OT: Admission

SMU_Fan1 · Post by **SMU_Fan1** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:42 pm

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?

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:48 pm

Depends. There are lots of board members and trustees. It depends on what board they are on.

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:48 pm

And how well you know them.

SMU_Fan1 · Post by **SMU_Fan1** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:51 pm

They are on the board of trustees, and are close family friends.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:53 pm

you're in.

jtstang · Post by **jtstang** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:56 pm

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.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:58 pm

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.

SMU_Fan1 · Post by **SMU_Fan1** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:01 pm

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!

PonyPlayer4 · Post by **PonyPlayer4** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:03 pm

Just make sure you go to the football/basketball games and bring everyone with you.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:22 pm

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?

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:22 pm

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.

whitwiki · Post by **whitwiki** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:36 pm

Which school are you trying to get into

SMU_Fan1 · Post by **SMU_Fan1** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:39 pm

School of journalism

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:08 pm

SMU has a journalism school?

whitwiki · Post by **whitwiki** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:32 pm

Sure does. Thought it was in deadman.

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