BH Fact Sheet
Who wrote the BH mission statement?
Students
Can you speak to parents when calling the student?
Yes!
Will my AP credit from French Literature count as my language credit?
@ Queen Ashley
What rank is the undergraduate management program in the country?
#7 !!!!!
What are the 3 options for an accepted student to visit the BH program before they make their final decision?
1. Spring invitational (we encourage this one)
2. Individual visit
3. Receptions throughout the state of Texas (Potentially Houston, Forth Worth/Dallas, Austin)
Within 5 years of earning a BBA in Business Honors, about ? percent of each class has completed or is enrolled in a graduate program, including degrees in law and medicine.
70%
What are topics to discuss when calling an accepted student?
small classes, top-notch faculty, personalized academic support, camaraderie among the students, and the out-of-class opportunities
What is the best NSC date?
Whichever works best for your schedule - Ashley and Ryder are great and can help you figure out a class schedule that works well for you at your NSC.
Part 1: What is the Mays Business School Undergraduate Population?
Part 2: What is the Texas A&M Student Population?(double Points if you know the TAMU undergrad student population)
Part 1: ~5,000 (~1,100 Freshmen)
Part 2: 73,000 (~58,000 Undergrad)
What is the Business Honors retention rate?
(what % of students who start the program graduate?)
86%
What are 3 of the 5 listed benefits of Business Honors?
(double points if you can name all 5 and come up with a unique answer)
Benefits of Business Honors:
Dynamic learning environment
Personal attention
Powerful network
Unique experiences
Early registration
What is the best approach when contacting an accepted student?
@ Queen Ashley
What is the difference between BH and University Honors?
@ Queen Claire
When do the university scholarship notifications begin to release?
mid to late February
What should a student expect if they attend an accepted student reception?
- An email will be sent out inviting them to the reception closest to their hometown
- Interact with current students, donors, and program staff
- Great way to see who might be in your class
Name 3 corporations or non-profits that Business Honors students go to work at after graduation (that are not Big 3 or 4 lol)
Investment Banks in New York and Houston/Dallas (Bank of America, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs), Energy Companies (Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, etc), Major Retailers Gap, Levi’s, Walmart, JC Penney, Macys, Government: Department of Homeland Security, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Department of the Treasury Other: NBC Page Program, Southwest Airlines, Tesla, Google, Facebook, NASA, Lockheed Martin, GM, and with Non-profits such as Teach for America.
If they say they are still deciding on a college, say...
“You probably have a few great offers. What other schools are you looking at?”
What is the difference between TAMU BH and UT BHP?
"I can't speak to the UT BHP experience but here has been my great experience as a BH student at TAMU..."
How many majors does the business school have and what are they?
1. Finance
2. MIS
3. Supply Chain
4. Accounting
5. Marketing
6. Management
7. Business Honors
What does an accepted student tour entail?
30 minute chat with Ashley
30 minute student led tour
sit in on an honors class
Name 5 DIFFERENT types of PD events
Bush School Lecture Series - To Catch a Spy
Mays Leader Forums (EnCap, Dell, Main Street Capital, JP Morgan)
BH Book Club - Summer reading and Winter break reading
Etiquette Dinner
Majors Mixer
Wisdom Workshop (BBQ, TexAgs, Excel, Graphic Design)
In-state trip - Austin (Capital Factory) & Round Rock Express
What is the opening statement you should use when calling an accepted student?
“Hello, my name is (first and last name) and I’m a Business Honors student at Texas A&M. I just wanted to call and congratulate you on your selection to the program and see if you have any questions. As I said, I’m in the program now. I’m a (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and a Business Honors and (fill in the blank) major.”
I don't want to attend Texas A&M BH.
Thank you for letting us know. If there are any final questions you have about TAMU or the program I would be happy to help answer them but if not good luck on your future endeavors!
Part 1: When does the freshman housing application open?
Part 2: List 3 of the 6 hall styles.
1. It is already open
2. Balcony, Commons, Corridor, Hullabaloo, Modular, Ramp
Part 1: How many people apply to BH?
Part 2: How many people are eligible
Part 3: How many people are accepted
Part 4: How many people attend TAMU?
P1: ~3,000
P2: ~ 1,500
P3: ~200
P4: ~85