The ApplyTexas application for Texas public universities covers testing scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, essays, and transcripts. For testing, it looks at highest ACT or SAT scores. Recommendations should be from teachers who can address the applicant's strengths. Extracurriculars include both in-school and out-of-school activities. Essays allow applicants to share what makes them unique and any special circumstances. Transcripts are reviewed for challenging coursework and continuity in subjects.