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

[arrggg]

ugh, why are flights to Austin (from where I live) so expensive?

Seriously. My ASW flight options were brutal.

Yea I probably won't end up visiting since it's prohibitively expensive even with the travel stipend.

[rachelzane]

ugh, why are flights to Austin (from where I live) so expensive?

because it's tiny, they don't fly out after dark, and almost always connect through DFW, HOU, or DEN

[curious66]

ugh, why are flights to Austin (from where I live) so expensive?

Seriously. My ASW flight options were brutal.

Yea I probably won't end up visiting since it's prohibitively expensive even with the travel stipend.

you could try flying into San Antonio and driving up to Austin -- about a 1.5hour easy drive up.

[timeandspace11]

ugh, why are flights to Austin (from where I live) so expensive?

Seriously. My ASW flight options were brutal.

Yea I probably won't end up visiting since it's prohibitively expensive even with the travel stipend.

Flights were prohibitively expensive for me too. Im actually taking a greyhound bus to Austin. Its gonna be a LONG ride

[fruitoftheloom]

Got my acceptance phone call on 2/25 and the snail mail admissions packet a few days after that, but radio silence since then. Does this mean I'm not getting any scholly from them? I would be surprised given my numbers and offers from peer schools... How long should I wait before contacting them to see what's up?

Call and ask. My scholarship got lost in the mail. I called like a month or more after I was accepted and they just emailed me a copy of the letter. If it's been two weeks and you don't have anything, call and ask financial aid. They're super nice.

[luxurylawyer]

Ding! Nice email at 7:30 this morning as well as a status checker change to "Application was denied on March 14." While I had no intention of attending Texas, still a disappointing start to the morning. Fuck 'em.

[nba101790]

Ding! Nice email at 7:30 this morning as well as a status checker change to "Application was denied on March 14." While I had no intention of attending Texas, still a disappointing start to the morning. Fuck 'em.

Wow, really surprised you got rejected with your numbers. Sorry to hear.

[penguinsnot]

Has anyone heard back about need aid from UT yet?

[timeandspace11]

Ding! Nice email at 7:30 this morning as well as a status checker change to "Application was denied on March 14." While I had no intention of attending Texas, still a disappointing start to the morning. Fuck 'em.

Really surprised you got dinged

[luxurylawyer]

Wow, really surprised you got rejected with your numbers. Sorry to hear.

Really surprised you got dinged

Shit happens. That's the beauty of this whole ordeal. It's always going to be slightly unpredictable. Makes it more fun for all of us.

[timeandspace11]

Wow, really surprised you got rejected with your numbers. Sorry to hear.

Really surprised you got dinged

Shit happens. That's the beauty of this whole ordeal. It's always going to be slightly unpredictable. Makes it more fun for all of us.

Thats a good way of looking at it. Best of luck to you the rest of the way!

[ironbmike]

ugh, why are flights to Austin (from where I live) so expensive?

Seriously. My ASW flight options were brutal.

Yea I probably won't end up visiting since it's prohibitively expensive even with the travel stipend.

Flights were prohibitively expensive for me too. Im actually taking a greyhound bus to Austin. Its gonna be a LONG ride

How do you know if you got a travel stipend? I emailed their office and they said "Travel scholarship offers are merit-based and are sent following the admission offer. The scholarship is available to admitted students who fall within the scholarship criteria." I haven't gotten one. Does it come in the mail, or by e-mail? How long after the scholarship offer? I really want to get out and visit the campus.

[timeandspace11]

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How do you know if you got a travel stipend? I emailed their office and they said "Travel scholarship offers are merit-based and are sent following the admission offer. The scholarship is available to admitted students who fall within the scholarship criteria." I haven't gotten one. Does it come in the mail, or by e-mail? How long after the scholarship offer? I really want to get out and visit the campus.

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When were you accepted? You probably should have already gotten one by now. Dont take this as gospel but I thought I read somewhere that you need to be out of state and have at least a 169 and above a 3.6 to qualify. I spoke with the admissions office to try and get one. They were very friendly but wouldnt give me one.

[turnercr]

Has anyone had any experience with the Financial Aid Matching program?

TYIA

[ironbmike]

[quote="arrggg"

How do you know if you got a travel stipend? I emailed their office and they said "Travel scholarship offers are merit-based and are sent following the admission offer. The scholarship is available to admitted students who fall within the scholarship criteria." I haven't gotten one. Does it come in the mail, or by e-mail? How long after the scholarship offer? I really want to get out and visit the campus.

When were you accepted? You probably should have already gotten one by now. Dont take this as gospel but I thought I read somewhere that you need to be out of state and have at least a 169 and above a 3.6 to qualify. I spoke with the admissions office to try and get one. They were very friendly but wouldnt give me one.[/quote]

Just accepted a few days ago. I am out of state but damn, just missed the requirement (if indeed that is it).

[mg7]

Has anyone had any experience with the Financial Aid Matching program?

TYIA

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[syr1990]

I got accepted with a 162 (my gpa is a 4.0) and I retook in february and got a 166. Does anyone know if they'll consider giving me any $ with my stats? I read earlier you had to have at least a 168, but is it somewhat flexible given my GPA?

[risa]

When were you accepted? You probably should have already gotten one by now. Dont take this as gospel but I thought I read somewhere that you need to be out of state and have at least a 169 and above a 3.6 to qualify. I spoke with the admissions office to try and get one. They were very friendly but wouldnt give me one.

Just accepted a few days ago. I am out of state but damn, just missed the requirement (if indeed that is it).

From the admits' facebook page (this was posted by Dean Ingram): "We do not offer travel stipends. However, we offer travel scholarships for a limited number of admitted students to attend our ASD program/OMVs (Organized Mini-Visits). Travel Scholarship Offers will be sent late January/February. Merit criteria for travel scholarships begins at a 169/3.6 for admitted students currently residing outside the state of Texas."

Also, I got a response to my matching request (denied). Happy to share specifics via PM, or look at my LSN (in profile) and you can probably figure it out yourself.

[shifty_eyed]

When were you accepted? You probably should have already gotten one by now. Dont take this as gospel but I thought I read somewhere that you need to be out of state and have at least a 169 and above a 3.6 to qualify. I spoke with the admissions office to try and get one. They were very friendly but wouldnt give me one.

Just accepted a few days ago. I am out of state but damn, just missed the requirement (if indeed that is it).

From the admits' facebook page (this was posted by Dean Ingram): "We do not offer travel stipends. However, we offer travel scholarships for a limited number of admitted students to attend our ASD program/OMVs (Organized Mini-Visits). Travel Scholarship Offers will be sent late January/February. Merit criteria for travel scholarships begins at a 169/3.6 for admitted students currently residing outside the state of Texas."

Also, I got a response to my matching request (denied). Happy to share specifics via PM, or look at my LSN (in profile) and you can probably figure it out yourself.

That is shocking to me! You have many competitive if not BETTER offers. Are you still considering UT at this point?

[anteater1]

Been ready for review since 11/29 and still no movement, anyone else experiencing this?

[michaelm55]

I am with you ant eater. We will hear within a week I would bet (they are probably aware that we have April 1 scholarship acceptance deadlines... it is not their first time arround the block).

[KanyeShrug]

I was deferred in November. Still waiting.

[Stormageddon]

I was deferred in November. Still waiting.

Did you interview? I was deferred in November too. Got my acceptance this week. Be strong

[timeandspace11]

I am with you ant eater. We will hear within a week I would bet (they are probably aware that we have April 1 scholarship acceptance deadlines... it is not their first time arround the block).

I thought the deadline was aptil 15th?

[KanyeShrug]

I was deferred in November. Still waiting.

Did you interview? I was deferred in November too. Got my acceptance this week. Be strong

I did not interview