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Get the inside scoop on Southern Methodist admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


Status
Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The admissions process was relatively similar to any other undergraduate program throughout the country. I believe there were two essay questions ...   READ MORE
Current Student
General admission to SMU is hassle free: the application involves filling out the standard name, address, extra-curricular activities, and submit...   READ MORE
Former Student
The admissions process was somewhat lengthy and was targetted at past, current and potential future relationships with the School(s). The amount ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Take a rigorous course load in high school; SMU likes to see students in leadership positions and students who take an active interest in the comm...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The business school at SMU is a very good place to be. The school is quite competetive, and the professors are as well. One can definately learn a...   READ MORE
Current Student
The Dedman College of Arts and Humanities once said, "SMU is a community college with a football team". 1000 level classes are usually packed wit...   READ MORE
Former Student
The professors we good and the other students acted like they were better than others. I'm sure this happens at every school, but when you are as...   READ MORE
Current Student
At SMU, one can take as difficult or as easy of classes as one desires. The university is best known for its business program, though all are adeq...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
There are good resources at SMU for careers and internships. The career center has an online resource, so you will be able to search for the jobs you ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Being in the arts school, that's the primary prospective I get. We are career-focused in a way that allows us to learn things while we're here. Som...   READ MORE
Former Student
Several potential employers are linked with this School and would like to have the best students available.   READ MORE
Current Student
The SMU Cox School of Business has a very strong alumni base, and alumni are very involved in campus activies, facilitating student access to internsh...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The quality of life is solid at SMU. With regards to housing, you may stay in a dorm or campus apartmens. The housing is very affordable. The camp...   READ MORE
Current Student
Most kids here are pretty well-off. Everyone lives on campus the first year for the most part, and then lots and lots of kids move into ritzy off...   READ MORE
Former Student
No housing was provided. The neighborhood was good, at times somewhat entimidating due to its location   READ MORE
Current Student
Located in University Park, SMU is in a very safe neighborhood (UP Police have an average response time of 1 minute and 40 second). Most housing o...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The nightlife is the most appealing part of SMU. Dallas offers a wide range of things to do. Some bars are walking distance, and most of them are ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Greek life, anyone? Rush is a big deal here, and if you live on South Campus you're first year, it's almost a must. North Campus houses more ind...   READ MORE
Former Student
No time for these activities, but yes, there are location for these activities.   READ MORE
Current Student
SMU is a very Greek-oriented campus. The Greek houses on campus are often the best source of parties, though by no means is it essential to join a...   READ MORE

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