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How to Apply to UT Austin
This guide walks through how to apply to UT Austin as a first-year student: which platform to use, which deadlines matter, and more.
November 6, 2026
This guide walks through how to apply to UT Austin as a first-year student: which platform to use, which deadlines matter, and more.
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