*Just a reminder my new handle is TAMUAdmissions*

I have decided, with the grateful help of staff to combine a couple of threads I have started that relate to admissions questions as well as, provide links to information and resources. I will keep this updated and also add new information as it becomes available.

Admissions Questions
If you have questions about admission to Texas A&M please check out the FAQ website, provided below, or contact me. Feel free to PM me, call me, or e-mail me (please mention Texags in the e-mail as I have a rule set to sort for them) and I am always happy to help you out, I try to return all e-mails the same day I receive them, if not right after I get it. I would ask that if people post their questions on this thread that out of respect that other posters allow myself to post responses so that we can provide the most accurate info. I know that people here want to help but the admissions process is something that can change from year to year so in order for people to get the accurate information please allow me to answer the questions.

Admissions Chances

I see a lot of questions regarding what are a student’s chances at being admitted so I have decided to add this section in.

• Freshmen
  We cannot give a student what their chances are to be admitted to the university. This is due mainly to the fact that decisions are made based on the current applicant pool that is being put together throughout the process. In addition, with the sheer number of applicants (29,720 in 2010-2011 year) and the many factors (both academic and personal) we are not able to make predictions just like we are unable to narrow down to why a specific decision was made.
  
• Transfer
  For transfer decisions, since decisions are left up to the individual Colleges our office can never say for sure what a student’s chances However, since the process is based primarily on the students academics we are better able to offer chances for a student.
  
• Graduate
  Since the individual departments make all the decisions our office cannot offer any advice on the students chances. We recommend that all graduate students speak with their individual departments.

What we can do is assist a student with making their applications as competitive as possible. I recommend that you either contact any of our offices and we are always willing to assist a student with their applications.

Admissions Decisions
First off, I would like to address the regular posters here. I would just like to offer some advice to you when you see posts from people about their decisions. I know this is a public forum but speaking from experience try not to personally attack the posters who are venting about their decisions. The best thing to do is to offer them support and advice about the other options that A&M offers. The personal experiences that posters provide are the best information that anybody can provide to somebody dealing with a decision. Remember when replying to people that post their feeling about their decisions that they are just upset and are looking to vent.

Second, people that are upset about their decisions I would recommend that if you are looking to get more information on your decision contact our office. Our office has the people with the information and experience in this area and we have the correct information needed in answering the questions you may have.

Resources and Contact Info
TAMU FAQ Website (Aggie Answers):
tamuoar.custhelp.com
-Great Source for info

TAMU Admissions (Aggieland PSC):
(979) 458-0950
Jayson Naiser
jnaiser at oar dot tamu dot edu

Regional Prospective Student Centers(PSC)
http://admissions.tamu.edu/psc/

TAMU Admissions Website:
admissions.tamu.edu

TAMU Admissions Publications:
http://admissions.tamu.edu/publications.aspx

Transfer Admissions Information
http://admissions.tamu.edu/transfer/

Freshmen Admissions Information
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/

Graduate Admissions Information
http://admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/

Readmissions
http://admissions.tamu.edu/readmit/

Non-Degree Seeking
http://admissions.tamu.edu/nondegreeseeking/

Visiting Campus
http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/visitUs/

Tips I have posted

Letters of Recommendations
http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1664870&forum_id=17


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Recently, Texas A&M University has changed its minimum required coursework to mirror the new state of Texas recommended and advanced/distinguished high school curriculum.
These changes will apply to students applying for Spring 2011 and after.



Minimum Required Coursework (Students applying for Spring 2011 and after)

• 4 years of English
  
• 4 years of Mathematics
  
  (Algebra I and II, Geometry and a fourth math course. Students interested in majoring in architecture, business, geosciences, science and engineering are encouraged to take math each year of high school culminating with a course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite.)
  
  
• 4 years of Science
  
  (2 taken from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and 2 additional lab-based course)
  
  
• 2 years of the same foreign language
  

Students who graduate from a Texas high school under the recommended or advanced/distinguished high school curriculum will meet Texas A&M's minimum course requirements. Students who graduate from out-of-state high schools or from schools in Texas that do not participate in the recommended or advanced/distinguished program, including private schools and home schools, must meet the college readiness standards as defined in the Uniform Admission Policy http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/requiredHSCourses/courses.aspx and our minimum coursework requirements to be most competitive for admission. Texas A&M University admission requirements are in compliance with Texas Education Code section 51.803 and are subject to change.

Please see the 2010-2011 Graduation Credit Requirements http://admissions.tamu.edu//files/SBSGradReqs2010_2011.pdf for the most current listing of course requirements and descriptions.



Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

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How influential are recommendation letters for a prospective freshman?

Great question! "Good" letters of recommendation like all aspects of the decision process are important to the applicant. No one aspect is more important because we look at the entire picture.

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

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Maybe I missed it but when do you think admission decisions will be made for transfer students? I just finished up applying for the 2010 Fall Semester.

Transfer decisions for summer/fall admissions are normally sent out in early May.

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

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Thanks!!!

When it says that the decision is being mailed home and nothing else, does that generally mean you were denied?

All admissions decisions will be available online through AIS. There is a little bit of a turnaround time for AIS to update with your decision. Keep checking and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

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Shouldnt everyone have heard back from A&M? I got a cousin that still hasn't heard back and is kinda worried. I don't remember A&M taking this long to get back to people when I applied 3 years ago.

Did she apply for freshman admit or as a transfer? She should have heard back now if she turned in a completed application.

Masterplan, have them contact me and I will check their status for them.

Sorry for the delay in responding, had the day off yesterday and didn't get a chance to log on to Texags all day.


Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

Appreciate it. I think she called her department and said she won't hear back until May. I'll pass along your information saxeyaggie. Thanks.

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And she applied as a transfer. I think she's 30-33 years old and has been taking classes at Austin Community College and has a ton of experience working in the industry she wishes to get a degree in. Thanks for the response!

Anytime!

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

What department is she transferring into? I can look up her status if its under our department/college

Arhcitecture...specifically construction science.

Ok...she called today and her status got updated the same day and she got accepted! She's really thankful and really appreciates ya'll helping her out.

Glad to hear!

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

Jason-I called your office the other day and you had a rare day off.
I was told that all info would be posted by this weekend and that my daughter could then tell if she had been accepted to the Blinn option.
As of now nothing has been changed with her status.
I may be calling you on Monday!
You always are a great source of information!

I just called the office to check satus and was told that there are a few more letters to be sent out this week, but unfortunatly, the majority of letters will be with bad news of non-acceptance. My daughter will be heart broken, but will go to Blinn and try to get in in a year.

Sorry to the both of you for the delay, I had to fly to New Mexico to see the brother in law graduate from high school. However, I am back in the office today so feel free to give me a call today and we can talk your daughters.


Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

What are the stats on spring vs. fall admissions? I have a brother who took some time off and is considering applying for admission next spring.

thanks.

NeuroticAg,
Shoot me an e-mail with some information on your brother and i will be glad to assist with the process. Also let me know if he will be applying as a freshmen or transfer.


Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser@oar.tamu.edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

bump since it looks like I have been un-stuck

ump since it looks like I have been un-stuck

ttt

Jayson,

My cousin just applied to A&M for fall 2011 start as a senior in high school.

He goes to Carroll HS in Southlake, TX in which being top 10% is very difficult. He is in the band and just a great kid who wants to be an Aggie.

His ACT is 24 and his SAT is 1140. He has a 94+ average in HS.

He applied this fall and was told he would hear something after spring break. What are your thoughts based on his info I put here? Is there anything as a former student I can do to help him, make calls, write a letter?

If you could email me your thoughts and any ideas to toddm15@gmail.com that would be greatly appreciated.

toddzilla41583,
Working on your e-mail right now.

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser at oar dot tamu dot edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

Thanks for your help Jayson!

Texas Ag Mom,
It is always my pleasure.

Jayson Naiser '05
Admissions Counseling Advisor
Prospective Student Center
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
jnaiser at oar dot tamu dot edu

TAMU Mailstop 1265| College Station, TX 77843

Tel. 979.458.0950 | Fax. 979.458.0434

http://admissions.tamu.edu

This dropped off awhile back and just now have been able to find it via Google. So here is a bump since it got unstuck.

Thanks!

Jayson, where is the information about transferring from TAMUG to College Station found? I'm generally familiar (but it is purely anecdotal) with them, but since I teach there I'd like to be able to point people to the written guidance.

Thanks!