Texas Class of 2018 Forum
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Re: Texas Class of 2018
I looked it up, I sent it 5 hours before the deadline.
- whosinthehousejc
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That makes sense. I'm trying to turn a Darrow into Townes and Rice-level $$$ though, I imagine they're not gonna part w/ that easily. Who knows...zombie mcavoy wrote:Yeah I don't think the money running out is a real thing. Because they only give you one shot to negotiate, allegedly, they want to incentivize you submitting the request early, when they know your competing offers have not yet peaked.whosinthehousejc wrote:Yeah, I got one big ducky that I assume should put me over the edge, just don't wanna wait so long for the other duckies that the $$$ runs out.BigZuck wrote:When is the deadline?whosinthehousejc wrote:Has anyone begun negotiating schollys yet?
I would wait until it's closer to that, unless you have all your other scholly duckies in a row
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Just registered! Noon group!BrazilBandit wrote:Same here!ellewoods817 wrote:I'm in for switching to the noon group, I'm not to concerned with visiting the campus other than the law schoolIsThisForReal wrote:Noon Segway Club:
MtnGinger
ChemEng
bizzy
2PM Segway Club:
BrazilBandit
ellewoods
ITFR
Philippe
whosinthehouse
Should we all switch to the noon group?
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Just switched to noon grouplilith66 wrote:Just registered! Noon group!BrazilBandit wrote:Same here!ellewoods817 wrote:I'm in for switching to the noon group, I'm not to concerned with visiting the campus other than the law schoolIsThisForReal wrote:Noon Segway Club:
MtnGinger
ChemEng
bizzy
ellewoods
2PM Segway Club:
BrazilBandit
ellewoods
ITFR
Philippe
whosinthehouse
Should we all switch to the noon group?
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Re: Texas Class of 2018
just got my aid offer - anyone negotiated up with them? I seem to recall hearing that they are not too amenable to negotiating.
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- ellewoods817
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Re: Texas Class of 2018
Scholarship negotiations were discussed on the previous page, but this is what the UT website sayslokikoala wrote:just got my aid offer - anyone negotiated up with them? I seem to recall hearing that they are not too amenable to negotiating.
The University of Texas School of Law offers a limited scholarship matching program for admitted students. Through this program, the scholarship committee will review merit scholarship offers exclusively from peer law schools upon request.
The committee will consider the out-of-pocket tuition and fees expense a student will incur after taking the respective scholarship offer(s) into consideration, and overall competitiveness of the admitted student. The scholarship committee reserves the right to decline to offer or increase our previous scholarship.
The scholarship committee will consider one matching scholarship request per admitted student. However, an admitted student may submit multiple offers at one time. Once the committee has made a decision, students will be notified in writing.
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ellewoods817 wrote:Scholarship negotiations were discussed on the previous page, but this is what the UT website sayslokikoala wrote:just got my aid offer - anyone negotiated up with them? I seem to recall hearing that they are not too amenable to negotiating.
The University of Texas School of Law offers a limited scholarship matching program for admitted students. Through this program, the scholarship committee will review merit scholarship offers exclusively from peer law schools upon request.
The committee will consider the out-of-pocket tuition and fees expense a student will incur after taking the respective scholarship offer(s) into consideration, and overall competitiveness of the admitted student. The scholarship committee reserves the right to decline to offer or increase our previous scholarship.
The scholarship committee will consider one matching scholarship request per admitted student. However, an admitted student may submit multiple offers at one time. Once the committee has made a decision, students will be notified in writing.
Thanks!
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I just switched to the Noon Segway/3pm Law School Tour.
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Any idea how the financial aid sessions work. I signed up for one but are they helpful and what do we do? If it's just a general info thing then I'll probably just cancel
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what schools are considered "peers?"lokikoala wrote:ellewoods817 wrote:Scholarship negotiations were discussed on the previous page, but this is what the UT website sayslokikoala wrote:just got my aid offer - anyone negotiated up with them? I seem to recall hearing that they are not too amenable to negotiating.
The University of Texas School of Law offers a limited scholarship matching program for admitted students. Through this program, the scholarship committee will review merit scholarship offers exclusively from peer law schools upon request.
The committee will consider the out-of-pocket tuition and fees expense a student will incur after taking the respective scholarship offer(s) into consideration, and overall competitiveness of the admitted student. The scholarship committee reserves the right to decline to offer or increase our previous scholarship.
The scholarship committee will consider one matching scholarship request per admitted student. However, an admitted student may submit multiple offers at one time. Once the committee has made a decision, students will be notified in writing.
Thanks!
- ellewoods817
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Re: Texas Class of 2018
BrazilBandit wrote:I just switched to the Noon Segway/3pm Law School Tour.
I'm going to put the segway groupings on the first post, hopefully we can keep track that way!IsThisForReal wrote:Noon Segway Club:
MtnGinger
ChemEng
bizzy
ellewoods
2PM Segway Club:
BrazilBandit
ellewoods
ITFR
Philippe
whosinthehouse
Should we all switch to the noon group?
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BrazilBandit wrote:I just switched to the Noon Segway/3pm Law School Tour.
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Sorry, been a little busy recently with job gunning, and finals starting to come around, and "snow days." I will now respond to what I an.
Gyms - there are two you should be concerned with
Lifters: The Rec. It is often the least crowded, more-so in the mornings (maybe 4-5 people there). It can be accessed from the Number 7 bus and hopping off at San Jacinto and 2?th street (it is right in front of the stadium). Or, it is about a 5-10 minute walk from the law school. Last semester I was taking a class at one of the gyms and just left my stuff in my locker at the law school whenever I went.
Basketball, indoor runners (I'd recommend going outdoors because Austin is great), swimmers: Gregory. I really would not lift at Gregory. You get mostly undergrads trying to hook up, who have terrible form and don't understand the concept of switching out. The pools are great though! The outdoor lap pool is open year round, so if you are a swimmer it is available during the winter (and often empty!). The natatorium is also great, and I know of a lot of people who play basketball, racketball, and other sports such as that.
The only other place I'd really think of is the outdoor running track/lacrosse field. But all of these three are within about a 5 minute walk from one another and a quick look at a UT map will show them. I have attached a map at the bottom of this post that will highlight the important areas: the law school is indicated as such, the rec, running field, and gregory gym are circled in red. The pink circle is where you will get your ID made.
Everywhere else the tour will take you will be a waste of time unless you're truly just curious.
Yes, you can find what you need on campus yourself. The gyms you'll go to are all in the same area. Other than that, I know of few people who use the on campus libraries unless you're there super late. Basically, the places you'll need to know are:ellewoods817 wrote:So it would probably be better to do the 12:00 segway tour and 3:00 law school tour, rather than going on the 4:30 law school + campus tour?Attax wrote:
Also, protip: skip the campus tour, just do the LS tour.
Gyms - there are two you should be concerned with
Lifters: The Rec. It is often the least crowded, more-so in the mornings (maybe 4-5 people there). It can be accessed from the Number 7 bus and hopping off at San Jacinto and 2?th street (it is right in front of the stadium). Or, it is about a 5-10 minute walk from the law school. Last semester I was taking a class at one of the gyms and just left my stuff in my locker at the law school whenever I went.
Basketball, indoor runners (I'd recommend going outdoors because Austin is great), swimmers: Gregory. I really would not lift at Gregory. You get mostly undergrads trying to hook up, who have terrible form and don't understand the concept of switching out. The pools are great though! The outdoor lap pool is open year round, so if you are a swimmer it is available during the winter (and often empty!). The natatorium is also great, and I know of a lot of people who play basketball, racketball, and other sports such as that.
The only other place I'd really think of is the outdoor running track/lacrosse field. But all of these three are within about a 5 minute walk from one another and a quick look at a UT map will show them. I have attached a map at the bottom of this post that will highlight the important areas: the law school is indicated as such, the rec, running field, and gregory gym are circled in red. The pink circle is where you will get your ID made.
Everywhere else the tour will take you will be a waste of time unless you're truly just curious.
No worries! I have a new puppy, so I hope that is alright. He is sweet, but may cry a little at night. Usually doesn't though.IsThisForReal wrote:I'll be there through Sunday.idissent wrote:Just checked my calendar, and I'll be at the Duke ASW during the Texas ASW, but hope you guys have great segway tours! And, if anyone is sticking around Austin through the weekend and wants go grab drinks or something, I'd be down!
Don't worry Attax, I only plan on stealing your couch for Wednesday and Thursday night. Thanks again.
They're mostly helpful if you have specific questions. Otherwise, I wouldn't do it.MtnGinger wrote:Any idea how the financial aid sessions work. I signed up for one but are they helpful and what do we do? If it's just a general info thing then I'll probably just cancel
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lolwutAttax wrote:Sorry, been a little busy recently with job gunning, and finals starting to come around, and "snow days." I will now respond to what I an.
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Oh man, I'm so excited!Attax wrote:I have a new puppy
Thanks for putting all of this together!!!
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The brief. I'm hoping to have it mostly done by spring break so I can have a little more time to outline this semester than I did last starting after spring break. I figure the best way to maintain how I did is to keep doing what worked, but to do a bit better maybe start a little earlier.cannibal ox wrote:lolwutAttax wrote:Sorry, been a little busy recently with job gunning, and finals starting to come around, and "snow days." I will now respond to what I an.
yes, yes, #gunner
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No problem!IsThisForReal wrote:Oh man, I'm so excited!Attax wrote:I have a new puppy
Thanks for putting all of this together!!!
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Attax wrote:Sorry, been a little busy recently with job gunning, and finals starting to come around, and "snow days." I will now respond to what I an.
Yes, you can find what you need on campus yourself. The gyms you'll go to are all in the same area. Other than that, I know of few people who use the on campus libraries unless you're there super late. Basically, the places you'll need to know are:ellewoods817 wrote:So it would probably be better to do the 12:00 segway tour and 3:00 law school tour, rather than going on the 4:30 law school + campus tour?Attax wrote:
Also, protip: skip the campus tour, just do the LS tour.
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Everywhere else the tour will take you will be a waste of time unless you're truly just curious.
They're mostly helpful if you have specific questions. Otherwise, I wouldn't do it.
Thank you for all of the advice Attax! I ended up moving my test and presentation, so I'll definitely be at ASD!ellewoods817 wrote:Thank you for the advice, I'll definitely do my best to reschedule and make it on Thursday!Attax wrote: Come, see if you can get out of tests/exams. Many profs expect that senior year, so they may allow you to do it. I'd really recommend it, as ASW is pretty fun and a good way to see some of the school. I'll also let you all know where bar review is that Thursday so that you can attend (if you're 21+).
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Just got the email about ASD, it says "Financial aid advising appointments, which we strongly recommend this year". Kinda tempted to email back and ask if I'm really gonna gain anything in 15 minutes that I don't already know.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
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Was wondering this too - is it recommended because finances are important for all law students or recommended because it might end up helping our negotiation efforts...so, if you do ask, please shareIsThisForReal wrote:Just got the email about ASD, it says "Financial aid advising appointments, which we strongly recommend this year". Kinda tempted to email back and ask if I'm really gonna gain anything in 15 minutes that I don't already know.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
ETA: Attax, did you attend this fin aid advising appointment? what were you thoughts?
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How'd you request the stipend? I wanna ask for one too...IsThisForReal wrote:Just got the email about ASD, it says "Financial aid advising appointments, which we strongly recommend this year". Kinda tempted to email back and ask if I'm really gonna gain anything in 15 minutes that I don't already know.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
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Emailed Admissions:whosinthehousejc wrote:How'd you request the stipend? I wanna ask for one too...IsThisForReal wrote:Just got the email about ASD, it says "Financial aid advising appointments, which we strongly recommend this year". Kinda tempted to email back and ask if I'm really gonna gain anything in 15 minutes that I don't already know.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
Dear Admissions Office,
I am still very excited about my acceptance to Texas Law and really want to attend your Admitted Students Days. Coming from -------, this will be an expensive trip and I was wondering if you offer any travel stipends for prospective students?
Received:
Dear Ms. -------,
Thank you for your email, and congratulations on your offer of admission! Select admitted students will be notified of travel scholarships if they are chosen to receive one; if you have not yet received an offer, you unfortunately did not qualify for this scholarship. If you have any additional questions, however, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.
Best,
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- whosinthehousejc
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Lame.IsThisForReal wrote:Emailed Admissions:whosinthehousejc wrote:How'd you request the stipend? I wanna ask for one too...IsThisForReal wrote:Just got the email about ASD, it says "Financial aid advising appointments, which we strongly recommend this year". Kinda tempted to email back and ask if I'm really gonna gain anything in 15 minutes that I don't already know.
Also really frustrated that UT refuses to give me a travel stipend and all the schools I'm forgoing visiting that weekend have offered me one.
Dear Admissions Office,
I am still very excited about my acceptance to Texas Law and really want to attend your Admitted Students Days. Coming from -------, this will be an expensive trip and I was wondering if you offer any travel stipends for prospective students?
Received:
Dear Ms. -------,
Thank you for your email, and congratulations on your offer of admission! Select admitted students will be notified of travel scholarships if they are chosen to receive one; if you have not yet received an offer, you unfortunately did not qualify for this scholarship. If you have any additional questions, however, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.
Best,
- zombie mcavoy
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Re: Texas Class of 2018
The fin aid things are p lame/useless, I imagine/have heard. You found tls; don't waste your visit time w/ this crap
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If the financial aid sessions are anything like the guest speaker they put on for 1Ls, then avoid at all costs.
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