SMU 2010! Forum

[justsmu10]

Believe me, if everyone who is admitted, going forward, is notified by a "small letter," and not by phone call...I will take back everything I said and extend various apologies for my crass and presumptuous comments. Yet, when that elusive day comes, we all know that phones will begin to ring just as they have every year. I don't get the vitriol; I'm simply telling it like it is.

[UTL_plz]

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LOL

[jgrin]

Interesting news...
My bff knew how depressed I've been, so she just called admissions today and spoke to a girl who said not to pay attention to anything on these boards.
She said that the committee is still reviewing apps, but for those who got a DR and are FT, they should just be looking for small letters in the mail by 4/30
My bff asked if they would be receiving calls if they were admitted, and she said "no" and that everyone who is admitted will be getting a letter, not a packet???????
So I don't know what is going on, but this was different from what we've all heard and experienced before, so who knows..maybe we are all still in the game!

Pardon my forwardness, but one of three things is true: 1.) Your "bff" is playing a sick joke on you; 2.) The "girl in admissions" is a fucking idiot; 3.) You are completely full of shit.

I lean toward the latter.

Don't be a dick. I hope you really aren't "just smu", as I do not look forward to being classmates with someone that takes shots at a stranger while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet.

It goes without saying that you don't know me, but just so you know: if someone came up to me in person with such a far-fetched story, I would have the exact same reaction. Further, if a critical approach to a claim bothers you so much, perhaps you should choose a dfferent profession. Just saying....

You weren't critically approaching a claim though. You were attacking their character. If you can't distinguish between these two, then maybe you should choose a different profession. Just saying....

[justsmu10]

You weren't critically approaching a claim though. You were attacking their character. If you can't distinguish between these two, then maybe you should choose a different profession. Just saying....

So you would disagree with the statement that one method of discrediting the testimony of a witness is to question their character/credibility? Surely you jest!

[DavidB]

A quick question on the May 20th ASD--I think I remember being told on the phone that I was allowed to bring one guest to the ASD, but I can't be sure since I was lost in the excitement of the moment.

Does anyone else remember being told that a guest is okay?

[jgrin]

You weren't critically approaching a claim though. You were attacking their character. If you can't distinguish between these two, then maybe you should choose a different profession. Just saying....

So you would disagree with the statement that one method of discrediting the testimony of a witness is to question their character/credibility? Surely you jest!

Surely I would disagree if the claims were made outright without evidence. You are assuming that because this is not the traditional method, then it must be wrong, and thus the person who rights it a dumbass. I believe the comments to be out of line and with out merit. Additionally, the OP was just conveying a message. The statement was not their own, so how could you automatically assume something about someone when they are merely conveying a message from a third party?

[fathergoose]

A quick question on the May 20th ASD--I think I remember being told on the phone that I was allowed to bring one guest to the ASD, but I can't be sure since I was lost in the excitement of the moment.

Does anyone else remember being told that a guest is okay?

There were a number of people who had significant others or parents with them at the first ASD. HTH

[justsmu10]

You weren't critically approaching a claim though. You were attacking their character. If you can't distinguish between these two, then maybe you should choose a different profession. Just saying....

So you would disagree with the statement that one method of discrediting the testimony of a witness is to question their character/credibility? Surely you jest!

Surely I would disagree if the claims were made outright without evidence. You are assuming that because this is not the traditional method, then it must be wrong, and thus the person who rights it a dumbass. I believe the comments to be out of line and with out merit. Additionally, the OP was just conveying a message. The statement was not their own, so how could you automatically assume something about someone when they are merely conveying a message from a third party?

You make a valid point; I see the error of my ways. Carry on.

[tarheel354]

so am i the only one who got DR'd today? Anyone else???

[DavidB]

A quick question on the May 20th ASD--I think I remember being told on the phone that I was allowed to bring one guest to the ASD, but I can't be sure since I was lost in the excitement of the moment.

Does anyone else remember being told that a guest is okay?

There were a number of people who had significant others or parents with them at the first ASD. HTH

Great, thanks!

[SMU10]

Rejected Today.
DR 4/19
FT: 159, 3.37
Currently an undergrad

[Thirteen]

Rejected Today.
DR 4/19
FT: 159, 3.37
Currently an undergrad

Sorry to hear that.

[jgrin]

so am i the only one who got DR'd today? Anyone else???

if you don't mind me asking, what are your stats?

[Katherine]

Rejected Today.
DR 4/19
FT: 159, 3.37
Currently an undergrad

Are you serious? I cannot believe they would reject someone with those numbers that was an undergrad. I am an undergrad too and am now freaking out, we have similar numbers. I'm so sorry.

[tarheel354]

156, 3.1

[SMU10]

Rejected Today.
DR 4/19
FT: 159, 3.37
Currently an undergrad

Are you serious? I cannot believe they would reject someone with those numbers that was an undergrad. I am an undergrad too and am now freaking out, we have similar numbers. I'm so sorry.

Thanks! Good luck to you. I think it's a good sign that you have not heard from them yet. I hope you get accepted

[jgrin]

Rejected Today.
DR 4/19
FT: 159, 3.37
Currently an undergrad

Are you serious? I cannot believe they would reject someone with those numbers that was an undergrad. I am an undergrad too and am now freaking out, we have similar numbers. I'm so sorry.

Thanks! Good luck to you. I think it's a good sign that you have not heard from them yet. I hope you get accepted

Why do you believe it is a good sign if one has not heard yet?

[Yacht_Party]

Why do you believe it is a good sign if one has not heard yet?

Because (for FT) you haven't been rejected; i.e. the alternative is worse.

[LawMuns]

DR today, 4/22

[jgrin]

DR today, 4/22

Stats, if you don't mind? And when do you think you went DR (at what time of day)?

and one more: ft/pt?

[Yacht_Party]

DR today, 4/22

Stats (if willing), FT or PT?

[LawMuns]

FT- undergrad gpa 2.37 (graduated 1999), lsat 161. Not real hopeful, but Dallas would be great!

[Bustang]

It seems as though the blood bath prediction was a correct one. Here's to hoping we're wrong.

[LawMuns]

Time of day was probably 2:00 CDT.

[Stryka]

It seems as though the blood bath prediction was a correct one. Here's to hoping we're wrong.

???looks like these DR may be rejections?