@aaronkeegan92975 said:

@vduran1988561 You'd be correct in that outside of DFW, their pull is a bit questionable. It obviously helps to be an alumni from undergrad but Aggies always try to help other Aggies and I would venture to bet that this would be the case with law school as well. In a couple of years, yes they may be able to do well in San Antonio but for right now it would be a stretch though not impossible. They're just a young school.

Yep- and this is where I am having an internal struggle. Most I have talked to here say that St. Mary's owns a good chunk of the law base in San Antonio. And I really want to be a lawyer straight out of school without issue.

Also, considering they took Wesleyan from the depths of Obscurity to T2 in a matter of years, I think you guys are bang on.

@aaronkeegan92975 said:

@cgracia12433 I know Law School Numbers had that statistic. In addition, I there have been various other law school sites that have mentioned this. I also am a recent graduate of Texas A&M and one of the advisers and a couple of law school recruiters have told me that they are trying to keep the class sizes small to enhance the learning experience.

Don't let that discourage you though if you are interested in applying there. Their medians aren't super high. They are one of the big risers in the rankings the past 3 years (from NR to 90's). Extremely young school that is starting to gain traction and reputation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. And knowing Texas A&M very well, they will make it a power house down the road because that is just what A&M does.

Yep. they are down to 19% in LSN in terms of their overall acceptance. That's pretty low especially considering that LSN counts you as a matriculated student unless you directly specify that you withdrew. So some numbers there end up being inflated.

As for what you are saying, that is exactly what my wife told me and why I slowly gaining steam on A&M. I am not from Texas and know very little about schools here (moved here a year and a half ago). She's a Texan since birth, and told me that it came as no surprise that A&M is trying to climb the ladder. She basically said that they have the money, alumni, and status to become as powerful a program as any other in Texas.

It's really something that's making me give it huge consideration. Though I do worry about my job prospects in San Antonio since that is where I want to practice. It seems like A&M may be best for Dallas/ Ft. Worth, but A&M normally has a solid reputation all over Texas so I am not sure if my chances for a job will be diminished either way.

@aaronkeegan92975 said:

Wow! That's awesome! Congrats! I've heard they're pretty generous with their money.

From what I have seen- anything above a 162 basically gets you a full ride so aim for that if that's what you want.

@aaronkeegan92975 said:

@vduran1988561 Yeah I think they're only accepting about 20% of applicants. They're definitely on my radar. Did they give you a full ride if you don't mind me asking?

They gave me 56k. So I basically only have to pay a years worth of tuition at 28k over three years (not including living expenses, obviously).

@aaronkeegan92975 said:

@vduran1988561 Yeah I think they're only accepting about 20% of applicants. They're definitely on my radar. Did they give you a full ride if you don't mind me asking?

Will be receiving the money via email Wednesday. Will post back. I should be competitive for at least half off since I exceed their LSAT range, but my gpa is below their median.

Either way, 28k per year for a possibly great law school in the future seems like an investment I would make if it were a business.

I am extremely curious. I just need to see what SMU and Houston offer.

@aaronkeegan92975 said:

@cgracia12433 Whooooop!!! Yes, they are one of the few schools expanding. A ton of undergrad Ags that are attorneys are dumping money into the school. They're planning to keep the classes small though. I expect them to keep climbing.

My only concern though is the jobs. Only 4 years old. The ABA jobs report will be very telling; interested to see who is hiring them. Should be a major player in Texas down the road but right now their reputation is not much at this point. Gig'em! Class of '16 A-Whoooop!!!

Had to come back here and comment. I just got accepted here, and with their low tuition rates and the scholarship money they are giving me, plus the possible expansion of reputation in the future, I am honestly considering going here (I didn't get into UTA). Their acceptance standards are pretty rigorous, and it seems like they are committed to climbing up. T2 is not UTA, but the cost and possible expansion is extremely enticing to me.

@publicbenjamin638 said:

@vduran1988561 said:

Real quick- does an immigrant of Cuban/ Russian background quality as diversity? I attached a diversity statement underlining why my background means so much.

I just wonder if the Russian portion of my background kind of kills my diversity.

First generation immigrant of any nationality would seem diverse to me. Although I'd emphasize the Cuban element over Russian considering the political climate and all.

Always have. The Russian side has never done much for me in regard to applications from what I understand.

Real quick- does an immigrant of Cuban/ Russian background quality as diversity? I attached a diversity statement underlining why my background means so much.

I just wonder if the Russian portion of my background kind of kills my diversity.

I received a response from the admissions team saying thanks and that it was added on.

Also, after being waitlisted about two weeks ago for fall, I am going to send in my "why Baylor" essay tomorrow, too.

Thanks for your input, guys. It is much appreciated. I figured that I have no chance, but I may as well take a shot in the dark.

Darn- I got jumpy and sent it in Sunday night.

I sent in a page and a quarter with the following-

Paragraph one going over what started out my interest in Ut- I met an alum who told me about the network, staff, etc.

Paragraph two about the campus visit, community, and how it connects to who I am and who I want to be as a legal professional.

Paragraph three- how I wish to connect the prior two paragraphs with some of the clinics on offer to excel as a lawyer, person, and leader.

This is the body of my email-

"Hello,

I submitted my application to Texas Law about a month ago, and am currently in review by the committee. I wanted to send along an extra attachment to the application to show my intent and enthusiasm towards pursuing my legal education at Texas Law. I do not mean to bother you, but I would like to pass this along in hopes it is made part of the admissions process.

Thank you for your consideration and time,

Vladimir"

@danielznelson160 said:

@alejoroarios925 said:

Geeeeeezzzz. This really hurts my ego even more. UTA going t14 when I most likely won't get in succccckkkkkkkksssssssss.

The T14 is probably now all but officially the T13, as that name includes the top schools that haven't moved out of the top since the inception of the rankings. So it's not as if you're missing out even more than before, in my opinion, should you not be admitted. Not sure if that's what could be called "good news," haha.

Hahaha. In a weird way, it actually made be feel better.

High five.

Geeeeeezzzz. This really hurts my ego even more. UTA going t14 when I most likely won't get in succccckkkkkkkksssssssss.

What's a preferred waitlist? There are multiple kinds of waitlist?

Thanks guys. I apologize if the questions are dumb in nature.

I have always had a mind for logic and argumentation. I also have always had a mind for rules and regulations. It was a natural fit.

@rahelaalam514 said:

Thank you everyone! :)

@7sagestudentservices @davidbusis895 Will do! Thanks for the reminder.

@vduran1988561 Yes, that's what I meant! I'd definitely recommend the admissions package!

Some of the best advice I have received was to apply to my dream school/s even if my chances of admission are nonexistent. I almost didn't apply to Emory because of that % LSAC gave me, but I am so glad I went for it anyway, because here I am!

You can't possibly understand how much hope you have given me. I almost didn't apply to Ut Austin because of that. I did, and I saw a couple of miracles from the last couple of years.

I am ,obviously, keeping my hopes extremely low, but your story gives me hope.

My biggest regret is that I didn't sign up for the admissions course before sending it through.

Either way, I am so happy for you. You deserve it and I hope you love Emory!

First of all, congratulations! Second, if LSAC says 10% is that the bar going from 0-10% essentially?

If that's the case, I may have to jump on this admissions package too.

Ermmmm- from a person that took the GRE, studied maybe a month while half assing it, and received a high score how in the hell can this justify application into law school?

@7sagestudentservices said:

Don't bump a thread that's only 2 hours old, please...

Apologies. Somewhat antsy. Won't happen again!