Eligibility
TAMS is a two-year (grades 11-12), residential, early college entry program for high-ability students seeking careers in mathematics, science, engineering, or related disciplines. Founded in 1987, TAMS admits 200 students per year who enroll in regular university classes taught by faculty at the University of North Texas in Denton. Students pay no tuition, fees, or book costs.
TAMS students graduate in two years with an advanced high school diploma and 57 or more transferable college credits - which may be enough to start their college junior year at UNT or other universities nationwide, two years ahead of their age-mates.
TAMS applicants must be Texas residents enrolled in the tenth grade or equivalent. Non-U.S. citizens must possess green cards (i.e., Permanent Resident Cards). Students who have applied for green cards but have not yet received them cannot be considered. Without exception, green cards must be in hand at the time of application.
Geometry, Algebra I & II must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. A competitive sophomore SAT is required.
SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
| 2011-12 SAT Test Dates | U.S. Registration Deadlines | Test Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Late (fee applies) | ||
| October 1, 2011 | September 9, 2011 | September 21, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests |
| November 5, 2011 | October 7, 2011 | October 21, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests |
| December 3, 2011 | November 8, 2011 | November 20, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests |
| January 28, 2012 | December 30, 2011 | January 13, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests |
| March 10, 2012 | February 10, 2012 | February 24, 2012 | SAT Only |
The final acceptable SAT will be administered on January 28, 2012. Any SAT taken after that will not meet our February 17 deadline.
The highest score will count for candidates taking multiple SATs. Send scores directly to UNT using code 6481.
The following SAT registration information is found online at the College Board site.
Registering for the Test
Online, mail, and phone registration resources for the SAT®
Students must register in advance for the SAT to ensure that the correct materials are waiting for them at the test center. With registration, each student receives:
- An assigned test center seat.
- An Admission Ticket - by Web, email, or postal mail.
- Up to four score reports sent to colleges and scholarship services.
- Online registration is the fastest, most accurate method.
- Mail registration is sometimes required. Students who provide an email address on the form will receive tickets by email only. Paper registrants who do not provide an email address or who indicate on the form that they want to receive a paper ticket as well will continue to receive an Admission Ticket in the mail.
- Phone registration is offered for retaking the test. A fee applies. Only students who have a previous registration in the system can register by phone.
Contact Admissions: tamsadmissions@unt.edu