Free In-Person Event: The UT/TAMU Admissions Playbook
Sat, Oct 24
|Westbank Community Library
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 11:00am-12:00pm CST | Westbank Library - 1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746 | Hosted by Julie Gooden, M.Ed.
Date & Time
Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Westbank Community Library, 1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
About the Event
Is your teen dreaming of burnt orange or maroon?
Applying to UT Austin or Texas A&M is more competitive than ever—and what you don’t know can hurt your chances. Whether you're just starting or deep into the process, this free, in-person event gives families the insight they need to submit a standout application.
Led by Austin’s most trusted college planning team, you’ll learn:
What “holistic review” actually means—and how to prepare for it
Why the Expanded Resume is critical (especially for UT)
How to plan ahead with classes, testing, and summer activities
What makes an application truly competitive—and what doesn’t
Key admissions trends we’re seeing right now.
Who this is for:
For All Grade Levels*
When:
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
11:00am-12:00pm CST
Location:
Westbank Library
1309 Westbank Dr,
Austin, TX 78746
PRESENTER:
Julie Gooden, M.Ed.
College Consultant Director
Access College America
Julie leverages executive-level educational insight to guide students through highly competitive admissions environments. Julie holds a Master’s Degree in Education and possesses the powerful operational combination of a Texas Educator Certificate as a School Counselor and an official School Principal Certificate from the Texas Education Agency. Highly regarded across Austin's elite school districts, she is a primary local resource who has conducted specialized Common App main essay workshops directly at top-performing campuses, including Westlake, LASA, and Westwood High School. Her exceptional dedication to families earned her the ACA 2025 Third Quarter Employee Award. Click here to learn more about Julie in her bio at accesscollegeamerica.org.
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