Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL · public

Admissions

•Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
•Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
•Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
•Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
•Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
•Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
•Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
•School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).

Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today? (750 words)· ~750 words
Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college. (250 words)· ~250 words
Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why. (250 words)· ~250 words
If there are additional personal challenges, hardships, or opportunities (including COVID-related experiences) that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credentials, which you have not already written about, please note them in the space below. (250 words)· ~250 words
Why have you chosen to apply to Texas A&M University? (50 words)· ~50 words
Why have you chosen your academic major(s)? (50 words)· ~50 words
Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor’s degree. (50 words)· ~50 words
What are some of your life goals and objectives? (50 words)· ~50 words
Describe an example of your leadership. Be sure to describe your actions and the actions of those around you, and to explain what you accomplished. (100-550 words)· ~550 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).