University of Houston (cycle 2012-2013) C\O 2016 Forum

[nba101790]

I was accepted a week ago and still haven't received an email or any updates under mailings on the status checker. Has anyone recently admitted receive any contact at all?

Nope. I sent an email to the office on Friday asking to confirm the acceptance and still haven't heard anything back. Frankly, it's pretty off-putting considering every other school has either called, emailed, or overnighted something to me. Even Northwestern sent me an email when they rejected me: Houston can't manage one for accepted students? It really makes me want to drop the school from primary consideration.

[Ramble On]

I was accepted on 1/16 and didn't get the letter until 2/1

[nba101790]

I was accepted on 1/16 and didn't get the letter until 2/1

Not sure what's up with Houston, but this is a pretty poor way of enticing students to muster any interest.

[JXander]

I was accepted on 1/16 and didn't get the letter until 2/1

Not sure what's up with Houston, but this is a pretty poor way of enticing students to muster any interest.

Yeah. And they're taking forever to release decisions.

[potterpirate04]

I was accepted on 1/16 and didn't get the letter until 2/1

Not sure what's up with Houston, but this is a pretty poor way of enticing students to muster any interest.

Yeah. And they're taking forever to release decisions.

Indeed. I've literally been in review since 12/4. Not sure if I should send an LOCI to speed this up or just suffer through. On LSN people who applied later have gotten decisions but alot of the ED applicants haven't heard back yet, which is so odd and infuriating. What was the point in applying ED then?

[JXander]

I was accepted on 1/16 and didn't get the letter until 2/1

Not sure what's up with Houston, but this is a pretty poor way of enticing students to muster any interest.

Yeah. And they're taking forever to release decisions.

Indeed. I've literally been in review since 12/4. Not sure if I should send an LOCI to speed this up or just suffer through. On LSN people who applied later have gotten decisions but alot of the ED applicants haven't heard back yet, which is so odd and infuriating. What was the point in applying ED then?

What are your numbers? My theory is that they don't want to accept anyone with a score 160.

To those who were recently accepted...did y'all write a LOCI or Why UH?

[nba101790]

Nope. Including some info in my personal statement about courses/concentrations I intended to follow specific to Houston, but it wasn't very tailored.

Also, adding to my above frustration: Maybe it's just me, but I'm probably going to withdraw from Houston next week because of their approach to admitted students. Granted, I've only been admitted to two other schools so far, but both of them have emailed and called multiple times in the preceding days. Houston wasn't high on my list to begin with and they're doing nothing to warrant a second look.

[elliephant]

nba- That's weird that they haven't been timely with their e-mails. My only guess is that with your stats they knew you were a shoe-in (so immediately updated), and that the only debate/delay is how much scholarship money to offer.

[nba101790]

nba- That's weird that they haven't been timely with their e-mails. My only guess is that with your stats they knew you were a shoe-in (so immediately updated), and that the only debate/delay is how much scholarship money to offer.

Ellie, I'm sure I'm being overly sensitive, it's just a big contrast.

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

[potterpirate04]

What are your numbers? My theory is that they don't want to accept anyone with a score 160.

To those who were recently accepted...did y'all write a LOCI or Why UH?

My numbers aren't exactly up to par with Houston's, so I understand the wait. It's just that people with numbers right around mine have heard back already, and they've either been waitlisted or rejected, and they didn't even apply ED. The hold-up is just frustrating. My date hasn't even been updated in more than 2 months.

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

There is no on campus living for UH law, I know that for sure.

[mtyler19]

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

There is no on campus living for UH law, I know that for sure.

Yes there is - Calhoun Lofts, its just incredibly expensive, but its right across the parking lot from the law school and parking is a huge issue here. Most students live off campus.

[potterpirate04]

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

There is no on campus living for UH law, I know that for sure.

Yes there is - Calhoun Lofts, its just incredibly expensive, but its right across the parking lot from the law school and parking is a huge issue here. Most students live off campus.

Wow I never knew that. I thought they only used those places for undergrads. Thanks for that info!

[JXander]

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

There is no on campus living for UH law, I know that for sure.

Yes there is - Calhoun Lofts, its just incredibly expensive, but its right across the parking lot from the law school and parking is a huge issue here. Most students live off campus.

Yeah, I did a phone questionnaire with them, and they said some 1Ls stay on campus because it's cheaper and closer for those who aren't used to H-town.

[Jredelman15]

I know everyone is frustrated with the promptness of the answers. Do not email admissions email someone within the office directly. They will answer very quickly, Nathan answers minutes later. Call first ask questions they are very helpful. I was admitted with a 160 3.3. Nothing out if the ordinary in my application package. Good LORs and good PS. Look at last years thread to find out about areas to live. It is very helpful. I am stayin a couple of extra days after ASD to go apartment hunting.

[paul554]

Well my status checker just got updated to Admitted so someone is working in their office!

[nba101790]

Well my status checker just got updated to Admitted so someone is working in their office!

Congrats!

[JXander]

I was also just admitted via status checker! Woohoo/it's about time!

[Jredelman15]

I was also just admitted via status checker! Woohoo/it's about time!

Congrats!

[Learning9]

I got waitlisted a few days ago. Anyone know when is the best time to send in a LOCI?

Those of you that have been admitted already....congratulations!

[Devlin]

Now that I'm thinking about Houston though, for anyone who knows, do most students live on campus, in downtown Houston, or elsewhere?

There is no on campus living for UH law, I know that for sure.

Yes there is - Calhoun Lofts, its just incredibly expensive, but its right across the parking lot from the law school and parking is a huge issue here. Most students live off campus.

Wow I never knew that. I thought they only used those places for undergrads. Thanks for that info!

Don't live there. You will enjoy your life in Houston a lot more if you live elsewhere.

And by no means is it a lot cheaper than other places to live in Houston.

[JXander]

To those accepted... how did you find out about scholarships?

[mg7]

To those accepted... how did you find out about scholarships?

There was a separate letter that came along with my admissions letter (snail mail).

[JXander]

To those accepted... how did you find out about scholarships?

There was a separate letter that came along with my admissions letter (snail mail).

Awesome, thanks. After how long after you were accepted did you receive it?

[JXander]

To those accepted... how did you find out about scholarships?

There was a separate letter that came along with my admissions letter (snail mail).

Awesome, thanks. After how long after you were accepted did you receive it?

[mg7]

To those accepted... how did you find out about scholarships?

There was a separate letter that came along with my admissions letter (snail mail).

Awesome, thanks. After how long after you were accepted did you receive it?

It was back in December so I'm not exactly sure, but I think around a week or two. It was listed in the "mailings" section of on the status checker page.
ETA: I just looked at the page, and it looks like they mailed it out about 2 days after the status checker updated to "admitted."