Texas C/O 2020 (2016-2017) Applicants Forum

[carlos_danger]

Does anyone here prefer UT to the T14? If so, why?

With in-state tuition, this is the best deal on a legal education (if you're aiming for big law) in the country.

[PrezRand]

Does anyone here prefer UT to the T14? If so, why?

With in-state tuition, this is the best deal on a legal education (if you're aiming for big law) in the country.

Starting to realize this.

[camh344]

Does anyone here prefer UT to the T14? If so, why?

If you want to work in Texas there really isn't a better option overall.

[dietcoke1]

can out of state students qualify for resident tuition in 2L?

[LawSchoolTitan]

can out of state students qualify for resident tuition in 2L?

Have you been offered a scholarship yet? If so, they sometimes grant resident tuition as part of the award too to increase the value of aid. If you did not receive this, I would try to negotiate for it.

[dietcoke1]

can out of state students qualify for resident tuition in 2L?

Have you been offered a scholarship yet? If so, they sometimes grant resident tuition as part of the award too to increase the value of aid. If you did not receive this, I would try to negotiate for it.

I haven't been accepted or denied yet. Just noticed how big the difference is between in-state and out of state tuition and I was just wondering in general if 2Ls and 3Ls can qualify for in-state since they would have lived there during 1L.

[BigZuck]

can out of state students qualify for resident tuition in 2L?

Have you been offered a scholarship yet? If so, they sometimes grant resident tuition as part of the award too to increase the value of aid. If you did not receive this, I would try to negotiate for it.

I haven't been accepted or denied yet. Just noticed how big the difference is between in-state and out of state tuition and I was just wondering in general if 2Ls and 3Ls can qualify for in-state since they would have lived there during 1L.

IIRC I think they make it very hard to qualify for instate in that situation but you should check with the school

[juneandlune]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

[pizzagoblin]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

[juneandlune]

Thanks!!

[brinicolec]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

[govlife]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

Mine changed 3 days after I got the acceptance call, and I only noticed because I got an email about it.

[brinicolec]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

Mine changed 3 days after I got the acceptance call, and I only noticed because I got an email about it.

What does it change to?

[addie1412]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

[brinicolec]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

Eh, I applied the same day and also haven't heard anything. It's still pretty early in the cycle to assume a WL/ding though, especially since there was a holiday in November and another one now.

[addie1412]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

Eh, I applied the same day and also haven't heard anything. It's still pretty early in the cycle to assume a WL/ding though, especially since there was a holiday in November and another one now.

Ah ok that makes me feel better, thanks! Especially since if I remember correctly you're a URM with bomb stats

[brinicolec]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

Eh, I applied the same day and also haven't heard anything. It's still pretty early in the cycle to assume a WL/ding though, especially since there was a holiday in November and another one now.

Ah ok that makes me feel better, thanks! Especially since if I remember correctly you're a URM with bomb stats

I have mediocre stats (GPA is below most 25ths and LSAT is 167 smh) but yes, I'm URM. lol.

[addie1412]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

Eh, I applied the same day and also haven't heard anything. It's still pretty early in the cycle to assume a WL/ding though, especially since there was a holiday in November and another one now.

Ah ok that makes me feel better, thanks! Especially since if I remember correctly you're a URM with bomb stats

LSAT is 167....I'm URM. lol.

I have a feeling you're gonna have a great cycle

[brinicolec]

I applied on 11/19 with 25<GPA<50 and LSAT=175. Radio silence, no "Why UT?" request. Should I assume WL/ding at this point?

Eh, I applied the same day and also haven't heard anything. It's still pretty early in the cycle to assume a WL/ding though, especially since there was a holiday in November and another one now.

Ah ok that makes me feel better, thanks! Especially since if I remember correctly you're a URM with bomb stats

LSAT is 167....I'm URM. lol.

I have a feeling you're gonna have a great cycle

Thank you, I sure hope so! Lol. I applied to so many schools because I'm just not sure what to expect,

[govlife]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

Mine changed 3 days after I got the acceptance call, and I only noticed because I got an email about it.

What does it change to?

The whole page changes. The top says something like admitted and date. Then you have links to the admitted student website and some information about UT. And a list of important dates (deposit, ASDs, etc).

The change would be obvious, but I wouldn't worry about checking it, since you'll hear by phone call and email before any changes happen.

[brinicolec]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

Mine changed 3 days after I got the acceptance call, and I only noticed because I got an email about it.

What does it change to?

The whole page changes. The top says something like admitted and date. Then you have links to the admitted student website and some information about UT. And a list of important dates (deposit, ASDs, etc).

The change would be obvious, but I wouldn't worry about checking it, since you'll hear by phone call and email before any changes happen.

I never check it lol
I was asking so I could update the what to expect post. Thanks!

[govlife]

For those that have received scholarship information, how was this information transmitted to you? Just received the acceptance voicemail today, and wondering if that would have been mentioned in the message. Thanks!

Email a week or so after the acceptance call. Good luck!

Did the status checker change at all?

Mine changed 3 days after I got the acceptance call, and I only noticed because I got an email about it.

What does it change to?

The whole page changes. The top says something like admitted and date. Then you have links to the admitted student website and some information about UT. And a list of important dates (deposit, ASDs, etc).

The change would be obvious, but I wouldn't worry about checking it, since you'll hear by phone call and email before any changes happen.

I never check it lol
I was asking so I could update the what to expect post. Thanks!

Thanks for doing that!

[JDrat]

People who have already submitted your apps: how do I submit a why Texas law essay? There seems to be an optional essay prompt only to explain any disadvantage. Should I email the Admissions Committee with my essay separately?

[scott2016]

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[justicedoesnotexpire]

I got into Texas and was offered some money, but not close to a full ride, and I really do not like the idea of debt beyond what is minimal, necessary, and very very likely to be easily repaid in the near future. Will Texas respect a full ride from Wash U and up their offer because of that? What schools are good for leveraging Texas with? Besides the obvious T14 ones. If its, say vandy and ucla. Should I approach those two first with the Wash U offer and try to get them to offer something pretty high and than take those offers to Texas? Or would they not respect the Wash U offer either