Texas A&M University

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea important to you or others. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?

Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college.

Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why.

If there are additional personal challenges, hardships, or opportunities (including COVID-related experiences) that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credentials, which you have not already written about, please note them in the space below.

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

Why have you chosen your academic major(s)?

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

What are some of your life goals and objectives?

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. 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.