Howdy Parents!

Starting college can be an exciting and anxious time for both you and your student (usually the students are excited and the parents are anxious!). With that in mind, we hope to address some of your questions and make the transition a little easier on both of you. If you have any other concerns please live chat or email us at honors@mays.tamu.edu.

A quick overview of program requirements…

To graduate with Business Honors a student must complete the following requirements:

• Academic
  The program is based on completing 30 credit hours of honors coursework; these hours are divided into Business Honors classes and University Honors classes. (A University Honors class is any honors class not under the Mays Business School.) Students must also maintain a 3.5 GPR and receive at least a C in any of their Honors classes.
• Professional Development
  In addition to academic requirements, students must attend three professional development events a year, complete an approved internship, and complete an exit survey during their last semester.

What is a Professional Development Event?

These are unique opportunities within Mays Business School that provide students an insight into what life in the business world will entail. Examples include lunch with entrepreneurs and CEOs of major corporations, lectures from business professionals, resume and interview workshops, etc.

The selection process. How competitive is it and what are you looking for?

Selection to the program is extremely competitive. All of the applicants are high achieving students who are active in their school and in the community. We take a holistic look at the applicants; there is no specific combination of class rank and test scores that will guarantee selection to the program. In fact, most applicants are fairly similar academically; they are all top-notch students. We look at all portions of the application: the academic record, essay, record of involvement, and letter of recommendation. We take the selection process very seriously and each application is given a fair and unbiased evaluation.

You can help your student in the application process by:

• Helping them keep track of the deadline. Late applications are not considered.
• Encouraging them to carefully proofread their essay.
• Reminding them to ask for their letter of reference early.

Click here for our Admission statistics.

“I really enjoy teaching honors classes. The combination of small section sizes with bright, motivated students provides a fun and satisfying experience for the teacher (and usually for the students as well) and allows the opportunity for a more interactive learning environment. I am confident that the honors experience makes me a better teacher.”
- Dr. Jim Benjamin, Accounting Department Head

My student has been selected for Business Honors. Now what?

Included with the acceptance letter is a form the student needs to return to us accepting or declining their selection to the program. We’ll send at least one informational email to the student before their New Student Conference (NSC) but there’s not much we’ll do before then. We’ll work on selecting classes for their fall semester and do everything else they need at the NSC. For now, sit back and enjoy the end of your student’s last year of high school.

My student was not selected for Business Honors. Now what?

All selection decisions are final and there is no waiting list. Again, we want to stress the extremely competitive nature of the selection process. Last year, the average SAT score was 1390, the average class rank was top 3.3% and the students were very involved in many leadership positions.

Your student’s letter from us tells them that there is a second opportunity to apply. If they achieve at least a 3.6 GPR during their fall semester they can apply as a current student at the beginning of the spring semester (the application is available in December of each year). These selection decisions are made before students register for the following fall so we can assist them in registering for honors classes.

Some thoughts about the Texas A&M campus…

We get many questions about life at Texas A&M and we realize how much campus life can influence the college decision for students. Check out the FAQ where we discuss everything from dorm life, if you really need a bike, campus safety, and who’s got the best pizza in town. As always, the Business Honors staff is here to help so if you or your student have a question or concern please contact our office at 979-845-4873, live chat, or email us at honors@mays.tamu.edu.

We want to get an up close look at Texas A&M, how do we schedule tours?

Tours of the main campus and Mays Business School must be scheduled through the Visitor Center, which is located in Rudder Tower. They can be contacted at 979-845-5851 or Click Here for the Visitor Center’s website.

If you and your student are interested in visiting with the Business Honors staff, please contact our office at 979-845-4873 to schedule an appointment.

College is expensive; how about financial aid?

There are many scholarships available to both incoming freshmen and current students.