T EXAS A & M U NIVERSITY O VERVIEW Recruitment Presentation Aggie Recruitment Committee

A DMISSIONS

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 A PPLICATION R EQUIREMENTS

W AYS T O B E A DMITTED 1.Top 10% Admit Top 10% of graduating class within Texas All credentials must be received by January 15, 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

F INANCIAL A ID A ND S CHOLARSHIPS

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: Paper form available at public libraries Texas A&M school code:

S CHOLARSHIPS 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

H ONORS

Q UALIFICATIONS 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

B ENEFITS Specific, smaller honors courses Smaller class sizes Discussion oriented, participatory learning environment Early registration Scholarships

C ORPS O F C ADETS

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

H OUSING

O N C AMPUS 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

O FF C AMPUS Aggie Search: find roommates and housing Locator services Renter’s insurance Studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss

V ISITING A GGIELAND

ARC O PPORTUNITIES W HOOPIN W EEKENDFebruary 18-20, 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 O PPORTUNITIES 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

A DDITIONAL R ESOURCES Arc.tamu.edu SEAL video on Facebook page Photo.tamu.edu iTunes