ARLINGTON, Texas — Fort Worth ISD and The University of Texas at Arlington announced the launch of a new initiative Friday, which can give Fort Worth ISD students early admission offers to the school.

The new initiative, "Direct to UTA: College Ready Career Bound," guarantees qualifying students admission to UTA as early as the end of their junior year.

The program is designed to expand college access and promote educational equity, as well as strengthen pathways to higher education for FWISD students, the school says.

"Our agreement with Fort Worth ISD is simple but powerful: If students do the hard work, we will make sure UTA’s doors are open to them,” UTA President Jennifer Cowley said. “Guaranteed admission means opportunity that Fort Worth’s top students can count on — especially

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