Who Should Apply

This program is designed for talented students who are intrigued by the potential of computing and the excitement of problem solving, and who have strong math and science backgrounds.

Is this program right for you? Consider the following questions. If you can answer "Yes" to some, do consider applying.

• If you've taken a computer science or programming class, did you love it? Were you very good at it? Do you get a thrill when you get your computer program to work correctly?
• Do you enjoy mathematics? Do you appreciate well crafted proofs? Do you get a thrill when you're finally able to crack a hard math problem?
• Have you done exceptionally well in your math classes?
• Do you enjoy your science classes?
• Do you enjoy solving problems of all sorts?

Notice that we did not ask the following questions:

• Do you spend at least eight hours every day in front of a computer?
• Have you figured out how to hack into your school's computer system?
• Have you programmed at least five different games in the last year?
• Have you been using computers since before you could read?

We realize that most high school students have not yet had a chance to explore computer science. While it's true that many successful applicants could answer "yes" to some of this second set of questions, many others could not; they do, however, have a talent for math, for working with formal systems, and a love of solving hard problems.

Computing is an equal opportunity field. There are outstanding computer scientists of both sexes and all ethnic groups. We particularly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented populations.

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How to Apply

The Turing Scholars Program is open to the following prospective students.
» Prospective Freshmen
» Transfer Students
» Current UT Students

Summer preparation for recently admitted students

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