Texas A&M Essays

By Rajkamal Rao  

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Required essay

Texas A&M's required essay prompt is the same whether you use ApplyTex or the Common App: “Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?"

Supplemental essays

You will also see the following two supplemental prompts in the writing section of the Common App.

Essay topic 1: Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why. 250 words.

Essay topic 2: Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college. 250 words.

TAMU Engineering supplement: 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. Max 500 words (preferred: 350 words).

Stealth essays (for TAMU Endowment Scholarships)

You will find these five stealth supplement questions in the page after the writing section. You enter your responses in the box underneath each question - just like you do the main supplements or the platform essay in the writing section. These are part of the scholarship section of the application.

1. Why have you chosen to apply to Texas A&M University?

50 words

2. Why have you chosen your academic major(s)?

50 words

3. Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor's degree

50 words

4. What are some of your life goals and objectives?

50 words

5. How do you show leadership in your life? How do you see yourself being a leader at Texas A&M University? or ( Describe an example of your leadership. Be sure to describe your actions and the actions of those around you and to explain what you accomplished).

550 words

The stealth supplements do not appear on the ApplyTex platform.

Engineering Honors Essays

Texas A&M has some of the strictest requirements among any college or university to gain admission to their famed Engineering Honors program. You will need to write three 500-word short answers plus a 1,000 word supplement. Also required is a separate letter of recommendation.

Our takeaway

Texas A&M is an excellent public university option for Texas residents. Most students typically opt for UT Austin but for some programs such as Engineering, Sciences, and Business, Texas A&M is an attractive alternative. The Aggie network, the lifestyle of a small college town, and proximity to the big Texas cities (Houston, Dallas, and Austin) for commutes to visit family, and for internship/job opportunities all make TAMU a smart choice.

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