SMU c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013 cycle) Forum

[Well_he_did_not]

Does anyone know what SMU's feelings about submitting multiple seat deposits is?

This is what I've learned from reading around TLS, you may submit seat deposits to different schools (of course non-refundable). But, once you do most schools will notify it to LSAC and this means that their peers schools will know you have committed to someone else via seat deposit anyways (Don't ask me what "peer schools" means I just read it around, if anyone can clarify please do).

Here's my dilemma, I applied to full ride specific scholly's that are a game changer in deciding where to go. I don't know that I will hear back from all these schollys by April 1st which is typically when most of the 1st seat deposits for my schools are due. I likely will hear back before then but I'd like to have a plan B (and frankly start saving $$ for two seat deposits) if I need to.

[Wes0568]

Does anyone know what SMU's feelings about submitting multiple seat deposits is?

This is what I've learned from reading around TLS, you may submit seat deposits to different schools (of course non-refundable). But, once you do most schools will notify it to LSAC and this means that their peers schools will know you have committed to someone else via seat deposit anyways (Don't ask me what "peer schools" means I just read it around, if anyone can clarify please do).

Here's my dilemma, I applied to full ride specific scholly's that are a game changer in deciding where to go. I don't know that I will hear back from all these schollys by April 1st which is typically when most of the 1st seat deposits for my schools are due. I likely will hear back before then but I'd like to have a plan B (and frankly start saving $$ for two seat deposits) if I need to.

Not sure about SMU, but LSAC has the following information (http://www.lsac.org/jd/apply/whom-to-admit.asp):

Multiple-Deposit Notification
Each year, LSAC provides participating law schools with periodic reports detailing the number of applicants who have submitted seat deposits or commitments at other participating schools, along with identification of those other schools. Beginning May 15 each year, these reports now also include the names and LSAC account numbers for all candidates who have deposits/commitments at multiple participating schools

[jenm12]

Does anyone know what SMU's feelings about submitting multiple seat deposits is?

This is what I've learned from reading around TLS, you may submit seat deposits to different schools (of course non-refundable). But, once you do most schools will notify it to LSAC and this means that their peers schools will know you have committed to someone else via seat deposit anyways (Don't ask me what "peer schools" means I just read it around, if anyone can clarify please do).

Here's my dilemma, I applied to full ride specific scholly's that are a game changer in deciding where to go. I don't know that I will hear back from all these schollys by April 1st which is typically when most of the 1st seat deposits for my schools are due. I likely will hear back before then but I'd like to have a plan B (and frankly start saving $$ for two seat deposits) if I need to.

I actually spoke to admissions about this the other day and they said it's totally normal to put down multiple deposits... Just notify them if you decide to decline your offer before the second deposit is due.

[mg7]

Did people who get phone calls get in after they were admittd via status cbecker

I wonder why we didn't get phone calls lol

Me too....maybe its because we're getting full rides and they didnt want us to get too excited

Ok so I actually just got the phone call today lol so I guess they just ran out of time on Friday.

[wannabelawstudent]

Haha, what was the area code? Did they give you scholly information? Also, did you tell them you already knew.

[rshw89]

Ok so I actually just got the phone call today lol so I guess they just ran out of time on Friday.

Same here.

[mg7]

Haha, what was the area code? Did they give you scholly information? Also, did you tell them you already knew.

It was a 214 area code. I didn't actually talk to them bc I was taking a shower when they called, but they just left a voicemail saying congratulations and inviting me to the admitted students days.

[BoomSoon]

I'm curious if anyone knows the highest scholarship SMU gives that's not the Hughes or Sumners?

[Aawaldrop]

I'm curious if anyone knows the highest scholarship SMU gives that's not the Hughes or Sumners?

Biggest I've seen on LSN is 90k (30k/year)

[Aawaldrop]

Ok so I actually just got the phone call today lol so I guess they just ran out of time on Friday.

Same here.

+1 Waiting for the packet

[po1]

I think the highest initial offer is 30k/year but I have seen a post that a person's offer was bump up to 35k/year after he/she didn't pay the seat deposit. I'll try to find the post.

[maxmartin]

I'm curious if anyone knows the highest scholarship SMU gives that's not the Hughes or Sumners?

35K

[po1]

7/18 - SMU upped their offer to 35k/yr if in the top half

[maxmartin]

7/18 - SMU upped their offer to 35k/yr if in the top half

that is not really a good deal, they up the money by only 5000 but add the condition of top half?

[BoomSoon]

Thanks everyone! I was offered the $30k a year and I wasn't sure if I should wait to pay the deposit to see if they would bump up the scholarship or not. I guess it won't do any harm to wait!

[maxmartin]

Thanks everyone! I was offered the $30k a year and I wasn't sure if I should wait to pay the deposit to see if they would bump up the scholarship or not. I guess it won't do any harm to wait!

don't play that game if you really want to go to SMU, they stated very clearly they may forfeit your money if you do not deposit money by the due date. But if you have multiple excellent offers on the table, play on!

[kalvano]

I would not sacrifice $30K a year with essentially no stips besides not peeing in the Dean's desk drawers for an extra $5K a year that put a grade stip on it. If you miss the stip, then you lose it all.

[fourtyacslaw]

Visited the campus recently and my application just went complete. Seems like the average time from that point to decision is 3-4 weeks?

Random question, but did anyone tour this cycle & remember the name of their guide (if the same)? Mine was a blonde female 2L in the PT program. She was very blunt and to-the-point which I appreciated, and I wanted to write her and the admissions counselor to thank them for their time. However, I can't remember her first name. If someone does please PM me. Thanks.

[GardenGnome]

Visited the campus recently and my application just went complete. Seems like the average time from that point to decision is 3-4 weeks?

Random question, but did anyone tour this cycle & remember the name of their guide (if the same)? Mine was a blonde female 2L in the PT program. She was very blunt and to-the-point which I appreciated, and I wanted to write her and the admissions counselor to thank them for their time. However, I can't remember her first name. If someone does please PM me. Thanks.

Avg. wait time is probably closer to 6 weeks. I went complete 1/16 and haven't heard anything yet.

[Wes0568]

Visited the campus recently and my application just went complete. Seems like the average time from that point to decision is 3-4 weeks?

Random question, but did anyone tour this cycle & remember the name of their guide (if the same)? Mine was a blonde female 2L in the PT program. She was very blunt and to-the-point which I appreciated, and I wanted to write her and the admissions counselor to thank them for their time. However, I can't remember her first name. If someone does please PM me. Thanks.

Avg. wait time is probably closer to 6 weeks. I went complete 1/16 and haven't heard anything yet.

Agreed. Complete 1/15.

[wannabelawstudent]

Visited the campus recently and my application just went complete. Seems like the average time from that point to decision is 3-4 weeks?

Random question, but did anyone tour this cycle & remember the name of their guide (if the same)? Mine was a blonde female 2L in the PT program. She was very blunt and to-the-point which I appreciated, and I wanted to write her and the admissions counselor to thank them for their time. However, I can't remember her first name. If someone does please PM me. Thanks.

Avg. wait time is probably closer to 6 weeks. I went complete 1/16 and haven't heard anything yet.

Agreed. Complete 1/15.

FYI, I went complete 1/08 and got in on friday, so hopefully its soon for you guys.

[Wes0568]

Visited the campus recently and my application just went complete. Seems like the average time from that point to decision is 3-4 weeks?

Random question, but did anyone tour this cycle & remember the name of their guide (if the same)? Mine was a blonde female 2L in the PT program. She was very blunt and to-the-point which I appreciated, and I wanted to write her and the admissions counselor to thank them for their time. However, I can't remember her first name. If someone does please PM me. Thanks.

Avg. wait time is probably closer to 6 weeks. I went complete 1/16 and haven't heard anything yet.

Agreed. Complete 1/15.

FYI, I went complete 1/08 and got in on friday, so hopefully its soon for you guys.

Hoping so. Did you apply FT or PT?

[wannabelawstudent]

Hoping so. Did you apply FT or PT?

FT, they updated the status checker, apparently they've been making calls too since then but I haven't gotten one yet.

[Wes0568]

Hoping so. Did you apply FT or PT?

FT, they updated the status checker, apparently they've been making calls too since then but I haven't gotten one yet.

Waiting only on SMU and am obsessed with the status checker. Congrats on your admission!

[wannabelawstudent]

Hoping so. Did you apply FT or PT?

FT, they updated the status checker, apparently they've been making calls too since then but I haven't gotten one yet.

Waiting only on SMU and am obsessed with the status checker. Congrats on your admission!

What were your numbers if you dont mind me asking?