SMU Dedman Law c/o 18 Applicants Forum

[BVest]

Interesting. It seems even when they cave and negotiate, they still don't negotiate.

It does seem like, on average, they make very competitive first offers. But I can also see where (such as in the case of increased LSAT), they might want to budge. I guess the decision not to budge and maybe lose a person or two is worth it to them to not have to deal with negotiations all the time.

[ilikebaseball]

its stupid though. Like, its clear they didn't raise anyones... Why would you tell us 12 hours before the deposit day? Couldn't you just have told us a week ago or months ago that you don't negotiate instead of spelling out this bs stuff that you are starting this year? Now people have to shell out a deposit and have only 12 hours to make that decision.

[bound]

It's true to their form though. We all knew that they wouldn't actually negotiate.

[ilikebaseball]

It's true to their form though. We all knew that they wouldn't actually negotiate.

is that where you've decided? I actually am gonna pm you about something

[parisian]

They gave me a slight bump actually, but I might be withdrawing still...UH is cheaper for me currently and I am not sure why SMU would be better given the price.

[cutieluby]

Did anyone that put a deposit down get a confirmation or just a receipt? My dad freaked me out that I withdrew everywhere and wasnt 100% positive the school got my deposit haha.

[laura1323]

Did anyone that put a deposit down get a confirmation or just a receipt? My dad freaked me out that I withdrew everywhere and wasnt 100% positive the school got my deposit haha.

I received a confirmation email

[BasilHallward]

I was completely robbed today. This whole process has been a headache. My initial offer was terrible, and after the better part of a month, my reconsideration was stomped out in the eleventh hour. They don't want me I guess. PM for stats and details. Highway robbery, I tell you!

[ilikebaseball]

Still disappointed about the reconsideration thing, but sent in a deposit and plan to attend.

Looking at about 12k a year in debt based on scholly and savings in my education fund and the COA from the website, which obviously will change annually. Bleh. Really wanted to get it under 10 a year, but whatev that's pretty good shape I guess for SMU

[BasilHallward]

Still disappointed about the reconsideration thing, but sent in a deposit and plan to attend.

Looking at about 12k a year in debt based on scholly and savings in my education fund and the COA from the website, which obviously will change annually. Bleh. Really wanted to get it under 10 a year, but whatev that's pretty good shape I guess for SMU

Congrats! That's a manageable debtload. I cannot attend SMU at 100k tuition over 3 years when I have UT competitive numbers. Here's to hoping that Austin gives me some good news. I need it!

[ilikebaseball]

Thanks! I should add that is if I decide to live at home (bit of a drive). I'm still saving up right now and am working full time this summer to try to pay for housing, which might result in a little bit more. Hoping to keep original debt under 50 though, cuz interest is gonna do its thing

[Mustafa5]

Did anyone that put a deposit down get a confirmation or just a receipt? My dad freaked me out that I withdrew everywhere and wasnt 100% positive the school got my deposit haha.

I've only gotten a receipt. No actual email from the law school

[ilikebaseball]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

[p1921]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

I'll likely try and move down around the first of August. I've heard from current students that most places don't need you to sign a lease very early, and I was told if I went apartment hunting in July I should be just fine. It seems to me like this would be cutting it close, but I'm coming from a college town where if you need a lease starting in August, it needs to be signed in February or March. Obviously, Dallas doesn't operate on the August to May college schedule so that's not an issue.

[ilikebaseball]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

I'll likely try and move down around the first of August. I've heard from current students that most places don't need you to sign a lease very early, and I was told if I went apartment hunting in July I should be just fine. It seems to me like this would be cutting it close, but I'm coming from a college town where if you need a lease starting in August, it needs to be signed in February or March. Obviously, Dallas doesn't operate on the August to May college schedule so that's not an issue.

Do you have an estimate of how much you're looking to pay per month?

[p1921]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

I'll likely try and move down around the first of August. I've heard from current students that most places don't need you to sign a lease very early, and I was told if I went apartment hunting in July I should be just fine. It seems to me like this would be cutting it close, but I'm coming from a college town where if you need a lease starting in August, it needs to be signed in February or March. Obviously, Dallas doesn't operate on the August to May college schedule so that's not an issue.

Do you have an estimate of how much you're looking to pay per month?

I'd like to stay around $800-850 if I can, but I'm not sure how reasonable that is. Most places I've looked at are more of the $900 and up range. I still haven't decided if I'd rather pay a little less and commute a little ways or bite the bullet and pay a little more to be close.

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[ScottPilgrimv.TheLaw]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

I'll likely try and move down around the first of August. I've heard from current students that most places don't need you to sign a lease very early, and I was told if I went apartment hunting in July I should be just fine. It seems to me like this would be cutting it close, but I'm coming from a college town where if you need a lease starting in August, it needs to be signed in February or March. Obviously, Dallas doesn't operate on the August to May college schedule so that's not an issue.

Do you have an estimate of how much you're looking to pay per month?

I'd like to stay around $800-850 if I can, but I'm not sure how reasonable that is. Most places I've looked at are more of the $900 and up range. I still haven't decided if I'd rather pay a little less and commute a little ways or bite the bullet and pay a little more to be close.

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I know you're probably not talking about distance in these orders of magnitudes since you're a local; but (for those out-of-towners) I teach test prep in North Dallas/SMU often, and 635-West is the bane of my existence. Always closed down to one lane at night for construction for almost a year now, which adds an hour onto my commute. Just don't do it. Or get a toll tag, and move where you want.

[cutieluby]

Only receipt here as well. What point are you guys going to move down/check out the housing options?

I'll likely try and move down around the first of August. I've heard from current students that most places don't need you to sign a lease very early, and I was told if I went apartment hunting in July I should be just fine. It seems to me like this would be cutting it close, but I'm coming from a college town where if you need a lease starting in August, it needs to be signed in February or March. Obviously, Dallas doesn't operate on the August to May college schedule so that's not an issue.

Do you have an estimate of how much you're looking to pay per month?

I'd like to stay around $800-850 if I can, but I'm not sure how reasonable that is. Most places I've looked at are more of the $900 and up range. I still haven't decided if I'd rather pay a little less and commute a little ways or bite the bullet and pay a little more to be close.

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Currently paying about $1000/month in Austin for a 4x4... hoping for less, but currently have no roommates so I havent even began the searching. Im sure its been mentioned on here, but I know people living at The Village I believe

[ilikebaseball]

Because the deposit just passed, I'm probably gonna make a page for all those who are committed just so everyone can see whose defnitely going. So if you're gonna be a mustang next year, please check in

[ilikebaseball]

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[Accountanon]

Baseball, post the link to the new page. I'm committed and ready to move to Dallas!

[ilikebaseball]

Baseball, post the link to the new page. I'm committed and ready to move to Dallas!

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=246040

This is the new page. Can't wait to meet you guys!

[Pho king]

Was kinda hoping for a decision today...

[AshleySchaefferBMW]

Baseball, post the link to the new page. I'm committed and ready to move to Dallas!

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=246040

This is the new page. Can't wait to meet you guys!

Glad somebody made a class of '18 page! I'll be making my final decision after ASD but pending I dislike the campus/area (very highly doubt it) I'll be committing for sure!

[BVest]

Might want to request to move the class of '18 post to the TLS Class of '18 forum.