Dual Credit vs AP for Admissions

52AG82
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:24:07 +0000

@AggieFam06 as far as things your student can do, beside boost gpa and aim for high test scores, I’d plan on attending Aggieland Saturday this spring. It’s usually in February. Also schedule and take official A&M and Mays tours (not just walking around on your own-schedule official tours thru A&M).
If there’s a local A&M recruiter in your area, be sure your student gets to know them. Attend College Fairs and speak to the A&M reps, sign up at their table.
A&M doesn’t consider legacy, but they do take demonstrated interest into consideration. Do all of these prior to July…don’t wait until start of Senior year. And be ready to apply when application opens August 1.

I’d also get him signed up for multiple SAT and ACT tests between now and end of July. He will need a high score, to help offset not being close to Top Ten%. I think shooting for Commended is great…but reality might be difficult, if he hasn’t even taken a test prior. Just my $.02.
Did he qualify for Duke TIP in junior high?