LIGHTING FOR VISUAL
PRESENTATION*
MATHEMATICS
MOVEMENT SCIENCE
MUSIC
• Band
• Choral Studies
• Church Music
• Music Education
• Opera
• Performance
• Piano Pedagogy
• Strings
• Theory/Composition
NEUROSCIENCE
NURSING
NUTRITION
PHILOSOPHY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE#
PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRACK
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Podiatry
• Pre-Veterinary
PRE-LAW TRACK
PRE-MAJOR TRACK
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP*
RANCH MANAGEMENT
RELIGION
RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING
CORPS (ROTC)
• Aerospace Studies (Air Force)
• Military Science (Army)
SOCIAL WORK
SOCIOLOGY
SPANISH FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS*
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
SPORTS BROADCASTING
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
STUDIO ART
THEATRE
• Acting
• Design
• Musical Theatre
• Production
• Theatre Studies
URBAN STUDIES*
WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES*
WRITING
# available with internationl emphasis
* available as minor only
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ABOUT YOU
APPLICATION
FULL LEGAL NAME
LAST
FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
& SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
FIRST
MIDDLE
MAIDEN
JR, II, III . . .
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PREFERRED NAME
E-MAIL ADDRESS
I'M APPLYING AS A ...
PERMANENT ADDRESS STREET (AVE., ST., ETC.)
APT#
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HOME TELEPHONE
CITY / STATE / ZIP / COUNTRY
)
 Freshman
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 Early Action I (Nov. 1)
 Early Decision (Nov. 1)
MOBILE TELEPHONE
 Early Action II ( Jan. 1)
MAILING ADDRESS – IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE
EFFECTIVE: FROM
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 Regular Decision (Feb. 15)
CITY / STATE / ZIP / COUNTRY
TO
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 THIS IS A BOARDING SCHOOL
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 THIS IS AN ALTERNATE ADDRESS
 Transfer
 24 or fewer hours
 More than 24 hours
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DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH (CITY / STATE / COUNTRY)
For term beginning
in ________________ (year)
INTERESTS
Using the Areas of Study list on page 2, indicate your top two choices of major.
{ DON'T WORRY IF YOU DON'T KNOW THIS YET. TCU OFFERS A PRE-MAJOR OPTION FOR UNDECIDED STUDENTS. }
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Summer Sessions
Additional interests(if any):  Pre-Dental  Pre-Medicine  Pre-Law  Air Force ROTC  Army ROTC
 Pre-Pharmacy  Pre-Veterinary  Pre-Physician Assistant
 Pre-Optometry  Pre-Podiatry
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Male
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Female
I plan to live . . .
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U.S. Citizen
SECOND CHOICE AREA OF STUDY
FIRST CHOICE AREA OF STUDY
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On campus
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Off campus
My parents are  Married
FAMILY
At home*
{ * ALL FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES
WHO DO NOT LIVE AT HOME ARE
REQUIRED TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. }
NATIVE LANGUAGE
 FATHER
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 Separated
 STEPFATHER  GUARDIAN
 Divorced
 I reside with him.
 MOTHER
NAME
EMPLOYER
EMPLOYER
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WORK TELEPHONE
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HOME TELEPHONE
LEVEL OF EDUCATION / COLLEGE ATTENDED
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 STEPMOTHER
U.S. Permanent Resident
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 GUARDIAN
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WORK TELEPHONE
 I reside with her.
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HOME TELEPHONE
LEVEL OF EDUCATION / COLLEGE ATTENDED
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E-MAIL ADDRESS
International Student
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 Other:
NAME
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E-MAIL ADDRESS
RELATIVES WHO ARE TCU STUDENTS OR ALUMNI
SIBLINGS (INDICATE YEAR IN SCHOOL OR COLLEGE ATTENDED)
OPTIONAL
Information requested here is optional and will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws.
American Indian / Native American or Alaskan Native
Asian (including Indian subcontinent)
Black / African American (non-Hispanic)
Hispanic
Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian
White, Anglo, Caucasian (non-Hispanic)
 Other (Specify)
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 I have attached a recent photo to this page. { OPTIONAL }
Do you plan to apply for Financial Aid?
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 Yes
 No
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER { If you plan to apply for financial aid or work study }
while enrolled, you are strongly encouraged to provide your Social Security number.
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
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TEST SCORES
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Beginning with the most recent, list every high school, college or university you have attended.
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School Name
City/State
From
MONTH / YEAR
To
Graduation
MONTH / YEAR
MONTH / YEAR
FOR FRESHMAN APPLICANTS ONLY:
HIGH SCHOOL NAME
HIGH SCHOOL CEEB CODE { Your counselor can give you this six-digit code. }
MAILING ADDRESS
(
COUNSELOR NAME
)
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ext.
COUNSELOR TELEPHONE
COUNSELOR E-MAIL ADDRESS
Indicate the dates you took or will take the following exams. Please note that for freshman scholarship consideration,
December tests are the last scores accepted. It is your responsibility to have your test scores submitted to TCU's Office of
Admission. TCU's SAT code is 6820. TCU's ACT code is 4206.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
SAT
ACT
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MONTH / YEAR
TOTAL (CR + M + WR)
MONTH / YEAR
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MONTH / YEAR
COMPOSITE
MONTH / YEAR
COMPOSITE
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TOTAL (CR + M + WR)
MONTH / YEAR
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MONTH / YEAR
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COMPOSITE
/
TOTAL (CR + M + WR)
MONTH / YEAR
COMPOSITE
What makes TCU a great fit for you?
What do you hope to discover about yourself after four years at TCU?
How are you learning more about TCU?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
 Yes
 No
SIGN HERE
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from high school or any other academic institution?
 Yes
 No
{ Please attach an explanation if answering "yes" to either or both questions. Answering "yes" to either or both questions does
not automatically disqualify you for consideration for admission, but will initiate a review by appropriate University officials. }
I certify that the information in this application is accurate, complete and my own work. I
acknowledge that any omission or inaccurate information could jeopardize my standing with
Texas Christian University.
SIGNATURE
DATE
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TCU's goal is to admit students who excel in the classroom and beyond. On separate sheets of paper, please complete the
following. Please include your name, date of birth, current school, city and state on each page.
ESSAY
TCU is a selective university, and our Admission and Scholarship Committees review thousands of applications
each year. The essay tells us a great deal about our candidates and allows for expression of writing skills,
organizational skills, creativity and imagination. The essay should be 300-500 words in length and legible. Feel
free to be serious, humorous or somewhere in between. Compose your essay on one of the following topics.
A
At TCU, our mission statement is very important to us. “To educate individuals to think and act as
ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.” This is integrated into all aspects of
the TCU experience. If you were to write a mission statement about your life, what would it be and how
does this mission direct your life and goals?
B
Tell us about the most significant person, experience, or circumstance which has shaped your life
thus far. How has he, she, or it influenced your character? How might you use what you have learned to
achieve your goals?
C
Those we call great will usually point to some failure in their lives as a pivotal moment leading them to
their successful path. Tell us about a time in your life in which failure propelled you toward success.
D
In her best-selling novel The Secret Life of Bees, TCU alumna Sue Monk Kidd wrote, “The hardest thing on
earth is choosing what matters.” What matters to you?
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
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RESUME
TCU will evaluate your application using a broad range of criteria. A suggested format for your leadership
and membership résumé is listed below. Please include your name, date of birth, current school, city and
state.
I
Academic Honors – Include year in school and subjects or organizations involved (if applicable)
II
Extracurricular Activities (school and other) – Include years of participation, leadership positions
held and your plans for participation in college
III
Community / Volunteer or Religious Activities – Include years of participation, leadership positions
held and your plans for participation in college
IV
Work Experience – Include employment responsibilities, number of hours per week and time of
employment (school year and/or summer)
V
Educational Travel – Include location and brief description of the experience
{ OPTIONAL }
TCU values individuality and believes that students are more than just a GPA and test score. To help
us get to know you even better, consider this opportunity to further express yourself. The only
limitations are the boundaries of your imagination. Please upload an essay, poem, work of art or a
URL that showcases another side of you.
{ DON'T MISS }
the evaluations on pages 7-10 and your required signature on page 4!
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TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION
TRANSFER APPLICANTS: Your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores are not required if you have more than 24
semester hours of transferable credit at the time of application. Please contact the Office of Admission if you have
questions or concerns. If you are over age 22, and currently have a career, you may also include a description of
your work experience. A $40 nonrefundable application fee is required to process your application.
Are you presently enrolled in a college or university? ❏ Yes ❏ NoWhere?
Have you previously been enrolled in a college or university? ❏ Yes Do you plan to attend:
❏ full time
❏ NoWhere?
Transfers need to POSTMARK
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS by:
❏ part time (fewer than 12 semester hours)
{ NOTE } Each academic institution must send an official transcript.
How many college credit hours will you have completed at the time of application?
April 15Consideration for Fall
scholarships and financial aid
April 15 for Summer
Will you earn a degree prior to the intended time of enrollment?
Aug. 1
If so, what degree?
for Fall
Oct. 1Consideration for Spring financial aid
What college courses do you have in progress?
Dec. 15 for Spring
If this is not your final term prior to enrolling at TCU, please attach a list of additional courses you expect to complete.
If you have not been continuously enrolled in college since high school, briefly explain.
Why are you transferring? Briefly explain.
Full disclosure of all previously attended universities is required, as well as an explanation for any gaps in time (other than
summers) not spent in college.
What is your cumulative college grade point average?
Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa?
❏ Yes ❏ No
Phone numbers
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WORK
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ALTERNATE PHONE / MOBILE
Intended major: (Students with more than 53 hours must declare a major.)
Are you eligible to return to all former institutions you have attended?
❏ Yes ❏ No
{ Disclosure in the negative does not automatically disqualify you for consideration for admission, but will initiate a review
by appropriate University officials. }
All applicants must complete the required information on the bottom of page 4.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Information requested here will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws.
Country of Citizenship:
If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident, please provide Permanent Resident Card Number:
Please provide a copy of I-94 if already in U.S.
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COUNSELOR EVALUATION
FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
& SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
Required for all freshmen – not required for transfers. The student's application file is not complete until this evaluation is returned to TCU.
This document does not become part of the applicant's permanent record at TCU. By submitting this evaluation, the applicant waives all
access to the information contained within. Please note the deadlines listed below.
Counselor Evaluation Due Dates (Postmark)
I am applying for:
Early Action (non-binding) November 1
APPLICANT'S FULL LEGAL NAME
FOR THE APPLICANT
November 1
Early Decision (binding)
APPLICANT'S PREFERRED NAME
Early Action II (non-binding) January 1
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: STREET (Ave., St., etc.)
/
CITY / STATE / ZIP
DATE OF BIRTH
February 15
Final Deadline
/
{ OPTIONAL }
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
COURSEWORK CHART Please complete the chart below from your high school transcript and senior year schedule. This list should
include the names of the courses you have completed as well as the schedule for your senior year. Indicate clearly any accelerated, AP,
honors, IB or concurrent college courses. Do not write "SEE TRANSCRIPT." Doing so may delay our consideration of your application.
Subject
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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LANGUAGE
ACADEMIC
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FOR THE COUNSELOR
APPLICANTS, PLEASE STOP HERE.
Please send an official transcript, a profile of your high school and grading scale, a copy of the student’s senior year schedule and this
page to the TCU Office of Admission, TCU Box 297013, Fort Worth, Texas 76129. If you have already completed the counselor’s evaluation
from the Common Application for this applicant, feel free to submit a copy of that document to replace this page.
SCHOOL NAME
CITY / STATE / ZIP
Percentage of class attending: Four-year
Rank is reported in
This student ranks
Two-Year
our school does not rank
exactly
Rank covers the period from
institutions.
quartiles
approximately
MONTH / YEAR
to
MONTH / YEAR
.
deciles
quintiles
from the top of a class numbering
Rank is based on
all subjects or
academics only. Rank is
students.
weighted
unweighted.
In comparison to the college preparatory curriculum offered at your school, this student's course selection is:
most demanding
demanding
Present grade point average (GPA) of this student is
average
on a
below average
scale.
GPA is
weighted
unweighted.
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How many courses does your school offer: AP______ IB______ Honors______
Applicant/Student Name
If school policy limits the number a student may take
in a given year, please list the maximum allowed: AP______ IB______ Honors______
Is the applicant an IB Diploma candidate?
Are classes taken on a block schedule?
My career in education spans
Yes
Yes
Applicant Date of Birth
No
No
years, including
How long have you known this student?
Check the most appropriate
box concerning this student
________________________
as a guidance counselor
.
In what capacity?
No Basis for
Judgment
Below
Average
Average
Good
Excellent
(top 10%)
Outstanding
(top 2 or 3%)
One of the top
few encountered
1 . Creative, original thought
2. Academic motivation
3. Independence, initiative
4. Intellectual ability
5. Academic achievement
6. Academic potential
7. Extracurricular involvement
8. Leadership
9. Emotional maturity
10. Overall
In the space below, or on an attached sheet, please evaluate this applicant based on academic performance, consistency and
potential. TCU evaluates applications using the typical academic indicators, with additional emphasis on special talents,
leadership potential and personal determination. Please do not list the student's extracurricular activities, as they are
asked for elsewhere in the application.
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Check here if you would like to receive occasional news and updates from TCU via email.
COUNSELOR NAME & TITLE
COUNSELOR PHONE
EXTENSION
CEEB CODE NUMBER
COUNSELOR E-MAIL ADDRESS
COUNSELOR SIGNATURE
DATE
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Please be aware of the application deadline for scholarship candidates. The counselor's evaluation and transcript must be postmarked by December 15.
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Please remember to enclose a copy of the student’s senior year schedule and an official transcript in a sealed and signed envelope.
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Thank you for your assistance! Please contact us if you have questions or comments.
TCU Box 297013 ■ Fort Worth, Texas 76129 ■ www.admissions.tcu.edu
817.257.7490 ■ 800.TCU.FROG (828.3764) ■ FAX 817.257.7268
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TEACHER EVALUATION
FOR THE APPLICANT
FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
& SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
The evaluation must be completed by an academic teacher. This document does not become part of the
applicant's permanent record at TCU. By submitting this evaluation, the applicant waives all access to the
information contained within. Please note the due dates below.
TEACHER EVALUATION DUE DATES (POSTMARK)
I am applying for:
Early Action
November 1
APPLICANT’S FULL LEGAL NAME
APPLICANT'S PREFERRED NAME
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: STREET (Ave., St., etc.)
/
CITY / STATE / ZIP
/
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER { OPTIONAL }
DATE OF BIRTH
Early Decision
November 1
Early Action II
January 1
Final Deadline
February 15
Transfer Scholarship
Consideration
April 15
APPLICANTS, PLEASE STOP HERE!
If you have already completed the teacher evaluation from the Common Application for this applicant,
feel free to submit a copy of that document to replace this page.
School name:
My career in education spans
years.
How long have you known this student?
In what capacity?
What adjectives best describe this student?
FOR THE TEACHER
List the courses you have taught this student, with the student’s year in school, and indicate any that are advanced or honors courses.
Check the most appropriate
box concerning this student
No Basis for
Judgment
Below
Average
Average
Good
Excellent
(top 10%)
Outstanding
(top 2 or 3%)
One of the top
few encountered
1 . Creative, original thought
2. Academic motivation
3. Independence, initiative
4. Intellectual ability
5. Academic achievement
6. Academic potential
7. Extracurricular involvement
8. Leadership
9. Emotional maturity
10. Overall
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Applicant/Student Name
______________________________
Applicant Date of Birth
In the space below, or on an attached sheet, please tell us something significant about the student's academic and leadership
qualities. Consider this an opportunity to represent the student beyond the information requested in the application. TCU
evaluates applications using the traditional academic indicators, with additional emphasis on special talents, leadership
potential and personal determination.
{ PLEASE PRINT }
STUDENT NAMEDATE OF BIRTH
TEACHER NAME
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)
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TEACHER PHONE
EXTENSION
CEEB CODE NUMBER
POSITION / SUBJECT
TEACHER SIGNATUREDATE
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Please be aware of the application deadline for transfer scholarship candidates. The teacher's evaluation must be postmarked by April 15.
Thank you for your assistance! Please contact us if you have questions or comments.
TCU Box 297013 n Fort Worth, Texas 76129 n www.admissions.tcu.edu
817.257.7490 n 800.TCU.FROG (828.3764) n FAX 817.257.7268