How competitive is Texas A&M engineering?

How competitive is Texas A&M engineering?

Texas A&M is highly ranked in the number of National Merit Scholars — first in Texas and third nationally among public institutions. Of the university’s National Merit Scholars, 68.3% are engineering students.

How do I prepare for a career fair TAMU?

Prepare for the Career Fair

1. Register early.
2. Research the industry and specific roles within the industry.
3. Create a target company list.
4. Research topics.
5. Apply to positions.
6. Write a “Cheat Sheet”
7. Prepare an “Elevator Pitch”

Can former students attend TAMU Career Fair?

3. Can I attend the fair if I am an alumni? Yes! You can attend the In-Person Career Fair with proof of Texas A&M enrollment (i.e. a student ID card).

What do you wear to a career fair TAMU?

All Texas A&M Career Fairs have a business casual minimum requirement for attendees. Dress for the job you want—some Career Fairs will have companies that prefer business casual. When you are not sure what to wear to the Career Fair, err on the side of caution and wear business professional attire.

Is Texas A and M engineering hard to get into?

Students can seek entry into an engineering major during the second semester of freshman year. Admissions numbers are offered from the A&M website (picture below). Their overall acceptance rate is 60% (21,676 out of 35, 667 apps), but those are including the PSA and TEAM program students.

How do I ace my career fair?

Before the Event

1. Find Out Who Will Be There. Look—or ask—for a list of all the companies who will be attending prior to the event, and prioritize the ones you want to approach.
2. Pack Your (Small) Bag.
3. Dress for Success (and Comfort)
4. Don’t Be Shy.
5. Get Your Resume in Their Hands.
6. Give a Memorable Goodbye.
7. Follow Up.
8. Take Action.

What do you do at a career fair?

What you should do at a job fair to make a positive impression

• Take time to prepare before the job fair.
• Research who will be there.
• Have your pitch ready.
• Make a list of questions.
• Get there early and have a plan of attack.
• Be patient.
• Smile when you introduce yourself.
• Use the job fair as a networking event.

Are career fairs worth it?

A Win for Everyone. College career fairs have immediate value and years of potential value. A college career fair gives students a positive start in their career search as well as valuable skills for future career searches. Employers find the students they need to fill entry-level positions.

Is engineering at Tamu hard?

While it is difficult to maintain a 4.0 it’s also doable. I took math 251 my freshman year and it was by far my hardest class, but with proper studying and maybe some A+ tutoring sessions it’s absolutely possible for you to secure an A.