University of Houston Law Center c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Torres1893]

Where exactly did it say deans scholarship? On the status checker? Im starting to worry that i didnt get offered a scholarship which would be very troubling. My gpa is below 25th but my lsat is way above 75th. Hmmm

same here, mine is 0.6 below 25th gpa, but 7 points above 75th LSAT

I emailed admissions about whether or not scholarships were sent out yet for the 1/19 & 1/20 acceptances. They said they are all being sent out immediately this year, so if we didn't get one, we didn't get one.

They still remain a good value compared to SMU and Baylor, but it's a huge disappointment to get....nothing. Especially being above the 75th for LSAT. I got a 105K offer from Emory today, but can't even get 5K a year from Houston? I really want to go to Houston, too...

I know, I thought I was a sure-thing for some money from them, even half scholarship. Guhh

Are either of you guys going to try to negotiate? I'm not sure how Houston does it, but I want to see if I can get my scholarship boosted to a full ride. Last year they handed out more 90k offers than 75k, yet I haven't seen anyone on LSN post a 90k offer this cycle.

[elcamino4]

Where exactly did it say deans scholarship? On the status checker? Im starting to worry that i didnt get offered a scholarship which would be very troubling. My gpa is below 25th but my lsat is way above 75th. Hmmm

same here, mine is 0.6 below 25th gpa, but 7 points above 75th LSAT

I emailed admissions about whether or not scholarships were sent out yet for the 1/19 & 1/20 acceptances. They said they are all being sent out immediately this year, so if we didn't get one, we didn't get one.

They still remain a good value compared to SMU and Baylor, but it's a huge disappointment to get....nothing. Especially being above the 75th for LSAT. I got a 105K offer from Emory today, but can't even get 5K a year from Houston? I really want to go to Houston, too...

I know, I thought I was a sure-thing for some money from them, even half scholarship. Guhh

Are either of you guys going to try to negotiate? I'm not sure how Houston does it, but I want to see if I can get my scholarship boosted to a full ride. Last year they handed out more 90k offers than 75k, yet I haven't seen anyone on LSN post a 90k offer this cycle.

I'll definitely negotiate, but I want to be in the strongest position possible first. So, still waiting on a couple schools, then I'll work my way over to UH...I'm pretty confident you will have luck.

[Hennessy]

I know, I thought I was a sure-thing for some money from them, even half scholarship. Guhh

Are either of you guys going to try to negotiate? I'm not sure how Houston does it, but I want to see if I can get my scholarship boosted to a full ride. Last year they handed out more 90k offers than 75k, yet I haven't seen anyone on LSN post a 90k offer this cycle.

why u gotta respond to my post like this

[Torres1893]

I know, I thought I was a sure-thing for some money from them, even half scholarship. Guhh

Are either of you guys going to try to negotiate? I'm not sure how Houston does it, but I want to see if I can get my scholarship boosted to a full ride. Last year they handed out more 90k offers than 75k, yet I haven't seen anyone on LSN post a 90k offer this cycle.

why u gotta respond to my post like this

sorry

In all seriousness I think it's stupid that both of you didn't get a scholly. I would imagine UH would want to raise their LSAT median to try to get higher in the ranks. When I was their for undergrad they really pushed being a Tier 1 university and invested a lot of money into things. But it seems like most of it went to the football program/stadium and guest speakers...

[Hennessy]

Did everyone get a scholarship e-mail? Or did anyone just get their sholly info in their admissions packet?

[_sendnudes]

Any word on the rules of engagement for scholarship negotiations?

[PrezRand]

I know, I thought I was a sure-thing for some money from them, even half scholarship. Guhh

Are either of you guys going to try to negotiate? I'm not sure how Houston does it, but I want to see if I can get my scholarship boosted to a full ride. Last year they handed out more 90k offers than 75k, yet I haven't seen anyone on LSN post a 90k offer this cycle.

why u gotta respond to my post like this

sorry

In all seriousness I think it's stupid that both of you didn't get a scholly. I would imagine UH would want to raise their LSAT median to try to get higher in the ranks. When I was their for undergrad they really pushed being a Tier 1 university and invested a lot of money into things. But it seems like most of it went to the football program/stadium and guest speakers...

This is definitely the case. First, it was Tier 1. Then it was the Herman era. They really have nothing now and I'm unsure why they would not want to play the ranking game

[arod]

Any word on the rules of engagement for scholarship negotiations?

According to their website, they don't usually "match" other school's scholarship offers, but will reconsider your award one time. There's a form you have to fill out: http://www.law.uh.edu/admissions/admitt ... arship.asp

[DemiB]

Is there anyone on this thread (recently admitted or current UH Law student) who has had success in negotiating a higher scholarship at Houston?

[Tazewell]

Is there anyone on this thread (recently admitted or current UH Law student) who has had success in negotiating a higher scholarship at Houston?

I had success, but it was with a higher LSAT score instead of leveraging another offer, so that may not be what you're looking for. I will try to get it bumped again, though, in late March once I have more offers.

[DemiB]

Is there anyone on this thread (recently admitted or current UH Law student) who has had success in negotiating a higher scholarship at Houston?

I had success, but it was with a higher LSAT score instead of leveraging another offer, so that may not be what you're looking for. I will try to get it bumped again, though, in late March once I have more offers.

Yeah, I will have to rely on other scholarship offers. Are you going to include a letter explaining your interest in Houston and desire for a higher scholarship when you reach out to them again? I'm wondering if a compelling letter would help my case at all.

[_sendnudes]

any of you all started to consider housing options?

[Torres1893]

any of you all started to consider housing options?

Yup. I was looking at Cullen oaks.

[Tazewell]

Is there anyone on this thread (recently admitted or current UH Law student) who has had success in negotiating a higher scholarship at Houston?

I had success, but it was with a higher LSAT score instead of leveraging another offer, so that may not be what you're looking for. I will try to get it bumped again, though, in late March once I have more offers.

Yeah, I will have to rely on other scholarship offers. Are you going to include a letter explaining your interest in Houston and desire for a higher scholarship when you reach out to them again? I'm wondering if a compelling letter would help my case at all.

I'm essentially going to write a Why Houston and then just talk about how the only reason I haven't signed is financial concerns, blah blah blah. So, yes, that's my plan.

[_sendnudes]

any of you all started to consider housing options?

Yup. I was looking at Cullen oaks.

Looks like a cool spot. Any specific resource or site you're using? I just started browsing.

[texasfight16]

I just went into Under Review today after weeks of silence

[_sendnudes]

I just went into Under Review today after weeks of silence

best of luck cuh

[_sendnudes]

Has anybody decided which ASD you'll be going to?

[arod]

Has anybody decided which ASD you'll be going to?

Personally leaning towards the one in April, since the Diversity Reception is the night before, but not 100% sure. What about you?

[MichiganHoosier]

any of you all started to consider housing options?

Yup. I was looking at Cullen oaks.

It depends on what you want. My wife is in the optometry school at UH, and lives at Campus Vue which is right on campus. Yeah, there are quite a few undergrads living there, but it is fully furnished with all utilities included for like $900. Only bummer about UH campus is that there is no real bar/restaurant scene on. The closest exciting neighborhood is about 5 miles from campus, and that is probably Rice Village. Depending on your budget, that is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. Also check out places around the museum district. Those options get you to campus without having to travel on major highways, which is key. The worst thing about Houston is traffic, and it is BAD. PM me if you have any questions. Not a UH student, but my wife is.

[_sendnudes]

Has anybody decided which ASD you'll be going to?

Personally leaning towards the one in April, since the Diversity Reception is the night before, but not 100% sure. What about you?

I think I'll be attending the March ASD. Personally, it's just more convenient schedule-wise. I submitted my Travel Assistance form yesterday. I'm in Texas but more than 150 miles from Houston. I thought the $300 and hotel accommodations were very generous.

any of you all started to consider housing options?

Yup. I was looking at Cullen oaks.

It depends on what you want. My wife is in the optometry school at UH, and lives at Campus Vue which is right on campus. Yeah, there are quite a few undergrads living there, but it is fully furnished with all utilities included for like $900. Only bummer about UH campus is that there is no real bar/restaurant scene on. The closest exciting neighborhood is about 5 miles from campus, and that is probably Rice Village. Depending on your budget, that is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. Also check out places around the museum district. Those options get you to campus without having to travel on major highways, which is key. The worst thing about Houston is traffic, and it is BAD. PM me if you have any questions. Not a UH student, but my wife is.

That's what I've heard...about the campus being relatively dead compared to other schools and compared to the city itself. I have my eye on a couple of places, Metro Midtown and Catalina Village near the Museum District. I'd like to have a place to myself but finding a roommate would definitely cut costs.

[TexasHays]

That's what I've heard...about the campus being relatively dead compared to other schools and compared to the city itself. I have my eye on a couple of places, Metro Midtown and Catalina Village near the Museum District. I'd like to have a place to myself but finding a roommate would definitely cut costs.

Yeah, its a commuter school so not much going on around campus. There is one decent bar for after-class drinks but otherwise that's it. I live in the museum district and definitely recommend that area, including Rice village. Easy to bus to campus if you want, short drives since you can skip the highways, lots of restaurants, museums, the zoo, and other cultural attractions, etc.

[gizmo1024]

I'm in! Full ride. Wow. Hope to see some of you at ASW!

[texasfight16]

Just got in with Deans scholarship $10k per year. With in-state tuition it may be hard to turn down.

H-tine hold it dine

[_sendnudes]

Just got in with Deans scholarship $10k per year. With in-state tuition it may be hard to turn down.

H-tine hold it dine

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