Eligibility
TAMS applicants must be
Texas residents enrolled in the tenth grade or equivalent. Geometry, Algebra I
& II must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. A sophomore SAT is
required, and scores must be competitive with those of college-bound seniors who
plan to major in math or science.
Figure 1 below shows statewide math scores of college-bound seniors on the 2007 SAT Reasoning Test. Figure 2 shows the math score distribution of the 2007 TAMS entering class.
Figure 1. Statewide Math Scores of College-Bound Seniors, 2007 |
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Figure 2. Math Score Distribution of the TAMS 2007 Entering Class |
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Intended College Major |
Mean Math Scores |
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SAT Math Scores |
Per Cent of Class |
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750 - 800 |
10 % |
Biological Sciences |
537 |
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700 - 749 |
19 % |
Engineering & Technologies |
558 |
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650 - 699 |
28 % |
Mathematics |
602 |
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600 - 649 |
18 % |
Physical Sciences |
564 |
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550 - 599 |
17 % |
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500 - 549 |
5 % |
The SAT is only one of several factors which determine admission. Applicants are however cautioned that only competitive scores ensure eligibility; that not all applicants who earn competitive scores will be admitted; and finally no specific score guarantees entry.
2007-2008
Test Dates
Test Dates and related deadlines for the
SAT Reasoning Test
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2007-08 Test Dates |
U. S. Registration Deadlines |
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Regular |
Late
(a fee applies) |
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October 6, 2007 |
September 10, 2007 |
September 14, 2007 |
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November 3, 2007 |
October 2, 2007 |
October 11, 2007 |
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December 1, 2007 |
October 30, 2007 |
November 8, 2007 |
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January 26, 2008 |
December 26, 2007 |
January 4, 2008 |
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March
1, 2008 |
January 29, 2008 |
February 7, 2008 |
The final acceptable SAT will be administered on
January 26, 2008. Any SAT taken after that will not meet our
February 29 deadline.
The
highest score will count for candidates taking multiple SATs. Send scores
directly to the TAMS Admissions Office by designating code 0164, rather than the
University of North Texas code.
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