SMU 2012 Forum

[kalvano]

Kalvano is right, but there is a really beautiful Methodist church on the southwest corner of campus.

Indeed. Almost got married there.

[Flappy Scribbleneck]

Someone in a random thread attributed SMUs relative strength to the Methodist community and Methodist patronage, like there is a Methodist mafia or something. Comparing SMU to Yeshiva and BYU. This seems silly to me, but I am going to ask anyway: is there any truth to this?

Methodist in name only. Whoever said that is wildly misinformed.

Also, what thread? Curious.

It was Taipei Mort who said it. One of the bazillion T14 or bust arguments that diverged into non t14s that are acceptable. I may try to find it again after work. Too hard on my phone.

[swilson215]

As to the comment regrding the hard-partying tailgating, I think you got lost in the Greek Life tailgate. The professional school tailgates (law, business, etc.) are a little tamer than that. Still free booze, but rather than pretzels and brats there's catered "party" food.

But by all means, head over to the greek life section if that's what you're looking for. I think during the first tailgate I blended in a little too much in my white sundress and cowboy boots. Some guys tried to get me to do the octobong with them.

of course I said yes, and I did it faster than almost all of them. I might be in law school, but I'm not lame.

[ClutchCity24]

Tailgates are fun just gotta be sneaky around the law school tent or they will cut you off far too early (like 4 beers deep). The scene around the undergrad tents is pretty awesome and easy to be a part of. Most law students don't go to the actual games but tend to just head out to other bars after and watch all the games going on. Its a great way to spend a Saturday with plenty of nice scenery.

Everyone who has said the social scene is what you make it is absolutely correct. Among us 1Ls there are a lot of us who socialize after class and go out anytime from Thursday to Saturday. We all have a lot of fun and there are always different places to go and different groups to hang out with. Brunch is also big here in Dallas and when its nice outside the pool scene at the various apartment complexes can be enjoyable as well. People here tend to like each other and want the best for everyone.

Also there are people who make awesome baked goods and share with the class.

[fountino]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

[freaknroll]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

I assume you got this via snail mail?

[mattviphky]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

I'M a 3.05/164. If SMU gives me that, I would probably be in Dallas this fall (assuming UIUC doesn't like me).

[mxmatt137]

Checking in - Has there been much movement at SMU? Anybody that applied RD heard back yet? I was one of the people who got the "application completed" date change on 1/23/12. Not sure what that means, if anything.

[AFS]

Checking in - Has there been much movement at SMU? Anybody that applied RD heard back yet? I was one of the people who got the "application completed" date change on 1/23/12. Not sure what that means, if anything.

Status checker updated for me on January 31st telling me I was accepted, so I'm guessing others should have been notified too.

[freaknroll]

Checking in - Has there been much movement at SMU? Anybody that applied RD heard back yet? I was one of the people who got the "application completed" date change on 1/23/12. Not sure what that means, if anything.

I applied RD, got the 1/23 update, and was admitted a couple of days ago.

[eaper]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

About how long after your acceptance did you receive this?

[fountino]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

About how long after your acceptance did you receive this?

Admitted 1/30.

[eaper]

$22k/yr scholarship offer. See you all this fall.
2.7/165

About how long after your acceptance did you receive this?

Admitted 1/30.

Thanks! /waits by mailbox.

[zurcaled11]

Did anyone else get a letter telling them they had been deferred?

[woodscommaL]

Thanks! /waits by mailbox.

+1

[zx92027xz]

Did anyone else get a letter telling them they had been deferred?

Right here. Will be reviewed after regular application deadline.
Kind of defeats the purpose of early decision.

[genis]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

[swilson215]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

Someone mentioned on the last page that they had. Your scholarship info will be included in your admission package. They started mailing them out at the end of this past week, I think, so if you've been admitted you should get it fairly soon.

[eaper]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

Someone mentioned on the last page that they had. Your scholarship info will be included in your admission package. They started mailing them out at the end of this past week, I think, so if you've been admitted you should get it fairly soon.

This is what I'm hoping for~

[Flappy Scribbleneck]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

We have the weirdest mailman in our area (635 and tollway). He is just a weird dude. In addition, some days (not Sundays) no one in our neighborhood gets any mail. Never bothered me before. Today it bothered me.

[mattviphky]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

We have the weirdest mailman in our area (635 and tollway). He is just a weird dude. In addition, some days (not Sundays) no one in our neighborhood gets any mail. Never bothered me before. Today it bothered me.

Hahaha i laughed out loud at that part.

[citykitty]

Has anyone got any scholarship info in the mail yet?

We have the weirdest mailman in our area (635 and tollway). He is just a weird dude. In addition, some days (not Sundays) no one in our neighborhood gets any mail. Never bothered me before. Today it bothered me.

I used to have the best mailman. He even brought my dog back one day in his truck when she escaped. About a year ago they changed everything up. I have this awful old lady now. Some days no one in my neighborhood gets mail either and when we do it's usually after five. I think we're the end of her route and she just quits if she's running late.

[Baylor17]

Did anyone else get a letter telling them they had been deferred?

Right here. Will be reviewed after regular application deadline.
Kind of defeats the purpose of early decision.

Same here. I was hoping to decide on a school by February. Guess not.

[Flappy Scribbleneck]

I got mail today but nothing from SMU.
Kalvano, I found Taipei Mort's post, do you want to look at the post?

[snehpets]

I got mail today but nothing from SMU.
Kalvano, I found Taipei Mort's post, do you want to look at the post?

I do, just because he's absolutely absurd. link it!