Texas A&M vs. UT: which school is a better fit?

Davidb4775
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:52:38 +0000

Institutional biases aside, I think it depends on what you plan to major in in addition to the social involvement that you are planning on. I am a UT business school graduate. My daughter is going to A&M. Contrary to the “shock and awe” that some might have over this, I think A&M is a better fit for my daughters major. I think each institution have academic strengths and weaknesses. Neither school is “top dog” across all curriculums

Based on my business school experience, I will say that the business school is as competative as (I would assume) A&Ms engineering and vet/med programs. One thing that does impress me about A&M is the amount of help (i.e. tutoring/supplemental instruction) that is available for students wanting to keep on top of things.

The UT greek system is laden with social activities. For that reason, I didn’t join. Can’t speak to the “social” opportunities in College Station but Austin full of them. It is up to you to decide on how much of a distraction they will be towards your goals.

Now that I have finished giving you an honest and sincere impression of both schools, if you are studying sports, go where the #5 football team is…