<p>Dbasmom, I'm sorry that your impression of SMU was not the same. My son arrived Thursday afternoon and got his paper work. He went back Friday morning and was enrolled and had his books before noon. Son elected not to try UTD although it is a great school because they have been in school for so long already. I think we have to give these schools a little time. Frankly, they didn't have to do anything for us, but they did. They do have a responsibility to the students who are there not to overload the classes they are taking. Son got twelve hours, which is what he wanted, and I was hearing stories of upperclassmen being accommodated by penciling them in to full classes - which is what they get at Tulane.</p>
<p>I'm sorry that you felt so differently, and I know that your son will do great at UTD. It is an excellent school and truly a hidden gem.</p>