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Help with TAMU short answer questions?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to TAMU next year and I'm a bit stressed about the short answer questions! Can anyone who's gone through the application process tell me what types of answers worked well for them, or guide me in the right direction?

11 months ago

Hello! I'm glad you're working on your Texas A&M short answer questions early. It's important to remember that these questions are a chance to showcase your personality, values, and interests in a more focused way than your personal statement.

When answering short answer questions, you should try to be honest, clear, and concise. CollegeVine has an in-depth breakdown of all of TAMU's prompts, which you can find here: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-texas-am-university-essays

By incorporating these tips and writing authentically about your personal experiences, your short answer responses will stand out and have a positive impact on your application. Good luck!

11 months ago

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