Applying to Business Honors

Business Honors seeks students whose academic excellence is matched by strong character, leadership skills and teamwork. The application review process uses academic measures only as a threshold. No combination of test scores, grades, and class rank will guarantee acceptance into the program. Extracurricular involvement is highly regarded in the application review process.

Incoming freshmen

To apply to Business Honors, you must complete the ApplyTexas application and select business (BUAD or BUAG) as your first choice of major. There is a separate question on the application where you will indicate your interest in being considered for Business Honors.

The selection process for Business Honors is separate from the admission process for Texas A&M University and being admitted to Texas A&M as a business major does not guarantee selection to Business Honors. Notification of selection to Business Honors is mailed separately from the Texas A&M admission decision.

Additionally, prospective students should be aware that Business Honors is separate from the University Honors Program. It is possible to be in both, or one or the other, honors programs. For more information about the separate application process for University Honors, visit their website.

If you did not indicate interest in Business Honors on the ApplyTexas Application and later change your mind, it is possible to be considered. Please see our application page for complete instructions.

To be considered for Business Honors, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must choose business (BUAD or BUAG) as your first choice of major.
• You must have a combined score of at least 1250 on the Critical Reading and Math sections of the SAT I or 28 on the ACT. This is your highest one day test score.
• You must be in the top 25% of your high school class. If you are home schooled, or if your high school does not rank, you may still apply.
• You must indicate your interest in being considered for the program on the ApplyTexas Application or follow the instructions on the Business Honors application page to be considered at a later date.
• BUAD or BUAG must be selected as your first choice of major on the ApplyTexas Application. The deadline to apply to Texas A&M is January 15, 2012. The deadline to indicate your interest in Business Honors is also January 15, 2012.
• You must have your transcript and at least one letter of recommendation submitted to the Office of Admissions at Texas A&M before we will review your application.

For more specific information,  visit the Business Honors Application (Incoming Freshmen) page.

Current students at Mays Business School

Current business freshmen (Class of 2015) who have a minimum GPR of 3.6 at the end of their fall semester can apply to the program at the beginning of their spring semester. General studies freshmen (Class of 2015) with a 3.6 or higher GPR who will meet the requirements to enter Mays at the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester may also apply.

All prospective students are encouraged to get involved in at least one organization during their fall semester. Business Honors is looking for students who can achieve academic excellence while being involved in their campus and community.

More specific information can be found on the Business Honors Application (Current Students) page.

Selection to Business Honors is highly competitive.

*- Average SAT score is based on a 1600 critical reading and math composite score, and does not include the writing score.