TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

OVERVIEW

Recruitment Presentation

Aggie Recruitment Committee

ADMISSIONS

1. Completed Texas Common Application

2. Non refundable $60 processing fee

3. Official high school transcript with rank

4. Official SAT and/or ACT scores

5. Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)

6. Optional Essay C

Application Deadline: January 15, 2011

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

WAYS TO BE ADMITTED

1. 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 OPPORTUNITIES

Seniors 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