A&M is highly competitive, and things have changed a lot. I was one of a handful of National Merits when I entered in 1967, and I had money thrown at me - true, tuition was only $50/semester - but I actually got money back each semester, and it increased each year.
Now I am teaching part-time at A&M, and I know that there is actually MORE money given out to students based on their A&M grades.
We fight for great students, and everything beyond admission (including scholarships) are competitive. The indicators about OP's kid show he will be successful at A&M, and if he is as involved in extracurricular as he is in class, he will be a super star, and his life will be one of hard work and great rewards.
He's standing on the shoulders of giants, he's not suffering financially, and he's about to become a golden guy if he continues his effort at the same level he had in HS. His glass is more than half-full, if he will only measure it.
Now I am teaching part-time at A&M, and I know that there is actually MORE money given out to students based on their A&M grades.
We fight for great students, and everything beyond admission (including scholarships) are competitive. The indicators about OP's kid show he will be successful at A&M, and if he is as involved in extracurricular as he is in class, he will be a super star, and his life will be one of hard work and great rewards.
He's standing on the shoulders of giants, he's not suffering financially, and he's about to become a golden guy if he continues his effort at the same level he had in HS. His glass is more than half-full, if he will only measure it.