by Lorelai Day
High school can be stressful, but the University of North Texas is working to alleviate some of the stress for parents and students alike by offering instant admission into UNT to select students in the district.
On Friday, LEISD Superintendent Lowell Strike will sign an agreement to officiate that offer by entering the district into UNT’s Eagle Advantage program, which guarantees admission to all juniors and seniors in the top 20 percent of their class who apply to UNT. Juniors can only apply toward the end of the school year.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students...