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Texas A&M University's 2021-22 Essay Prompts
Overcoming Challenges Essay
Required
750
Words
Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
Additional Info Essay
Not Required
420
Characters
Please explain any special circumstances that could affect your family‘s ability to pay for your college expenses.
Why This College Essay
Not Required
120
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Why have you chosen to apply to this university?
Why This Major Essay
Not Required
120
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Why have you chosen this major?
Future Goals Short Response
Not Required
160
Characters
Describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor‘s degree
Personal Goals Short Response
Not Required
240
Characters
What are some of your life goals? Your answer may include educational, professional or personal goals
Supplemental Leadership Essay
Required
300
Words
How do you show leadership in your life? How do you see yourself being a leader at Texas A&M University? Tips to consider: Leadership can be demonstrated by positions you hold as an officer in a club/organization, but other types of leadership are important too. Leaders can emerge in various situations at any given time, including outside of school. Share a brief description of the type of leadership qualities you possess, from school and non-school related experiences including leadership in your job, your community, or within your family responsibilities. Then, share how you hope to demonstrate leadership as a member of our campus community.
Why This Major Essay
Required
Please explain why you are interested in Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M, and where you see yourself five years after graduation.
Influential Person
Required
Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why.
Overcoming Challenges Essay
Required
Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college.
Engineering Essay
Required
450
Words
Describe your academic and career goals in the broad field of engineering (including computer science, industrial distribution, and engineering technology). What and/or who has influenced you either inside or outside the classroom that contributed to these goals?
