University of Texas c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[James.K.Polk]

Those who received scholarship: did your message include something about your "credentials placed you in competition to be considered for additional awards, including our endowed full-tuition scholarships"? The scholarship that they emailed me was considerably less than what I expected to receive, given awards I have gotten from other schools, but in the body of the email they included the above quote. It seems odd to me to give out some scholarship and then pretty much say 'but also you might get more.' Does anyone know anything about this, including when I might hear back about the "additional awards"?

Got this too.

Don't know when we will hear. Do know that their consideration process is still going on, so basically we did get the "but you'll get more" message. Seems wise to keep the committee updated if you get a great offer or something like that.

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

[OtterLaw]

Those who received scholarship: did your message include something about your "credentials placed you in competition to be considered for additional awards, including our endowed full-tuition scholarships"? The scholarship that they emailed me was considerably less than what I expected to receive, given awards I have gotten from other schools, but in the body of the email they included the above quote. It seems odd to me to give out some scholarship and then pretty much say 'but also you might get more.' Does anyone know anything about this, including when I might hear back about the "additional awards"?

Got this too.

Don't know when we will hear. Do know that their consideration process is still going on, so basically we did get the "but you'll get more" message. Seems wise to keep the committee updated if you get a great offer or something like that.

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

We WLers appreciate people like you.

[cecrum]

Just got a call from Dean Riley today! OOS Splitter. Im super excited (even though my status checker hasnt changed and Ive not gotten an email). I just want it in writing so I can be sure I didnt dream it!!!

[BigTex]

Just got a call from Dean Riley today! OOS Splitter. Im super excited (even though my status checker hasnt changed and Ive not gotten an email). I just want it in writing so I can be sure I didnt dream it!!!

Ha, I was the same way. Fortunately I let the call go to voicemail so I could replay it and check my sanity. My emails trickled in over the course of a few days. Expect like one per day on different topics and then eventually a congratulations email from Dean Farnsworth. Congratulations!

[cecrum]

Just got a call from Dean Riley today! OOS Splitter. Im super excited (even though my status checker hasnt changed and Ive not gotten an email). I just want it in writing so I can be sure I didnt dream it!!!

Ha, I was the same way. Fortunately I let the call go to voicemail so I could replay it and check my sanity. My emails trickled in over the course of a few days. Expect like one per day on different topics and then eventually a congratulations email from Dean Farnsworth. Congratulations!

My first T-15 acceptance, so I'm stupid excited. I was really surprised too since I only submitted my Why Texas essay on Monday. AHH!!!!

[Gouldunit127]

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[lakers3]

Just got scholarship offer!

[fliptrip]

Those who received scholarship: did your message include something about your "credentials placed you in competition to be considered for additional awards, including our endowed full-tuition scholarships"? The scholarship that they emailed me was considerably less than what I expected to receive, given awards I have gotten from other schools, but in the body of the email they included the above quote. It seems odd to me to give out some scholarship and then pretty much say 'but also you might get more.' Does anyone know anything about this, including when I might hear back about the "additional awards"?

Got this too.

Don't know when we will hear. Do know that their consideration process is still going on, so basically we did get the "but you'll get more" message. Seems wise to keep the committee updated if you get a great offer or something like that.

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

"Good academic standing" just basically means that you can't fail out. It is not a GPA cutoff or anything. I had the same thing in my scholarship letter. If you emailed to try and negotiate that out, I'm pretty much certain they are going to balk. Don't bail for that though!

[Widdle_Dumpling]

Those who received scholarship: did your message include something about your "credentials placed you in competition to be considered for additional awards, including our endowed full-tuition scholarships"? The scholarship that they emailed me was considerably less than what I expected to receive, given awards I have gotten from other schools, but in the body of the email they included the above quote. It seems odd to me to give out some scholarship and then pretty much say 'but also you might get more.' Does anyone know anything about this, including when I might hear back about the "additional awards"?

Got this too.

Don't know when we will hear. Do know that their consideration process is still going on, so basically we did get the "but you'll get more" message. Seems wise to keep the committee updated if you get a great offer or something like that.

I got the same thing. Called the office--they said that they would talk to the dean and get back to me tomorrow.

I was surprised at how low the offer was as well, which makes me think that they're not done yet.

[BVest]

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

Are you serious? Good academic standing is a 1.90. Now that may sound high, but a D is a 1.7 and an F is a 1.3... so in a 15 hour semester, you could get a B, a C, two Ds, and an F and still be in good academic standing (1.94). And that's all on a B+ curve.

I don't know of a law school that lets you keep money if you're not in good academic standing. It's not even considered a stipulation by the ABA.

[calilaw33]

My first T-15 acceptance, so I'm stupid excited. I was really surprised too since I only submitted my Why Texas essay on Monday. AHH!!!![/quote]

Congrats! Were you asked to submit a why Texas or did you send it unsolicited?

[James.K.Polk]

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

Are you serious? Good academic standing is a 1.90. Now that may sound high, but a D is a 1.7 and an F is a 1.3... so in a 15 hour semester, you could get a B, a C, two Ds, and an F and still be in good academic standing (1.94). And that's all on a B+ curve.

I don't know of a law school that lets you keep money if you're not in good academic standing. It's not even considered a stipulation by the ABA.

Gotcha - I didn't know if it meant GPA stipulation or just general "don't drop out." Regardless, I think the current scholarship isn't worth it, as it stands, relative to my other options.

[kylethedog]

I was accepted back on 1/7 and received my scholarship offer today and i felt it was a pretty good one. I might try to negotiate for higher if such an offer comes along but I am really liking Texas

[larsy91]

Still haven't heard from Texas! OOS, GPA around 50th, LSAT greater than 75th and I included a Why Texas with my original application...

Went complete on 12/9. I wonder what the hold up is!

[tappatappatappa]

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[larsy91]

Still haven't heard from Texas! OOS, GPA around 50th, LSAT greater than 75th and I included a Why Texas with my original application...

Went complete on 12/9. I wonder what the hold up is!

I went complete on 12/1 and just heard this morning. LSAT > 75, 50<GPA<75 (but no Why Texas). I think they're just reallllllllllllly slow.

That makes me feel better... thank you!

[kylethedog]

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

Are you serious? Good academic standing is a 1.90. Now that may sound high, but a D is a 1.7 and an F is a 1.3... so in a 15 hour semester, you could get a B, a C, two Ds, and an F and still be in good academic standing (1.94). And that's all on a B+ curve.

I don't know of a law school that lets you keep money if you're not in good academic standing. It's not even considered a stipulation by the ABA.

Gotcha - I didn't know if it meant GPA stipulation or just general "don't drop out." Regardless, I think the current scholarship isn't worth it, as it stands, relative to my other options.

Have you heard anything back? Do they seem to be receptive to negotiating?

[James.K.Polk]

I did not get that message, so it must be a higher-tier. I also got that my scholarship is dependent on 'good academic standing,' which is annoying. I emailed (basically to open negotiation) but if they don't play ball, I may begin the withdrawing in the next couple weeks. I know how much WLs suck, and I'll try not to waste too many resources.

Are you serious? Good academic standing is a 1.90. Now that may sound high, but a D is a 1.7 and an F is a 1.3... so in a 15 hour semester, you could get a B, a C, two Ds, and an F and still be in good academic standing (1.94). And that's all on a B+ curve.

I don't know of a law school that lets you keep money if you're not in good academic standing. It's not even considered a stipulation by the ABA.

Gotcha - I didn't know if it meant GPA stipulation or just general "don't drop out." Regardless, I think the current scholarship isn't worth it, as it stands, relative to my other options.

Have you heard anything back? Do they seem to be receptive to negotiating?

No response yet!

[Widdle_Dumpling]

Those who received scholarship: did your message include something about your "credentials placed you in competition to be considered for additional awards, including our endowed full-tuition scholarships"? The scholarship that they emailed me was considerably less than what I expected to receive, given awards I have gotten from other schools, but in the body of the email they included the above quote. It seems odd to me to give out some scholarship and then pretty much say 'but also you might get more.' Does anyone know anything about this, including when I might hear back about the "additional awards"?

Got this too.

Don't know when we will hear. Do know that their consideration process is still going on, so basically we did get the "but you'll get more" message. Seems wise to keep the committee updated if you get a great offer or something like that.

Their office called me back. They're not giving away big scholarships yet, as they haven't let in a ton of people, so they don't necessarily know what the pool is going to look like. But if you got that message, I'm pretty sure you're still in the running.

[t14ohlehdoit]

Anyone know any information on the Equal Justice Scholarship, in terms of if they are looking for people with high stats or super softs?

[coffee247]

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[texasrangersjb]

Still haven't heard from Texas! OOS, GPA around 50th, LSAT greater than 75th and I included a Why Texas with my original application...

Went complete on 12/9. I wonder what the hold up is!

I went complete on 12/1 and just heard this morning. LSAT > 75, 50<GPA<75 (but no Why Texas). I think they're just reallllllllllllly slow.

Went complete 12/1 too. Hopefully we hear soon.

[BillClinton Jr]

Admitted almost a month ago: anyone hear about financial aid (merit and need) yet?

[cecrum]

Dean Riley told me when he called to admit me that I should expect scholarship offers in two weeks. That was last Wednesday, so I would think people should start hearing things soon.

[cecrum]

Also, I just checked out the admitted students weekend page. Does anyone know if there is travel reimbursement? Austin is a lot further away than I initially thought and I cant swing a plane ticket and hotel for a few days.