apply texas: customizing the applytexas application using executive functions
DESCRIPTION
The session will explore the tools available to individuals responsible for setting up the application for graduate study via ApplyTexas.org. We will discuss the flexibility that is available by using Custom Questions, Custom Essays, Optional Modules and other functions. We can also try to answer questions like, “Why does the Graduate Application ask about high school graduation?” Presenter Reyes Perez Assistant Director of Graduate & International Admissions University of Texas at AustinTRANSCRIPT
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Customizing the ApplyTexas Application
Using Executive FunctionsReyes R. Perez
Assistant Director of AdmissionsThe University of Texas at Austin
6/13/2014TxGAP Summer Institute
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• Legislative Mandate• SB150 (1997)
• THECB • ApplyTexas Advisory Committee
Background
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Application Counts
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ApplyTexas Admin Site: https://admin.applytexas.org/
ApplyTexas Test Site: https://
www.applytexas.org/test/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX
ApplyTexas Live Site: https://www.applytexas.org/
ApplyTexas URL’s
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Deadlines, Fees, Application Message Optional Modules App Fee, Essay Submission Instructions
Modifications by Application Type
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Deadlines, Fees, App Message
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Optional Modules – U.S. Grad
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Optional Modules – Int’l Grad
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App Fee & Essay Submission Instructions
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App Fee, Deadlines Degree Types Areas of Specialization
Modifications by Major/Program
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Application Fee & Deadlines
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Degree Types
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Areas of Specialization
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Question length: maximum of 10 80-character lines
Formats◦ Text Answer (3200 character text box)◦ One-line Text Answer (80 character text box)◦ Multiple Choice, Single Answer Radio Buttons◦ Multiple Choice, Single Answer Select Menu◦ Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer Check Boxes◦ No Input
Select a different module to display the question
University & Major Specific Custom Questions
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Text Answer
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One-Line Text Answer
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Multiple Choice, Single Answer Radio Buttons
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Multiple Choice, Single Answer Select Menu
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Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer Check Boxes
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No Input
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An existing department specific custom question can be copied to other majors within the same college.
Copying Questions
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Question length: maximum 20 80-character lines
Answer length: maximum 120 80-character lines
University & Major Specific Custom Essays
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Search for Admissions Applications◦ search by application ID◦ search by last name, first name, date of birth◦ search by semester and application status within
a date range◦ search by semester and school or school/major
within a date range
Other Useful Admin Tools
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If you have a suggestion, start with the ApplyTexas admin on your campus.
Changes to the application are authorized by the Coordinating Board & the ApplyTexas Advisory Committee. (http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=5E66EC8E-97D4-604F-5DA8318C7B88A5A1)
How Changes Get Made
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Reyes R. Perez Assistant Director of Admissions The University of Texas at Austin
(512) 475-7425
Thank you.