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Page 1: Home page | Office of Admissions - GUIDEadmissions.tamu.edu/.../Main/pdfs-pubs/AggieBoundGuide.pdfAUTOMATIC ADMISSION Two ways to qualify: TOP 10% Requirements: • attend a public

AGGIEBOUND GUIDE

HOUSTON

GALVESTON

aggieboundAPPLY

admissions.tamu.eduSUBSCRIBE

aggiebound.com

Page 2: Home page | Office of Admissions - GUIDEadmissions.tamu.edu/.../Main/pdfs-pubs/AggieBoundGuide.pdfAUTOMATIC ADMISSION Two ways to qualify: TOP 10% Requirements: • attend a public

An ApplyTexas or Coalition Admissions Application Both applications open July 1 and close December 1. Application details can be found at admissions.tamu.edu/freshman.

Essay AEssay prompt can be found at tx.ag/essay. Additional essays will not be reviewed.A nonrefundable $75 application fee or fee waiverThe application fee for international applicants is $90. (Fees are subject to change.)

Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)* Replaces the high school transcript requirement in most cases.

SAT or ACT scores sent from the testing agency. Essay/writing component is not required.

All documents must be received (not postmarked) by the deadline.

To apply to Texas A&M, make sure you submit the following:

1234 5

AGGIEBOUND ESSENTIALS

DECISION DUE: 5/1

howdy.tamu.edu

AVAILABLE: 10/1PRIORITY DATE: 12/15financialaid.tamu.edu

APP OPENS: 7/1tx.ag/Apply2TAMU

apply acceptADDITIONAL

REQUIREDDOCUMENTS

submit fafsaFOR APP: 12/1

FOR ALL ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

12/15

deadline

*SELF-REPORTED ACADEMIC RECORD (SRAR) All freshman applicants must complete a SRAR with a few exceptions. Created online using the high school transcript, the SRAR is a self-reported student academic record that lists all courses, grades, GPA, class rank if available on the transcript, and graduation plan. The SRAR cannot be submitted prior to the application but you can and should work on it as soon as possible. See admissions website for exceptions.

tx.ag/SRAR

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AUTOMATIC ADMISSION Two ways to qualify:

TOP 10%Requirements: • attend a public or private high school in Texas, and• rank in the top 10% of your graduating class on or

before the application deadline, and• satisfy the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy

(admissions.tamu.edu/uap), and• complete the Foundation plan with the

Distinguished Level of Achievement.

New this year is the requirement to provide the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Texas residents reporting a top ten percent ranking must also provide verification of ranking by submitting an official high school transcript with a relative numeric ranking via TREx or the upload feature in our Applicant Information System (AIS).

REVIEW ADMITS If you do not qualify for automatic admission, your complete application file will be reviewed in a holistic manner.

For additional information about how to be admitted to Texas A&M University visit tx.ag/admit2tamu.

12TH GRADE TO 12TH MAN

DO WELL. DO GOOD. From academic excellence to selfless service, Texas A&M University is home to the leaders of tomorrow. Aggies grow in knowledge in the classroom, develop the tools needed to create change and graduate ready to build a better world.

The path to a brighter future starts with your journey as an Aggie. Begin yours today.

ENGINEERING REVIEWAll applications to the College of Engineering will be holistically reviewed for admission into General Engineering, including students who qualify for automatic admission.

Applicants to the College of Engineering will be asked to answer an engineering specific short answer question as part of their application.

The early action deadline for the College of Engineering is October 15.

ACADEMIC ADMITS*Requirements: • rank in the top quarter of your graduating class on

or before the application deadline; and • achieve SAT or ACT score minimums

(Texas A&M does not superscore) • SAT: Total score of 1360 or better with a minimum

620 Math and 660 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) ACT: Composite score of 30 or better with a minimum 27 Math and 27 English

• meet the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy (admissions.tamu.edu/uap).

*Beginning with applicants for Fall 2021, academic admission will no longer be available.

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Here are several key resources for you to consider as you continue your path to becoming an Aggie.

STEP BY STEP

Begin searching and applying for scholarships now. There are many

scholarships out there that could help you pay for college.

Freshman Applicants: Submit your admission/scholarship application and all

essays. Deadline Dec 1.

scholarships.tamu.edu

With various residential options, amenities, programs, and

opportunities for involvement and sustainability, find your new home in

the heart of Aggieland.

reslife.tamu.edu.

Your college experience is more than your time in the classroom. Cultivate your interests and passions, become

a leader and make new friends by joining a student organization.

getinvolved.tamu.edu

2019-2020 COLLEGE STATIONUNDERGRADUATE FALL AND SPRING

Please visit financialaid.tamu.edu for the most current cost of attendance.

* Amounts are based on 15 credit hours per semester at Texas A&M University, College Station. Tuition and fees vary by college and tuition rate cohort.

DOLLARS THAT MAKE SENSE

RESIDENTRESIDENT AT HOME WITH

PARENTS

NON-RESIDENT

TUITION & FEES* $10,862 $10,862 $37,890

LOAN FEES 64 64 64

HOUSING & MEALS 10,400 4,450 10,400

BOOKS & SUPPLIES 1,222 1,222 1,222

TRAVEL 2,498 2,498 3,490

PERSONAL EXPENSES

3,746 3,746 3,746

TOTAL $28,792 $22,842 $56,812

1ST

1ST

IN TEXAS FOR "BIG PAYCHECKS"

- Money Magazine

IN TEXAS FOR AFFORDABILITY

- College Affordability Guide

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MAJORS Aerospace Engineering Agribusiness Agricultural Communications &

Journalism Agricultural Economics Agricultural Leadership & Development Agricultural Science Agricultural Systems Management Allied Health Animal Science Anthropology Applied Mathematical SciencesArchitectureArchitectural Engineering

Mechanical Systems for BuildingsStructural Systems for Buildings

Biochemistry Bioenvironmental Sciences Biological & Agricultural Engineering Biology Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science* Business

Accounting Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Supply Chain Management

Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Classics Communication Community Health Computer Engineering

Computer Science Track Electrical Engineering Track

Computer ScienceComputing Construction Science Ecological Restoration Economics Electrical Engineering Electronic Systems Engineering

Technology English Entomology Environmental Design Architectural

Studies Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Geoscience Environmental Studies Food Science & Technology Food Systems Industry Management* Forensic & Investigative Sciences Forestry GeneticsGeographic Information Science &

Technology Geography Geology Geophysics History Horticulture Human Resource Development Industrial Distribution Industrial Engineering Interdisciplinary Engineering* Interdisciplinary Studies

Early Childhood Middle Grades Math/Science Middle Grades English/Language Arts/

Social Studies Bilingual Education Special Education

International Studies Kinesiology

Applied Exercise Physiology Basic Exercise PhysiologyDance Science Motor Behavior Physical Education

Landscape Architecture Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology Materials Science & EngineeringMathematics Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Microbiology Modern Languages Molecular & Cell Biology Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology*Nuclear Engineering Nutrition Ocean Engineering** Oceanography Performance Studies Petroleum Engineering Philosophy Physics Plant & Environmental Soil Science Political Science Poultry Science PsychologyPublic Health* Rangeland Ecology & Management Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences Renewable Natural Resources School Health Sociology Spanish Spatial Sciences Sport Management Statistics Technology Management Telecommunication Media Studies Turfgrass Science University Studies

Child Professional Services Dance Environmental Business Geography GIS & Technology Global Arts, Planning, Design & Construction Health Humanities Journalism Studies Leadership Studies Religious Thought, Practices & Cultures Society, Ethics & Law

Urban & Regional Planning Visualization Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Women’s & Gender Studies Zoology

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS & PROGRAMSopsa.tamu.edu

Bush School of GovernmentDental Law Medicine NursingPharmacyVeterinary

List is current as of Summer 2019.Visit aggiebound.com/majors for the most current information.

COLLEGESCOLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES aglifesciences.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE arch.tamu.edu

MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL mays.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENTeducation.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGengineering.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF GEOSCIENCESgeosciences.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSliberalarts.tamu.edu

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH sph.tamhsc.edu

COLLEGE OF SCIENCEscience.tamu.edu

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESvetmed.tamu.edu/bims

LEADING THE FIELD ON EVERY FRONT

© TAMU | 6-18 | 178605

* Also available at the Higher Education Center at McAllen

** Also available at Texas A&M University at Galveston

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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT CENTERSAggielandCorpus ChristiDallas/Fort WorthHoustonLaredoRio Grande ValleySan Antonio

REGIONAL ADVISORSAvailable in areas not serviced by a Prospective Student Center

Brazos Valley Central TexasEast TexasEl Paso

ADMISSIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE979.845.1060 | [email protected] admissions.tamu.edu

YOUR AGGIE EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE.Excellence. Integrity. Leadership. Loyalty. Respect. Selfless Service. The Aggie spirit is unlike any other. From the camaraderie of our students, faculty and staff to our time-honored traditions, we represent one family – the Aggie family. You can feel it in the student section at Kyle Field on an Aggie Football game day; in a friendly “Howdy!” you receive from a stranger as you walk across campus; or during the annual Big Event, a day in which thousands of Aggies come together in an act of selfless service for the community.

You just have to see it to believe it.

There's always something happening at Texas A&M. To find out more about events held on campus please visit admissions.tamu.edu/events.

You can also register for a campus visit, including an academic appointment, campus walking tour and an admission session by visiting visit.tamu.edu.

B A C K E D B Y T H E BESTContact your regional advisor or stop by a Texas A&M Regional Prospective Student Center near you.

admissions.tamu.edu/advisors

AGGIELAND

3 HOURS

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2 HOURS 1.5 HOURSHOUSTONAUSTIN

SAN ANTONIO

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

2.5 HOURSGALVESTON

AGGIELAND SATURDAYadmissions.tamu.edu/agsat

AGGIELAND PREVIEW DAYadmissions.tamu.edu/previewday

AGGIELAND INFORMATION DAYadmissions.tamu.edu/infoday