SMU Dedman Law c/o 18 Applicants Forum

[ilikebaseball]

Has anyone have their date on the status checker just disappear?

No, I havent. But that may mean that they're in the process of changing your status? Idk lol SMU is sorta confusing in their application process. So deliberate and slow

[LawGirlAtx]

Has anyone have their date on the status checker just disappear?

No, I havent. But that may mean that they're in the process of changing your status? Idk lol SMU is sorta confusing in their application process. So deliberate and slow

I'm hoping that's the case. I don't check everyday because I don't want to drive myself crazy, and I know SMU is slower than molasses. I just noticed the date disappearance yesterday, so I'm hoping *maybe* that means a decision is on the way.

[ilikebaseball]

Has anyone have their date on the status checker just disappear?

No, I havent. But that may mean that they're in the process of changing your status? Idk lol SMU is sorta confusing in their application process. So deliberate and slow

I'm hoping that's the case. I don't check everyday because I don't want to drive myself crazy, and I know SMU is slower than molasses. I just noticed the date disappearance yesterday, so I'm hoping *maybe* that means a decision is on the way.

Mine still has the date and complete, so maybe they're beginning to make decisions (although I guess mine wouldnt be involved)

[LawGirlAtx]

Has anyone have their date on the status checker just disappear?

No, I havent. But that may mean that they're in the process of changing your status? Idk lol SMU is sorta confusing in their application process. So deliberate and slow

I'm hoping that's the case. I don't check everyday because I don't want to drive myself crazy, and I know SMU is slower than molasses. I just noticed the date disappearance yesterday, so I'm hoping *maybe* that means a decision is on the way.

Mine still has the date and complete, so maybe they're beginning to make decisions (although I guess mine wouldnt be involved)

Maybe. I applied in September, but had my application held for about two weeks pending a LOR. It would be nice to get a decision soon

I've seen some acceptances, but I believe all of the applicants accepted thus far had way higher stats than me. When did you go complete?

[mnbrpg]

Checking in, saying hello, distracting myself while I wait on admissions, etc. etc.
I've heard 4-6 weeks after app is acknowledged to hear back from admissions. That sound accurate?

[Stevoman]

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely check those out. I also hear that the consensus for bars is uptown district as well?

If you're looking for frat daddies and dolled up, high maintenance 21-23 year old girls, sure. Deep Ellum has a far better crowd and better music, in my opinion. Lower Greenville also is pretty good, but it's older and doesn't have as big of a variety.

Hopdoddys. All you need. Best burgers, and some damn good shakes.

Goodfriend is also a good burger/craft beer place, although probably not as good as Hopdoddys.

I am currently in the process of finishing up materials to be submitted by Monday. I was wondering what is the diversity like at SMU and the area surrounding the campus? Any insight would be appreciated.

Diversity...Highland Park...LOL!

[bound]

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely check those out. I also hear that the consensus for bars is uptown district as well?

If you're looking for frat daddies and dolled up, high maintenance 21-23 year old girls, sure. Deep Ellum has a far better crowd and better music, in my opinion. Lower Greenville also is pretty good, but it's older and doesn't have as big of a variety.

Hopdoddys. All you need. Best burgers, and some damn good shakes.

Goodfriend is also a good burger/craft beer place, although probably not as good as Hopdoddys.

I am currently in the process of finishing up materials to be submitted by Monday. I was wondering what is the diversity like at SMU and the area surrounding the campus? Any insight would be appreciated.

Diversity...Highland Park...LOL!

As a 23 year old, not dolled up, non-high maintenance, non frat girl, I take offense to your comment! haha. Gingerman, Standard Pour, and kung fu are a couple of my favorite places.

But yes to lower Greenville being a good spot. I love Truck yard and HG Supply co.

[ilikebaseball]

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely check those out. I also hear that the consensus for bars is uptown district as well?

If you're looking for frat daddies and dolled up, high maintenance 21-23 year old girls, sure. Deep Ellum has a far better crowd and better music, in my opinion. Lower Greenville also is pretty good, but it's older and doesn't have as big of a variety.

Hopdoddys. All you need. Best burgers, and some damn good shakes.

Goodfriend is also a good burger/craft beer place, although probably not as good as Hopdoddys.

I am currently in the process of finishing up materials to be submitted by Monday. I was wondering what is the diversity like at SMU and the area surrounding the campus? Any insight would be appreciated.

Diversity...Highland Park...LOL!

As a 23 year old, not dolled up, non-high maintenance, non frat girl, I take offense to your comment! haha. Gingerman, Standard Pour, and kung fu are a couple of my favorite places.

But yes to lower Greenville being a good spot. I love Truck yard and HG Supply co.

I went to nodding donkey for brunch on saturday for the very 1st time and was surprisingly impressed fyi fam.

[Accountanon]

Is anyone familiar with SMU's cost of attendance upward adjustments for PLUS loan purposes? I am married with young kids that stay at home. I am not even sure that a single person could survive if limited to their COA for all aid and not able to work. Any thoughts?

[mnbrpg]

I went to nodding donkey for brunch on saturday for the very 1st time and was surprisingly impressed fyi fam.

I was just there for the first time last night for trivia. Not a bad place for pub quiz. Didn't try the food, though.

[Stevoman]

I went to nodding donkey for brunch on saturday for the very 1st time and was surprisingly impressed fyi fam.

I was just there for the first time last night for trivia. Not a bad place for pub quiz. Didn't try the food, though.

I've only ever gotten their pizza, on half-price evenings. It was pretty good.

If you want a divey place on SMU Blvd, Milo Butterfingers across the street from Nodding Donkey is good. They have pretty cheap pitchers during the week.

As a 23 year old, not dolled up, non-high maintenance, non frat girl, I take offense to your comment! haha. Gingerman, Standard Pour, and kung fu are a couple of my favorite places.

But yes to lower Greenville being a good spot. I love Truck yard and HG Supply co.

Meh, maybe it's just me getting older. I'll admit that I enjoyed uptown when I was 24, but now that I'm almost 27, I just find the 2am Kung Fu crowd obnoxious. I would much rather get a beer near my place and be home by then.

HG Supply is nice, only been there for brunch through. Sundown at Granada is also neat if you are looking for a nice rooftop.

[LawGirlAtx]

As a 23 year old, not dolled up, non-high maintenance, non frat girl, I take offense to your comment! haha. Gingerman, Standard Pour, and kung fu are a couple of my favorite places.

But yes to lower Greenville being a good spot. I love Truck yard and HG Supply co.

Meh, maybe it's just me getting older. I'll admit that I enjoyed uptown when I was 24, but now that I'm almost 27, I just find the 2am Kung Fu crowd obnoxious. I would much rather get a beer near my place and be home by then.

HG Supply is nice, only been there for brunch through. Sundown at Granada is also neat if you are looking for a nice rooftop.

Yes, this is you getting older. At nearly 30, I would rather someone stab me in the eye with a liquor bottle than be anywhere near drunk early 20-somethings at 2am.

[PN-G bamakid]

Yes, this is you getting older. At nearly 30, I would rather someone stab me in the eye with a liquor bottle than be anywhere near drunk early 20-somethings at 2am.

Age is relative. I'm 22 and don't particularly enjoy being around drunk 2X year olds at 2 o'clock in the morning.

[LawGirlAtx]

Yes, this is you getting older. At nearly 30, I would rather someone stab me in the eye with a liquor bottle than be anywhere near drunk early 20-somethings at 2am.

Age is relative. I'm 22 and don't particularly enjoy being around drunk 2X year olds at 2 o'clock in the morning.

I agree. My nineteen y/o SIL is much more enjoyable than my 23 y/o SIL. It's because the 19 y/o is an interesting person and mature beyond her years. The 23 y/o is still stuck in 9th grade. It definitely depends on the person.

[ilikebaseball]

FWIW, I'd rather sit at home with a beer and watch a game than go out literally any day of the week. Its too expensive, safer, and I just find it more relaxing.

[PN-G bamakid]

FWIW, I'd rather sit at home with a beer and watch a game than go out literally any day of the week. Its too expensive, safer, and I just find it more relaxing.

Way more relaxing, and just as effective at keeping our neurotic minds off of how long all these different law schools are taking to get back to us. lol

[Stevoman]

Just a small PSA to everyone, don't get your hopes up on hearing any time soon, and don't try to read tea leaves with your status checker doing weird stuff. The year I went through SMU's admissions cycle, we didn't start hearing until end of March/early April.

Yes, they seriously are that slow. Literally the last school I heard from.

[ilikebaseball]

Just a small PSA to everyone, don't get your hopes up on hearing any time soon, and don't try to read tea leaves with your status checker doing weird stuff. The year I went through SMU's admissions cycle, we didn't start hearing until end of March/early April.

Yes, they seriously are that slow. Literally the last school I heard from.

I hope everyone ITT is expecting that at this point... lol you're like the 5th person to echo those sentiments. At least the late applyers (myself) are less hindered by SMU than by other schools

[kalvano]

I'm going to laugh at you people saying "oh, I don't really like to go out at my age" when you have a legal job and you're all like "damn, I wish I could go out more."

[indypup]

Do those of you from Dallas have housing suggestions? I'm currently paying only 500 a month for my one bedroom (although it is in a sketchy area), and don't really want to pay like 1200 a month in Dallas for the same kind of apartment. It doesn't really need to be in a super fancy area since I have a very protective German Shepherd, but an efficiency/one bedroom that is close to school and not ridiculously expensive would be wonderful. I'm just not quite sure on where to start/ where law students typically live.

[LawGirlAtx]

I'm going to laugh at you people saying "oh, I don't really like to go out at my age" when you have a legal job and you're all like "damn, I wish I could go out more."

I do have a legal job and I don't like to go out. My attorney is in the office, then I'm in the office. Yay, experience. Boo, what's a "weekend?"

[ilikebaseball]

Do those of you from Dallas have housing suggestions? I'm currently paying only 500 a month for my one bedroom (although it is in a sketchy area), and don't really want to pay like 1200 a month in Dallas for the same kind of apartment. It doesn't really need to be in a super fancy area since I have a very protective German Shepherd, but an efficiency/one bedroom that is close to school and not ridiculously expensive would be wonderful. I'm just not quite sure on where to start/ where law students typically live.

One very helpful TLSer mentioned the Village. There are tons of places in mid town. I'd jump there quick before the prices rise... that place is gonna be the go to spot in like 5 years. The renderings of the construction there are jaw dropping.

[ilikebaseball]

I'm going to laugh at you people saying "oh, I don't really like to go out at my age" when you have a legal job and you're all like "damn, I wish I could go out more."

literally the only time i drink out is at stars games. biggest waste of money ever lol i need to pregame

[BVest]

Do those of you from Dallas have housing suggestions? I'm currently paying only 500 a month for my one bedroom (although it is in a sketchy area), and don't really want to pay like 1200 a month in Dallas for the same kind of apartment. It doesn't really need to be in a super fancy area since I have a very protective German Shepherd, but an efficiency/one bedroom that is close to school and not ridiculously expensive would be wonderful. I'm just not quite sure on where to start/ where law students typically live.

For the area just east of 75 (from the village down into Lower Greenville / M streets), for 1200ish you can get a 1 BR in a newer complex, a 2BR in an older, more dated complex, and, if you find it at the right time, even a small house.

[mnbrpg]

Do those of you from Dallas have housing suggestions? I'm currently paying only 500 a month for my one bedroom (although it is in a sketchy area), and don't really want to pay like 1200 a month in Dallas for the same kind of apartment. It doesn't really need to be in a super fancy area since I have a very protective German Shepherd, but an efficiency/one bedroom that is close to school and not ridiculously expensive would be wonderful. I'm just not quite sure on where to start/ where law students typically live.

I pay 825/mo. for a one bedroom one street south of Highland Park. I don't think that's the norm, but helping a friend find a place a few months ago I was driving around the neighborhood, calling wherever I saw for rent signs up, and there were comparable apts/prices. It's a great neighborhood, IMO. A lot of older buildings with a lot of character.