USC c/o 2016 Applicants Forum

[zman]

Here's to predicting an LSAT median drop to 166. They're doing everything they can do get 167s by giving them great scholarships, but I think if they're being smart they'll let more 166s in than usual to allow for a 166 median fallback, which wouldn't be awful.

if you look at LSN, they are not throwing money at the 167 but at those with much higher scores. I see a couple 167 with 120,000 but they appear to be above the 75th GPA or at least the above the median. they will probably lower the class size by about 10 people though to make sure they can maintain the 167 median.

[Mdenis1]

I am sitting with no decision and with a 168/3.9 I got a full tuition at Iowa, and 45K at UCLA. USC looks to be my top choice at this time, especially if they give me 120k and get me the LLM program at LSE. I have been accepted at GULC and GW but I don't think they will give me that much? thoughts anyone.

well it's almost february so you should hear any day. They might think you are not going to seriously consider them so therefore they don't want to waste time with you. with a 168 and a 3.9 you have a decent chance as high as Columbia..

*and the LSE thing doesnt exist anymore. Columbia has it now.

[tkim129]

172, 3.75, undergrad UCLA, regional LA.

Just got offered the $120,000. It's between SC (18th, $120,000) vs. Duke (11th, $0) so far. Does anyone know if Rothman offers any money to those who don't win the final spot? SC will be a strong number 1 for me if I get a full ride.

[cookiejar1]

I honestly wish USC would throw some money at me right now. I applied for the Rothman but I'm still sitting at Committee 2nd read since 1/2...

[twinkletoes16]

I honestly wish USC would throw some money at me right now. I applied for the Rothman but I'm still sitting at Committee 2nd read since 1/2...

Hmm. There goes the theory of rothman candidates getting an update like I did today. Not sure what's going on then.

[uconjak]

I am sitting with no decision and with a 168/3.9 I got a full tuition at Iowa, and 45K at UCLA. USC looks to be my top choice at this time, especially if they give me 120k and get me the LLM program at LSE. I have been accepted at GULC and GW but I don't think they will give me that much? thoughts anyone.

I think someone posted a couple pages back that LSE dropped their LL.M partnership with USC last year and offers it through CLS instead now.

I know that CLS had it, I also applied to them, it is a long shot!...but when i talked to USC 2 months ago about my fee waiver. they didn't say anything abou that to me when i brought it up.

[megagnarley]

Committee second read. Apparently that does not mean decision imminent but, um, yea.

Hope my undergrad loves me.

[maxiguess]

Still sitting at complete 12/12/12

[WisemanAEKDB]

Still sitting at complete 12/12/12

+1. Complete 12/5. Here's to hoping.

[zman]

Committee second read. Apparently that does not mean decision imminent but, um, yea.

Hope my undergrad loves me.

actually it kind of does this late in the process, all decisions are coming soon now. however if you get waitlisted

[megagnarley]

Committee second read. Apparently that does not mean decision imminent but, um, yea.

Hope my undergrad loves me.

actually it kind of does this late in the process, all decisions are coming soon now. however if you get waitlisted

Don't temp fate...she's listening

[boblawlob]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

[KingsCup]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

I'm hoping as well, but for a little different reason. Hoping my 167 will allow me to get in, even with my terrible GPA

[zman]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

there won't be a median drop(they will lover class by 10-15 if they have to avoid that) but 165 is fine if you have a good GPA. you might get 30k

[boblawlob]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

there won't be a median drop(they will lover class by 10-15 if they have to avoid that) but 165 is fine if you have a good GPA. you might get 30k

GPA is average law school applicant gpa. It'd already be a miracle if I get in. Can they afford to lower their class size though with such a small incoming class at ~200 already?

[zman]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

there won't be a median drop(they will lover class by 10-15 if they have to avoid that) but 165 is fine if you have a good GPA. you might get 30k

GPA is average law school applicant gpa. It'd already be a miracle if I get in. Can they afford to lower their class size though with such a small incoming class at ~200 already?

yes if it's about 10-15, they can make up the difference with transfers or some cuts to the overal budget. the way they have thrown money at non 167 lsat applicants, it appears it won't be an issue. the only way their median gets forced down if someone like UCLA or vanderbilt drop their which probably won't happen.. it's not that bad. the 20% application drop is not killing the top 20 schools like it is others.

[zman]

172, 3.75, undergrad UCLA, regional LA.

Just got offered the $120,000. It's between SC (18th, $120,000) vs. Duke (11th, $0) so far. Does anyone know if Rothman offers any money to those who don't win the final spot? SC will be a strong number 1 for me if I get a full ride.

Only one person will get the Rothman(full scholarship plus a SA position at Skadden).

[dproduct]

Oh Skadden. One day.... one day.

[yupyup]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

I'm hoping as well, but for a little different reason. Hoping my 167 will allow me to get in, even with my terrible GPA

Good luck to u! I'm in the same boat. I had a medical circumstance but had an upward trend with strong softs (I hope). So crossing my fingers ...

[andy261]

Just submitted my app. USC is one of my reach schools. Hopefully a drop to 166 median can allow someone like me at a 165 to sneak right in.

Good luck to all those who are still waiting and congrats to those who have been accepted.

I'm hoping as well, but for a little different reason. Hoping my 167 will allow me to get in, even with my terrible GPA

Good luck to u! I'm in the same boat. I had a medical circumstance but had an upward trend with strong softs (I hope). So crossing my fingers ...

Jumping on the boat with a 168, sub-3. Really hoping that USC will let some of us in to maintain their LSAT median.

[vzapana]

Withdrawn. Good luck everyone!

[CO2016YEAH]

Checking in. Applied to USC late in the game. Hoping there is a spot for a non-traditional reach applicant like myself!

[Omnivalc]

Went Committee 1st Read 1/8, Committee 2nd today. How long does this generally mean until a decision comes along?

[JayJones78]

Went Committee 1st Read 1/8, Committee 2nd today. How long does this generally mean until a decision comes along?

I never went to 2nd read and went from first read to in final review. I'v been there since 1/14. No word since

[FallingHigher]

Went Committee 1st Read 1/8, Committee 2nd today. How long does this generally mean until a decision comes along?

I am right there with you. 1st read on 1/9 with 2nd read today. I am hoping for a fast turnaround.