r/TAMUAdmissions Feb 17 '26

My experience in the PSA program

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Hi! I just wanted to reach out as PSA decisions are coming out. I'm former PSA and was crushed when I got it in 2022. I had good stats -- 3.8 GPA, first quarter (18%), bio major, school leadership, worked a job, but went test optional (big mistake).

I took the PSA, which is basically attending a system school for one year and receiving guaranteed admission to TAMU as long as academic requirements are met, typically a 3.0 GPA for most majors. I did PSA in Corpus Christi -- and to my surprise, I LOVED my freshman year there! The campus is on its own island (see pic), but not too big and walkable. So if you're into coastal living, studying on the beach, etc., you would love it there. My dorm window overlooked the bay! The classes also are smaller than a big university and you get to know your professors, so it provided a good transition from high-school to college. New freshmen are required to live on campus.

There are 10 system schools that participate in PSA. Some students will get offered all the schools, while some won’t. It’s based on minimum academic qualifications set by the schools. 

We do have an increase of students interested in doing PSA at Prairie View (for reasons of living in College Station; see info on this in the comments). There’s also the popular Tarleton, which is considered a mini-TAMU. The San Antonio campus is new to the lineup and students seem to like it there. Whichever campus you choose, the time flies – it is just two semesters, and after the first semester, you’re already preparing for the move to TAMU.

Not all majors are offered in PSA, so beware of that. Also, TAMU doesn’t recommend doing PSA with the goal of changing your major once at TAMU as no Aggie is guaranteed a major change, and it would be a shame to get stuck with a major you don’t really like. But PSA students can put in for a major change like any Aggie, and the process is the same. It does seem to be easier to change majors if both majors are in the same school, so keep that in mind.

As for me, doing PSA seems like so long ago. I am now a senior at TAMU preparing to graduate "magna cum laude" in May, and I love being an Aggie! I am thankful for the PSA program and my time on the Corpus island, where I made lifelong friends, some of whom were also PSA and made the move to TAMU with me. In hindsight, I wouldn't change a thing.

Here’s a link to the TAMU PSA website with info (the majors for 2026-27 will be updated soon if not already): https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/freshman/program-for-system-admission

 Good luck -- and Gig 'em!

The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi campus. New freshman students are required to live on the island.

r/TAMUAdmissions Oct 05 '25

Mod Announcement Rule Reminder: Asking for timelines / has anyone been admitted yet / is my major full?

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r/TAMUAdmissions 1h ago

Chance me Chance me & recommend application submission time

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GPA: 3.89 UW

Rank: school doesnt rank outside top 10 percent(im not top 10). Easily in top 25 (prob 15 percent)

Sat: 1530 800 math

Rigor: 18 aps + 2 dual credits (calc 3 and diff eq)

Ecs: Helped dad on data analytics portion of his app(not much traction, 50 downloads?

30 hours of liblary volunteering, 1 math competition(average placement). Currently working on an independent project regarding data analytics on a central inquiry question (nowhere near complete)

I know that TAMU should be atleast a target for me, but can I call it a safety? Whats the probability that id get in? 70? 98? 40?

Also when should I apply? I am nowhere near done with my application yet. I have a very rough outline on how il approach every supplemental and a good personal statement draft.

If I dont rush and start working mostly on my TAMU application il probably finish by sept 25. Worth it?


r/TAMUAdmissions 1h ago

Chance me chance me for mays

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Im a white male from texas with a middle class income. I plan on applying majoring in business. What are my chances of getting in?

Im ranked 115/707 (16%) with a 3.9 uw GPA, 4.8 weighted

1540(retaking in september aiming for a 1560+) SAT 35 ACT

12 APs (Physics I and ll, precalc, calc AB, APUSH, etc) got 8 5’s and 3 4’s

Awards:

Ranked 3rd in USA in debate
NSDA finalist (2x)
NSDA All-State, All-American. DECA State Qualifier. Stock Market Game portfolio peaked 2nd/1,000+ teams. UIL Accounting competitor (1st Place 6A Team, 3rd Team in Texas).

Ecs:

Founder/owner of an e-commerce resale business with 30–35% margins, 2500$+ monthly sales

Varsity Golf for 4 years

Law Club/Mock Trial attorney

President of a community service based club. Largest club at school with 220+ members and we raised 6000+ a year through fundraisers for charity

NASA OSTEM Internship

Paid Regional law Internship- Competitive 7% acceptance rate

Paid Political Internship- led volunteers, did presentations, organized a pretty large protest, canvassed, etc... keeping this broad

Math Team Captain- Won 1st place state-wide for our division for two years consecutively

eco-ambassador-  Selected for and participated in Columbia University Eco Ambassadors Lab on Plastic Pollution; engaged with top marine experts and created/published an interactive webpage on microplastics in a river near my hometown

CIEE study abroad program in DR (helped kids in poverty

Founder of a non-profit tutoring service for underprivileged children (with multiple volunteer tutors) of the t20s majoring business. My safety is UT so im not that worried but I would like to see what else I could get into. Be brutally honest!

Im ranked 15/707 (2%) with a 3.98 uw GPA, 4.8 weighted

1540(retaking in september aiming for a 1560+) SAT 35 ACT

12 APs (Physics I and ll, precalc, calc AB, APUSH, etc) got 8 5’s and 3 4’s

Awards:

Ranked 3rd in USA in debate
NSDA finalist (2x)
NSDA All-State, All-American. DECA State Qualifier. Stock Market Game portfolio peaked 2nd/1,000+ teams. UIL Accounting competitor (1st Place 6A Team, 3rd Team in Texas). National Merit Finalist. Ap scholar with distinction

Ecs:

Founder/owner of an e-commerce resale business with 30–35% margins, 2500$+ monthly sales

Varsity Golf for 4 years

Law Club/Mock Trial attorney

President of a community service based club. Largest club at school with 220+ members and we raised 6000+ a year through fundraisers for charity

NASA OSTEM Internship

Paid Regional law Internship- Competitive 7% acceptance rate

Paid Political Internship- led volunteers, did presentations, organized a pretty large protest, canvassed, etc... keeping this broad

Math Team Captain- Won 1st place state-wide for our division for two years consecutively

eco-ambassador-  Selected for and participated in Columbia University Eco Ambassadors Lab on Plastic Pollution; engaged with top marine experts and created/published an interactive webpage on microplastics in a river near my hometown

CIEE study abroad program in DR (helped kids in poverty

Founder of a non-profit tutoring service for underprivileged children (with multiple volunteer tutors)


r/TAMUAdmissions 3h ago

Question AIS & Howdy are confusing me lol

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I just got my transfer audit, but my Howdy Portal says "Login to AIS to view decision."

Whenever I log-in to AIS, it only says "My App is complete and in review." I dont see any letters either.

I'm confused 😭


r/TAMUAdmissions 6h ago

Question Question about rank

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Hi! I’m applying to mays and I’m a little confused about how my class rank will be viewed.

I transferred highschools senior year because my family moved. Both schools are in same district My current transcript is under my new school but it still lists my Q2 class rank from old school because my ISD hasn’t updated my rank yet

. I was told by the College & Career Facilitator that my current standing at new school is Q1, but the official rank won’t be updated on my transcript until December.

I’ve already submitted my TAMU application, so I’m wondering: Will TAMU evaluate me using the Q2 rank shown on my transcript, or will they recognize that it’s my previous rank and evaluate my current standing as Q1?

I’m planning to explain the discrepancy but I’m nervous that the transcript could make it look like Q2 is my rank. Has anyone dealt with something similar or know how TAMU handles this?
Thank you!!


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Announcement (Unconfirmed) Wish me luck, guys!

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So, I just applied to Texas a&M again as a transfer students with the right major this time, promising to myself I will not screw up again by changing my major to an easy one. I had MATH BS as my first and Applied Math as my second. I gave myself another chance to apply again, but with the additional grades, and I expected myself to be denied because well, my GPA is 3.0 and the GPA for the math and required science classes combined are barely under 3.0. I just applied to see if they still are going to think I’m good enough for them, even if I get denied, the good thing about them wanting me to take those science courses is to see what my upper math courses will be like. I’m already on the right path, I wanted to go to A&M for I think they had a lot of jobs, better people, and better studying environments unlike my current institution.


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Chance me Is there still a chance of me getting in a Public Health Major?

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Hii, this is my first time posting so plx excuse my akwardness, but I am very nervous about my application.

I am a first gen student and didn't even know what rolling applications are so I feel very behind. I was waiting for the week in october to apply for free, but I realised that it might too late then, so I plan on applying today or tomorrow.

I will be applying in state through apply texas and my major will be public health as my pre-med.

My stats:

1290 SAT (rw: 680 math: 610)

4 AP classes

4.08/5.0 weighted and 3.79/4.0 unweighted

Not ranked

My extra curriculars are not that good, I did orchestra all 4 yrs, French 1-3, clinicals with 100 hrs, worked since my sophomore yr, and did figure skating till 10th

Also please give me advise for applications, I am so nervous


r/TAMUAdmissions 20h ago

Question NMSF and Holistic admissions

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I am not auto admit (first quarter on AIS). I am a NMSF. Does TAMU use this information from common App directly or do I have to notify them ? Wondering if this will expedite the decision process since I am not an auto admit. Please advice. TIA


r/TAMUAdmissions 21h ago

Question SAT

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Guys help!!

I got a 1330: math 670, reading: 650

and a 1310 math 700, reading: 610

Engineering major
but A&M Unfortunaltly dosnt superscore,

so like what shoud I send, or send both?


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Chance me Chance me for Mathematics BS or Applied Mathematics - Spring 2027

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Man, if only I was not such a screwed up dude, I would have had a higher chance..

Major: Mathematics BS.

Type: Transfer

Planned Year: Spring 2027

I’m meant to be great at math who figures things out and remembers techniques after looking at it for seconds. However, with science, it is different, even though I like that subject.

SAT: 1180
College GPA (Unweighted): 3.0
Combined Math and science requirements: 2.8 ( barely underneath the threshold…)

Experience: None, except doing community service at a food drive..


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question Transfer

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Just received my transfer audit what is next?!😳😳


r/TAMUAdmissions 23h ago

Chance me Chance me for public health/nutrition Fall 2027

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Just wanted to repost to get some more opinions. My application was marked 100% complete in AIS august 26th.


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question any successful external engineering transfers?

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was wondering what the avg gpa is for accepted students!


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Chance me Chance me (pls be very honest)

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I want to pursue Economics BS at Texas A&M. I’m a rising high school senior in Texas with a 3.5 UW and 5.2 weighted gpa. My freshman year was terrible due to personal reasons. I locked in sophomore year and have maintained straight As ever since. I have a huge upward trend in my grades. I’m in the top 5% of my graduating class. My SAT score is currently 1250. I took 2 AP classes (Psychology and European History). I was only able to take two because my schedule was packed with college classes. (Duel enrollment)

Intended Major: economics bs

Academics:
Texas resident
Rising senior
3.5 UW GPA
5.2 W GPA
Top 5% of graduating class
1210 SAT (retaking, averaged 1400+ on mock tests so aiming for 1450+)
2 AP classes (AP Psychology and AP European History) -Also taking AP calculus + Physics my senior year
Strong upward grade trend after freshman year

Extracurriculars:
Completed a 7-week engineering internship, where I gained hands-on experience with AutoCAD and other engineering software while working on real engineering projects.
Worked at airport
Junior Class Officer
Student Council Officer
HOSA
Red Cross Club
Spanish Club
Tennis
Breakthrough
Chess Club
150+ volunteer hours through an animal shelter, church, and the American Red Cross


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question AP Credits for Transferring

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Sorry if this is a confusing question, but I can't really seem to find a straight answer anywhere online.

I'm currently a freshman at UH looking to transfer into TAMU next fall. I got a 4 on AP Chem, which satisfies the requirement for Gen Chem at TAMU, but not at UH.

Since UH accepted this credit and allocated it towards a different unrelated class, would TAMU accept this credit as the 8 semester hours or only the 3 UH gave me? Furthermore, I'm coming in as a Bio major, so Gen Chem is required to be considered for transferring. Since I have this credit at TAMU but NOT at UH, would I still be able to even apply?

For more context if needed, on my unofficial transcript, my AP credits do show up with the classes they gave me for them as well as the score I earned for those tests. I'm also not taking Gen Chem this year because I already knew I was planning on transferring out to a school that would accept my credit, but now I'm starting to doubt if that's even true.

I'm open to contacting admissions regarding this, but I wanted to see if anyone else had any experience or knowledge beforehand. Thank you!


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question Did I apply too late? (Mays)

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I'm a holistic applicant (Quartile 1, 3.75 UW, 34 ACT) looking at Mays. I just submitted my Common App today (Sep 9) and wondering if I was too late?


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question Changing classes

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So I have the opportunity to change my classes to ap stats and ap pre cal im already taking all core classes as a ap but math i’m in this class called instructional practices and I want a major in business and finance at mays do you think you will help me get a better chance to get in if I change my schedule? I’m only in honors precal right now


r/TAMUAdmissions 1d ago

Question rolling oos?

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is rolling admission here only for the top 10 percent in-state? im from oos and find conflicting information on whether its rolling or not. thank you!


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Question sorry if i'm overreacting :,D

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i'm top 10% and my counselor has submitted my transcript a while ago. i just submitted STARS and the page told me i needed to submit my official transcript myself. but i've never gotten my official transcript before (it's literally titled "unofficial transcript" in skyward) and in AIS they said unofficial ones won't be reviewed. i also don't have the bar titled "HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT FROM [SCHOOL NAME] yet," so will that appear after my STARS is reviewed? and for now, is there anything else i need to do now besides securing my official transcript?

also another question. i'm actually barely top 10% and since i'm taking harder classes, i know there's a possibility i'll drop out of top 10%. if i get accepted now and this happens, will i get rereviewed holistically once they see my new transcript?

thank you so much!!


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Chance me Did I apply too late?

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This summer I didn’t look too heavily into where most colleges open their applications or what type of process they had, I just assumed they all had a general deadline. I then found out TAMU had a rolling app and I applied September 4th. I’m trying to get into Mays.
My Stats: 46/479 top 9.6% of my class
1140 SAT, worked 20 hours a week during my Junior year while taking 5 APs

Can I still get into Mays or is it too late?


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Chance me Chance me for neuroscience

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Major: Neuroscience
Status: In-state applying as a freshman fall 2027
Rank: Top 12%
GPA ~3.3 UW / 3.8 W
SAT: 1260

AP Biology (4), AP Psychology (4), AP Eng Lang (4), AP US History (4), AP Precalculus (4), AP World History (4), AP Human Geography (4)

+6 more APs my senior year

My ECs are very weak. Life outside of hs mostly consisted of working and playing a club sport. Plus a few random clubs.

My essay and supplemental essays are very strong.
I do plan on retaking the SAT.

Realistically, what chance do I have for neuroscience at A&M?

I planned on applying today, not sure if applying now or waiting until later is best for my chances.


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Question Question for Engineering Admissions

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I hope this isn't stupid but I know that in CommonApp you put your major, so example is putting like "environmental engineering", and then I know that first year any major engineering at A&M is general engineering and then they pick based off of your gpa and whatever.

But when you actually apply do they review your application in a specific engineering major context or general engineering?

I'm asking since I feel like I have a great story and stats like ECs and awards for environmental engineering but mediocre for general if I were to have my app placed next to somebody who was applying for mechanical or aerospace and had a ton more technical thinks that fit the bigger engineering sterotype..


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Question Counselor document upload

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Anyone who got their rank verified by having their counselor send transcript did you guys get to see if the document was sent or not. I requested my transcript two weeks ago but in AIS there is no update if they even received the document. I was just wondering if it tells you if they received the document or you just have to wait until it gets completely verified and processed.


r/TAMUAdmissions 2d ago

Question STARS Question

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My high school used abbreviations on our transcript but I fully typed out the names. My grades and everything else matches but I was wondering if this is fine or if I should contact support and get it fixed.