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

[brinicolec]

Got the call (voicemail cause I'm at work). I believe I'm at median LSAT, below 25 GPA, OOS. No Why TX

Congrats!

Thanks!

[brinicolec]

Any idea when I should expect to hear about scholly info

[dclaw93]

Any idea when I should expect to hear about scholly info

I got in 2 weeks ago and still waiting - other answers ITT have said 2-3 weeks.

[crookedsmile]

Any idea when I should expect to hear about scholly info

Pretty soon. I think people are hearing back within a week or two at most.

[brinicolec]

Thanks everyone! Will definitely be waiting for it lol

[Torres1893]

How long does it normally take to receive the letter/packet of acceptance in the mail?

[nimbus2020]

How long does it normally take to receive the letter/packet of acceptance in the mail?

I think it only took me a few days to get mine after I got the call. I'm out of state and it came much faster than all of the in-state packets I received.

[BarMan]

For those who submitted a "Why Texas?" before being solicited to do so, how did you do it? Just as an email attachment to admissions?

[AtSomePointItMatters]

For those who submitted a "Why Texas?" before being solicited to do so, how did you do it? Just as an email attachment to admissions?

Exactly. Email was short and to the point, and they replied back confirming receipt.

[pleasesendhelp]

For those who submitted a "Why Texas?" before being solicited to do so, how did you do it? Just as an email attachment to admissions?

Exactly. Email was short and to the point, and they replied back confirming receipt.

I was also solicited to do so, and am struggling with an appropriate length. I've seen people say 250-300 range for most schools. Can anyone confirm for UT?

[dclaw93]

For those who submitted a "Why Texas?" before being solicited to do so, how did you do it? Just as an email attachment to admissions?

Exactly. Email was short and to the point, and they replied back confirming receipt.

I was also solicited to do so, and am struggling with an appropriate length. I've seen people say 250-300 range for most schools. Can anyone confirm for UT?

Mine was ~400 words.

[poptart123]

Got a call from admissions today soliciting an invite to ASW.

[BarMan]

Thanks guys!

Do you feel it's necessary to include an unsolicited "Why Texas" if I already alluded briefly to my interest in Texas in the personal statement? I don't want it to be overkill.

[S.Picquery]

Thanks guys!

Do you feel it's necessary to include an unsolicited "Why Texas" if I already alluded briefly to my interest in Texas in the personal statement? I don't want it to be overkill.

Are you OOS?

[BarMan]

Thanks guys!

Do you feel it's necessary to include an unsolicited "Why Texas" if I already alluded briefly to my interest in Texas in the personal statement? I don't want it to be overkill.

Are you OOS?

Yep--- Northeast

[AggieLuna]

Has anyone been waitlisted yet?

I applied ED in November and haven't. Low LSAT, Upper GPA. Accepted into GW, SMU, and WL at Vandy but havent heard anything from UT yet. Sent in an unsolicited "Why Texas?" last week. I am a Texas Resident and have a strong resume. Last school out of the 12 I applied to, to hear back from.

[S.Picquery]

Thanks guys!

Do you feel it's necessary to include an unsolicited "Why Texas" if I already alluded briefly to my interest in Texas in the personal statement? I don't want it to be overkill.

Are you OOS?

Yep--- Northeast

They'll solicit one from you if they're interested. For now it's probably overkill. Is it a reach for you (feel free to PM me)?

[AtSomePointItMatters]

For those who submitted a "Why Texas?" before being solicited to do so, how did you do it? Just as an email attachment to admissions?

Exactly. Email was short and to the point, and they replied back confirming receipt.

I was also solicited to do so, and am struggling with an appropriate length. I've seen people say 250-300 range for most schools. Can anyone confirm for UT?

Mine was ~400 words.

Mine was 425.

[Torres1893]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

[Babe-Loblaw]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

A 1-bedroom *anything* in central Austin? If you're financing COL through loans... yikes. I would save myself the commute and get a roomie or two.

[PrezRand]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

You could lol or maybe a 2 bedroom splitting rent for 800 a month

[Babe-Loblaw]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

You could lol or maybe a 2 bedroom splitting rent for 800 a month

That's what I love about these Austin rents, man. They get higher, and I stay the same wage.

[Torres1893]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

A 1-bedroom *anything* in central Austin? If you're financing COL through loans... yikes. I would save myself the commute and get a roomie or two.

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

You could lol or maybe a 2 bedroom splitting rent for 800 a month

Yea I guess that what I'm going to have to do. I thought about getting a roommate before, but I kind of wanted to live on my own the first year, and then try to find some friends to room with for 2l and 3l.

[funzies]

Just got the call! Yay! Application complete 1/17. Sent Why Texas (OOSer) three weeks ago. URM

[PrezRand]

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

You could lol or maybe a 2 bedroom splitting rent for 800 a month

That's what I love about these Austin rents, man. They get higher, and I stay the same wage.

LMAO

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

A 1-bedroom *anything* in central Austin? If you're financing COL through loans... yikes. I would save myself the commute and get a roomie or two.

I got used to the idea I was going to be able to find a nice 1 bedroom apartment (or house tbh) for like $700-$800/month when I was looking for housing in Bloomington, IN. Now I'm disgusted looking at the prices for apartments for a semi-decent 1 bedroom in Austin, and I have to factor in Austin traffic.

You could lol or maybe a 2 bedroom splitting rent for 800 a month

Yea I guess that what I'm going to have to do. I thought about getting a roommate before, but I kind of wanted to live on my own the first year, and then try to find some friends to room with for 2l and 3l.

If could afford 850 a month
http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartment ... uth/12276/

Austin rent is pretty much comparable to Houston/Dallas imo.

Just got the call! Yay! Application complete 1/17. Sent Why Texas (OOSer) three weeks ago. URM

Congrats!