Agriculture M.Ag. Admission
Admission Formula
[GPA x 100] + Quantitative + Verbal + Converted Analytical ≥ 740
GRE Analytical Writing Conversion Scale
The GRE Analytical Writing sub test is scored on a scale of 1-6. This score is converted to the metric of the other sub tests as follows:
1.0-2.0 = 130
2.5 = 135
3.0 = 140
3.5 = 145
4.0 = 150
4.5 = 155
5.0 = 160
5.5 = 165
6.0 = 170
Admission Requirements
- All College and University Transcripts (Upload unofficial transcripts, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts, for application evaluation purposes using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.)
- M.Ag. Essay Topic (You may submit your essay with your graduate school application or by using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.)
- In your opinion, what is the No. 1 challenge facing the agriculture industry today, and why? Also, what are your background and career goals related to agriculture?
- GRE Scores (If an applicant has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, or a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of coursework, then the GRE requirement is waived.)
- Two Academic Letters of References from former collegiate instructors (to be sent directly to the Department of Agriculture)
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé (to be sent directly to the Department of Agriculture)
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better, including all grades on repeated courses – or hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
- Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate course work in animal science, agriculture, range management, wildlife management or agronomy, including 12 credit hours of advanced course work.
Application Deadlines
These deadlines are for application only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their own deadlines.
Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: July 15
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 10