Admissions 2006
November 22, 2006
(Via electronic mail)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Texas County-based Agents and staff
Research and Extension Faculty and Staff located at Research/Extension Centers
SUBJECT: AFrequently Asked Questions@regarding Freshman Admissions to Texas A&M University
To countless youth, parents, community leaders, industry representatives and Texans, you represent the
A&M System family and serve as the gateway to many of our teaching, research and extension programs. In this role,
you are likely called upon daily to represent your agency, respond to inquiries or concerns, and encourage high school
students to pursue a college degree. On behalf of Texas A&M and the A&M System family, I sincerely thank you for
your willingness to serve in this advocacy role.
Over the past several years, college admission requirements have changed dramatically. As a result, you may
have specific questions regarding admission requirements to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and other
colleges of study at Texas A&M. This College and the University seek a broader representation of student applications
from throughout Texas, and we are working closely with the Admissions Office on this effort. The attached letter from
Dr. Alice Reinarz, Assistant Provost for Enrollment, outlines the University=s commitment to providing Texas high
school graduates with quality higher education opportunities. Also attached is a 2-page document which outlines
AFrequently Asked Questions@ regarding the Texas A&M admissions process and entrance requirements. I trust you
will find this information to be helpful, and I encourage you to reproduce and distribute this FAQ sheet to prospective
students, parents, Aggie friends, former students and high school counselors within your communities.
Texas A&M University is committed to statewide representation in its student body. Increases in
underrepresented minority students in the freshman class are one marker of the University=s investment in recruitment
and matriculation of students across Texas. Between 2003 and 2006, the number of African American freshmen
increased 77% and the number of Hispanic freshmen increased 58%. It is also important to note that the geographic
diversity of the freshman class has increased. In 1999, there were fewer than 900 Texas high schools represented in the
freshman class, and in 2006, there were more than 1000. During this time of change, Texas A&M has remained true to
its land grant mission with 25-28% of the freshman class in recent years being first generation college students!
Our efforts are working, but we need your help and support in recruiting students to A&M, especially to our
college! College prep begins in junior high and continues through high school as students enroll in the required
English, math and science courses and take advanced placement and honors classes, as well as extra electives.
Involvement in high school and community activities are strongly encouraged. The application process for Fall, 2007
admission to Texas A&M is well underway, with early applications recommended before the February 1 deadline.
As Vice Chancellor, it gives me great pleasure to know that we can engage our agencies to help recruit the
leaders of tomorrow to our great university! Thanks for your assistance and gig >em!
Elsa A. Murano
Vice Chancellor and Dean
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Director, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Attachments [2]
xc: Vice Chancellor=s Cabinet Vice Chancellor=s Staff
COALS Department Heads TAMUS Council of Agricultural Administrators
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