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OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:42 pmby SMU_Fan1
Hey guys,
I am a new to this site. I REALLY REALLY want to attend SMU and applied and am waiting to hear. How much does knowing a board member influence an admission decision? I do not have the exact criteria of the "perfect" candidate mainly a test to my learning difference. How much can this help me?
OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:48 pmby 2ndandlong
Depends. There are lots of board members and trustees. It depends on what board they are on.
OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:48 pmby 2ndandlong
And how well you know them.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:51 pmby SMU_Fan1
They are on the board of trustees, and are close family friends.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:53 pmby Dutch
you're in.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:56 pmby jtstang
Just to be sure give the person you know a roll of $100s and tell him to keep one and pass it around.
Just kidding. Good luck.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:58 pmby Dutch
learning differences don't stand in the way. I can personally attest to that. the ALEC is a fantastic program that helps students with disabilities (or whatever you want to call it to feel good about it). I'd suggest you address this concern with an admissions adviser. ask them specifically about the ALEC and other programs. demonstrate that you don't let differences hinder you.
also, have the board member write a recommendation letter. and make sure that when you speak (not write, go talk to them) an admissions person, drop names.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:01 pmby SMU_Fan1
I spoke with my admission Counseler..and named every person I knew and had the board member write a letter. He just emailed me and said admission decision is in mail..I'm so nervous!
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:03 pmby PonyPlayer4
Just make sure you go to the football/basketball games and bring everyone with you.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:22 pmby Dutch
SMU_Fan1 wrote:I spoke with my admission Counseler..and named every person I knew and had the board member write a letter. He just emailed me and said admission decision is in mail..I'm so nervous!
the admission counselor emailed you? or the board member?
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:22 pmby Dutch
either way, glad to hear you want to go to SMU, best of luck, and be sure to stop back and let us know the good news.
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:36 pmby whitwiki
Which school are you trying to get into
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:39 pmby SMU_Fan1
School of journalism
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:08 pmby Junior
SMU has a journalism school?
Re: OT: Admission
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Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:32 pmby whitwiki
Sure does. Thought it was in deadman.