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Has Anyone Transferred to TAMU from a Community College?

I'm currently attending community college and am considering transferring to Texas A&M University. Has anyone here gone through this process? Any advice or tips on how to navigate the transfer requirements?

a year ago

I can share a few general tips that might aid you in your transition process to Texas A&M University (TAMU).

Firstly, concentrate on meeting the transfer requirements specific to TAMU. For instance, you must complete at least 24 semester credit hours at your community college before you can transfer. GPA requirements can vary significantly based on the college or major you want to apply to. For the College of Engineering, a competitive GPA is usually 3.5 or higher, whereas for Liberal Arts majors, a competitive GPA can be closer to 2.5. Therefore, if you didn't perform as well as you wanted in some courses, consider retaking them to boost your GPA. Remember that the higher your GPA, the better will be your chances of getting into your preferred college.

Secondly, TAMU has a course equivalency webpage where you can check which of your community college courses are transferable. It would be a good idea to cross-check your current syllabi with TAMU's corresponding course descriptions to ensure they cover similar topics and concepts.

Thirdly, consider the Associate of Arts in General Studies (AAGS) degree plan, which enables transfer students to satisfy their core curriculum at their community college. Upon completion of the AAGS degree, all lower-division, core curriculum coursework is guaranteed to transfer and apply to the core curriculum at TAMU.

Lastly, reach out directly to TAMU's admissions or transfer office. They can provide tailored advice specific to your situation, provide resources, and answer any further questions you might have about the process. They're there to support students just like you in their transition, so don't hesitate to take advantage of their expertise.

I hope these tips help, and good luck with your transfer application!

a year ago

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