University of Texas C/O 18 Applicants Forum

[michiarmen]

UT is one of my stretch schools. I went complete about four weeks ago and the online status checker says it's currently being reviewed. In comparison to a lot of the numbers I see here my stats are pretty low but I am a URM, first generation american and a woman, I am not sure how heavy of a factor that is, I am also from out of state. I haven't heard anything from UT.

Should I start to think that my chances of getting in are even slimmer ? Or is the idea that no news is good news still kind of a possibility?

[FairchildFLT]

UT is one of my stretch schools. I went complete about four weeks ago and the online status checker says it's currently being reviewed. In comparison to a lot of the numbers I see here my stats are pretty low but I am a URM, first generation american and a woman, I am not sure how heavy of a factor that is, I am also from out of state. I haven't heard anything from UT.

Should I start to think that my chances of getting in are even slimmer ? Or is the idea that no news is good news still kind of a possibility?

I went complete October 22, 2014 and got accepted January 12, 2015.

[cm_burns]

Rejected this morning by email, 2.9 170.

I'm sorry to hear that
I'm sure you'll get many wonderful offers with your LSAT score.

Thanks, hopefully so!

I went complete 1/23

[lawschool1741]

Anyone know a timeline on hearing back about FAFSA fin aid? I believe the CASH website said they will begin reviewing Feb 15th.

Got some great feedback on the other part of my question, but does anyone have insight on this? Has anyone received the need-based info yet?

[BigZuck]

Anyone know a timeline on hearing back about FAFSA fin aid? I believe the CASH website said they will begin reviewing Feb 15th.

Got some great feedback on the other part of my question, but does anyone have insight on this? Has anyone received the need-based info yet?

I don't think UT does need-based aid, I've never heard of anyone getting any.

[JFO1833]

Scholarships on the basis of merit and/or need:

http://www.utexas.edu/law/finaid/scholarships/

[whosinthehousejc]

UT is one of my stretch schools. I went complete about four weeks ago and the online status checker says it's currently being reviewed. In comparison to a lot of the numbers I see here my stats are pretty low but I am a URM, first generation american and a woman, I am not sure how heavy of a factor that is, I am also from out of state. I haven't heard anything from UT.

Should I start to think that my chances of getting in are even slimmer ? Or is the idea that no news is good news still kind of a possibility?

It's not over 'til it's over. Four weeks is not an exceptionally long time in application-land. If you've gone complete and haven't been rejected, you still have a chance, especially if you're URM.

[BigZuck]

Scholarships on the basis of merit and/or need:

http://www.utexas.edu/law/finaid/scholarships/

Tons of schools say that, but that doesn't mean I believe them

[lawschool1741]

I don't think UT does need-based aid, I've never heard of anyone getting any.

Oh, I meant Grants. Isn't that from FAFSA but the LS determines how much you get - so need-based aid? My apologies if I was using terminology incorrectly!

ETA: I had a full scholly in UG so this is my first time messing with FAFSA, so I have no idea on this stuff

[BigZuck]

I think grants are standardized across the board, maybe some priority based on who submits FAFSA first (I think that's what they say at least)

My year I think every instate student got a 3K grant

[nosocat]

Just got asked to write an "optional" Why Texas. Out of state.

[lawschool1741]

I think grants are standardized across the board, maybe some priority based on who submits FAFSA first (I think that's what they say at least)

My year I think every instate student got a 3K grant

So, I guess my question is more like when do we find out about FAFSA (loans & grants)? Again, sorry, my first time messing with this Fin Aid stuff

[bizzy531]

I think grants are standardized across the board, maybe some priority based on who submits FAFSA first (I think that's what they say at least)

My year I think every instate student got a 3K grant

So, I guess my question is more like when do we find out about FAFSA (loans & grants)? Again, sorry, my first time messing with this Fin Aid stuff

I feel you, I've been nervously waiting, too!

[dustybottoms7]

has anyone else been invited to the texas law class of '18 Facebook page and not been accepted yet?

[Itstatertot]

Long time lurker here, but wanted to check in and say I got the call this morning!! Around 9:45 AM pacific time!

[strugglebus]

has anyone else been invited to the texas law class of '18 Facebook page and not been accepted yet?

Check your status checker; mine changed to show I was admitted a day before the call came. I think someone else reported getting the FB invite email before the call a while ago.

eta: My call preceded the FB email.

[Yeezus]

I'm assuming if you get asked to write a Why Texas as an OOS applicant, you should?

[JFO1833]

I'm assuming if you get asked to write a Why Texas as an OOS applicant, you should?

From the limited sample on TLS, those who write it get in sometimes, those who don't get waitlisted or turned down.

[BigZuck]

I think grants are standardized across the board, maybe some priority based on who submits FAFSA first (I think that's what they say at least)

My year I think every instate student got a 3K grant

So, I guess my question is more like when do we find out about FAFSA (loans & grants)? Again, sorry, my first time messing with this Fin Aid stuff

Can't remember, April maybe? May?

I wouldn't bait your breath too much, unless something has changed, whatever they offer shouldn't move the needle at all

(don't get me wrong, free money is free money and I was appreciative of receiving it but it didn't impact my decision)

[dustybottoms7]

has anyone else been invited to the texas law class of '18 Facebook page and not been accepted yet?

Check your status checker; mine changed to show I was admitted a day before the call came. I think someone else reported getting the FB invite email before the call a while ago.

eta: My call preceded the FB email.

status checker remains at complete... received the e-mail at 9:30 pst this morning and still no call :/

[Lawgirl101]

Who have y'all been contacting to negotiate offers?

Also, has anyone OOS been offered anything?

[gilessanderson]

Just got asked to write an "optional" Why Texas. Out of state.

+1. From what i gather the turnaround after writing it is pretty quick? Anyone wait more than a week for a decision after submitting it?

[JFO1833]

I was admitted after waiting about two weeks.

[Hikikomorist]

.

[texanslimjim]

Who have y'all been contacting to negotiate offers?

Also, has anyone OOS been offered anything?

Check this out: http://www.utexas.edu/law/finaid/schola ... match.html

They want copies of the official offers you get from other schools and will only give you a single consideration. Standard procedure seems to be to get your negotiations done with any and all other schools you're looking at, and then send in their offers to ask Texas to match or improve their offer.