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

[BigTex]

Accepted via phone call this afternoon . Good luck to everyone still waiting.

Does anyone know the timeline for the status checker to update as well as email/physical package in the mail? Thanks!

Congrats! Within the next 24 hours for status checker. Everything else will trickle in over the next week or 2 (various informative emails, acceptance packet, and letter(s) from Dean Farnsworth).

[omarkh]

Accepted via phone call this afternoon . Good luck to everyone still waiting.

Does anyone know the timeline for the status checker to update as well as email/physical package in the mail? Thanks!

Congrats! Within the next 24 hours for status checker. Everything else will trickle in over the next week or 2 (various informative emails, acceptance packet, and letter(s) from Dean Farnsworth).

Thank you kind sir!

[lawschoolletsgo]

My application went complete mid/late January. I know that they probably haven't reached these applications yet, but would it be helpful to submit an unsolicited "why Texas" page?

[tekadin]

Waitlisted... Submitted mid Nov. OOS. No "Why Texas" invitation this time around. I got a "Why Texas" invite last year, rejected... Should I send another?

[PatriotP74]

I wonder when the next big batch of calls will go out, maybe next week?

[Lucyfur]

Just got the call!!!

[daisrt]

Just got the call!!!

congrats!!!

[gamerish]

Got the call a few hours ago!

[BirdLawExpert]

Got the call a few hours ago!

Aw yeah, congrats!!

[guynourmin]

Got an interview request. Texas is my No. 1 choice (after getting dinged from my No. 1 choice...) and I'd be willing to take out ~$75k to go. Any advice for the interview? From Midwest but have a lot of family in Austin; is that worth mentioning?

[OtterLaw]

Got an interview request. Texas is my No. 1 choice (after getting dinged from my No. 1 choice...) and I'd be willing to take out ~$75k to go. Any advice for the interview? From Midwest but have a lot of family in Austin; is that worth mentioning?

Yes. Strong ties to Austin is a good thing. They're looking for people who want to go there and have good reasons. Family is a great reason.

Good luck! It's my #1 choice too and really hoping for an acceptance off of the waitlist.

[Lucyfur]

Got an interview request. Texas is my No. 1 choice (after getting dinged from my No. 1 choice...) and I'd be willing to take out ~$75k to go. Any advice for the interview? From Midwest but have a lot of family in Austin; is that worth mentioning?

Had an interview earlier this week and received my acceptance today. It was really casual and enjoyable. I have zero ties to Austin/Texas and have never been there, but I'm sure your ties wouldn't hurt. They will ask Why Texas, especially considering you're out of state. I think the interview depends more on being personable, describing your resume and experiences, your interest in law and your interest in UT.

[texasellewoods]

Not sure if people have already posted about this, but about a week ago I was invited to interview for a full ride + stipend. Unfortunately the interviews are only offered one weekend and I will be at another ASW. Texas native (obviously), stats in profile. Hopefully this will open a spot up for another deserving candidate!!!

[PatriotP74]

Well the weekends kinda suck now that UT is really the only school I'm waiting to hear from..... Really hoping it'll be a call and not an email.

[catnamedcat]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

[PatriotP74]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

[catnamedcat]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

Thanks! I submitted the day before Thanksgiving and went complete on 12/2.

[PatriotP74]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

Thanks! I submitted the day before Thanksgiving and went complete on 12/2.

I'm at median for GPA and around 25% for LSAT. I'm also an OOS applicant.

Wow! URM? If not what do you think made the difference?

[catnamedcat]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

Thanks! I submitted the day before Thanksgiving and went complete on 12/2.

I'm at median for GPA and around 25% for LSAT. I'm also an OOS applicant.

Wow! URM? If not what do you think made the difference?

Not sure what ultimately tipped the scale in my favor - I do have above-average softs and great work experience, so maybe that helped!

[OtterLaw]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

Thanks! I submitted the day before Thanksgiving and went complete on 12/2.

I'm at median for GPA and around 25% for LSAT. I'm also an OOS applicant.

Wow! URM? If not what do you think made the difference?

Lol I was pretty surprised, too. I'm not URM. Not sure what ultimately tipped the scale in my favor - I do have above-average softs and great work experience, so maybe that helped!

Congrats!

Perhaps that means I have a better chance of getting off of the waitlist after all.

[PatriotP74]

Hi everyone! Long-time lurker here. I got the call on Friday around 7PM eastern. I missed the call, so thankfully the Dean left a voicemail... which I have since listened to at least 10 times to make sure I didn't dream it. My status checker hasn't updated yet, and I haven't received an email... I think it may be because I got the call on a Friday evening. Anyway, glad I still have the voicemail for when I want to check my sanity

Congrats!! When did you submit? If you don't mind what are your numbers? (or pm if you'd rather not share any specifics!)

Thanks! I submitted the day before Thanksgiving and went complete on 12/2.

I'm at median for GPA and around 25% for LSAT. I'm also an OOS applicant.

Wow! URM? If not what do you think made the difference?

Lol I was pretty surprised, too. I'm not URM. Not sure what ultimately tipped the scale in my favor - I do have above-average softs and great work experience, so maybe that helped!

Well congrats that is awesome! Gives me some extra hope!

[PhysicistLawyer]

I applied late November with a 166/3.80 and went complete on December 1st.

I got the email saying they received my application and go the status checker email. However, I still have not received a decision from UT or any email since the status checker email.

Should I call?

[HawkeyeVodka34]

I applied late November with a 166/3.80 and went complete on December 1st.

I got the email saying they received my application and go the status checker email. However, I still have not received a decision from UT or any email since the status checker email.

Should I call?

I would recommend against it. I and a few others that I've seen have also been complete since 12/1. The only thing you're likely to hear is that they're still making decisions and that they'll let you know when they make a decision.

[Lucyfur]

I applied late November with a 166/3.80 and went complete on December 1st.

I got the email saying they received my application and go the status checker email. However, I still have not received a decision from UT or any email since the status checker email.

Should I call?

No. I applied late October and just got my decision last week.

[PatriotP74]

I applied late November with a 166/3.80 and went complete on December 1st.

I got the email saying they received my application and go the status checker email. However, I still have not received a decision from UT or any email since the status checker email.

Should I call?

I would recommend against it. I and a few others that I've seen have also been complete since 12/1. The only thing you're likely to hear is that they're still making decisions and that they'll let you know when they make a decision.

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