Freshman | Admissions - Admissions (2024)

Texas residents who rank in the top 10% of their graduating class qualify for automatic admission to any state school in Texas.

• Attend a public or private high school in Texas
  AND
• Rank in the top 10% of your graduating class on or before the application deadline
  AND
• Report Top 10% rank on Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
  AND
• Provide a complete official high school transcript that includes a numeric rank.
  AND
• Satisfy the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy
  AND
• Make sure all required documents are received by the application deadline.

Texas residents completing high school in another state must submit aresidency questionnaire to determine eligibility.

According to Texas legislation, home-schooled students in the state may be eligible for Top 10% Admission based on their assigned rank, determined by official SAT/ACT scores.

If you do not qualify for top 10%, but meet the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy, your application file, which includes all factors you noted, will be reviewed in a holistic manner*.

• Academic factors include all high school courses attempted and grades earned, rigor of coursework, GPA and class rank.
• Non-academic factors include involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, employment and summer activities as well as extraordinary opportunities, challenges and hardships experienced during high school career.

• Most Out-of-State students are admitted through the holistic review process. Read holistic review qualifications in the In-State Student section above.
• Texas residents completing high school in another state may qualify for Top 10% automatic admission. Submit a residency questionnaire to determine eligibility.

You are an international freshman if you:

• are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
• are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas (please reviewSenate Bill 1528) and
• are a student without college credit or
• earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)

Learn about your future as anInternational Freshman.

Prospective students should apply using the Common App. Students may also apply through ApplyTexas. The application you choose will not affect your admission decision. Only one application per student.

NOTE: On average, it takes 3-5 business days from the time your application is successfully submitted for Texas A&M to receive it. Monitor your email address which you provided on the application for the Application Acknowledgement communication.

Students who are unable to resolve accessibility issues through the Common App may contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tamu.edu for assistance.

The application essay is your chance to set yourself apart from other applicants. Texas A&M cares about more than your grades and scores, we want to know what makes you you!

REQUIRED Apply Texas and Common App Essay: “Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?"

No additional essays will be reviewed.

Read through our essay and application tips to get a step ahead on the competition.

Essays should be submitted as part of the application or uploaded in the Applicant Information System (AIS).

A $75 non-refundable processing fee is required to complete your application.

The application fee can be paid through Common App. Please note: If you apply using ApplyTexas you will not be able to pay your fee within the application. You must follow the steps below.

1. Watch your email for a message from Application@tamu.edu. This email will be sent 24-48 hours after you submit your application.

2. Follow the directions in the email to access your UIN and activate your NetID.

3. Login to applicant.tamu.edu to pay or waive your fee.

For information on Application Fee Waivers, see our Document Submissions Page.

All freshmen applicantsmust complete a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) except for GED graduates. The SRAR replaces the high school transcripts used by the Office of Admissions during the initial admission process in most cases. Applicants create the SRAR using their official high school transcript, listing courses and associated grades that have been completed or will be completed for high school and/or college credit. The SRAR can take anywhere from 2-6 hours to complete depending on your classwork, so make sure to give yourself ample time to complete it.

The SRAR cannot be submitted prior to the application but you can and should work on it as soon as possible. It must be submitted and linked with your application by December 15.
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Access the Self-Reported Academic Recordhere.
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Detailed information regarding the submission of the SRAR can be found on theDocument Submissions Page.
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If you need help, see our SRAR FAQs and video tutorials.

The following applicants are required to submit a high school transcript:

• Texas residents reporting a Top 10% ranking must submit the SRAR with their rank and also provide verification of ranking by submitting an official high school transcript with a relative numeric ranking via TREx or the upload feature in AIS.If no Top 10% rank is reported on the SRAR automatic admission will be delayed. (This only applies to Texas residents ranked within the Top 10% of their senior class.)
• Applicants who have already graduated high school must submit a SRAR and a final high school transcript. Details available on the document submissions page.
• Applicants not completing high school in the U.S. will submit a SRAR and must alsosubmit official or certified copies of all secondary school records and/or examination results. All academic records not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Learn more about International Freshman requirements.
• GED graduates will not submit a SRAR but must submit their official GED transcript along with official partial high school transcript(s). The original certificate and transcript(s) may be sent by mail or hand delivered to Aggie One Stop.

Note: If a rank is not provided by the high school for students to enter in their SRAR a rank will be assigned.

High School Curriculum Requirement (Texas private high schools only)

Students who do not meet the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy (UAP) must provide Exemption Form 3.

Permanent Resident Card or I-551

Students who are not U.S. citizens but are permanent residents (or have applied for permanent residency) need to provide a copy of the card.

Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit

Prospective students who are not currently permanent residents but intend to become permanent residents might have to fill out Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit.

For information about submitting the Permanent Residency Card, see the Document Submission Page.

Resumes

Resumes should only be used if you run out of space on the application. If you've accomplished so much your application can't handle it, this is what a resume is for. Struggling to figure out what belongs? We've got you covered with Accomplishment Tips.

Upload in the Applicant Information System

Official Test Scores

Texas A&M University is test optional and will not require ACT or SAT scores for freshman applicants. We encourage students who have test score to send them. The submission of test scores will not create any unfair advantage or disadvantage for those students who provide them.

For additional information regarding test scores, read our FAQs under "Test-Optional Admissions".

• You must send your scores through the testing agency.
• Your highest total score from a single test date will be considered for admission.
• SAT and ACT scores expire after five years.
• Optional essay/writing portion is not required.
• Allow 2-4 weeks for scores to be received.

Letters of Recommendation

Once submitted, you will not be able to see your letters of recommendation. We will consider the first two letters received as part of your admission file. Letters of recommendation should be uploaded via the Applicant Information System or sent through the mail.

We make admission decisions on an ongoing basis throughout an admission cycle. Applying early does not guarantee an early decision. Once a decision is released it will be posted in the Applicant Information System.

Top 10%: Students who qualify for Top 10% admission will typically receive a decision within three weeks of completing their admission file.

Students in Holistic Review: All students applying for spring admission will receive a decision by early December. Most students applying for fall admission will receive a decision between January 1 and late March.

Applicants who apply to the College of Engineering and have a complete admission file by the Early Action Deadline of October 15 will receive a communication regarding their admission decision by mid-December. The communication will notify the student of admission or deferral to the January-February decision timeline.

Admissions Decision Appeals

Every applicant who was not admitted through automatic admission criteria to Texas A&M University has had their application file considered through an extensive holistic reviewthat considers both academic and non-academic factors. The review process is very thorough — therefore,it is unusual for an admission decision to be reversed.

For an appeal to have merit, it must bring to light newand compelling academic and/or personal information as well as details pertaining to extenuating circ*mstances that were not addressed in the original application. The appeals process is not a re-review of an existing applicant file and appeals will not beconsideredfrom applicants who are not submitting new information.

Guidelines for Submitting an Appeal:

• You are required to speak with anadmissions representativeto have your appeal option “enabled.”
• You must submit the appeal by April 1. Appeals from parents/guardians or high school officials will not be accepted.
• Your appeal must be submittedin AIS. Emails or mailed materials will not be accepted.
• Your appeal must present new and compelling information not included in your original application.
• Your appeal should include an explanation of why the new information was not submitted in your original application.
• Your appeal should include supporting documentation.
• You will be notified of your appeal decision inAISno later than May 1st.
• You may only appeal once and the decision is final.

Basis for an Appeal:

• Grade change — an inaccurate grade was reported on yourSelf-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) ortranscript thus impacting your GPA and class rank
• Medical condition — you failed to report a medical condition, illness or surgery which negatively impacted your academics and/or personal achievements
• Extenuating life circ*mstance — you failed to report a life-changing circ*mstance (such as the death of a parent or financial hardship) that negatively impacted your academics and/or personal achievements

Supporting Documentation:

• High school transcript showing grade change
• Documented letter from high school counselor referencing grade change
• Documented evidence from health care provider referencing medical condition, illness or surgery which shows the compelling reason why your academics and/or personal achievementswere affected

Information Not Considered:

• Interest in attending Texas A&M
• Grades earned after admission decision or admission deadline
• Test scores received after admission decision or admission deadline
• Recent personal achievements, awards, honors etc.
• Interviews with admission representatives

FAQs

Who is eligible to submit an appeal?

Historically, few admission decisions have been changed through the appeals process. There is no guarantee that any appeal will be approved or that any specific factor will increase the odds for an appeal to be approved. Appeals are considered on a case- by case basis.

After you submit your application you will receive an email with your Universal Identification Number (UIN) and instructions to access the Applicant Information System (AIS) at the Howdy Student Portal via the Applicant tab. Check regularly to make sure all your documents have been received.

Allow 2-3 weeks to process each document you submit. Documents you submit within one month of the deadline may not appear on your AIS checklist until after the deadline. Please bring any questions about your file to our attention immediately by clicking "Contact Us" in AIS.

Applicants who are Incomplete at Deadline due to circ*mstance beyond their control, may appeal to complete their file and be considered for admission. To appeal a missing or late admissions document, an appeal must be enabled by anAdmissions Representative. If possible, the missing document should be provided with the appeal if it is not already on file. The deadline to appeal an incomplete admission file is February 8 for fall applicants and December 1 for spring applicants. Applicants who did not check their status in AIS and/or who applied on deadline are not likely to have an appeal approved.