Mays Business School Undergraduate Program

College Resources & Tools

College may seem like a long time away or it may be right around the corner. Either way, there are things you can do now to prepare for the college application process. Here are some suggestions for each year.

Freshman Year

  • Plan to take the appropriate coursework. (Check out the Texas A&M's requirements.) We suggest that you follow the recommended plans from your high school.
  • Get involved in extra-curricular activities, such as through your high school or church. These activities help you gain leadership experience.
  • Build your personal file so you can document your activities, leadership roles and community service/volunteer projects. Also keep up with any awards you earn.

Sophomore Year

  • Continue participation in extracurricular involvement and keep up with your personal file.
  • Begin researching universities you may be interested in attending.

Junior Year

  • Continue participation in extracurricular involvement and keep up with your personal file.
  • Take the PSAT, which determines eligibility for National Merit Competition.
  • Register to take the SAT I/ACT. Have scores sent directly to the schools you are interested in attending. (Texas A&M's SAT I Code: 6003 and ACT code: 4198.)
  • Attend Aggieland Saturday
  • Contact the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center at 979-845-5851 to schedule a campus visit. The center will schedule your admissions counseling session, a visit with Mays Business School and a campus tour.

Senior Year

  • Visit Texas A&M's Office of Admissions for all admissions information
  • Submit your application at Apply Texas. Your application, application fee, SAT I/ACT scores, official high school transcripts and permanent resident card (if applicable) to the Office of Admissions by Feb. 1.
  • Mail all credentials to: Freshman Admissions Processing, Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30014, College Station, TX 77842-3014
  • Check your application status
  • Apply for scholarships
  • Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid