Laurel House FAQ, part 18:

Applying for Membership

  1. How can I apply for membership?
  2. How long does it usually take for an application to be reviewed?
  3. Do you really read the applications? Are they really important?

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18.1 How can I apply for membership?
Please look at the Laurel House Fact Sheet for details about the application process. Note that if you live in Austin you are required to come by and apply in person. Please contact the membership coordinator for meeting dates and times..

18.2 How long does it usually take for an application to be reviewed?
Once an application is received, it is usually reviewed with two weeks. Due to the large number of applications, individual response cannot be sent out about the results of each application. Applicants who are accepted and offered contracts will be contacted by email, phone, and/or U.S. mail. If you have questions about the status of your application, please feel free to contact the membership coordinator.

18.3 Do you really read the applications? Are they really important?
Yes, the applications are very important. Every single application is read aloud at a membership meeting and members discuss on each one individually. Answers to the essay questions are especially important since they provide the most insight into your reasons for wanting to live at a co-op, your ability to get along with the other members of the co-op, and your personality and interests. Answers should not be long-winded, however, due to the large number of applications reviewed; concise and precise responses are much preferred.

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Laurel House Co-op / Austin, Texas, USA / last updated 28 March 2005
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