<p>Hey everyone!
I applied Early Action to SMU this past November and was curious as to when they usually respond to that application. If there are any recent alum, students, or just those who have done the same who are familiar with their response times who have a good idea as to when I should hear back. I know that it is typically mid-December, but was curious as to if that is the usual December 15 or if it is earlier/later. Sorry if I am coming off as a bit anxious. Just excited as to when I might hear back! Thanks.</p>
<p>Also, here is my info regarding scores, grades, extracurriculars, etc., if anyone is interested. Please feel free to comment if there is anything here that you might want to add</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1709135-southern-methodist-university-and-vanderbilt.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1709135-southern-methodist-university-and-vanderbilt.html#latest</a></p>
<p>IMO, you have great stats for SMU. The big red acceptance envelopes are all mailed out at the same time around December 15 (give or take a day or two). Unfortunately, that is the busiest time of the year for the postal service so it could show up anytime.</p>
<p>Thank you very much</p>
<p>@auggie2015 as I mentioned in the other thread, some folks are posting on twitter that they are getting their acceptances as of yesterday. It should be soon!</p>
<p>Really? That’s awesome! Thanks for the heads up!</p>
<p>When are they sending out ea letters</p>
<p>Can we check online or do they send emails</p>
<p>I believe SMU sends their acceptances via snail mail. If you’ve been accepted its a nice big red envelope. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>@tsemi14 : @newjersey17 is 100% correct. SMU states explicitly that they do not notify online or via email at all, but prefer the old fashioned way of sending out acceptance packets via mail.</p>
<p>Thank you! Does anyone know when they will start sending letters?</p>
<p>My best guess would be at any point in the next two weeks, but when exactly I cannot say. Hopefully everyone who applied in November has heard back by Christmas</p>
<p>Last year we heard on Dec 10th, good luck, it is a fabulous school!!!</p>
<p>Thanks! Fingers crossed!</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, will the applicant know if they received any financial aid/scholarships as part of the EA decision?</p>
<p>Yes, you get the largest part with acceptance letter-then a week later you could get more from the specific college/Major you applied to. After that Hunt and PS is sent.</p>
<p>@bagirl24 did ED hear back on the 10th last year or EA?</p>
<p>EA on the 10TH, but every year is different</p>
<p>I am sure its been asked before. Will the application status page be updated with the decision? Or is it just through snail mail which could take a couple of days?</p>
<p>SMU uses snail mail</p>