T EXAS A&M U NIVERSITY
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
AGGIE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
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RECRUITING MANUAL 2008 — 2009
Aggie Recruitment Committee Mission Statement:
Aggie Recruitment Committee shall perpetuate the livelihood of Texas A&M University by striving for excellence in facilitating and coordinating recruiting efforts by Texas A&M students. ARC shall provide potential Aggies with first-rate recruiting conferences and presence in high schools across the state and nation while upholding the Aggie Code of Honor and maintaining a charismatic commitment to promoting a positive image of Texas A&M. ARC members shall embody the strength of character and integrity true of Texas Aggies, and shall seek to contribute to the greater good of Texas A&M through the premise of their dedication to recruiting future generations of Aggies. ARC shall always remain proud of the past, but committed to the future.
COLLEGES and DEPARTMENTS
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (979) 845-3712 coals.tamu.edu College of Architecture (979) 845-1221 archone.tamu.edu College of Education and Human Development (979) 862-4345 educate.tamu.edu College of Geosciences (979) 845-3651 geosciences.tamu.edu College of Liberal Arts (979) 845-5143 clla.tamu.edu College of Science (979) 845-7362 www.science.tamu.edu College of Veterinary Medicine (979) 845-4941 www.cvm.tamu.edu Dwight Look College of Engineering (979) 845-7200 engineering.tamu.edu Mays Business (979) 862-3850 mays.tamu.edu General (979) 845-5916 gest.tamu.edu Academic School
Program
ADMISSIONS
Ways to be Admitted
1. Top 10% of Graduating Class o Automatically admitted if all requirements are met by deadline
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o Complete application deadline: January 15, 2009 o Must have an official SAT I with writing or ACT with writing score on file o Must be a Texas resident or graduate from a Texas high school 2. Academic Admits o Top 25% of graduating class o 1300 on SATI with at least a 600 or better on both math and critical reading components or 30 on ACT with at least a 27 in Math and English o Complete all recommended college preparatory course work o Complete application deadline: January 15, 2009 3. Review Process o If not in top 10% of graduating class or academic admits Tips when applying o Make sure that will filling out application to put all extra curricular activities on the app. Whether they are school or non-school related. o Visit the campus. o Work hard on your essays. o Be prompt when turning your application in. The earlier the better!!
How to Apply
1. Application Dates o Opening Date for application: September 1, 2008 o Closing Date for application: January 15, 2009 2. Paper Format or Web Based, Texas Common Application o Highly Recommend completing and submitting application online o Application should be first thing sent to Admissions (Not HS Transcript) o May receive paper copy from high school counselor o Online Application: www.applytexas.org 3. Complete Application Includes: o Completed Texas Common application o Non refundable $75 application processing fee (Add $1.50 for credit card transactions) o Official high school transcript with class rank (If school does not rank, counselor should send a high school profile) o Official SAT I and/or ACT scores o Students must complete essay A & B and are encouraged to complete C 4. Essay Topics o Should I do the essay even if I am in the top 10%? o Yes, they are required for every application to be complete.. o What should I include in the essay? o Any circumstances that could have influenced or would enhance the understanding of your academic record and/or application.
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o Any ACADEMIC association that you may have with Texas A&M University including any campus visits, or University sponsored programs. (Include date, location and what occurred on the visit) 5. Optional Letters of Recommendation o Include no more than 2 letters o Should validate leadership or special circumstances o Should distinguish student from other applicants o Include full name and date of birth on each letter 6. Minimum High School Course Requirements o 4 years of College Preparatory English o 3.5 years of Mathematics to include Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and advanced Math o 3 years of Science with at least 2 courses from Biology I, Chemistry I or Physics I o 2 years of the same foreign language
FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
o Complete the FAFSA to find out what grants, loans, scholarships and work studies that you may be eligible for through our financial aid department. o Strongly recommended that you submit by March 1st. o It is a first come first serve money pool o Online Application: www.fafsa.ed.gov o Paper form available through high school counselor or any public library o Texas A&M University school code is 003632
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Opportunity Award o Any entering freshman may apply o One application used for more than 600 different scholarships o Selection is based on a combination of factors o Awards range from $500 to $2500 for 1 to 4 years o Closing Date for Application: December 18, 2004 o Online Application: http://financialaid.tamu.edu 2. Regents Scholarship o Assists first generation college students whose total family income is less than $40,000 per year o Recipients receive $5,000 per year for up to 4 years o Eligibility determined through application for admission into Texas A&M University
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OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Valedictorian Scholarship o State law provides that valedictorians from Texas high schools accredited by the Texas Education Agency are entitled to a tuition exemption during their freshmen year at Texas A&M University. 2. Foundation Excellence Award o Created to increase diversity at Texas A&M o Award provides $2000 per year for up to 4 years o Online Application: www.tamu.edu/foundation/ExcellenceAward o
HONORS PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
o Must be in the top 10% of graduating class o Must have at least a 1250 (Math and Reading) on the new SAT I or a 28 on the ACT OR o Must be a National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholar OR o Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher while at Texas A&M
BENEFITS
o o o o Specific Honor Courses Small classes averaging 25 students Discussion oriented, participatory learning environment Early registration
HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS
o Merit based, 4-year scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 for approximately 1000 outstanding students o Entering freshmen with a 1250 SAT I or 30 ACT may apply for Endowed Competition – President’s Endowed, Lechner and McFadden Scholarships o Additional $1,000 study abroad stipend for academic scholarships recipients participating in Texas A&M Programs o Lechner Freshmen Honors Hall reserved for incoming academic scholarships recipients who are also honors eligible (top 10% and 1250 SAT I or 28 ACT) o Closing Date for Application: December 1, 2008
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CORPS OF CADETS
CORPS Facts
o Teaches leadership within the framework of a military organization. The Corps trains leaders for service to the state and nation. o Membership in the Corps carries no military obligation, though cadets can earn commissions as military officers. o Students in the Corps are at the center of Aggie spirit and traditions. o Cadets are students first. The Corps features mandatory study periods, academic counseling and tutorial assistance to help keep grades high. o Cadets are united through common, shared experience and the bonds of lifelong friendships. The fellowship of the Corps never ends. o Corps has its own distinctive uniform, residence halls and dining facility
Scholarships
o o o o o Commandants Leaderships Award Sul Ross Scholarship General Rudder Scholarship Meade-Carpenter Emerging Leaders Award Criteria for Scholarships Any entering freshmen that will be in the Corps of Cadets may apply Two letters of recommendation Selection is based on superior academic performance and leadership Awards range from $1000 to $8000 for 1 to 4 years Apply the year before entering the Corps of Cadets Online Application: www.AggieCorps.org
Contact Information
o Web Address: www.AggieCorps.org o Phone: (979) 845-9232
HOUSING
a) On Campus
o o o o o o o Application for on-campus housing will be sent with acceptance letter Housing assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis Texas A&M has 41 residence halls that accommodate 10,600 students There is a $25 non-refundable application fee Deposit of $300 must be paid at same time application is submitted Online Application: http://reslife.tamu.edu Space Offer Forms are sent out in January
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b)
2008-2009 Residence Hall Semester Rates
(subject to change) Modular Double Modular Apartment Commons Double Balcony Double Balcony Single Suit Balcony Apartment Corridor Double Corridor Private Corridor Apartment Ramp Double Ramp Single $2,429 $3,886 $2,223 $1,700 $2,549 $2,720 $1,541 $2,311 $2,466 $1,337 $2,006
Guarantees student a room on campus Return by Deadline – usually 10 days after receiving
b) Off Campus Student Services
o o o o Aggie Search: Find roommates and housing Locator Services Renter’s Insurance More information Visit http://studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss Call (979) 845-1741
STUDENT SERVICES
Health Services
1. Health Clinics o Medical Clinic—Staff physicians and nurse practitioners provide medical care in the diagnosis and treatment of short-term and acute illnesses o Women’s Clinic—Provided by three nurse practitioners and one physician; offers gynecological and other services relating to women's health
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o Preventative Medicine—Offers immunizations recommended by university regulations 2. Other Services o EMS o Dial-A-Nurse
Meal Plans
1. Conditions o All Campus Dining Options are valid for one semester only. o No refunds are made on meals not used. o Options and rates are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. o A Dining Option may be upgraded at any time. 2. Corps Information o Members of the Corps of Cadets required to choose from Corps Options o Meals do not carry forward to the next week and are not refundable o Rates are adjusted according to the number of class days in the semester
2008-2009 Dining Options
(Subject to change) Semester Options
MEALS/DINING DOLLARS 210/$125 150/$150 105/$200 10/$1,250 20/$900 30/$600 MEALS PER WEEK 14 10 7 Less than 1 Approximately 1 Approximately 2 PRICE PER MEAL $5.56 $5.77 $5.84 TOTAL PER SEMESTER $1,400 $1,100 $880 $1,400 $1,100 $800
Corps Options
MEALS/DINING DOLLARS 240/$125 210/$75 MEALS PER WEEK PRICE PER MEAL TOTAL PER SEMESTER $1,600 $1,360
Off-Campus Options
MEALS 75 45 MEALS PER WEEK 5 3 PRICE PER MEAL $6.47 $6.67 TOTAL PER SEMESTER $525 $325
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Parking Permits 2008-2009 Parking Permits
(subject to change) Garage Reserved Garage Non-reserved Student Lots Motorcycle Night $573 $432 $264 $85 $85
Aggie Card
o Official ID for students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University o Allows students to o Access resident halls o Utilize library and labs o Enter sporting events and recreational activities o Utilize a meal plan o Access ATMs o Use Aggie Bucks
VISITING AGGIELAND
ARC Opportunities
o Whoopin’ Weekend Conference Conference dates are February 19—21, 2009 250 high school students visit Texas A&M University for 3 days and 2 nights
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Participants experience: residence life, a baseball game, a mixer, a college class, discussion groups with current students and the general college atmosphere Participants are given information on admissions, financial aid, housing and other important areas Applications are available in January at http://arc.tamu.edu
o Seniors Experiencing Aggie Life Conference Conference dates middle to late October 100 high school seniors visit Texas A&M University for 3 days Participants experience: residence life, a football game, midnight yell practice, discussion groups with current students and the general college atmosphere Participants are given information on admissions, financial aid, housing and other important areas Applications are available in early August at http://arc.tamu.edu
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Texas A&M Campus Operator (979) 845-3211 Admissions Counseling (979) 458-0427 Internet: www.tamu.edu/admissions Email: admissions@tamu.edu Adult, Graduate and Off Campus Student Services (979) 845-1741 Internet: studentlife.tamu.edu/agoss Email: agoss@tamu.edu Appelt Aggieland Visitor’s Center (979) 845-5851 Internet: http://www.tamu.edu/visit Email: visit@tamu.edu Career Center (979) 845-5139 Internet: careercenter.tamu.edu Email: advisor@cctr.tamu.edu Student Learning Center (979) 845-2724 Internet:slc.tamu.edu Corps of Cadets (979) 862-2862 (800) TAMU-AGS Internet: aggiecorps.tamu.edu Department of Multicultural Services (979) 862-2000 Internet: dms.tamu.edu Email: dms@aggieculture.tamu.edu Department of Student Financial Aid (979) 845-3236 Internet: financialaid.tamu.edu Housing Assignments Office (979) 845-4744 Internet: reslife.tamu.edu Email: housing@tamu.edu Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships (979) 845-1957 Internet: honors.tamu.edu Email: honors@tamu.edu Office of Professional School Advising (979) 845-8938 Internet: honors.tamu.edu/opsa Prospective Student Centers (979) 458-0427 Internet: www.tamu.edu/admissions Email: admissions@tamu.edu Dallas/ Fort Worth Regional 817. 375.0960 Rio Grande Valley Regional 956.683.8647 San Antonio Regional 210.212.7016 Central Texas 979.845.1408 West Texas, Panhandle, and Out of State Recruitment
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979.845.0585 Services for Students with Disabilities (979) 845-1637 Internet: disability.tamu.edu Email: disability@tamu.edu Student Counseling Services
(979) 845-4427 Internet: scs.tamu.edu Email: scs@tamu.edu University Police Department (979) 845-2345 Internet. Upd.tamu.edu
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MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
o Appointment deadline: Monday, November 18, 2008. o Sample Introduction Howdy, my name is_________________, and I am a member of the Aggie Recruitment Committee at Texas A&M University. We are a committee of STUDENT recruiters composed of 80 members that visit high schools over the winter break to give presentations and answer questions about Texas A&M University. I am very interested in visiting _________ (name of high school) and would like to set up an appointment. Ask if they only allow a university to come to their school once a year! o Confirmations during Phone Call Location of the school (Physical Mailing Address) Type of presentation (Presentation to class or table top during lunch) How long the presentation should be and the size of the audience The availability of equipment (Computer with Projector for PowerPoint or TV with VCR for video) Contact information of counselor (NAME, phone number, email) Date and time of appointment
o Provide counselor with ARC's contact information Email: arc@tamu.edu Phone: (979) 458-2637 Website: arc.tamu.edu o Provide counselor with your contact information o Call and confirm your appointment a week in advance of arrival.
RECRUITING ATTIRE
o Khaki or black dress pants as well as your Aggie Recruitment Committee Polo, or Corps of Cadets Uniform. o Nametag o Dress in a professional manner. Your shirt should be tucked in and your clothes clean and ironed. It is important to dress neatly to give the students and faculty a positive impression of Texas A&M University.
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WHAT TO TAKE
o Informational handouts (Freshmen Guides, Housing, Financial Aid, etc) o Visual aids (Display Boards, Maroon Out Shirts, 12 th Man Undergraduate Catalog, or anything that shows what A&M is about) o Remind the counselor to take the online survey. o Recruiting manual Towels,
DOs and DON’Ts of RECRUITING
DO
Distinguish yourself as a STUDENT representative from Texas A&M. Arrive early and be prepared to set up a TV or PowerPoint presentation. Talk about your positive experiences. Be friendly and open to all questions. Share information about the academics and traditions of Texas A&M. Use sign-in sheets to track your visits with students. Push Whoopin’ Weekend and refer students to the ARC website for applications. Refresh your memory of information before arrival to help answer questions
DON’T
Make any official comments on behalf of the university. Make any admissions guarantees to anyone. Include questionable subjects into your presentation Talk negatively about any other University. Don’t be afraid to say ―I don’t know‖.
SAMPLE ORAL PRESENTATION
1. 2. 3. 3. Introduce Yourself (name, year, major) Purpose of Visit: To distribute information about Texas A&M University Application deadline: January 15, 2009 Application Information a. Highly recommend completing and submitting online b. Electronic application located at www.applytexas.org 4. Items Necessary to Complete an Application a. Completed Texas Common Application
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b. Non refundable $75 application processing fee c. Official High School Transcripts with class rank d. Official SAT I and/or ACT scores e. Permanent Resident Card (if applicable) f. Optional Essay Topic C g. Optional Letters of Recommendation 5. Top 10% of Graduating Class Admission a. Applicants who are in the top 10% of their high school class will be automatically admitted b. All credentials must be in the admissions office by closing date c. Must be a Texas resident or graduate from a Texas high school 6. Academic Admits a. Top 25% of graduating class b. 1300 on SAT or 30 on ACT 7. Review Process a. If not in Top 10% of graduating class b. Must be SAT I/ACT and Class Rank Requirements 8. Housing a. Applications come with admissions letters b. First come, first serve basis c. Texas A&M has 41 residence halls that accommodate 10,600 students 9. Honors Program a. Must be in the top 10% of graduating class b. Must have at least a 1250 on the SAT I or a 28 on the ACT c. Must be a National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholar 10. Financial Aid a. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) b. Complete application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov 11. Scholarships a. Opportunity Award —awards range from $500 to $2500 for 1 to 4 years b. Academic Scholarships—awards range from $4000 to $12000 for 4 years c. Corps of Cadets Scholarships (no deadline, but advantage to applying early)—awards range form $1000 to $8000 for 1 to 4 years 12. Whoopin’ Weekend a. sophomores, juniors and seniors b. Spring Semester, applications handed out after presentation and on website (arc.tamu.edu) c. 3 days, 2 nights
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DRIVING PRIVATE VEHICLES
o Neither Texas A&M University nor the Aggie Recruitment Committee carry insurance and is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur while on the way to, during or returning from a recruiting event. o Drivers, by choosing to drive, assume responsibility for the safety of those traveling in their vehicle. o Passengers traveling in private vehicles understand that they do so at their own risk. o Each vehicle must have appropriate insurance. o Each vehicle must have a current state inspection and registration. o Each driver must have a valid Texas or other state’s Driver License.
SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
o Obey all traffic laws, especially speed limits o Plan routes out in advance and carpool when possible o Do not consume, possess or transport alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs o Each passenger should have and wear a seat belt
WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURS
1. Remain Calm 2. Assess the situation and render aid as appropriate 3. Contact Emergency Services if needed (911) 4. Contact your Region Coordinator, who will contact the appropriate people. o Dallas Region — Eleesha Blackwel Margaret Mitchell o San Antonio Region — Belle Parga 281-635-7666 972-672-2238 210-262-4748
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Recruiting Director – Seth Gipson
Lizzie Kovach
713-822-3747 512-9136246 512-470-5921 361-701-3980 254-315-4954 830-688-1651 713-591-1595 512-470-5921
o Radom Region — Jordan Ford Seth Gipson o Rio Grande Region — Manica Serna Emily Kubala o Houston Region—Megan Tracy Chris Reid
5. Write down detailed description of what happened and email it to your Region Coordinator, who will forward it to the appropriate people. o Dallas Region — Eleesha Blackwell o Margaret Mitchell o San Antonio Region —Belle Parga o Lizzie Kovach o Random Region —Seth Gipson o Jordan Ford o Rio Grande Region —Manica Serna o Emily Kubala o Houston Region –Megan Tracy o Chris Reid Recruiting Director – Seth Gipson eeblackwell@hotmail.com Mitch56@neo.tamu.edu bellerina09@gmail.com kova99@tamu.edu sag1987@neo.tamu.edu jaford_88@tamu.edu mana@neo.tamu.edu emily3k@yahoo.com megan_tracy@neo.tamu.edu reid528@tamu.edu sag1987@neo.tamu.edu
6. If breakdown occurs, contact DPS Non-Emergency Roadside Assistance (800) 525-5555
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APPOINTMENTS
Full High School Name High School Address
Contact Person Contact Email Type of Presentation Audience Appointment Date and Time Full High School Name High School Address
Position Contact Phone Length Partner
Contact Person Contact Email Type of Presentation Audience Appointment Date and Time Full High School Name High School Address
Position Contact Phone Length Partner
Contact Person Contact Email Type of Presentation Audience Appointment Date and Time
Position Contact Phone Length Partner
Name
Region
*Designate your hometown high school with an asterisk.*
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