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July 21st Webinar at 6:00 pm CDT
Thriving in the Aggie Application Process: Your Strategy for Texas A&M Admissions
As Texas A&M's applicant pool grows increasingly competitive, strong grades and test scores alone are often no longer enough to guarantee admission.
As Texas A&M's applicant pool grows increasingly competitive, strong grades and test scores alone are often no longer enough to guarantee admission. What separates admitted students from thousands of other qualified applicants?
During this strategic webinar, our experienced admissions consultants will pull back the curtain on A&M's unique holistic review process, explaining why applying early matters, how the university evaluates students outside the automatic-admission pool, and what it takes to stand out in competitive programs like Engineering and Mays Business School.
Our aim is to equip you and your student—whether rising juniors, seniors, or those outside the top percentage pool—with a data-driven, strategic approach to the Aggie admissions process. Together, we can help your student showcase their distinctive strengths and move confidently toward their maroon and white future.
DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDE TO
Applying To Texas A&M University
This year, we’re excited to share the first edition of our College MatchPoint Guide to Applying to Texas A&M. The school has seen more than 20% increase in applications over the last 3 years, with engineering majors assuming a national profile. This guide covers all required essays, as well as providing detailed information on the resume, evaluating fit-to-major, and honors programs.
We have a unique approach at College MatchPoint. It all begins and ends with our ultimate goal: for our students to thrive in their selected college.
The college application process can feel overwhelming, no matter how strong the student. But at College MatchPoint, we believe it should be organized, personal, and even fun, and we provide a framework that reduces the stress throughout the journey.
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