TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
OVERVIEW
Recruitment PresentationAggie Recruitment Committee
ADMISSIONS
1. Completed Texas Common Application2. Non refundable $60 processing fee3. Official high school transcript with rank4. Official SAT and/or ACT scores5. Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)6. Optional Essay C
Application Deadline: January 15, 2011
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
WAYS TO BE ADMITTED1. Top 10% Admit
• Top 10% of graduating class within Texas
• All credentials must be received by January 15, 2011
2. Academic Admit• Top 25% of graduating class• 1300*on SAT or 30* on ACT
3. Review Admit• If not in top 10% of graduating class• Include all extracurricular activities,
Texas A&M visits, Essay C• Be early• Other programs: Blinn TEAM and
Gateway Program
FINANCIAL AIDAND SCHOLARSHIPS
FAFSA
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Find eligible grants, loans, scholarships, and work studies
• Recommended submission date for Fall 2011: March 1, 2011
• Online application recommended: www.fafsa.ed.gov• Paper form available at public
libraries• Texas A&M school code: 003632
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Opportunity Award• Freshman using ApplyTexas• Awards range from $100 to
$12,500• Regents Scholarship Program
• First generation students• $5000 per year for up to four years• FAFSA on file by March 1, 2011
• Honors and Corps of Cadets scholarships also available
• Important dates:• Open: August 1, 2010• Close: December 1, 2010
HONORS
QUALIFICATIONS
• Top 10% of graduating class• 1250 SAT score (at least a 570 in both
sections or a combined score of 28 on the ACT (27 in both sections)
OR• National Merit, National Achievement,
or National Hispanic ScholarOR
• Maintain a 3.5 GPR or higher while at Texas A&M
BENEFITS
• Specific, smaller honors courses• Smaller class sizes• Discussion oriented, participatory
learning environment• Early registration• Scholarships
CORPS OF CADETS
CORPS OF CADETS
• Teaches leadership within a military framework
• No military obligation, though cadets can earn commissions as military officers
• Center of Aggie spirit and traditions
• Own distinctive uniform, residence halls, and dining facility
• Scholarships• www.AggieCorps.org
HOUSING
ON CAMPUS
• Application sent with acceptance letter• First come, first serve basis• $25 non refundable application fee• $300 deposit due with application• Online application: reslife.tamu.edu• Notification of room
assignments usually in early July• Benefits
• Convenience• Meet new people
OFF CAMPUS
• Aggie Search: find roommates and housing• Locator services• Renter’s insurance• Studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss
VISITING AGGIELAND
ARC OPPORTUNITIES
WHOOPIN WEEKEND February 18-20, 2011• 175 high school juniors and seniors visit
Texas A&M for 3 days and 2 nights• Participants experience• Residence life, a baseball game, a mixer, a
college class, discussion groups• Receive information on admissions, financial
aid, and housing• Registration: January 7, 2011 at arc.tamu.edu
ARC OPPORTUNITIESSeniors Experiencing Aggie Life (SEAL)• 100 high school seniors visit for 3 days and 2
nights• Participants experience: residence life, a football
game, midnight yell practice, discussion groups• Receive information on admissions, financial aid,
and housing• Check arc.tamu.edu for registration dates