LCAE Phone Number:
(512) 471-1205

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Achieving College Excellence (ACE)

ACE is an academic support program for students requiring additional assistance to meet their educational goals. ACE provides academic support through tutorial services, academic workshops peer advising and graduate school preparation. The ACE Program staff is committed to guiding students to the campus resources that meet their needs and to encouraging students to reach their highest potential.

• Tutoring Services
• Spring 2009 ACE Workshops
• Graduate School Preparation Workshops

Who is eligible to participate in ACE?

Students from any of the nine schools or colleges at UT are eligible to apply to the ACE program. However, strong consideration is given to first generation college students and students who come from economically challenged backgrounds.

What Are the Program's Components?

Services include, but are not limited to, the following program components:

• Tutoring Services

  The ACE Program provides tutoring for students who would like to enhance their academic performance. Students enrolled in the ACE Program are eligible for 10 hours of free individual tutorial through the UT Learning Center (UTLC). Tutoring is available in a variety of academic subject areas including accounting, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, French, mathematics, philosophy, physics, Spanish, and statistics. For more information on tutorial services, visit the University of Texas Learning Center.

  Tutoring Requirements

  To access tutoring services, you must register with a member of the ACE staff. You must also attend at least one ACE workshop the semester you sign up for services. However, you are encouraged to attend more than one! Notification of workshops is sent via e-mail and you MUST RSVP to attend, as seating is limited.

• Spring 2009 ACE Workshops

  The ACE Program provides a number of workshops designed to enhance study skills and areas of personal development. These workshops are extremely beneficial to students and cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

  • Time Management
  • Stress Reduction
  • Note-taking Skills
  • Test-taking Skills
  • Choosing a Major
  • Navigating UT
  • Goal-setting
  • Motivation
  • Study Skills
  • Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, & Decision-Making Skills
    
    

    Résumé & Job Prep Beyond the Words:
    How to Hook A Job!
    Tuesday, February 10th
    5:30 - 6:30pm @ JES A215A
    

    Looking for Diversity: Study Abroad!
    Thursday, February 26th
    4:00 – 5:30pm @ WOH 2nd floor

    
    ACEing Your Midterms:
    Skills and Prep to Ease Stress
    Tuesday, March 10th
    5:30 - 6:30 pm @ JES A307A

    
    Bevonomics:
    Money Management Workshop
    Tuesday, April 14th
    5:30-6:30pm @ JES A307A

    
    Students for Equity & Diversity:
    Preparing You To Live & Work in a Diverse World
    Thursday, April 30th
    6:00-7:00pm @ GEA 114
    For more information or to RSVP please call 512-471-1205

  Graduate School Preparation Workshops

  Grad Prep strives to foster awareness of the opportunities afforded by graduate or professional study and to provide strategic information on applying to graduate school. As with other ACE workshops, you will be notified via e-mail and must RSVP to attend. Workshop topics may include:

  • Deciding to attend graduate school
  • Choosing schools for application
  • Graduate school admissions process
  • Financing your graduate education
  • Writing an effective personal statement
  • Graduate entrance exams
  • Completing and submitting a competitive application
    

    Breaking Down the LSAT
    Tuesday, February 24, 2009
    12-1:30 pm
    Glen Maloney Room (SSB G1.310)
     
     
    B-School 101: How to get your MBA
    Tuesday, March 24, 2009
    12-1:30 pm
    Glen Maloney Room (SSB G1.310)
     
     
    Dissecting the MCAT and Medical School
    Tuesday, April 7, 2009
    12-1:30 pm
    Glen Maloney Room (SSB G1.310)
     
     
    Understanding the Graduate School Process
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009
    12-130 pm
    Glen Maloney Room (SSB G1.310)

Learn More

The ACE program is funded by student fees allocated by the Student Services Budget Committee at The University of Texas at Austin.

If you would like more information about the ACE Program, please feel free to contact us.
Phone: (512) 471-1205
On Campus: Student Services Building, 4.104
Mailing Address: 1 University Station A5700, Austin, Texas 78712