Do I Have a Shot at Getting into Texas A&M's Aerospace Engineering Program?

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The discussion centers on a student's application prospects for Texas A&M's aerospace engineering program after facing initial rejection. The student, previously homeschooled with a low ACT score, has since improved their academic performance, achieving a B in calculus I, A's in calculus II and general chemistry I, and a B in calc-based physics I. They plan to take additional advanced courses in the spring and express confidence in their ability to maintain good grades. The conversation highlights the importance of contacting the university directly for personalized advice, especially from department advisors, as admissions criteria can be specific to individual programs. Overall, there is a sense that the student's community college success may outweigh their previous academic challenges, including the lack of a traditional high school background.
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Okay, some time ago I made a post here asking about my chances of getting into Texas A&M's aerospace engineering program. My situation at the time was that I was a homeschooled student with a not-so-good math ACT (25, which is 1 point above the minimum for engineers), but a lot of gen-ed courses and three math classes (I'd taken precalculus and below), all but one of which (a history class) I'd made A's in at my community college. Needless to say, I didn't get in. Here's my updated situation:

B in calculus I
A in calculus II
A in general chem I
B in calc-based physics I

And I'll be taking calc III, gen chem II, and physics II during Spring, and it's doubtful I'll get a C in any of them. Do I have a shot? Will my above-average math and science scores at the community college level get me past my standardized test scores and lack of high school?
 
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*shrugs* I'm guessing nobody here is all that familiar with A&M's aerospace engineering program. Have you tried their website/admissions people/open house/etc?
 
Yes, what story said is right - it's really tough to make a judgement on this question, because it's so specific to one program at one school. Story's advice to contact the school is a good idea, too. Try talking to an advisor in the department, they'll probably give better advice than a general admissions counselor.

My take: I doubt your lack of high school will be a big deal, since you've been successful at the community college level.
 
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