Under this program, students who meet the placement standards of the research universities in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and a language other than English may be eligible to receive high school diplomas, notwithstanding any other state or local requirements. Diplomas awarded under this option will be treated as recommended high school diplomas for other purposes, such as eligibility for enrollment in universities or for financial aid.

This option may permit students to enroll in additional courses while in high school or to enroll in college early. This high school diploma option does not guarantee admission to Texas A&M — it signifies that students have met a rigorous standard that is aligned with the placement standards of a leading flagship institution.

Students must:

• Attend a Texas high school district that has entered into an agreement with a research university
• Met the requirements that demonstrate sufficient mastery in each subject area (including a language other than English)
• Speak to their high school counselor to pursue this unique opportunity

*TEC 28.0253 (b)(1)
(A) the specific competencies that demonstrate a student’s mastery of each subject area for which the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the commissioner have adopted college readiness standards;
(B) the specific competencies that demonstrate a student’s mastery of a language other than English; and
(C) acceptable assessments or other means by which a student may demonstrate the student’s early readiness for college with respect to each subject area and the language described by this subdivision, subject to Subsection (c); (c) The assessments or other means filed by a research university under Subsection (b)(1)(C) must be equivalent to the assessments or other means the university uses to place students at the university in courses that may be credited toward a degree requirement.

Under the requirements of the statute, only students from participating school districts are eligible for the early readiness diploma option. Students interested in participating from other school districts should contact their school district.

Interested students should view the detailed requirements. Students who are in a participating district and meet the requirements for participation can contact the Early Readiness High School Graduation Option office at earlyreadiness@austin.utexas.edu.

Interested districts should download, execute and return the District Agreement.

• You must be a junior or senior in high school in the Bryan/College Station area
• You must meet one of the following test score minimums:**
  • New SAT: total score of at least 1270
  • Old SAT: combined Verbal and Math score of 1200
  • ACT composite score of 27

Please note: Admission for this program is on a space-available basis. The applicant pool is competitive and admission is not guaranteed.

Interested applicants must submit the following:

• A completed High School Enrichment Program Application
• $75 Application fee (or request for application fee waiver with appropriate counselor documentation — see High School Counselor Recommendation Form)
• Official high school transcript
• High School Counselor Recommendation Form: this letter must be completed by the high school counselor or principal and should confirm the student's eligibility for participation in this program
• Official SAT or ACT score sent from the testing agency.

1. Most documents may be uploaded via the Applicant Information System (AIS) which you can access after you have submitted your application for admission and have received your Universal Identification Number (UIN).

2. Mail

FALL: July 1 is the deadline to apply for fall entry. Acceptance into the program will be announced in early August.

SPRING: November 1 is the deadline to apply for spring entry. Acceptance into the program will be announced in early December.

For more information about this program please contact an Admissions Counselor at the Aggieland Admission Center by calling (979) 458-0950 or via email at AgAC@tamu.edu.