I wrote a diversity statement about it.MnM22 wrote:This is a random question, but any LGBTQ people who were open and out on their applications get in?
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It's not much, just letting you know if you are complete or not. I was 2/7 submit -> 2/22 status checker email. But I was a UT undergrad with a UT EID so not sure if that would have speeded things up.lemons wrote:Attax wrote:It seems to be taking longer now. But don't worry, it is worthless.lemons wrote:so I got my "application received" email exactly 2 weeks ago but no status checker yet... how long did it take you all to get your status checkers? i.e., should I be worried
haha ok, that makes me feel a bit better! thanks!
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Interesting...one of the things that worried me about Texas is its conservatism. I know Austin can be liberal (native Texan here), but it's also the most segregated city in Texas (URM here) so that worries me. I just don't know if it's a fit for me culturally.Attax wrote:I wrote a diversity statement about it.MnM22 wrote:This is a random question, but any LGBTQ people who were open and out on their applications get in?
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UT undergrad URM here. You will have no problems. The campus and city is very open minded. It might be a very segregated city but I can assure you I've never, ever had a problem with racism. You might not like our state politics, but I then again, I don't know anyone that really does. I came from Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the US. I did feel the difference in population of the Austin area, but it's not something I would say is negative. Campus is just like Houston in terms of diversity.MnM22 wrote:Interesting...one of the things that worried me about Texas is its conservatism. I know Austin can be liberal (native Texan here), but it's also the most segregated city in Texas (URM here) so that worries me. I just don't know if it's a fit for me culturally.Attax wrote:I wrote a diversity statement about it.MnM22 wrote:This is a random question, but any LGBTQ people who were open and out on their applications get in?
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Austin does feel like segregated city though I'm not sure you could say it's the most segregated in Texas.
Some of that is due to historical segregation and the fact that the height of racial tensions in the 1950s and '60s coincides with the acquisition of land for and construction of interstate 35. Once in place, the interstate created an imposing border between minority (mainly AA and MA) East Austin and white Central and West Austin. Combine that with Austin's relatively small AA community (8% compared with Houston and Dallas at 25%) and even absent any segregation, the city will never feel very diverse with respect to AA's. The I-35 split has been changing in the last decade-and-a-half that I've lived here, as many young people have moved into East Austin, but to some extent that also leads to a displacement of some minorities.
The Latino community in Austin, however, has been growing and has done so by moving into East, South, and North Austin neighborhoods, some of which are heavily integrated neighborhoods from a racial perspective... but that's where you get into the true segregation in Austin, which is economic. Austin's central core and the hills to the west are significantly more affluent than points East, North, and South. To the extent that affluence in America as a whole and industries centered in Austin (tech, entertainment) has racial bias, you can see a racial segregation to parallel the economic segregation.
Some of that is due to historical segregation and the fact that the height of racial tensions in the 1950s and '60s coincides with the acquisition of land for and construction of interstate 35. Once in place, the interstate created an imposing border between minority (mainly AA and MA) East Austin and white Central and West Austin. Combine that with Austin's relatively small AA community (8% compared with Houston and Dallas at 25%) and even absent any segregation, the city will never feel very diverse with respect to AA's. The I-35 split has been changing in the last decade-and-a-half that I've lived here, as many young people have moved into East Austin, but to some extent that also leads to a displacement of some minorities.
The Latino community in Austin, however, has been growing and has done so by moving into East, South, and North Austin neighborhoods, some of which are heavily integrated neighborhoods from a racial perspective... but that's where you get into the true segregation in Austin, which is economic. Austin's central core and the hills to the west are significantly more affluent than points East, North, and South. To the extent that affluence in America as a whole and industries centered in Austin (tech, entertainment) has racial bias, you can see a racial segregation to parallel the economic segregation.
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Sorry, didn't mean to give that title. I was referring to this article that came out a while back calling it that.
Native Dallasite here (not a big fan of Texas in general) and I got into UCLA so I'm just trying to be honest with myself and decide which culture I fit in best with. I guess visits will help me decide.
Native Dallasite here (not a big fan of Texas in general) and I got into UCLA so I'm just trying to be honest with myself and decide which culture I fit in best with. I guess visits will help me decide.
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Austin is really kind of one of those places that you can read all about and still know nothing about. I recommend a visit. A trip for SXSW would do wonders for you I'm sure!MnM22 wrote:Sorry, didn't mean to give that title. I was referring to this article that came out a while back calling it that.
Native Dallasite here (not a big fan of Texas in general) and I got into UCLA so I'm just trying to be honest with myself and decide which culture I fit in best with. I guess visits will help me decide.
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For those stressed about scholarship timing (like I was!!) here's good news:
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident
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Congrats!miller10 wrote:For those stressed about scholarship timing (like I was!!) here's good news:
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident

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Will have to do! Thanks!rion91 wrote:Austin is really kind of one of those places that you can read all about and still know nothing about. I recommend a visit. A trip for SXSW would do wonders for you I'm sure!MnM22 wrote:Sorry, didn't mean to give that title. I was referring to this article that came out a while back calling it that.
Native Dallasite here (not a big fan of Texas in general) and I got into UCLA so I'm just trying to be honest with myself and decide which culture I fit in best with. I guess visits will help me decide.
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In via voice mail !! This is unreal, I'm going back to Austin again
Hook'em !!
Now the wait for $$$ starts..
Add my timeline: 1/6 submit - 1/21 status check - 2/28 invited to write Why Texas - 3/2 Submit Why Texas - 3/5 UT confirmed receiving Why Texas - 3/6 Call from Dean Ingram - ??/?? $$$
LSAT 167

Now the wait for $$$ starts..
Add my timeline: 1/6 submit - 1/21 status check - 2/28 invited to write Why Texas - 3/2 Submit Why Texas - 3/5 UT confirmed receiving Why Texas - 3/6 Call from Dean Ingram - ??/?? $$$
LSAT 167
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Congrats !! That's some big money !!miller10 wrote:For those stressed about scholarship timing (like I was!!) here's good news:
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident
Hopefully i will get some before 4/15

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Wow congrats!kobe1020 wrote:In via voice mail !! This is unreal, I'm going back to Austin againHook'em !!
Now the wait for $$$ starts..

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Beautiful day in Austin today. Hopefully this is the weather for some Friday decisions??
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Hopefully the weather stays beautiful all week. I'm heading over to Austin today for SXSWrion91 wrote:Beautiful day in Austin today. Hopefully this is the weather for some Friday decisions??

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Looks like a cloudy weekend but awesome weather next week. What days of the week have acceptances been phoned out?ponyboy7 wrote:Hopefully the weather stays beautiful all week. I'm heading over to Austin today for SXSWrion91 wrote:Beautiful day in Austin today. Hopefully this is the weather for some Friday decisions??. A decision from UT would make my day even better, but since I only got processed 2/27 i'm not holding my breath.
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Unfortunately for me I was admitted mid January and haven't received a scholarship offer, so it looks like I'm not getting anything upfront. UT was my top choice but now I'm really considering some other offers...miller10 wrote:For those stressed about scholarship timing (like I was!!) here's good news:
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident
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try sending all other offers you are considering to UT to ask for a match. you have ONE shot according to their policies. if you are really into UT like i amadambl wrote:Unfortunately for me I was admitted mid January and haven't received a scholarship offer, so it looks like I'm not getting anything upfront. UT was my top choice but now I'm really considering some other offers...miller10 wrote:For those stressed about scholarship timing (like I was!!) here's good news:
I was admitted via phone call 2/3 and juuuuuust received my scholarship package via email today (in-state tuition plus $15K/year aka $93k)
LSAT 169
GPA 3.87
Non-resident

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Nice to see Texas holding its ground at #15 

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Patiently waiting for us to leapfrog Cornell & GULCrion91 wrote:Nice to see Texas holding its ground at #15

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I could see GULC getting jumped in 5 years or so. The TX market is just chugging along!El Principe wrote:Patiently waiting for us to leapfrog Cornell & GULCrion91 wrote:Nice to see Texas holding its ground at #15
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I think unless Cornell gets its medians up it will be jumped, although I think GULC is the proper one to drop out. It just seems more likely that Texas jumps Cornell at the rate things are going.rion91 wrote:I could see GULC getting jumped in 5 years or so. The TX market is just chugging along!El Principe wrote:Patiently waiting for us to leapfrog Cornell & GULCrion91 wrote:Nice to see Texas holding its ground at #15
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I'd like to see Texas STAY in the T14 more than arrive at it againAttax wrote:I think unless Cornell gets its medians up it will be jumped, although I think GULC is the proper one to drop out. It just seems more likely that Texas jumps Cornell at the rate things are going.rion91 wrote:I could see GULC getting jumped in 5 years or so. The TX market is just chugging along!El Principe wrote:Patiently waiting for us to leapfrog Cornell & GULCrion91 wrote:Nice to see Texas holding its ground at #15
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For those recent admits who are still worrying about $$$ info, here is the good news:
i was admitted on 3/7 and this afternoon i received my $$$ email from UT Law with big "congratulations" in the header.
In state tuition waiver + $1,000 per year (pure courtesy gesture..) so a total about $51,000 over the three years.
Not bad

i was admitted on 3/7 and this afternoon i received my $$$ email from UT Law with big "congratulations" in the header.
In state tuition waiver + $1,000 per year (pure courtesy gesture..) so a total about $51,000 over the three years.
Not bad


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