2010 ApplyTexas Conference Catherine Roueche-Herdman Asst. Director of Admissions Texas A&M University

 Changes to applications  Custom Questions  Discussion/Special Topics

 Modules: Required and Optional  U.S. Military/Veteran status question added to U.S. Graduate application  Degrees and Specializations for Graduate Majors  Applying message to multiple majors

 Can specify module to display question or default to custom questions page (both university- specific and major-specific questions)  Can copy major-specific question to other majors

 Custom Questions Specific to Your University All applicants will receive question (can specify level – Limited to 30 total questions)  Custom Questions Specific to a Major Only applicants to that major will receive question  Response can be required or not required

 Text – up to 3200 characters  One line text – up to 80 characters  Multiple choice – single answer  Radio buttons  Pull-down menu  Multiple choice – multiple answer  No input required

Survey questions:  How did you hear about this program? Clarification questions:  Which area of specialization do you wish to pursue? (Can now address this using the app)

Special enrollment identifiers:  Do you plan to enroll in this program by Distance Education? Additional admission information:  Have you taken, or are you currently enrolled in any of the following courses?

Communicate special instructions:  Resume/statement of purpose requirements  Application requirements checklist  Identifying supporting documents