Free Webinar: Applying to The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M
Wed, May 21
|Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 • 6:30-7:30pm CST | Zoom Webinar | Presented by Shayla Rodriguez-Bell, M.A.


Date & Time
May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
About the Event
Whether you are Horns Up! or GIG'em!, this webinar is for you!
Hook 'em Horns! Are you a high school student interested in applying to The University of Texas at Austin? Do you want to learn about the most recent trends in admissions, particularly within the STEM majors, and the strategies to apply for these competitive programs?
Whoop! Are you a high school student interested in applying to Texas A&M University? Do you want to learn about the most recent trends in admissions and recent changes? Join us for an informative college planning presentation on the latest updates and tips for admission to Texas A&M University.
In this combo presentation, we will discuss how to highlight your strengths by delving into activity list building. Recommendations for research, internships, and summer planning will be provided. We will also discuss the role of testing, test planning, and timing. We will explain holistic review process. We will share tips for academic planning and how sequencing your classes strategically matters. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of demonstrating a fit-to-major in your application, specifically for STEM majors. We will offer a Q & A session for any questions attendees may have.
Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to submit a competitive application to The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M.
Join us and start your journey toward a burnt orange or maroon future!
PRESENTER:
Shayla Rodriguez-Bell, M.A.
College Consulting Associate
Access College America
Shayla has been a Professional School Counselor for 23 years, working at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. The past 16 years have been spent working with high school students, supporting their academic goals and social emotional needs. She understands the value and benefits of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Credit and has a heart for International students.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, her focus has always been about helping and serving others. She is passionate about getting to know her scholars and their family units while supporting their goals and objectives. She likes to understand their “why” and encourages them to be confident in their choices.
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