University of TEXAS c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[romanticegotist]

So I visited Austin this weekend to get a feel for the area and get a jump start on apartment hunting. I found out three things 1) apartments in Austin (near the law school especially) are crazy expensive. 2) I love Austin 3) I need to get a dog. haha

I live in South Austin (just south of Ben White for those in the know) and pay $850/month for nice-ish one bedroom. I don't know prices near campus but if you get a bunch of people in a house it shouldn't be too onerous.

[JXander]

So I visited Austin this weekend to get a feel for the area and get a jump start on apartment hunting. I found out three things 1) apartments in Austin (near the law school especially) are crazy expensive. 2) I love Austin 3) I need to get a dog. haha

I live in South Austin (just south of Ben White for those in the know) and pay $850/month for nice-ish one bedroom. I don't know prices near campus but if you get a bunch of people in a house it shouldn't be too onerous.

I also live in South Austin and pay $350/month. I have two other roommates and we live in a small two bedroom. I am not sure how expensive the apartments near the school are, but I think in some ways it might be worth it to live a little further. If you can figure out how/when to beat the traffic so you don't waste gas, you can get downtown pretty fast. For example, I leave at 7:15 for work each morning and can get to the Capitol in 10ish minutes.

[StylinNProfilin]

The apartments walking distance to campus are as/more expensive then Uptown Dallas ($1,000+ for one bedroom) but obviously still alot cheaper then NYC or other super expensive areas. But theres definitely more afforable stuff the further u get from campus.

[WokeUpInACar]

The apartments walking distance to campus are as/more expensive then Uptown Dallas ($1,000+ for one bedroom) but obviously still alot cheaper then NYC or other super expensive areas. But theres definitely more afforable stuff the further u get from campus.

Ehhh, maybe in west campus, but north campus has been pretty reasonable from what I've seen.

[StylinNProfilin]

yeah you can definitely get something for under $1,000 in north campus. I was able to find alot of places around $900 for a studio pretty close to campus when I looked a few weeks back. West campus is insane, especially alot of the new developments.

[FallingHigher]

yeah you can definitely get something for under $1,000 in north campus. I was able to find alot of places around $900 for a studio pretty close to campus when I looked a few weeks back. West campus is insane, especially alot of the new developments.

The places near the law school were between 800-1,200. I am just used to places being much cheaper because of were I have lived before.

[timeandspace11]

It also depend on what you are looking for. I have seen a lot of studios in the area fro 750 or less.

[michaelm55]

Just as a reminder,

They have created a class of 2016 Texas Law thread, where a whole bunch of admitted and current students have the chance to share their wisdom about living, entertainment, jobs, etc. -the nitty gritty. Check it out.

P.S. of course most of you know this (I am not challenging your intelligence).

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=200214

[rachelzane]

I don't remember who was talking about this earlier in this thread, but for those of us that we're held:

Did the status checker previously say we would know a decision "by April"? Mine says "as late as April". I think it changed, but I'm not sure. Hopefully they aren't pushing decisions back even later.

[JXander]

I don't remember who was talking about this earlier in this thread, but for those of us that we're held:

Did the status checker previously say we would know a decision "by April"? Mine says "as late as April". I think it changed, but I'm not sure. Hopefully they aren't pushing decisions back even later.

The StCh says this?

The FAQ states:

"I applied for Early Decision but I received a letter saying that I have been held over for further consideration. Have I been deferred?
No, you have not been deferred. When reviewing Early Decision applicants, the Admissions Committee has three options: offer admission, deny admission, or “hold” the applicant for further review with the general admission applicant pool. The first two options are final decisions, whereas the third is an interim decision which may delay an applicant’s receiving a final decision until April."

Edit: Were you referring to ED applicants, RachelZ?

[ndel21]

I don't remember who was talking about this earlier in this thread, but for those of us that we're held:

Did the status checker previously say we would know a decision "by April"? Mine says "as late as April". I think it changed, but I'm not sure. Hopefully they aren't pushing decisions back even later.

The StCh says this?

The FAQ states:

"I applied for Early Decision but I received a letter saying that I have been held over for further consideration. Have I been deferred?
No, you have not been deferred. When reviewing Early Decision applicants, the Admissions Committee has three options: offer admission, deny admission, or “hold” the applicant for further review with the general admission applicant pool. The first two options are final decisions, whereas the third is an interim decision which may delay an applicant’s receiving a final decision until April."

Edit: Were you referring to ED applicants, RachelZ?

When i read the letter it also said till late april, but im sure they will let us know in the next month of so

[michaelm55]

Concerning the "within" or "by" April discussion. I have no idea... but you can push the decision to March by indicating a need to know before April (if you have scholarships or acceptances that must be confirmed by April 1).

Indiana-Bloomington requires me to accept their $120,000 offer by April 1, and I will let UT know that I need a decision before then. The admissions officers understand these situations and usually help out.

Just an idea.

[JXander]

Concerning the "within" or "by" April discussion. I have no idea... but you can push the decision to March by indicating a need to know before April (if you have scholarships or acceptances that must be confirmed by April 1).

Indiana-Bloomington requires me to accept their $120,000 offer by April 1, and I will let UT know that I need a decision before then. The admissions officers understand these situations and usually help out.

Yes, I understand that UT is courteous to deal with an applicant's deadline situation accordingly.

[rachelzane]

Concerning the "within" or "by" April discussion. I have no idea... but you can push the decision to March by indicating a need to know before April (if you have scholarships or acceptances that must be confirmed by April 1).

Indiana-Bloomington requires me to accept their $120,000 offer by April 1, and I will let UT know that I need a decision before then. The admissions officers understand these situations and usually help out.

Yes, I understand that UT is courteous to deal with an applicant's deadline situation accordingly.

Thanks ndel, Michael, and JXander.

Yes, for ED applicants. I went back and checked by email that said "by April" for ED applicants being held. I'm just tired of waiting at this point.

[JXander]

I'm just tired of waiting at this point.

Who isn't?

But if we get in, it's going to feel SO GREAT after having waited SO LONG.

[RetakeFrenzy]

I'm just tired of waiting at this point.

Who isn't?

But if we get in, it's going to feel SO GREAT after having waited SO LONG.

Seriously... "Apply early" has turned out to be the worst admissions advice ever

[JXander]

I'm just tired of waiting at this point.

Who isn't?

But if we get in, it's going to feel SO GREAT after having waited SO LONG.

Seriously... "Apply early" has turned out to be the worst admissions advice ever

Why do you say that?

[RetakeFrenzy]

I'm just tired of waiting at this point.

Who isn't?

But if we get in, it's going to feel SO GREAT after having waited SO LONG.

Seriously... "Apply early" has turned out to be the worst admissions advice ever

Why do you say that?

because it is torture to be held or deferred forever lol

no I don't really mean it... I'm just tired of waiting

[rachelzane]

Concerning the "within" or "by" April discussion. I have no idea... but you can push the decision to March by indicating a need to know before April (if you have scholarships or acceptances that must be confirmed by April 1).

Indiana-Bloomington requires me to accept their $120,000 offer by April 1, and I will let UT know that I need a decision before then. The admissions officers understand these situations and usually help out.

Just an idea.

Ps. That is an awesome deal. Are you in-state and/or would you be needing to wait for scholarship info from UT too? Maybe they'll give it to you all at once.

[raynmaker1005]

in this morning! 173 3.6

[shifty_eyed]

in this morning! 173 3.6

Congrats! With those numbers you can expect a large scholarship

[lnh819]

In this morning - and I was a held applicant invited for an interview so maybe we're all in?

[shifty_eyed]

In this morning - and I was a held applicant invited for an interview so maybe we're all in?

Congrats! I'm assuming you accepted the interview invite?!

[ndel21]

In this morning - and I was a held applicant invited for an interview so maybe we're all in?

When did you interview if you dont mind me asking? you can PM if you want.

[dixonkjo]

I was also held, interviewed earlier this month and got the acceptance call this evening!!!!