# Admissions
**Source**: https://admissions.tamu.edu/resources/future-students/college-readiness
**Parent**: https://admissions.tamu.edu/apply/international/international-freshman
# College Readiness
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## Freshman Student Resources
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College is a huge step in a student’s life. Leaving home, living with a roommate, preparing your own meals and controlling your own schedule are all new responsibilities you’ll have on a daily basis. With that in mind, Texas A&M University offers resources to make your admissions process simpler, so you can focus on your college transition. \
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## [Essay Tips](#a-essaytips-OYNARm)
## [College Fairs](#a-collegefairs-X4lLwH)
## [Visit Campus](#a-visitcampus--TLyW7)
## [Keeping Up with Your Accomplishments](#a-keepingupwithyouraccomplishments-vwt_LD)
## [Application Tips](#a-applicationtips--3CU4t)
## [Test-Optional Admissions](#a-test-optionaladmissions-YdrpP4)
## [Fee Waivers](#a-feewaivers-osI3dS)
## [High School Coursework](#a-highschoolcoursework-6qNscu)
##### College Readiness
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