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Texas public colleges can consider CLT in admissions, state official says

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by Higher Ed Dive · July 28, 2026 · 1 min read

In Texas, public colleges have the option to consider a particular assessment in their admissions process. A state official has made this known, providing guidance on the matter. Further information on this development can be found through Higher Ed Dive, a source that reported on the statement from the state official.

Details about the specifics of the assessment and its potential impact on admissions are available from the source, for those seeking more information on the topic.

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Category: local · Published: July 28, 2026 · Source: Higher Ed Dive · Reading time: 1 min

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Texas public colleges can consider CLT in admissions, state official says

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