How competitive is it for in-state, non-top-10% admissions?

Colleges & Universities Texas A&M University
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<p>The only thing that has me worried is that I’m a few people from the top 10% of my class. So, I’m wondering, how competitive is the admissions process for in-state, non-top-10% candidates?</p>

<p>Anyone know?</p>

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<p>This past year was very competitive. The academic admit is the best non-top 10% way: </p>

<p>[Academic</a> Admits](<a href=“http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/waysAdmitted/academic.aspx]Academic”>http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/waysAdmitted/academic.aspx)</p>

<p>My son had friends who were used to taking super-hard AP classes and are now at Blinn drawing pictures during math class because they are so bored. Search for “demonstrated interest” on this forum. That is a strategy for improving your odds if you don’t qualify for the above. Good luck!</p>