<p>Thanks for the encouragement. He's going to call tomorrow. I called two weeks ago and they said they would have his decision by now but his status is still the same in the online system. He's not the one that's irritated with Texas A & M, it's me, which is why I'm posting here (venting) instead of him. I'm thinking since it's late, he's probably waitlisted or Blinn team or denied, all options that won't work because he's not going to let one of the other schools go if he doesn't have Texas lined up. He's not interested in the community college thing with Blinn team.</p>
<p>moomjean - I would be interested to hear how your experience with TAMU plays out. My son is a junior - out of state - and like your son - will be applying to VMI, Citadel & VT. A little parental venting is not always a bad thing - especially if it helps others understand the process.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Despite what they tell you in the corps, the way it works is that if you are a "review" admit (don't meet the top 10%, 1300 SAT rule) your admission decision will not be made until the end of March. So they will tell you to get all your stuff in early in October but don't expect to hear anything for several months. It was good for him to get all that done early in his senior year but the wait has been agonizing, especially since VMI and The Citadel notified him back in November, October for the Citadel and he didn't even go Early Admission. So he's kept these other schools on the hook for that long. He's been admitted to three other schools so I know he's a strong candidate. Texas A & M has a 5% overall out of state component of their class and some of them are international students so its not very high. It's a little higher I think in the Corps but the school is overall for Texas kids with very little diversity. VMI is split 50% in state, 50% out of state.</p>
<p>Does your son have some sort of ROTC scholarship? So the Corp has no say in the admissions process - other than pushing to get applications in as soon as possible? How was the Spend the Night experience? My son wants to do that in the fall. Thanks again for the insights...</p>
<p>My son did not apply for the ROTC scholarship. I sort of persuaded him to wait a year because I want him to make sure this is for him. We have been in contact with the Corps on several occasions and my impression is that they don't have that much say in the admissions decision process. They tell you that you have to get into the university first. I called them again today and their position was . . .more waiting. I called admissions and they said they are later than expected sending out the last batch of decisions and it should go out monday. For anyone out there that was accepted, did your acceptance decision show online or did it just say that a letter was in the mail?</p>
<p>My son got a lot out of the Spend the Day and Spend the Night with the Corps programs. These programs are what helped him make his decision that Texas A & M was his first choice. We did a night at VMI also and he liked that also. He really wants the whole military lifestyle -his dad graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in '80.</p>
<p>I'm sure it will be good news next week - let us know!</p>
<p>My impression is that the Corps recruiting is a whole separate process from admissions. Our son received an AFROTC scholarship a month ago, and accepted it, indicating he would attend Texas A&M. He was accepted last fall as his SAT was over 1300. The Corps still doesn't know about the AFROTC scholarship, so they keep calling to recruit him. He's recruited already!</p>
<p>Moomjean, the reason A&M has so few out of state students is that dumb 10% rule. They are mandated by Texas law to offer admission to every student in the state who graduates in the top 10% of their class. That doesn't leave many slots for everyone else.</p>
<p>I don't think A&M is racist at all, but it certainly isn't diverse. They are bending over backwards to try to recruit minority students. The 10% rule (which I just called "dumb" in the last paragraph!) does do a good job of increasing the minority enrollment. Also, there are scholarships available for 1st generation college students and things like that to try to increase the diversity of the University. If you are a white kid with college-educated parents from out of state though, it won't be easy to get in.</p>
<p>You're sure right about the Corps recruiting being separate. We still get calls from them even after he's been down there twice, has applied and told them several times they're his first choice. It's sort of annoying.</p>
<p>Yes, he's a white kid with college educated parents and I figured as much about the state enrollment. I don't have a problem with that. It does seem strange though that the Corps recruiting process is separate totally from admissions for a couple reasons. First, it's one of only a handful of military colleges in the country and as such, seems to me should be open to students from a wider geographic distribution than the rest of the college. Secondly, recruiting only after you've gained admission to Texas A & M could potentially affect the success of the overall program if they aren't getting students that are committed to the military program and are there on a lark (admitted that they've had problems with high attrition rates) or students that have the combined scholarship, leadership AND physical capabilities which all the other military colleges look for in their applicants. I would hope that admissions has that in mind when evaluating applicants with a stated and demonstrated interest in the Corps. We're waiting with bated breath for his decision, fingers crossed.</p>
<p>hi my sister applied to A&M when do they sent out their decisions for acceptance, i'm a freshman by the way.</p>
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<p>It would be great if there were a block of admission slots for out-of-state students who were committing to the Corps. It would seem like they could do that. I guess they'd have to come up with some way to deal with the kids who used that just to get in and then quit the Corps, though. Hmmm....it sure seems like there would be a way, though. Also, you'd get kids in the Corps who might not otherwise want to do that, and they might end up entering the military as a result.</p>
<p>My husband went to A&M and was in the Corps. The only reason he joined the Corps was because he would be guaranteed a dorm room. His parents said he couldn't go there unless he stayed in a dorm. He ended up signing a contract with the Army and served 5 years on active duty and he's been in the Texas National Guard ever since!</p>
<p>That's really funny! Some things are just meant to be. </p>
<p>Another day gone by and still no change of status. Whatever will be, will be. My son is moving ahead with another offer from another college so if Texas doesn't come through he'll be ready with all the forms to accept another college. They didn't say what the hold up was in admissions but said letter were supposed to go out today.</p>
<p>moomjean - curious if you've heard anything. My son is a little nervous now about applying - the whole "out of state" issue has him a tad spooked...</p>
<p>We found out today that his letter was mailed Apr. 8 (today). He won't know anything until next week. We're assuming he didn't get in because they are sending it out so late - must be a waitlist or decline I think. I'll let you know when we get it. I'm on vacation right now and won't be online much over the next week. I think you have to be really strong to get in from out of state. My son is about 3.2 or 3.3 with a 1240 SAT.</p>
<p>I was accepted into A&M a long time ago. I have already received the scholarship offer so maybe you should check why it is taking so long.</p>
<p>moomjean - Have a great vacation - and best of luck. Look forward to hearing the outcome.</p>
<p>I was accepted in March. 6 days before my birthday too :P</p>
<p>Your son should get in. I had a 1290 SAT and a 29 ACT and I got in, your son isn't far from my SAT score so I'm pretty sure he's in.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>LaterdaysLuke,
Which scholarship did you receive, if you don't mind my asking?</p>
<p>I received the Presidential Scholarship which is 3000 a year for 4 years. I however did not receive any opportunity award scholarships, which surprised me, so I dont know- maybe you cant win both a merit and opportunity scholarship.</p>
<p>I have a 1530 SAT, Varsity athlete, and ranked 3rd of 606, and more stats that are good...so I dont know why I wouldnt receive a single opportunity award, but who knows. Did anyone here receive an opportunity award or know anything about it?</p>
<p>I am pretty certain that Opportunity Awards are for students with financial need rather than merit-based, like the Presidential Scholarship. Great stats, by the way! What are you planning to major in?</p>
<p>Right now my intended major is Industrial Engineering. I also have interests in business.</p>