<p>I mean, the definition of “good grades” is so subjective, but I usually say if you’re in the top 10-15% of your class, you make yourself competitive. If you’re in the top 25%, that’s good, but you don’t stand out. Of course if you’re anything lower than that you’re going to be at a disadvantage. I was a review applicant but was around the top 7% or so of my class, so grade wise I stood out. </p>
<p>I’m Engineering. From what I’ve heard Engineering is hard to get into but the hard part is to stay in it. That’s going to be my challenge this year. I think how it works is if you are accepted into the University and meet the designated criteria for Engineering (certain math score on SAT or ACT), AND given the fact that there are still spots in engineering, you are automatically accepted. I was pretty glad I got in considering my test scores were too low to even be considered to some comparable engineering schools. </p>
<p>A&M’s rolling admissions are actually set up quite nice. It doesn’t make it so one particular field is “super elite” and requires an amazing score to get into. I’ve heard of kids who had middle of the road test scores do well in A&M’s engineering program. The business school is a lot like that too.</p>