I wish you luck @roycroftmom suggested an alternative if needed (and we don’t know you will) I don’t know how it works so if you ask or they have to offer.
In case if you don’t end up there, then it will be for that reason and you’ll know you are meant to create a new path.
Traditions are funny - some families may have multi generations at one school. Other families never repeat and even go to the rival schools.
What is your safety that would make you cry ?
Is it you don’t like it or just - you won’t like anywhere not A&M?
Life is long. You’ll be fine either way and I suspect your family will love and appreciate you either way.