University of Houston (cycle 2012-2013) C\O 2016 Forum

[helpplease]

this question may or may not have an obvious answer, i don't know (the anxiety is getting to me), but does anyone know what classifies as URM at UH? just curious. is it just what is traditionally defined as URM in general?

Yeah, i'm not sure why it would be any different. I could be mistaken, but normally it would be African American, Native American, Hispanic or Latino. Although I really do believe other factors go into diversity--you don't have to be one of the ones listed above to be viewed as a diverse candidate.

[potterpirate04]

this question may or may not have an obvious answer, i don't know (the anxiety is getting to me), but does anyone know what classifies as URM at UH? just curious. is it just what is traditionally defined as URM in general?

Yeah, i'm not sure why it would be any different. I could be mistaken, but normally it would be African American, Native American, Hispanic or Latino. Although I really do believe other factors go into diversity--you don't have to be one of the ones listed above to be viewed as a diverse candidate.

thanks. URM is always a tricky topic to understand, and while applying it's been the one factor that i've never been fully able to figure out.

[helpplease]

this question may or may not have an obvious answer, i don't know (the anxiety is getting to me), but does anyone know what classifies as URM at UH? just curious. is it just what is traditionally defined as URM in general?

Yeah, i'm not sure why it would be any different. I could be mistaken, but normally it would be African American, Native American, Hispanic or Latino. Although I really do believe other factors go into diversity--you don't have to be one of the ones listed above to be viewed as a diverse candidate.

thanks. URM is always a tricky topic to understand, and while applying it's been the one factor that i've never been fully able to figure out.

Yeah I agree. Im not any of those that I listed but I still wrote a diversity statement. I think everyone should!

[lnh819]

I didn't hear back on Friday like some of the other people on here. Think that means I'm going to be waiting until January? UH is so slow about everything anyway and Christmas break is coming up for them by the end of the week. Based on LSN from last year, it doesn't look like people usually hear back in December so maybe they're a bit quicker this year!

[Learning9]

Those of you who already have a decision from UH.....how long was your file in review?

[helpplease]

Those of you who already have a decision from UH.....how long was your file in review?

I believe my file went in review on 11/26. Decision made 12/07.

[lnh819]

I also went into review on 11/26 but haven't heard back yet. Based on the 2010 LSN dates, it looks like decisions come out slowly throughout this whole week so I'm still hoping! I feel like you can expect to be under review for at least 2-3 weeks.

[potterpirate04]

I'm honestly not expecting a decision any time soon either way. UH is sorta a long shot for me anyway.

[potterpirate04]

In the spirit of impatience, does anyone know anyone who's gotten a rejection yet? (Or, if you feel comfortable sharing, has anyone them self gotten a rejection yet?) Just curious to see if they've only sent out auto-admits yet (which is what they've probably done) or if they've sent out auto-rejects as well. As someone on the edge (or perhaps lower) I'm getting anxious.

[JXander]

In the spirit of impatience, does anyone know anyone who's gotten a rejection yet? (Or, if you feel comfortable sharing, has anyone them self gotten a rejection yet?) Just curious to see if they've only sent out auto-admits yet (which is what they've probably done) or if they've sent out auto-rejects as well. As someone on the edge (or perhaps lower) I'm getting anxious.

I was wondering the same thing. Still under review since 12/4.

[potterpirate04]

In the spirit of impatience, does anyone know anyone who's gotten a rejection yet? (Or, if you feel comfortable sharing, has anyone them self gotten a rejection yet?) Just curious to see if they've only sent out auto-admits yet (which is what they've probably done) or if they've sent out auto-rejects as well. As someone on the edge (or perhaps lower) I'm getting anxious.

I was wondering the same thing. Still under review since 12/4.

i've been in review since then too.

[JXander]

Review status finally changed to 12/17! Expecting a decision hopefully very soon.

[ndel21]

Review status finally changed to 12/17! Expecting a decision hopefully very soon.

Same here! hopefully something soon

[atreides27]

Just got accepted! Yahoo!!!

[patricksouthern]

Just got accepted! Yahoo!!!

Same. In via email and status checker. Good luck all.

[Jredelman15]

The best feeling ever.... First acceptance of the cycle!!

[ndel21]

Do you guys mind putting up dates? Congrats to you guys!

[nmlf16]

In via status checker and email.

[atreides27]

Do you guys mind putting up dates? Congrats to you guys!

My application went into review on 11/26, and I was accepted today (12/19).

[ndel21]

Thank you!

Now my questions is for everyone else, for those that had their status updated to 12/17 have you heard anything yet?

[lnh819]

Accepted!! Any idea when we'll get scholarship information??

[Jredelman15]

Accepted!! Any idea when we'll get scholarship information??

I think we should start hearing in Feb.

[JXander]

Has anyone been accepted just via status checker and not email?

[atreides27]

Accepted!! Any idea when we'll get scholarship information??

Congrats lnh819!!!! That's awesome!!!

[mg7]

In via email around 9am central time