<p>I am a mechanical engineering student at the University of Houston with 58 hours, 3.1 overall gpa and 2.6 major gpa. My lowest grade was a C- in an engineering course. As far as my other credentials go, I got a ~1700 on my SAT (it's been a while) and I've filed for a patent a year ago and I'm filing for another one this year. I'm not the best when it comes to school work and my work ethic is pretty low in that area, UH is already giving me trouble in my coursework and I probably studied 5 hours the whole time I was in high school and got through with a 3.6. Would I get into A&M as a transfer student? And, would I make it if I do get in?</p>
<p>If you are having trouble at UH, and you continue same work ethic - you will not make it at A&M. Just the facts. Your major gpa is a 2.6 - and you say your lowest grade in your major is a C? have you only taken 3 engineering courses, 2 B’s and a C? You are going to have to change your ways if you are admitted at A&M.
Your patent will look good on an application to A&M - but your gpa is minimal to get into engineering at A&M. You will be kinda iffy… I would apply early and hope for the best.</p>
<p>I’m going to second that- engineering at A&M is ridiculously intense because it combines coursework as well as participating in professional-level engineering ECs, internships, work studies etc.</p>
<p>If there is a specific field you’d like to study, contact A&M professors in the field and talk to them about your goals. It will definitely help you make your decision. And at the end of the day, it doesn’t hurt to apply!</p>