Chances at TAMU??

AGmomx2
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:36:47 +0000

@CarterH yes, you will gain admission to the university provided you go to a Texas HS, as top 10%. However, you will face quite a bit of scrutiny with the engineering review. It is your type of applicant that pushed the university to go to this system - high rank + low scores. I’d imagine you would get offered an off-campus option for engineering ( Blinn engineering or Galveston), unless there was a reason behind your low scores. You will need to step up your game in the testing scores - study & retake them- Khan academy online is free. Even if you’ve already applied, continue to pursue higher scores so that you can potentially appeal later. Only scores that have been taken prior to the end of the application period ( Dec 1) will be considered if you do end up in an appeal situation. Why the scrutiny? Historically students with low test scores & high rankings from ‘less competitive’ schools end up dropping out of engineering. Where they lack is normally a firm foundation in math/sciences & study habits. I don’t know your situation, but I would certainly try to improve those scores - you will need to know the background information to succeed in college, so it isn’t a ‘waste’. Vast majority of your college courses will grade based on exams only, if test-taking is a hurdle for you then more practice can only help.