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Re: USC 2011

Post by jwmalone87 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:41 pm

vi_vi wrote:Been lurking about here, rooting for everyone! :)

I got my app in right at the deadline and have been "In Review" as of 1/28/11. Any idea on the turn-around?
I'm a URM, 167/4.05 GPA with 2 MA's (UCLA and UofC).

Congrats on all the admits and good luck to the rest of us :)
The fact that you're already UR suggests you're on the fast track, so not really sure how accurate of a timeframe these other apps could provide. You obviously stand an excellent chance, though.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by LockBox » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:45 pm

glitter178 wrote:
LockBox wrote:
jman77 wrote:
JJDancer wrote:I'm thinking the 2/7 batch is mixed at worst.

Definitely not all ding or WL.
If this is true, it would be an interesting departure from last year's practice, where every batch was homogeneous.
Has this been the practice with USC prior to last year as well? Not sure if it really matters, just trying to see if there is a pattern. Oh well, I guess i'll just wait for the letter in the mail....
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Re: USC 2011

Post by santoinettea » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:20 pm

JJDancer wrote:
santoinettea wrote:
Redsgomarchingon wrote:come on USC, you have to accept Los Angeles people at your 75ths... even if they went to UCLA...
Haha, amen. My gpa is above their 75th, and my lsat is at their median. Any movement for you today? I'm still DF 2/7, lame.
Do you mean UR 2/7...because what movement would you need after DF?? :mrgreen:
Oh, whoops haha, yeah; I meant UR 2/7 (previously UR 11/22). I'm just so used to seeing "DF"s in the comments (jealous).

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Top14Hope » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:36 pm

shnoop wrote:
Top14Hope wrote:
mybrain wrote:I wonder how many are stuck in 'complete' since Nov like me with reasonable #s.
Stuck in complete 11/16. #s are both median.
Shouldn't be only me....any idea why I'm stuck?
Because DF 2/7 group = most likely denial or WL.

You are still in it to win it. Trust me, you don't want to be in the DF 2/7 group with me and my LSAT score.

Please love 2/7 group USC!

P.S. Idea for title of a new "How to get a 170 LSAT" thread, one that better stresses the importance of retaking if you don't perform well: Me and my LSAT score

If your goal is to be the most negative person on this thread can you at least post your scores so we get an idea of what they are before you make everyone feel bad
I've literally posted my scores on this thread at least twice today, but good one buddy! FWIW, I'm not negative, I'm just being realistic.

Just for you I'll say my stats again.

GPA above 75% / LSAT below 25%
Not URM
Very strong application (confirmed by multiple academic advisors) Who I hope weren't just making me feel good.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by rjh456 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:37 pm

does anyone know if usc sends out rejection letters via snail mail or email?

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Top14Hope » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:50 pm

rjh456 wrote:does anyone know if usc sends out rejection letters via snail mail or email?
Rejection letter ----> snail mail.

So far this year.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by helloperson » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:55 pm

Just one year, they should send people door to door to reject people. Preferably the dean himself. That way, you could be like, "well, I didn't get in, but at least I don't have to go door to door to 6,000 people just to have a really awkward conversation."

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Re: USC 2011

Post by FiveSermon » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:19 am

Top14Hope wrote:
rjh456 wrote:does anyone know if usc sends out rejection letters via snail mail or email?
Rejection letter ----> snail mail.

So far this year.
What about acceptances? I had USC down as a safety, I'd be shocked if I was rejected or w/l.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by JJDancer » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:20 am

Dreamcast11 wrote:FYI

WL's are exclusively notified online by the status checker...a large packet comes in the mail about a week after.

Admits and Rejections are notified via snail mail in a small envelope.
Gotti, I guess this means we are either IN or OUT. GL!!

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Gotti » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:28 am

JJDancer wrote:
Dreamcast11 wrote:FYI

WL's are exclusively notified online by the status checker...a large packet comes in the mail about a week after.

Admits and Rejections are notified via snail mail in a small envelope.
Gotti, I guess this means we are either IN or OUT. GL!!
Pretty sure you're in. Feeling confident about myself but feeling bittersweet about my confidence hhaha. JJ you know what I'm talking about :?

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Re: USC 2011

Post by JJDancer » Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:00 am

Gotti wrote: Pretty sure you're in. Feeling confident about myself but feeling bittersweet about my confidence hhaha. JJ you know what I'm talking about :?
Thanks.
Yeah, I got you.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Redsgomarchingon » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:33 am

2/7 people should find out tmw, when socal people get their letters

*edit: I take this back. Looks like it took from a week to a month for most people to get letters when they went DF
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Re: USC 2011

Post by Top14Hope » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:34 am

Redsgomarchingon wrote:2/7 people should find out tmw, when socal people get their letters
Unless it's a mixed batch, and all the socal people just happen to be one way or the other. :?

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Re: USC 2011

Post by dpk711 » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:45 am

Redsgomarchingon wrote:2/7 people should find out tmw, when socal people get their letters
are you sure about this? this is assuming they already mailed our decisions right?

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Re: USC 2011

Post by FiveSermon » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:00 am

Redsgomarchingon wrote:2/7 people should find out tmw, when socal people get their letters
I think it's a mixed batch.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Redsgomarchingon » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:08 am

Redsgomarchingon wrote:2/7 people should find out tmw, when socal people get their letters

*edit: I take this back. Looks like it took from a week to a month for most people to get letters when they went DF

yea, I should have done a little research first.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by tlslsnlsp » Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:45 am

my status also changed to decision finalized on 2/7. not to stir the pot or anything but i'm a 3.67/172, i think it's pretty strong but definitely not YP territory...
would they really send out ALL acceptances or ALL rejections? it doesn't really make sense; if they're ready to send out batches why would they save acceptances or rejections they already rendered just to keep the batch homogeneous?

anyway, has anyone confirmed the post above that all WL's are actually shown on your status checker - hence applicants in the 2/7 group are either IN or OUT?

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Re: USC 2011

Post by JJDancer » Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:43 am

I'm going to call and ask some of these questions.

I think I'll at least ask whether WLs are notified via status checker and how soon after DF I can look out for the mail ( a week/3 weeks - some idea).

Will post what they say.

My thoughts: the VERY early (for USC) DFs (the Dec batch) had to wait for letters until the Jan batch. But the 2 batches in Jan seemed to get them within 3-7 days of DF...

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Re: USC 2011

Post by giddybiscuit » Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:56 am

COMPLETE SINCE 11/11 ..... USC, show me some luv...

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Top14Hope » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:12 pm

tlslsnlsp wrote:anyway, has anyone confirmed the post above that all WL's are actually shown on your status checker - hence applicants in the 2/7 group are either IN or OUT?
I don't think anyone has been WL this year, as of yet. However, last year, WL people were notified through there status checker only (although, I only read until Feb 22nd in last years forum, so this could have changed latter in the cycle.)

So we really don't know anything for sure.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by Stonewall » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:16 pm

heres to hoping they are all acceptances :wink:

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Re: USC 2011

Post by JJDancer » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:00 pm

CALLED THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

A) Waitlist shows up on status checker

B) They send out mailings within "a couple of days" of DF and then transit time depends on weather/distance between USC and your location for the postal service.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by dpk711 » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:08 pm

JJDancer wrote:CALLED THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

A) Waitlist shows up on status checker

B) They send out mailings within "a couple of days" of DF and then transit time depends on weather/distance between USC and your location for the postal service.

hth
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Re: USC 2011

Post by masochist » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:11 pm

Is anyone still stuck in 11/22 purgatory with me? At this point they could have translated my application into Sanskrit, sent it to Oxford, had them review the app, and sent it back with a decision on the QE2.

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Re: USC 2011

Post by swimgirl » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:15 pm

Thanks for calling. We will now sit and wait for the mail delivery.

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