@MomHopesNxtGenAg - I’ve read a few comments elsewhere that a few students have had luck transferring into the more crowded majors like Computer Science. I would not always count on that happening and there should be a plan B in place.
My son had his own struggles with ETAM, but eventually ended up in his desired major. While it was nerve racking for everyone I think he is a better student because of it. I do think the ETAM process is flawed and needs refinement. Sure there are stories with happy endings about students that do not get their desired majors and ended up loving the major they were placed in. What I would like to see is what eventually happens to the students that don’t their first pick. How many eventually transfer to the desired major, how many transfer to another College at A&M and how many transfer to another University. Going to college is a major financial commitment and students deserve a little more flexibility in obtaining their goals.