Texas students can now see which state public universities would accept them before they apply

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Texas high school students will now be able to see which of the state’s public universities would accept them based on their credentials before they fill out a college application, state leaders announced Friday.The new tool, called Direct Admissions, is meant to streamline the college application process and remove some of the challenges that can make students hesitant to apply, higher education officials say.“Direct Admissions has the potent