Honestly what are my chances for A&M?

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<p>As I was lackadaisical in my attitude toward my studies throughout high school my chances of getting into a good university are slim to none. Without diverging on a tangent, issues such as trying to help a friend with his cocaine addiction, family divorce, and mono during my junior year contributed to my rather poor credentials. Now that I have turned over a new leaf, and i feel that I am ready to succeed in the college environment. However, I fear that my poor track record will prevent me from attending a good school within Texas. Eyes set on either A&M or UT, it will be a dream come true if I am granted admission to either school. How badly will my horrible class rank affect my chances?What are my chances to get into both universities? Furthermore what school is the easiest to get into within A&M?</p>

<p>"Credentials"</p>

<p>16 year old Texas Resident
Current Senior
Race: 50% Asian, 50% white
Letter of recommendation from World History Teacher, Algebra Teacher, Guidance Counselor
Hopefully decent essays
No Disciplinary Issues
High level of interest for A&M</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>94.2 GPA. (Most of my grades consist of A's except for a drastic drop in grades in junior year to mid 80's as a result of 17 days absence from mono. Is there anyway I can justify this on my application)?
Class Rank:198/700 Top 28% (Big red flag since Texan schools highly value class rank)
30 ACT Score
2000 SAT (720 CR, 640 Math, 640 Writing)
Semi-Rigorous high school schedule consisting of:</p>

<p>4 years of English, 3 being at the AP level
4 years of History/Social Studies- World Geography pre AP, World History AP, US history AP, Microeconomics AP, US Government AP
5 years of Foreign Language- (Spanish 1-4 AP), French 1
4 years of mathematics- Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus'
4 years of science-Integrated physics and chemistry, Biology, Chemistry. Anatomy &Physiology
3 years of Web Design/Programming Classes
Various other electives
Awarded "AP Scholar Award"</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Owner of a web design business that hosted and developed a web presence for local clientele.
100 hours of community service
Member of Spanish Club for 2 years
Treasurer of Business Professionals of America (Senior)
Member of Green Cord Community Service Club (Senior)
Member of Art and Design Club (Senior)
Member of Church Youth Group all 4 years
Karate during sophmore and freshman year
Guitar player and gave lessons all 4 years.</p>

<p>Please help me :(</p>

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<p>I personally think you would be accepted with those statistics to A&M.</p>

<p>The most competitive schools I imagine would be mays business, dwight look engineering, and the biomedical sciences related school.</p>

<p>Do you have any idea of what you want to major in?</p>

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<p>Attend as many A&M events as possible. Whoopin’ Weekend, Aggie Saturday, Aggie Shadow, camps, conferences, football or baseball games. You will get “points” for these on your app. </p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>You have a realistic chance. However, how good that chance is really depends on many factors, some out of your control.</p>

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<p>I’m looking to go to Texas A&M(Top Pick), TCU, Baylor, or UT</p>

<p>Please tell me my chances for A&M</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4
SAT: 1700
ACT: 25 (Don’t know if ill send it in)
Class Rank: 2nd Quarter At a competitive school</p>

<p>Extracurricular:
Eagle Scout
Camp counselor at Camp for All (Kids with muscular dystrophy) - 164 hours Service
Organization that does variety of service - 30 hours a year, 4 years total
CPR Certified
Mission trip to help Katrina victims
Played football for 2 years, Tennis for 1 year
Completed MS150
Presidential Service Award - 175+ hours within a year</p>

<p>Taken some honors and AP classes throughout high school. </p>

<p>Got up to Spanish 4.</p>

<p>I checked I was interested in the Corp of Cadets (Not sure If I will join)
Visited campus and taken tours</p>

<p>Please evaluate
Thank you!!</p>