Texas c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[BentleyLittle]

When were yall accepted?

[Attax]

When were yall accepted?

12/17

I got scholarship info last week.

[uvandy]

Does UT send out an email that they received your application? It's the only school I haven't gotten an email acknowledgement. I only applied because of the Texas resident fee waiver, so an acceptance would be a miracle.

[rion91]

Has anyone ever done a guided tour? I'm UT grad in Austin so visiting unguided is just a matter of driving 5 min to campus. Is there anything special of the guided tour?

[str8yolked]

Just received a request for a why UT statement. Taking this as a good sign right?

[Kevinlomax]

Complete 1/15/14...still no status tracker...FML

[angels2fly]

Just received a request for a why UT statement. Taking this as a good sign right?

yes write it

[str8yolked]

Just received a request for a why UT statement. Taking this as a good sign right?

yes write it

Thanks, definitely will do.

[gimmedanger]

Has anyone ever done a guided tour? I'm UT grad in Austin so visiting unguided is just a matter of driving 5 min to campus. Is there anything special of the guided tour?

I did it - I liked it but it was my first time to Austin. Helps you get a feel for the size of everything, and you can ask your guide questions.

[El Cunado]

Classic UT, taking one month after submitting to get a status checker

[Attax]

Classic UT, taking one month after submitting to get a status checker

It is a worthless status checker.

FWIW, they do have to assign you an EID and be sure you don't previously have one, etc. I know it seems quite trivial, but as someone who has worked on that side at UT it can be quite convoluted of a process.

[cmilleruni]

Just got my status checker after submitting on 1/14
How long should I expect before a decision?

[Attax]

Just got my status checker after submitting on 1/14
How long should I expect before a decision?

It has varied. Some haven't heard back yet, some heard in 2 weeks. I submitted 11/30, admitted in 2 weeks, but am also in state.

[bombombom]

I received an email attaching CFR(CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY）from UT today ,What does this mean for me? I am an international applicant waitlisted last month. Here is
the instruction of CFR;
If you do not plan to request documents from The University of Texas at Austin to obtain F-1 or J-1 status, you are not required to submit the CFR. The appropriate
immigration document will be issued after you have 1) been officially admitted AND 2) submitted this form along with proof of financial support for your studies.
Questions about completing this form may be directed to hotline@austin.utexas.edu.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Upload this completed form and supporting documents (as a single, PDF file) to: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ogs/forms/supp_docs.WBX
o Paper, e-mailed, or faxed copies will not be accepted.
• Be prepared to show this documentation to the United States consulate upon interviewing for your visa.
• Please note: ALL documents must be in English or accompanied by an official English translation.
• Reciprocal exchange students should not use this form. Please complete the CFR found at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/apply

[Attax]

I received an email attaching CFR(CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY）from UT today ,What does this mean for me? I am an international applicant waitlisted last month. Here is
the instruction of CFR;
If you do not plan to request documents from The University of Texas at Austin to obtain F-1 or J-1 status, you are not required to submit the CFR. The appropriate
immigration document will be issued after you have 1) been officially admitted AND 2) submitted this form along with proof of financial support for your studies.
Questions about completing this form may be directed to hotline@austin.utexas.edu.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Upload this completed form and supporting documents (as a single, PDF file) to: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ogs/forms/supp_docs.WBX
o Paper, e-mailed, or faxed copies will not be accepted.
• Be prepared to show this documentation to the United States consulate upon interviewing for your visa.
• Please note: ALL documents must be in English or accompanied by an official English translation.
• Reciprocal exchange students should not use this form. Please complete the CFR found at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/apply

Not sure what it means. I'd probably do what it requests though.

[gta]

It has varied. Some haven't heard back yet, some heard in 2 weeks. I submitted 11/30, admitted in 2 weeks, but am also in state.

Submitted on 1/1, still haven't heard back yet. LSAT >>75th, 25th<GPA<50th. Out of state and no Why Texas.

[Attax]

It has varied. Some haven't heard back yet, some heard in 2 weeks. I submitted 11/30, admitted in 2 weeks, but am also in state.

Submitted on 1/1, still haven't heard back yet. LSAT >>75th, 25th<GPA<50th. Out of state and no Why Texas.

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

[gta]

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

The rest of your post doesn't really apply to me but I'm feeling okay because of the bolded. I'm just waiting for the Why Texas request at this point.

[Attax]

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

The rest of your post doesn't really apply to me but I'm feeling okay because of the bolded. I'm just waiting for the Why Texas request at this point.

Yeah, be prepared for a "Why Texas?" if you've not gotten it yet. And I completely flip flopped and misread as GPA>>>75th and 25>LSAT>50. IN that case you SHOULD expect an admittance but the OOS still seems to require some patience unless you have strong and obvious ties to Texas.

[bombombom]

I received an email attaching CFR(CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY）from UT today ,What does this mean for me? I am an international applicant waitlisted last month. Here is
the instruction of CFR;
If you do not plan to request documents from The University of Texas at Austin to obtain F-1 or J-1 status, you are not required to submit the CFR. The appropriate
immigration document will be issued after you have 1) been officially admitted AND 2) submitted this form along with proof of financial support for your studies.
Questions about completing this form may be directed to hotline@austin.utexas.edu.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Upload this completed form and supporting documents (as a single, PDF file) to: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ogs/forms/supp_docs.WBX
o Paper, e-mailed, or faxed copies will not be accepted.
• Be prepared to show this documentation to the United States consulate upon interviewing for your visa.
• Please note: ALL documents must be in English or accompanied by an official English translation.
• Reciprocal exchange students should not use this form. Please complete the CFR found at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/apply

Not sure what it means. I'd probably do what it requests though.

I am now filling in the blanks, I hope everything goes right.

[KatyMarie]

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

The rest of your post doesn't really apply to me but I'm feeling okay because of the bolded. I'm just waiting for the Why Texas request at this point.

It's still early. I'm OOS (169/4.0), submitted 12/5 (No Why Texas) and just got accepted 1/28. Scholarship info turn around was really fast after the acceptance though which I appreciate

[Attax]

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

The rest of your post doesn't really apply to me but I'm feeling okay because of the bolded. I'm just waiting for the Why Texas request at this point.

It's still early. I'm OOS (169/4.0), submitted 12/5 (No Why Texas) and just got accepted 1/28. Scholarship info turn around was really fast after the acceptance though which I appreciate

Congrats on your acceptance! And scholarship info should be available within 4 weeks for all who are accepted (although yours must have been super fast, good on them!)

[fallingup77]

Waitlisted this morning via email. stats in profile. RD, went complete in September. So, yeah, it has been, and will continue to be, a very long wait.

[LEPWU]

Waitlisted this morning via email. stats in profile. RD, went complete in September. So, yeah, it has been, and will continue to be, a very long wait.

Me too. Disappointed.

[KatyMarie]

I'd be patient. The turn around time seems to be a good bit longer for OOS applicants, and those with LSATs below 167 this cycle. On LSN there have only been 2 admittances for non-URMs below 167.

The rest of your post doesn't really apply to me but I'm feeling okay because of the bolded. I'm just waiting for the Why Texas request at this point.

It's still early. I'm OOS (169/4.0), submitted 12/5 (No Why Texas) and just got accepted 1/28. Scholarship info turn around was really fast after the acceptance though which I appreciate

Congrats on your acceptance! And scholarship info should be available within 4 weeks for all who are accepted (although yours must have been super fast, good on them!)

Thanks! I was shocked at how fast it was, and almost missed the envelope about it, thinking it had to just be another general letter from Texas!