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T EXAS A & M U NIVERSITY O VERVIEW

T EXAS A & M U NIVERSITY O VERVIEW. Recruitment Presentation Aggie Recruitment Committee. A DMISSIONS. A PPLICATION R EQUIREMENTS. Completed Texas Common Application Non refundable $60 processing fee Official high school transcript with rank Official SAT and/or ACT scores

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T EXAS A & M U NIVERSITY O VERVIEW

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  1. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW • Recruitment Presentation • Aggie Recruitment Committee

  2. ADMISSIONS

  3. APPLICATIONREQUIREMENTS Completed Texas Common Application Non refundable $60 processing fee Official high school transcript with rank Official SAT and/or ACT scores Permanent Resident Card (if applicable) Optional Essay C Application Deadline: January 15, 2011

  4. WAYS TO BE ADMITTED • Top 10% Admit • Top 10% of graduating class within Texas • All credentials must be received by January 15, 2011 • Academic Admit • Top 25% of graduating class • 1300*on SAT or 30* on ACT • 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

  5. FINANCIAL AID • AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. HONORS

  9. 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 Scholar • OR • Maintain a 3.5 GPR or higher • while at Texas A&M

  10. BENEFITS • Specific, smaller honors courses • Smaller class sizes • Discussion oriented, participatory learning environment • Early registration • Scholarships

  11. CORPS OF CADETS

  12. 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

  13. HOUSING

  14. 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

  15. OFF CAMPUS • Aggie Search: find roommates and housing • Locator services • Renter’s insurance • Studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss

  16. VISITING AGGIELAND

  17. 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

  18. ARCOPPORTUNITIES • 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

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