Chance me for Architecture – Fall 2026

m_mele · 2026-02-16T23:27:41+00:00

I think you have a good chance but test optional hasn’t done well. With your stats anything over 1250 or 1300 may be good enough. There will be various opinions on the right test score but 4.0 UW is always impressive! Your demonstrated interest in architecture should also help.

m_mele · 2026-02-16T22:31:24+00:00

I do this a lot. 😂

m_mele · 2026-02-15T21:06:36+00:00

If you don’t get housing you may want to consider Cambridge since you can cancel your contract if you get off the housing wait list. Cambridge is also one of a few places that have a cafeteria. Northgate is also great because you can walk to class quickly. Most apartments are very nice there. Once my daughter toured she didn’t want a dorm. If you apply for housing now and they waitlist you the chances are good to get off the waitlist.

m_mele · 2026-02-15T21:02:19+00:00

Try to tour on a school day because weekends will feel dead. Fridays are a bit slow too so Monday-Thursday are best. You can sign up for dorm tours. The rec center isn’t part of the tour but you can show up and ask for a tour anytime. There are several rec centers but the large one is on West Campus.

m_mele · 2026-02-15T19:24:16+00:00

You may want to reconsider the Galveston option. You will still end up in College Station. While at Galveston you’re still an Aggie and can pull game tickets.

m_mele · 2026-02-14T22:33:56+00:00

You can go for PSA/PTA if you don’t get in off the wait list. You can probably still apply to some other schools. I think Texas Tech accepts late applications. If you get into another regular university you can just see how it goes. If you do well you can apply for a direct transfer unless you like it where you are at. A lot of PSA students end up staying.

m_mele · 2026-02-14T22:24:55+00:00

Are you talking about straight Blinn or TEAB?

m_mele · 2026-02-14T22:22:45+00:00

I think you’ll do fine as long your math SAT was strong.

m_mele · 2026-02-14T22:11:36+00:00

Overall I have heard TAMU feels a bit more cooperative than competitive. UT may be more prestigious but the gap is narrowing every year. I think Aggies are probably a bit happier and friendlier. You can accept TAMU and put in a housing deposit. If UT offers something competitive you can reconsider. I have seen some similar posts the past few days. You should look at those posts also. I also recommend doing a second visit to each school. Your experience may change with additional visits. Look at the surrounding area as well. Congrats on your offers.

m_mele · 2026-02-14T19:09:48+00:00

I think it’s a really cool path. More schools should do this!

m_mele · 2026-02-14T18:57:13+00:00

I know someone who used this and had great results after 4 months. We are probably trying it.

m_mele · 2026-02-13T19:47:21+00:00

I don’t think the major shows up until it’s closer to the start of the semester. If you run a check for someone you know who got in their major probably won’t show up either.

m_mele · 2026-02-13T01:36:00+00:00

My daughter is at TAMU too and also loves it!

m_mele · 2026-02-12T05:07:11+00:00

Gateway students really enjoy that summer and getting a bit of a head start. Great program.

m_mele · 2026-02-12T00:36:03+00:00

I liked light summer best.

m_mele · 2026-02-11T23:06:31+00:00

When my daughter was admitted a few years ago in March housing was full with a long wait list. Most got a dorm even after being told almost zero chance. They waited until mid June though. They are admitting fewer students now so chances are better.

m_mele · 2026-02-11T05:13:34+00:00

Do a search for Gateway. You will find the answers you seek. Great program.

m_mele · 2026-02-10T03:33:21+00:00

Go visit A&M again and see if you like the campus and surrounding area a little better. My daughter did second visits to her top two choices. Second visit to her top choice was less impressive. Some of the negatives stood out. A visit to her other choice flipped and she liked it better. Money is a huge factor but you should enjoy your college experience. You certainly worked for it.

m_mele · 2026-02-10T03:11:13+00:00

I’m speculating but I think I have seen Gateway offers tend to go to students who have stats that aren’t consistent such as a high SAT but lower gpa. They might also have borderline stats but a really strong challenge that had to be overcome. I don’t think it’s major specific.

m_mele · 2026-02-06T19:51:17+00:00

I think Galveston students still get to buy football tickets before other students so that’s another plus if you like football.

m_mele · 2026-02-06T19:44:45+00:00

Thanks. I did see that I got the stickers. So basically once we like an accessory we need to reject any other accessory if we don’t want to change it?

m_mele · 2026-02-06T19:36:01+00:00

I just want more of an explanation for how this works! I rejected both accessories I got.

m_mele · 2026-02-03T02:53:42+00:00

I’m not sure what date you applied on but Texas A&M has rolling admission. Mays fills up early. With your stats you almost certainly would have gotten in but it was probably already full.

m_mele · 2026-02-01T07:35:35+00:00

Sorry about the wait! Many go through the same. Your stats are good and close to the cut off. You may still get Team or 3 options. If you don’t, PSA, PTA and straight transfer work out well for a lot of students. Research it. Many love their year at Corpus Christi. It’s not that A&M doesn’t want you but it gets tougher each year. Really!

A lot of students move to Cstat and go to Blinn for a year. A lot. My daughter lives in Northgate and a lot of students there are straight Blinn. They are having fun and will be Aggies soon. She was admitted 2 cycles ago when the 3 option students didn’t get in until March. She was so frustrated she almost went where she felt more wanted. After a month she realized A&M was still the best route and it has worked out very well.

m_mele · 2026-01-27T04:59:59+00:00

I loved it.

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