Chance me please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Texas A&M University
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<p>I'm applying to TAMU and since I'm not in the top 10%, I'm not sure about my chances of getting in...
My class size is fairly small (About 300 students) so it's somewhat competitive.
Yes, I am a Texas resident.</p>

<p>Anyway,</p>

<p>GPA: 3.53/4.0
Class Rank: 89/330 (27%)
SATs: 1880 (Retaking soon)
I haven't taken my ACTs yet. </p>

<p>And in case affirmative action really matters, I'm a full Hispanic. </p>

<p>8th grade: AP Spanish - 4
9th : Pre-AP
10th: AP English Language, AP World History, AP Psychology - 3,3,3
11th: AP Biology, AP US History, AP Spanish Literature, AP English Literature - 1, 3, 4, 3
11.5: Dual Credit Economics/Govt - 6 hours
12th: AP Studio Art 2D, AP Calculus</p>

<p>(I took all Pre-AP and AP courses, really)</p>

<p>ECs:
Part of a competitive Tae Kwon Do team during 9th grade
Chapter President of SkillsUSA - 10th grade
Teen Court Defense Attorney - 10th grade - ongoing
Science Olympiad (General member) - 11th grade - ongoing
Academic Decathlon - 12th grade - ongoing
Ambassador - 12th grade - ongoing</p>

<p>I held a 10 hour/week job during 11th grade
I'm currently a Resident Technician at Staples for 25 hours/week</p>

<p>I have some community service stuff here and there, but it's miscellaneous. </p>

<p>So what are my chances of getting into TAMU? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I'm choosing Biomedical Engineering and Economics B.S. as my major(s).</p>

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<p>same questions as always:
Have you made an official visit to A&M?, visited the college of your choice majors?, visited a prospective student center?, been to any of the camps or events held for high school jr/sr’s?
break down your SAT scores for us.
do you realize how important community service is to A&M? it is important
I see one leadership position, what about honor socieities?</p>

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<p>I haven’t made my official visit just yet, but I will soon. I’ve been to one of the events and that was last year. </p>

<p>Math: 630
CR: 600
Writing: 650</p>

<p>I don’t have that many community service hours, just about 100 or so. I’m sure I’ll need more but I’m working on that as well. As for the honor societies, well, I haven’t had a chance to join any… Is that a huge problem?</p>

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<p>I’m simply not sure.
I hope the best for you. I would suggest you to get your application in quickly - but you really need to get that official visit in. A&M is very big on you being interested in them, not just sending in applications.
100+ hours community service is good.
As far as honor socieities - it is important.
I do think you have a good chance at admission, however I’m not sure about your choice of majors,both are pretty competative.</p>

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<p>Well, the reason why my ECs are so lackluster is because that’s pretty much all that my school has. We really have few clubs/organizations/etc so it can get pretty difficult to stick to something. I think the Teen Court thing could count as a leadership position as well, though. </p>

<p>As for the choice of major, well… I think my subject tests should be able to help me, right? I’m hoping to get around 700 on them, which seems achievable with the practice results I’ve had. </p>

<p>I’m just not sure either.</p>

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<p>You have good chances for A&M. In for Economics but not for BME.</p>

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<p>What would be good stats for BME?</p>

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<p>Your rank & math section of SAT (II’s too) are looked at upon most heavily. Preferably top 10% and 700+ math SAT (and II’s if you take them).</p>

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<p>Are all of the Engineering requirements similar to that of BME? I’m not discouraged, but I do feel like I have to strive a lot higher now than ever before…</p>

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<p>Have you tried ACT? some kids just do better on ACT.<br>
3’s on your AP test are average, and the 4 is in Spanish Literature and you are Hispanic.
For engineering you need to step up your math scores.
The problem is your class rank - you gotta prove yourself with high test scores. So study hard and get thoes scores up. You might try the ACT as well, different style of test.<br>
Best of luck on your next go around with the SAT’s!</p>