The Guide to Texas College Admissions
FREE WEBINAR
September 23, 2026 | 5 PM PT
Ford Torney
College Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at
Johns Hopkins University
What It Takes to Get Into the State's Most Competitive Colleges
Discover the strategic blueprint to navigate the unique Texas admissions landscape and stand out at the state's most competitive universities.
Targeting Top Texas Universities
An exclusive breakdown of what elite institutions like UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice University are genuinely looking for in their applicants.
Strategic Profile Alignment
How to effectively position your academics, extracurriculars, and personal essays to match each specific school's unique admissions criteria.
Crafting a Cohesive Application
How to seamlessly integrate your grades, essays, and activities into a unified, high-impact presentation that resonates with Texas admissions committees.
September 23, 2026 | 5 PM PT
College Counselor
Former Admissions Officer at Johns Hopkins University
Ford Torney
Meet Your Host
Ford brings over 5 years of experience in admissions at Johns Hopkins University, where he supported 1,200+ applicants annually from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. As a committee member and Assistant Director, he led scholarship selection, revamped the reading process, and launched a Humanities Overnight Program. He holds a BA in Theater from the University of Mary Washington and has helped students gain admission to top schools including NYU, Duke, JHU, Georgetown, and the UCs—specializing in STEM and CS applicants.
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