TAMU vs The Citadel

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Bautista_19

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Let me start off by saying that I’m looking to be a pilot in either the Marines or Navy. That being said, I would like to know which of these two schools has the better business program. May’s business school at college station is ranked very high, but admissions at The Citadel claimed that their business program is esteemed as well (most popular major) but I never hear about it. I guess I’m just wondering which meets my interest more. I’m born and raised in TX, so TAMU always was on my radar, and I didn’t hear about The Citadel until recently. Which would offer a better overall experience for someone, such as I, that wants to major in business and do Naval/Marine aviation?
 
Bautista_19 said:
Let me start off by saying that I’m looking to be a pilot in either the Marines or Navy. That being said, I would like to know which of these two schools has the better business program. May’s business school at college station is ranked very high, but admissions at The Citadel claimed that their business program is esteemed as well (most popular major) but I never hear about it. I guess I’m just wondering which meets my interest more. I’m born and raised in TX, so TAMU always was on my radar, and I didn’t hear about The Citadel until recently. Which would offer a better overall experience for someone, such as I, that wants to major in business and do Naval/Marine aviation?
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Outside of comparing Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs, TAMU and The Citadel are completely different college experiences. TAMU is a major national research university with doctorate programs and tens of thousands of students. You will need to decide on what college experience you desire to have - and whether you are OK being taught by Teaching Assistants during your freshman and sophomore years, versus professors who are focused on teaching vs research and writing. Do you do well in classes of 100 or more? Or are you more likely to do well in classes with 20 or less students? The Citadel is a small comprehensive college with a focus on undergraduate education of 2,350 students and limited masters degree programs. The Citadel Business School is fully accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). See:
http://bestbizschools.aacsb.edu/undergraduate
The School of Business is a very popular major and probably has more than 40% of the Corps of Cadets enrolled today - somewhat less than a few years ago due to the popularity of the Engineering and Coputer Science and Cyber Secuerity programs today. The B School will move into a brand new facility in the next few years. To enroll in the Business School, you need to successfully complete a first year of required courses with a satisfactory GPA and then apply to the School. If you are not strong in math, it may not be a good choice.
http://www.citadel.edu/root/bsb
 
In terms of going aviation, I don't think it'll matter what school you go to. We do have an airport near us that the university owns, though, and the Navy will fly planes in for static displays once or twice a semester. CNATRA is also assigned to Texas A&M for aviation's college mentorship program but he will most likely be rotating out by the time you get here so that doesn't matter as much
 
The ROTC classes themselves will be the same. In-state tuition and fees may, or may not, be a factor for you - you need to have a real discussion with yourself, and your parents if they are part of the financial equation vis-a-vis your college education plans. You need to consider what plan "B" is if you don't get a ROTC scholarship to defray the expenses of being an out-of-state student at The Citadel, or the Virginia Military Institute, or another school. The Senior Military Colleges (SMC) have similarities and differences. Glen's point about the class size is very well taken. If you can, please, try to do an overnight with each school - all of the SMCs have 'em. You'll find outstanding officers who have gone to each institution. If you are still in Texas you know all about the 10% rule and such for acceptance to TAMU. If you find the school where you feel at home, where you feel you can thrive, it will all work out just fine. Best of luck and enjoy the ride.
 
usslloyd said:
OK I'll ask - what's the 10% rule for acceptance to TAMU?
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Students in the top 10% of their graduating class within Texas get automatic acceptance. University of Texas upped theirs to 6% and the state is mulling over getting rid of the law all together. A&M remains at the 10% threshold.
 
usslloyd said:
OK I'll ask - what's the 10% rule for acceptance to TAMU?
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Students in state in the top 10% of their class get automatic admission into any public University in TX and some surrounding areas; though this may have been lowered recently.
 
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