USC c/o 2016 Applicants Forum

[Dream Weave]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

So true- there is a chance though. Maybe these 167s won't accept. It's just the size of the class that makes me think usc will pull it off

[UncleStew]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

This is me with UCLA- waitlisted with 167..if only i got 168. How about you convince UCLA to accept me of their WL and I'll WD from USC and tell them to give you my spot...!

[AlanShore]

20k/year. so for admitted students off the WL.. what are our deadlines?

[radar714]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

So true- there is a chance though. Maybe these 167s won't accept. It's just the size of the class that makes me think usc will pull it off

its honestly pathetic that 1 point can make that much of a difference. I hate that these schools tout "holistic reviews" when there is so much data to prove otherwise. I mean I can understand how a 2 point differential could/should make a difference, but 1 more fucking question on the LSAT?

but I hope you're right Dream Weave, considering the Fin Aid website says that only 50% of the incoming class is on some form of merit aid and almost all the pre-deadline acceptances have had some merit package attached, even for those with 3.6-7/167. Hopefully us 166's can become a part of the half of the class that finances the merit-awards for the other half.

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[zman]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

So true- there is a chance though. Maybe these 167s won't accept. It's just the size of the class that makes me think usc will pull it off

its honestly pathetic that 1 point can make that much of a difference. I hate that these schools tout "holistic reviews" when there is so much data to prove otherwise. I mean I can understand how a 2 point differential could/should make a difference, but 1 more fucking question on the LSAT?

but I hope you're right Dream Weave, considering the Fin Aid website says that only 50% of the incoming class is on some form of merit aid and almost all the pre-deadline acceptances have had some merit package attached, even for those with 3.6-7/167. Hopefully us 166's can become a part of the half of the class that finances the merit-awards for the other half.

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if you had a 3.8+++ a 166 would have been just fine.

[radar714]

if you had a 3.8+++ a 166 would have been just fine.

#truth

but that would've taken more than 1 question haha

[Dream Weave]

The sad thing is that not all 3.8s are equal. And going back to the holistic argument, I understand the 167 over the 166, but a 3.8 done half in community college is not impressive and yet it's seen better than a 3.6 from a top school. No one can truly think a 3.8 from a satellite school is difficult to get- you only need to show up and there is almost 0 competition. I took two classes at community college during the summer and it was criminal how easy the As were to get.

[Jonathk1]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

So true- there is a chance though. Maybe these 167s won't accept. It's just the size of the class that makes me think usc will pull it off

its honestly pathetic that 1 point can make that much of a difference. I hate that these schools tout "holistic reviews" when there is so much data to prove otherwise. I mean I can understand how a 2 point differential could/should make a difference, but 1 more fucking question on the LSAT?

but I hope you're right Dream Weave, considering the Fin Aid website says that only 50% of the incoming class is on some form of merit aid and almost all the pre-deadline acceptances have had some merit package attached, even for those with 3.6-7/167. Hopefully us 166's can become a part of the half of the class that finances the merit-awards for the other half.

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When I received my merit scholarship offer, they stated that my scholarship was possible through the generous donation of its alumni. With that said, as a contingency of my scholarship offer, I am required to write a letter of appreciation to my scholarship donator(s) if requested. This of course assumes the premise that the university can specifically match which student received money from which donator. Regardless, that was the message that was conveyed to me when I received merit $$.

With that said, I don't think that the lower percentile students of the incoming class are necessarily financing the merit-awards for the other half. If I'm missing something here, please let me know.

[zman]

Where's my WL acceptance?

if only i got one point higher to a 167..life sucks.

So true- there is a chance though. Maybe these 167s won't accept. It's just the size of the class that makes me think usc will pull it off

its honestly pathetic that 1 point can make that much of a difference. I hate that these schools tout "holistic reviews" when there is so much data to prove otherwise. I mean I can understand how a 2 point differential could/should make a difference, but 1 more fucking question on the LSAT?

but I hope you're right Dream Weave, considering the Fin Aid website says that only 50% of the incoming class is on some form of merit aid and almost all the pre-deadline acceptances have had some merit package attached, even for those with 3.6-7/167. Hopefully us 166's can become a part of the half of the class that finances the merit-awards for the other half.

edit: spelling

When I received my merit scholarship offer, they stated that my scholarship was possible through the generous donation of its alumni. With that said, as a contingency of my scholarship offer, I am required to write a letter of appreciation to my scholarship donator(s) if requested. This of course assumes the premise that the university can specifically match which student received money from which donator. Regardless, that was the message that was conveyed to me when I received merit $$.

With that said, I don't think that the lower percentile students of the incoming class are necessarily financing the merit-awards for the other half. If I'm missing something here, please let me know.

ahahah you dont know much about law school financing. low GPA/LSAT go at STICKER to pay for the merits..alumni donations are a small part of financing.

[Jonathk1]

ahahah you dont know much about law school financing. low GPA/LSAT go at STICKER to pay for the merits..alumni donations are a small part of financing.

Yes, I don't know much about law school financing. That's why I asked.
I'm sure law schools do not publicize what you say is a fact. Where can I find that information?

[zman]

ahahah you dont know much about law school financing. low GPA/LSAT go at STICKER to pay for the merits..alumni donations are a small part of financing.

Yes, I don't know much about law school financing. That's why I asked.
I'm sure law schools do not publicize what you say is a fact. Where can I find that information?

I don't know what the best source is but it's very simple. I summed it all up when I said "GPA/LSAT go at STICKER to pay for the merits". There is not much more to it. I think Stanford, Harvard and Yale are the only schools that do not practice this.

[tocheer67]

167 LSAT and still sitting on the Waitlist.

[radar714]

For those of you that got pulled off the waitlist, how long did they give you to respond/deposit before the offer expires?

[UncleStew]

For those of you that got pulled off the waitlist, how long did they give you to respond/deposit before the offer expires?

The first deposit deadline on mine was May 10th (Friday). aka not enough time.

[onionskin]

Asked for extension?

[jdmonkey]

Crossing my fingers I get out of CR2 this week!

[acs507]

Crossing my fingers I get out of CR2 this week!

Yup, I'm at 167 and still stuck in CR2.

[owells]

guessing no one got in off the waitlist today?

[mcs268]

guessing no one got in off the waitlist today?

I wouldn't expect them to release anymore until after Friday (the deposit deadline for these new WL admits). It's strange that there appears to be some 167s still on the WL, so I'd expect if any more offers are made they will go to these 167s on Monday..

[zman]

if only there was a way to find out how many total committed. according to the FB page it's about 25-30 but many won't show up on FB until the school year starts..

[Jonathk1]

if only there was a way to find out how many total committed. according to the FB page it's about 25-30 but many won't show up on FB until the school year starts..

What FB page are you referring to? We have our 2016 group with about 70-80 members right now.

[jdmonkey]

Crossing my fingers I get out of CR2 this week!

Yup, I'm at 167 and still stuck in CR2.

Maybe they are reviewing the files of the people they gave fee waivers to last because we never paid to have our applications read. Perhaps USC gave first priority to the people who actually forked up the cash to apply?

[RetakeFrenzy]

Crossing my fingers I get out of CR2 this week!

Yup, I'm at 167 and still stuck in CR2.

Maybe they are reviewing the files of the people they gave fee waivers to last because we never paid to have our applications read. Perhaps USC gave first priority to the people who actually forked up the cash to apply?

Interesting theory

[zman]

if only there was a way to find out how many total committed. according to the FB page it's about 25-30 but many won't show up on FB until the school year starts..

What FB page are you referring to? We have our 2016 group with about 70-80 members right now.

a lot of those people have not committed and many will end up at other schools.

[Jeebs]

Went into Final Review today. Never thought I would see that. Its only been a small eternity since applying...