Mitchell Devonport

Texas Senators passed legislation yesterday to end automatic entry for students who graduate in the top ten percent of their class. The legislation would cap automatic admissions under the ten percent rule to 60 percent of the incoming freshmen class. The reform answers the calls of the University of Texas capacity and acceptance problems created by the top ten policy. More than 80 percent of freshmen accepted by the University of Texas last year were admitted under the top ten rule. Under the bill, universities would be able to accept more students based on personal achievements, leadership and test scores.