@ATXAggie agree with you! If the page is created for Parents of Aggies, it should be just that; not PSA, Blinn, etc. I am sure there are other pages for each of the other groups.
@Thelma2 as you & I have discussed, I see pros/cons to both Aggie Parent pages. I am not removing myself from the original page, because I’ve got an incoming freshman and need access to any & all good info there is-and that page is a HUGE resource! And I like it because it is run like a tight ship, true Aggie parents only. When someone asks a question or offers something, I don’t have to try and figure out which campus, etc. It is also monitored carefully, not allowing random polls and memes. That being said, I do think Pat should allow several others to help admin the page, and creating a PayPal to accept admin donations is quite tacky. And I’m torn about the $20 to advertise-the fee has greatly reduced the number of condo ads that used to pop up by the minute (I felt like the page was turning into the GreenSheet). But I don’t think someone should have to pay $20 to offer tickets. There’s a fine line, and I think Pat crossed it…
The new Aggie page is also a good resource, BUT run not near as professionally run. The admin said. “what is Gateway?” In one post…akkkk! She’s an incoming freshman parent (who clearly hasn’t spent months on CC ?), and isn’t that much help in offering CStat tips. And I’m already sick of hearing digs about ‘on the other page I couldn’t post…’. It’s definitely a step back in professionalism, but I’m hoping the add of several admins will help that. And I’m also see if sick double posts, by ppl who post the same exact thing on both pages.
So for now I’m on both pages! Both offer great info!
@ATXAggie@52AG82 surely you can see the benefit to PSA students and parents who are coming to A&M in the fall and need the same information that incoming freshmen do. As a PSA admit, my son has an agreement with A&M to take certain classes and get certain grades and he has upheld his end of the deal. I am not allowed on the original Aggie parent page until his spring grades are processed and the paperwork is done. We are just as needy of information about reputable apartments, doctors, parking information, sports passes, etc as incoming freshmen. It seems a little snotty and elitist to say “don’t let PSA people have access to information.”
And, no, there are no PSA pages.
@2xAggieMom I absolutely see where you’re coming from, and I’m in no way trying to be snotty or elitist. And just like everyone else, we had to wait until A&M acceptance to join the original page.
PSA I totally get! Hopefully your son won’t have to wait long to find out TAMU admission.
@52AG82 The thing is- we know 100% that he will be at A&M next fall. He had a 3.75 the first semester at his PSA school and it is statistically impossible for him to fail any of his classes with the grades he has this semester. His admission is guaranteed by A&M and has been from day one, as long as he takes the classes and keeps a B average. My frustration is not with you. It is with the multitude of rules for the other page that will not consider letting us join in order to get information from other Aggie parents about next fall. My son is as sure of being an Aggie in the fall as any entering freshman.
The “elitist” comment stems from the attitude of others that my son is not worthy of access to information that is readily available to other families. We are searching for answers just like every other Aggie family. It would hurt no one to allow us to see answers to Aggie questions.
@2xAggieMom absolutely agree with everything, and congrats to your son!! That’s great he did so well…know you are proud
And yes, again I agree that you need info! Unfortunately tho, not all students take things as seriously as your son did. We know many kids who live in College Station, but that doesn’t make them Aggies; same for kids who may live in Austin, but that doesn’t make them UT students. I’ve already seen ppl I know join the new Aggie page, who definitely don’t have A&M students. For the life of me, I can’t imagine joining a page I didn’t belong to?? Perhaps the PSA program wasn’t even around when Pat started the page?
Curious question-has your son said how many students were also successful in completing PSA Requirements? It’s such a great deal/offer, I would hope most do well, just curious to hear. Your son is most likely coming on to TAMU campus with a higher gpa than many current freshman. Sounds like he’ll be successful and I know he’ll appreciate his time on the campus even more than many!
(And you’re not missing that much on Pat’s page-pretty much repeat posts on the new page)
@52AG82 I don’t know how many PSA kids end up making it to A&M. I do know that a pretty good number at each campus decide to stay or end up going to universities other than A&M. (Such as my son’s roommate who broke up with his Aggie girlfriend) And, of course, some don’t make the grades.
I guess I am coming from the viewpoint that I really wouldn’t care to belong to the Aggie Parent page if I wasn’t looking for Aggie answers. Maybe I’m unique and maybe there are a lot of people that would clog up the page with unrelated information if Pat wasn’t so strict. My dilemma is that I do have questions in order to prepare for the fall and I am stressed about not knowing deadlines or details for planning. Maybe if there was a way that Pat could just let us belong as “watchers” and not “posters”, I would be able to better prepare for the things outside of the actual university topics. (Apartment info, transportation ideas, preparation for NSC, hotel reservation info, etc)
@52AG82
I get what you’re saying about the venting about that page many were kicked off of and I hope it just stops and goes away now that some time had passed. I would never ask you or anyone to leave any group. Everyone is free to join and belong wherever they like.
For reasons I stated and others that are personal, I can’t support it anymore.
From what I can tell, the other page has gone from 0 to almost 2000 in a couple of weeks. I hope some more tightening up happens as the admins get on their feet a bit from being overwhelmed. Post are posted directly there instead of every single one moderated for approval. I can see the benefits of both sides to that.
@AggieDreamin I’m sorry to say, that neither is open to strait Blinn.
@Thelma2 agree!! Posts on new page do need some tightening up-lots of tacky/catty remarks (and by the head admin, no less?). Pat does run a tight ship-something to be said for a lot of that.
Hopefully Pat will chill some, and accept a co-admin…and fingers crossed the new page pulls the reigns in some. Both can learn from this mess.
I haven’t seen anyone mention it yet (maybe I missed it) but there is another Facebook group for parents. It’s small and only about 125 members. Texas A&M Class of 2023 - Parents and Families.
@Chemengmom I have seen that and I think a great resource for incoming freshman parents. Sometimes, a class/major only page is best for asking specific info and it not get lost on a general page. Also, the response can be tailored exactly. For instance, as you probably are aware, the engr major. When there is a question specific to that major, responses by other majors and the requirements may not be pertinent at all and actually add more confusion. People are not trying to do that, and just wanting to be helpful, but it can add anxiety rather than relieve it. And engr is always changing and so much angst when it comes to ETAM.
@cannonmom I have been checking email all day, and we haven’t gotten anything yet. My daughter is out of town today, at a competition, so I haven’t talked to her, but I’m assuming the Housing email will come to both of us, as the others have.
We paid deposit in September, so I felt certain we might get notification today.
Dear @AggieMomhelp , I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful help you have given this mama with her potential OOS Aggie! After much analysis, reflection, and prayer, my daughter decided to commit to the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) school if Engineering. It came down to size, location (urban campus) and marching band. I had no idea that her experience with band was so instrumental in her academic life…, she was really concerned that without it (the drills, practices, friendships made, time spent) she would really be unhappy in college. I’m glad she listened to her heart and chose the school that would allow her to continue to spread her wings and do what she loves! (She did not think the Corps was for her)
I’m gonna to miss being a potential Aggie mom and now I have to cheer y’all on from the sidelines!! Good luck to all of the parents on this board, with your class of 2023 Aggies!!! Gig’Em!
@rockmom21 we have friends (set of twin girls) who just finished their 1st year at Pitt-Nursing majors. They LOVE the school! Best of luck to your daughter!
