2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog (Edition 136) Downloadable PDF

46 Admission
Required Coursework
Applicants who graduate from an accredited Texas public or private high school
applying to Texas A&M University must have completed either the State of Texas
recommended or advanced/distinguished high school curriculum. Please visit
admissions.tamu.edu for a complete description of coursework including information for
home-schooled and out-of-state applicants.
State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy
Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 requires that all freshman applicants
meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible to be considered
for admission at a Texas four-year public institution.
• Successfully complete the State of Texas recommended or advanced high school
program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
• Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the
recommended or advanced high school program at a high school that is exempt
from offering such programs; or
• Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment.
• SAT – 1500 out of 2400 (Verbal + Math + Writing)
• ACT – 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science
Additional Information for Freshman Applicants
A. Information Presented in the Application
• Extracurricular activities including time commitment and duration of involvement
• Leadership and/or exceptional talent as shown in extracurricular activities and/
or work
• Community/volunteer work including time commitment and duration of involvement
• Awards and achievements earned while in high school
• Employment and/or internships including dates of work and hours per week
• Family educational background and household income
B. Essay Topics A and B
• Essay Topics A and B on the ApplyTexas Application are required for admission
processing. Essay Topic C is recommended for applicants in the holistic review
process. Scholarship review by departments may utilize Essay Topics A, B and
C in award decisions. Those applying for the Terry Scholarship are required to
complete Essay Topic C.
Freshman Admissions
When all credentials necessary to complete a freshman applicant’s file are received
during the admission application period, one of the following criteria will be used to
determine who will be offered admission: