<p>My name is Zach. I am currently a junior in high school. TAMU is my number one college choice, and I plan to major in Computer Engineering. Also, I plan to join Air Force ROTC.</p>
<p>Does anyone have an opinion and/or experience about the Engineering College @ TAMU or ROTC?</p>
<p>I've done my research, but if anyone can give me some information regarding my area of interest, I would appreciate it very much. :)</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>-Zach</p>
<p>Engineering is a very strong area at TAMU. ROTC is called the Corps. Joining the Corps. seems to help your chances of acceptance and they give you some good money, I hear. If you like school spirit and tradition, you will fit right in!</p>
<p>Zach, my son is in the Corps. If you will look through some of the other threads in the Texas a&m forum, you will find some links I posted to videos about the Corps. It has been a very good experience for our S. Hard? yes. But he loves the Corps and is so proud to be a part of it.</p>
<p>Most cadets receive a $2k scholarship to a&M, but there are also $8k and $10k scholarships (amount divided over first 2 years). And it definitely helps your admission chances if you commit to join the Corps.</p>
<p>Have you considered applying for an Air Force ROTC scholarship? My S has one and it is great. It pays all tuition & fees and provides money for books and a monthly stipend ($300/month for freshman, $350 for sophomores, etc.). You have a 4 year Air Force obligation after you graduate. Google air force rotc scholarship to find out more.</p>
<p>Thanks for the posts guys.</p>
<p>There anyone out there that is in the Corp and can tell me from first hand experience the lifestyle you live compared to that of regular students? :P</p>
<p>I'm not in the Corps, so I can't help you there, but I'll add that if you're interested in ROTC programs, A&M is the place for you.<br>
If you want to study engineering, A&M is absolutely the place for you.<br>
If you want to do both, you should just, like, move in now...
I'm kidding, but I hope you see my point.
That said, I strongly recommend visiting, if at all possible. That will give you a sense of whether you fit in here or not. Have you heard of the "spend the day/night with the corps" programs? They might give you some insight.
Best of luck to you!
Thanks and gig 'em!</p>
<p>Thanks Penguin. Will do.</p>