<p>Son will be applying to Texas AM, non Texas resident, with adequate tests scores. Does he need to be in the very top of scores, class rank, etc to gain admission because we are not residents of Texas? He is looking to be a part of the Corp as well. Thanks for the thoughts.</p>
<p>On the TAMU website it says:
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Applicants qualify for automatic academic admission, if:
they are ranked in the top quarter of their graduating class, and
achieve a combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading score of at least 1300 with a test score of at least 600 in each of these components; or achieve a composite ACT score of at least 30 with a test score of at least 27 in ACT Math and ACT English. Students must take the writing component of the SAT and/or ACT in order for the test score to be considered, and
have successfully taken all recommended coursework, and
ensure all required credentials are received by the freshman closing date.
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<p>From what I have heard, class rank is going to be very important. Lower class rank seems to be somewhat offset by higher SAT scores.</p>
<p>Both of our sons took the Testmasters SAT prep course. It is expensive, about $700, but it brought their test scores way up. They both received automatic admission to A&M. One son did not attend there, but the other did and is a member of the Corps of Cadets. Most Corps members receive at least a $2,000 Corps scholarship. The way I see it, that more than offsets the price of the Testmasters course.</p>
<p>Your son might enjoy looking at the Aggie Corps website: Texas</a> A&M Corps of Cadets </p>
<p>Also, has he considered applying for an ROTC scholarship? They gave 109 ROTC scholarships last year to a class of probably 400-500 freshman Corps members. It pays full tuition and fees + a nice monthly stipend. The obligation is 4 years service upon graduation. Not bad.</p>