ApplyTexas Advisory Committee

Overview

The ApplyTexas Advisory Committee (ATAC) discusses and votes on proposed changes to the ApplyTexas application for the upcoming application cycle. The committee also works on additional initiatives to strengthen student participation and access into higher education, including:

• Apply Texas System – a centralized web portal for prospective students from Texas and other states to apply for admission to Texas higher education institutions. The purpose of the program is to allow students to complete one application and submit it to multiple institutions of higher education.
• Counselor Suite – ApplyTexas portal that provides authorized high school counselors access to data on their students’ progress in completing admission applications, and applying for financial aid.
• TREx – an interface which enables participating high schools to electronically submit transcripts to participating colleges.

Current Status

The ATAC is a standing, statutory committee and its purpose is outlined in the Texas Education Code and the Texas Administrative Code.

View the Texas Education Code-Admission Application Forms

View the Texas Administrative Code-ApplyTexas Advisory Committee

View the Texas Administrative Code-Common Admission Application Forms

Meeting Schedule

ATAC meets two to four times per year.

Membership

The ATAC is composed of individuals representing two- and four-year institutions, both public and private, plus one non-voting student member. Members serve two-year staggered terms, with members rotating off the committee each year. Members are nominated by their institutions.