t exas a & m u niversity o verview recruitment presentation aggie recruitment committee
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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