<p>I'm a rising senior trying to sort out where I am applying to. One of the places on my list is Texas A&M. I'm thinking about applying for engineering, but this may change. I'm also thinking about entering law school after college. Does anyone have any thoughts on A&M's engineering school? Strength, reputation, etc?</p>
<p>bumpbumpbump :)</p>
<p>Although I’m not an engineering major, many kids go to A&M for engineering; it has a good reputation I hear. One of my chemical(?) engineer friends got a co-op offer so he gains experience in his friend, while getting college credit, and while getting paid $20 a hour. So there are some good opportunities here to be had for those who want to go to the engineering/sciences colleges</p>
<p>Living in Texas, I can honestly say that A&M’s engineering is highly recognized and top notch. I’m pretty sure they just opened a new building for it as well. Additionally, I’ve heard that A&M gives full ride to girls for engineering, since not many girls are interested in it. I’m not sure if this is true, but I’ve heard it many times. A&M’s alumni is also AMAZING. The Aggie Family will make sure that you have a job in your field.</p>
<p>Had both children accepted to A&M Engineering. One will start there this fall and we’ve been impressed with all the information and assistance at New Student Conference.</p>
<p>The other one was accepted there 3-4 years ago but decided instead on rival UT-Austin Engineering and has been very happy with engineering organizations and opportunities for research there (it is important to remark at this time that the feeling of rivalry pretty well disappears after the student’s first couple of years as they begin to see the total picture). Many of the organizations she has attended stress that in Texas, for engineering, most recognized are UT, A&M, and now U of H. She is currently doing industrial internship, so between that and the research, there are many great opportunities if students will respond to the information received through their classes and departmental emails. That will be the same at either university from all I’ve heard.
However, I must add that A&M did not grant us a full ride just because she is female. They did at first indicate some financial assistance because of her grades and scores, but we never did get that far. </p>
<p>For engineering, I don’t think you can go wrong with either of the big two–A&M or Texas.</p>
<p>I doubt much truth in that girls get a full ride in engineering just based on gender. Usually from my experience, the girls who pursue this degree are very talented, highly gifted and motivated. That is a better reason to think that some may receive nice scholarships.</p>
<p>Very good place for engineering, I love it. Law school is difficult to get into, as I’m sure you’re aware of, so get that GPA up there quick! Is there something you’re particularly interested in like patent law?</p>
<p>I’m actually not very interested in patent law. I’ve been participating in mock trial in school, which has gotten me interested in becoming a lawyer. But I’m also very science/math orientated and I love fixing and building things which is why i’m applying for engineering for undergrad.
@aggieengineer: it would be nice if a scholarship like that existed. i have a pretty good chance of getting national merit though, which helps</p>
<p>Are any particular engineering majors harder to get into than others? Is it difficult to switch?</p>
<p>Not difficult to switch once you get in. Just have to make the grades for 1 year. If you apply early, none of these majors are hard to get in to. The scholarships for national merit are nice, but again I will stress as politely as I can that I do doubt that departments of any major will give full ride scholarships just based on gender. Of the very very few full ride scholarships that this university tends to give, most pertain to national merit.</p>
<p>i know that full ride gender based scholarships are not awarded.
but one can wish right? :)</p>