<p>Anyone attending A & M out there, my son is from the
northeast. Do you think he'd feel like an outsider if not
from Texas? Are there many students from other states?
Also any input about their aerospace program?</p>
<p>I'm currently living in Ohio and was accpeted to A&M Engineering. I'd say if he shows the same Aggie Spirit as everyone else or even if he doesn't, he won't be an outsider. TAMU main campus is huge and relatively diverse. I don't know about the Aerospace program in particular, but I do know the Engineering program in general is excellent, challenging, and very rewarding. Is he interested in the Corps of Cadets?
-Zach</p>
<p>Actually he isn't interested in the Corps of Cadets, but is a private pilot,
wanting to pursue his commercial license. Did you visit the school? He hasn't yet.</p>
<p>Like zach said, as long as he shows the same aggie spirit as everyone else does he will fit in well. One of my friends is from Colorado and he does great here. Also, if he's a private pilot A&M has a Flight Club for others who have their license/who want to obtain one. They have about 5 Cessna planes that members can fly, it's pretty cool. Check out their webpage:</p>
<p>Flying</a> Aggies</p>
<p>Sun, I didn't see any mention in your original post about Aerospace Engineering . . . but if you have any questions regarding the department feel free to ask me. I'm a sophomore AeroE here at A&M.</p>
<p>Actually, I've visited twice. Both were for Corps of Cadets programs, I got to tour the campus, interact with students, go to (sleep in) a class (kidding :D), and much more. I can't wait to attend this Fall.
-Zach</p>
<p>Hi Gstein,</p>
<p>Are you in the honors program in aero?
Do you feel like you get to know your professors?
Also how time consuming is the program?
The flying club, how far is it from the college?
WHat type of transportation is available to get there, if any?
Thanks for any info you may have --</p>
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Hi Gstein,</p>
<p>Are you in the honors program in aero?
Do you feel like you get to know your professors?
Also how time consuming is the program?
The flying club, how far is it from the college?
WHat type of transportation is available to get there, if any?
Thanks for any info you may have --
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<p>Not in the honors program, but my buddy I mentioned from Colorado is... so I could answer questions on it. BTW, being in the honors program is very advantageous for your GPA. (They have more generous curves)</p>
<p>I'm a sophomore currently, and we have max 50 people in my AERO classes... so yeah it's nice to have a decent sized class as just an underclassmen. Profs are always encouraging us to visit office hours or stop by and chat in our free time. Great opportunities to meet our fellow AERO profs.</p>
<p>So far, the program is decently time consuming. I'm taking 5 classes... and I have my handful. Then again 3 AERO clases, DiffEQ, and Technical Writing isn't a light load. I still have a good amount of free time though, but class is a major time commitment (heck, it's a full-time job). Weekly homework assignments are in every class, as well as keeping up with the reading (they go hand-in-hand though.)</p>
<p>The flying aggies are out of Easterwood Airport, which is College Station's local airport. It's literately 5-10 minutes driving from campus. KCLL</a> - Google Maps is the location. Not sure on the transportation, but if your son met a friend or talked to one of the club officers I'm sure they'd be more than willing to take him there. It's right near campus.</p>
<p>Any other questions feel free to ask.</p>
<p>Gstein,</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. Do you know of anyone from the northeast there?<br>
We haven't visited yet, but probably will soon.</p>
<p>Is your friend from Colorado happy being in the Honors program? Is he
in aerospace as well? Are you able to concentrate in aeronautical eng?</p>
<p>How is A & M with the AP policy? Do they give credit for 5 or 4s in calc bc, physics, english, history, biology if in the engineering program?</p>
<p>I know it's a lot of questions, sorry --</p>
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Gstein,</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. Do you know of anyone from the northeast there?
We haven't visited yet, but probably will soon.</p>
<p>Is your friend from Colorado happy being in the Honors program? Is he
in aerospace as well? Are you able to concentrate in aeronautical eng?</p>
<p>How is A & M with the AP policy? Do they give credit for 5 or 4s in calc bc, physics, english, history, biology if in the engineering program?</p>
<p>I know it's a lot of questions, sorry --
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<p>I honestly don't know if I know anyone from the northeast. Where someone has came from is always brought up when first meeting people, but at least in my case, is soon forgotten. I'm sure I do know someone from the northeast, but I honestly can't remember where most people I know are from. It's just not important or obvious that someone is from somewhere.</p>
<p>Yes, my friend from CO is happy in both Aerospace and the Honors program. He has a 4.0, so he is doing quite well. He's in a few Aerospace Clubs with me, which is how I met him. These clubs are AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) which is pretty popular here, and AggieSat Lab... which is like an undergraduate organization that makes/launches A&M satellites into orbit. Our first satellite is actually due to launch this may, at JSC, aboard Space shuttle endeavor. Both him and I are part of the Mission Control team.</p>
<p>As an underclassmen, we take classes that pertain to both aero/astro. When we get into our Junior and Senior design courses, we get to chose which path to pursue. We can design mock planes, rockets, satellites. Basically when we get into the core of our curriculum, we chose from a handful of elective classes that satisfy our Aerospace degree plan but specify in a certain field.</p>
<p>A&M is good with the AP policy. I placed out of Calc. I with AP credit. As an engineering major, we can place out of our basic freshman classes even if they are essential to our major. Many times for Calculus, people who come in with AP credit for Calc. BC will take credit for just Cal 1, and repeat Cal II (instead of take credit for both). It's really up to your son. Consult a counselor on this for any advice. Plenty of people are successful doing either way. </p>
<p>Here's a link to the minimum AP score needed. The first column is for credit for regular classes, and the second is for honors credit (I believe).<br>
<a href="http://honors.tamu.edu/Honors/StudentServices/HonorsCourses/Advanced%20Placement.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://honors.tamu.edu/Honors/StudentServices/HonorsCourses/Advanced%20Placement.pdf</a></p>