BSc. Marine Biology

• ADMISSIONS APPLICATION at ApplyTexas.org
  • Scholarships are included with the ApplyTexas application.

• ESSAYS
  • Topic A - required
    • PREFERRED > submit through ApplyTexas
    • OTHER METHOD: upload through the Applicant Information System (AIS)
    • Emailed copies will NOT be accepted.
    • Scholarship review may utilize Essays in award decisions. 

• $75 PROCESSING FEE (nonrefundable/subject to change)
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  • OTHER METHODS:
    • Check or money order by mail
    • Fee Waiver
      • Checking the Fee Waiver box on the application is not sufficient.
      • SAT or ACT fee waiver OR
      • Documentation of need from a high school counselor
        • PREFERRED > upload in AIS
        • OTHER METHOD: mail
        • Emailed copies will NOT be accepted.

• OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT with a numeric class rank and graduation plan
  • If still in high school must submit a complete, official transcript through their junior year/6 semesters
  • If graduated from high school must submit an official transcript that also includes senior courses, a graduation plan and date of graduation
  • Home-schooled students must submit a complete, official transcript through their junior year/6 semesters which includes grades earned for all completed coursework.
  • If your school does not rank, a school profile from the high school must be provided along with your transcript and Texas A&M will assign a class rank based on reported GPA.
  • High schools designated by Texas A&M as non-ranking may provide a numeric class rank for students in the top 10% only. All other students will be assigned a ranking by Texas A&M. Please note: An applicant’s class rank assigned by Texas A&M may be different from his or her rank had it been reported by the high school.
    • PREFERRED > electronic transcripts sent by TREx (available only to Texas high schools)
    • PREFERRED > upload a copy of transcript in AIS (final high school transcripts may not be uploaded through AIS)
    • OTHER METHOD:mail
    • Faxed or e-mailed copies will not be accepted.

• OFFICIAL SAT or ACT SCORES
  • Texas A&M SAT code is 6835 and ACT code is 6592.
  • The highest composite or total score from a single test date will be considered for admission.
    • REQUIRED > to be sent from the testing agency

IF APPLICABLE

• High School Curriculum Requirement
  • Students who do not satisfy the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy (UAP) must provide a Curriculum Verification Form.
    • PREFERRED > upload through AIS
    • OTHER METHOD: mail

• Permanent Resident Card or I-551
  • Students who are not U.S. citizens but are permanent residents (or have applied for permanent residency) need to provide a copy of the card. A copy of the parent/guardian’s permanent residence card is also required.
    • PREFERRED > upload through AIS
    • OTHER METHOD: mail

• Senate Bill 1528 Affidavit
  • PREFERRED > upload through AIS
  • OTHER METHOD: mail

OPTIONAL

• Letters of Recommendation
  • No more than two letters will be considered.
    • PREFERRED > upload through AIS
      • Documents uploaded through AIS can be viewed by the applicant.
    • OTHER METHOD: mail
      • Documents mailed to Texas A&M cannot be viewed by the applicant and will remain confidential.

• Resumes
  • Resumes are not to be used in place of a complete ApplyTexas application. All space on the application must be utilized prior to supplementing with a resume.
    • PREFERRED > - upload through AIS
    • Emailed copies will NOT be accepted.