[Quote:] Statistics for the University of Texas last year showed 75
percent of the freshmen admitted were in the top 10 percent of their high school
class.
Texas A&M hopes not to be in the same boat, said Frank Ashley, associate provost
for enrollment….
Ashley said he believes the top 10 percent rule is a good rule, but it needs
some changes. He said he believes every student should take a college preparatory course, because some
students may not take more rigorous courses in high school. [end quote TheBatt.Com, Texas A&M, “Top
Ten Percent Rule Criticized,” by By Pammy Ramji, Jan. 30,
2004.]
