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Alternative Paths to Engineering at College Station
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering is the university’s largest college, serving about 22,500 students. But there are many more who’d like to attend. Because the College of Engineering has become increasingly competitive, many eager students are denied admission. But fortunately there are several alternative paths students can take to achieve their goal of graduating with an engineering degree from A&M-College Station.
To have the best chance of admission, prospective Aggie engineers (who are not in the top 10% of their Texas high school graduation class) need to do well in rigorous classes, demonstrate fit-to-major in the field of engineering—and submit their application as early as possible since the university uses accepts students into majors on a rolling basis. The application opens August 1.
It may be helpful for students and parents to review our Guide To Applying to Texas A&M this summer to prepare for an early engineering application.
If a student is not accepted directly into the engineering program at Texas A&M - College Station, they might be offered one of the following paths:
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Engineering Academy at Blinn-Bryan
Much like the Blinn TEAM program, the Engineering Academy at Blinn-Bryan allows selected students to complete introductory coursework at both the A&M campus and Blinn College campus. After successfully completing their first year of the engineering track, Academy students are eligible to declare the engineering major of their choice and transfer full-time to College Station.
Engineering at McAllen AND Galveston
Some selected freshman applicants are offered the opportunity to begin their engineering degrees at McAllen or Galveston, where they’ll complete the same courses as their peers at College Station but often in a smaller, more personalized setting. Students in these pathway programs enjoy personalized attention from their professors from day one while they work toward their A&M degree. After completing their first year at either location, students can apply for entry to a specific engineering major and transfer to College Station.
If they aren’t offered one of the options above, there are still other paths to A&M - College Station. Any student can apply to one of the partner community colleges’ engineering academies, assuming they meet the minimum requirements.
The application process for Texas A&M can feel overwhelming. Our Essay & Resume program provides an experienced coach and a proven framework, working one-on-one to reduce the stress so the student can tell a compelling story.
Our program for students applying to UT Austin includes:
- Resume Coaching: Helping students craft exceptional college resumes that showcase their unique qualities and strengths
- In-Depth Essay Coaching: Guiding students step-by-step through their personal statement and four tailored supplemental essays
- Timeline Management: Expertly overseeing your student's schedule to ensure they stay on track to submit their applications
- Revision Guidance: Offering valuable suggestions and edits to help students refine their resume and essay
Your student will be carefully matched with a coach based on personality, working style, and first-choice major—it’s just one of the many ways we modify our proven process to meet individual student needs.
Other Engineering Academies
In A&M’s Engineering Academy program, students choose among the following community colleges: Alamo Colleges District, Austin Community College, Blinn College District, Dallas College, Houston Community College, Midland College, South Texas College, Tarrant County College, and Tyler Junior College. After 1 or 2 years, students transfer to A&M - College Station to finish their bachelor’s degree. Click here for more information about how to apply.
Students who dream of graduating from Texas A&M - College Station with an Engineering degree have plenty of ways to make it happen. Remember, if you plan to apply to Texas A&M Engineering, you will want to have engineering-related activities on your resume. It’s never too late to shadow an engineer, conduct informational interviews, or complete an independent project !