University of Houston c/o 2015 (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[LadyLoo]

I am still waiting to hear as well. Last update for me was 4/6.

[lawyerinwaiting]

I am still waiting to hear as well. Last update for me was 4/6.

+1

[sr84]

any news from the people still waiting to hear from uh??

None here. Last date update was 4/9 on my file.

same here last update 4/9

[sr84]

If you go on the UH website they have upped their median to 163 for the incoming class fall 2012 .....lost hope

Stcl here we go!

[sjwest]

Where do you see that?

[sr84]

Where do you see that?

http://www.law.uh.edu/admissions/faq.asp 

Q: What is the lowest LSAT you will accept?

A: We do not have a set minimum. This year the lowest LSAT we accepted was in the low 140's. The median was a 163. Accepted applicants with lower LSAT scores tend to have higher GPAs and strong personal statements, letters of recommendation, and work experience/ evidence of leadership

[sjwest]

Nah, that's from last year.

3rd page: https://www.law.uh.edu/about/jd-brochure.pdf

[zanzbar]

Is anyone else having more difficulty trying to stay on task lately since deciding on a law school?

[sjwest]

What's left to do? You've decided, you're in.... what's left before orientation?

[zanzbar]

I just am noticing I am having a lot harder time concentrating in my classes, since they seem worthless, for instance I'm currently in my senior Econ class, and I just have been surfing TLS for the past hour haha. Also, I have 1 App I am waiting on, I doubt they swayed from U of H, and I had completely forgotten about it, but then I noticed they updated my status last week so I am kind of eager to see what they decided haha.

[sjwest]

Ah. Stay on task with everything outside of law school.

Oh yes. I've made the mistake of subscribing to all these threads and leaving my email open all day.

I'm not in school, but work is definitely suffering.

[jduh2015]

Ah. Stay on task with everything outside of school.

Oh yes. I've made the mistake of subscribing to all these threads and leaving my email open all day.

I'm not in school, but work is definitely suffering.

LOL Same here!

[LadyLoo]

I just am noticing I am having a lot harder time concentrating in my classes, since they seem worthless, for instance I'm currently in my senior Econ class, and I just have been surfing TLS for the past hour haha. Also, I have 1 App I am waiting on, I doubt they swayed from U of H, and I had completely forgotten about it, but then I noticed they updated my status last week so I am kind of eager to see what they decided haha.

I think you may just be suffering from what most people suffer from in college - senioritis.

I work full-time, and I would agree that I am a bit distracted at the office (but I have yet to know if I have even been accepted). However, I am still managing to get everything done, and then some.

[zanzbar]

Not as bad as senioritis I got that in high school, and kind of skipped most of the last month of school.

[Titleist]

I just am noticing I am having a lot harder time concentrating in my classes, since they seem worthless, for instance I'm currently in my senior Econ class, and I just have been surfing TLS for the past hour haha. Also, I have 1 App I am waiting on, I doubt they swayed from U of H, and I had completely forgotten about it, but then I noticed they updated my status last week so I am kind of eager to see what they decided haha.

I'm on TLS too much during class. I faintly hear my Civil War prof discussing hog hunting.

[theatetus]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

[sr84]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

i sent out the stcl financial aid app and the tution equalization grant today..does that mean i have sealed the deal with stcl??

[theatetus]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

i sent out the stcl financial aid app and the tution equalization grant today..does that mean i have sealed the deal with stcl??

That's precisely the kind of stuff I'm worried about, +1

[brett5768]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

i sent out the stcl financial aid app and the tution equalization grant today..does that mean i have sealed the deal with stcl??

That's precisely the kind of stuff I'm worried about, +1

You should not be worried about anything, this is the reason that schools have a waitlist. If you get in somewhere better last minute all you lose is $300 ($100 first and $200 second deposit) and they call someone up from the list. The financial aid and TEG do NOT bind you in any way to actually attending the school. This is a business decision that will cost you close to $90K, please do not let a $300 deposit even bother you at this point. So no, you have not "sealed the deal", you have given them money to ensure a seat should you ultimately decide to attend. When you accept the financial aid and they apply it towards your tuition that is another story. There should be withdrawal dates where you receive partial refunds, not exactly sure when these are. So, once again, accepting and applying the aid to your tuition bill is the real date to be concerned about. Hope this helps.

Also in at STCL and waitlisted at UH.......

[sr84]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

i sent out the stcl financial aid app and the tution equalization grant today..does that mean i have sealed the deal with stcl??

That's precisely the kind of stuff I'm worried about, +1

You should not be worried about anything, this is the reason that schools have a waitlist. If you get in somewhere better last minute all you lose is $300 ($100 first and $200 second deposit) and they call someone up from the list. The financial aid and TEG do NOT bind you in any way to actually attending the school. This is a business decision that will cost you close to $90K, please do not let a $300 deposit even bother you at this point. So no, you have not "sealed the deal", you have given them money to ensure a seat should you ultimately decide to attend. When you accept the financial aid and they apply it towards your tuition that is another story. There should be withdrawal dates where you receive partial refunds, not exactly sure when these are. So, once again, accepting and applying the aid to your tuition bill is the real date to be concerned about. Hope this helps.

Also in a STCL and waitlisted at UH.......

relieved! thank you so much for the info

[Mactx]

I'm applying to part time programs and have gotten into STCL but am waiting on UofH (top choice). Is anyone in the same boat? If so, how are you going to handle the logistics of applying for financial aid w/ STCL and paying the second deposit, etc? The clock is ticking louder and louder on this one and I’m getting pretty frustrated.

i sent out the stcl financial aid app and the tution equalization grant today..does that mean i have sealed the deal with stcl??

That's precisely the kind of stuff I'm worried about, +1

You should not be worried about anything, this is the reason that schools have a waitlist. If you get in somewhere better last minute all you lose is $300 ($100 first and $200 second deposit) and they call someone up from the list. The financial aid and TEG do NOT bind you in any way to actually attending the school. This is a business decision that will cost you close to $90K, please do not let a $300 deposit even bother you at this point. So no, you have not "sealed the deal", you have given them money to ensure a seat should you ultimately decide to attend. When you accept the financial aid and they apply it towards your tuition that is another story. There should be withdrawal dates where you receive partial refunds, not exactly sure when these are. So, once again, accepting and applying the aid to your tuition bill is the real date to be concerned about. Hope this helps.

Also in a STCL and waitlisted at UH.......

Well seeing as how May 1st is the deadline for accepting financial aid from STCL, it just keep the pressure on...

and I am in the same board as everyone else...except I haven't gotten a decision yet...sigh.

[theatetus]

Well seeing as how May 1st is the deadline for accepting financial aid from STCL, it just keep the pressure on...

and I am in the same board as everyone else...except I haven't gotten a decision yet...sigh.

UH must keep that calendar in the same drawer as our voodoo dolls.

[Oftranch]

Withdrawing... $10,000/yr back in the pot.

[Calchexas]

Since I intend to pay for the first year entirely out of pocket from money I've been earning at work, I hope to goodness that the adcomm Gods save me from sticker price. I would matriculate in a second if they did.

Thanks, sir or madam.

[Titleist]

Withdrawing... $10,000/yr back in the pot.

Thank you sir. I sent UH a second round of negotiations over a week ago and I have yet to hear back. I'm hoping this is a good thing in that they fully considering it.

Hopefully some of that 10k comes to me.