USC 2010! Forum

[philosoraptor]

Anyone else notice the gaping hole in the upper 166s on LSN? Spiderlegs appears to be the only one who has heard one way or the other!

EDIT: In addition to two URM candidates, those are the only 166s to have heard back ><

FWIW, Spiderlegs' LSN says his numbers are "slightly off." So it's entirely possible that nobody at 166 and >3.65 has heard anything. AFAIK, 166 is median and 3.71 is 75th percentile, so I don't know why they've been avoiding us like the plague.

I can just imagine the staff meeting in September: "Hey guys, great new admissions plan: Let's take all the apps that indicate a strong numerical fit with our current student body and ignore them. So now when we're trying to raise our medians, those good apps will filter themselves out by forgetting about us and choosing other schools, and they'll eventually withdraw, saving us from having to WL them for no good reason. If they ask why they've been complete for 19 weeks, let's act all pissed off and blame it on the app increase. Kids these days don't compare notes on the intertubes, so there's no way they can discover our nefarious schemes. Best idea evar!"

[OneKnight]

Anyone else notice the gaping hole in the upper 166s on LSN? Spiderlegs appears to be the only one who has heard one way or the other!

EDIT: In addition to two URM candidates, those are the only 166s to have heard back ><

FWIW, Spiderlegs' LSN says his numbers are "slightly off." So it's entirely possible that nobody at 166 and >3.65 has heard anything. AFAIK, 166 is median and 3.71 is 75th percentile, so I don't know why they've been avoiding us like the plague.

I can just imagine the staff meeting in September: "Hey guys, great new admissions plan: Let's take all the apps that indicate a strong numerical fit with our current student body and ignore them. So now when we're trying to raise our medians, those good apps will filter themselves out by forgetting about us and choosing other schools, and they'll eventually withdraw, saving us from having to WL them for no good reason. If they ask why they've been complete for 19 weeks, let's act all pissed off and blame it on the app increase. Kids these days don't compare notes on the intertubes, so there's no way they can discover our nefarious schemes. Best idea evar!"

Haha, seriously. I'm not one to say CONSPIWACY THEOWY!!! ZOMG. Whatever the reason, they must realize we have other offers. USC was one of the few schools I visited BEFORE receiving an admissions decision (and I live on the East Coast) and I was impressed. Now I'm just wondering what the heck is going on. UCLA is doing the same thing for 166/3.95+

[danidancer]

Sneaky bastards.

[madhatter01]

^ also 166 and complete since 11/1

[Lieut Kaffee]

Got a nice folder today with more materials about admissions . . . but still no info on scholarships. Makes sense, since I only submitted financial aid info last weekend, but has anyone else heard about money yet (other than Rothman ppl)?

Wondering the same thing. I got the little folder/viewbook/welcome letter today. I'm wondering when/if I will hear about scholarship info.

[musicfor18]

Haha, seriously. I'm not one to say CONSPIWACY THEOWY!!! ZOMG. Whatever the reason, they must realize we have other offers. USC was one of the few schools I visited BEFORE receiving an admissions decision (and I live on the East Coast) and I was impressed. Now I'm just wondering what the heck is going on. UCLA is doing the same thing for 166/3.95+

Would you mind telling a bit about what impressed you at USC? I'm not going to be able to visit, but it's one of my top choices, and it would be helpful to hear your impressions. Thanks!

[Quine]

Anyone else notice the gaping hole in the upper 166s on LSN? Spiderlegs appears to be the only one who has heard one way or the other!

EDIT: In addition to two URM candidates, those are the only 166s to have heard back ><

FWIW, Spiderlegs' LSN says his numbers are "slightly off." So it's entirely possible that nobody at 166 and >3.65 has heard anything. AFAIK, 166 is median and 3.71 is 75th percentile, so I don't know why they've been avoiding us like the plague.

I can just imagine the staff meeting in September: "Hey guys, great new admissions plan: Let's take all the apps that indicate a strong numerical fit with our current student body and ignore them. So now when we're trying to raise our medians, those good apps will filter themselves out by forgetting about us and choosing other schools, and they'll eventually withdraw, saving us from having to WL them for no good reason. If they ask why they've been complete for 19 weeks, let's act all pissed off and blame it on the app increase. Kids these days don't compare notes on the intertubes, so there's no way they can discover our nefarious schemes. Best idea evar!"

167 is their median.

[nyydjluver2]

I also have a 166, and 3.8 GPA. Submitted my app at the end of December and been complete since 1/14

[philosoraptor]

167 is their median.

Princeton Review says 166 is "average," but maybe they mean mean. Whatevs.

[finalaspects]

167 is their median.

Princeton Review says 166 is "average," but maybe they mean mean. Whatevs.

167 is USC's median for both 50% and 75%. i believe they will try to raise it this year. even if they keep their 50% at 167 their 75% will go up, or they will try to raise both.

[OneKnight]

Anyone else notice the gaping hole in the upper 166s on LSN? Spiderlegs appears to be the only one who has heard one way or the other!

EDIT: In addition to two URM candidates, those are the only 166s to have heard back ><

FWIW, Spiderlegs' LSN says his numbers are "slightly off." So it's entirely possible that nobody at 166 and >3.65 has heard anything. AFAIK, 166 is median and 3.71 is 75th percentile, so I don't know why they've been avoiding us like the plague.

I can just imagine the staff meeting in September: "Hey guys, great new admissions plan: Let's take all the apps that indicate a strong numerical fit with our current student body and ignore them. So now when we're trying to raise our medians, those good apps will filter themselves out by forgetting about us and choosing other schools, and they'll eventually withdraw, saving us from having to WL them for no good reason. If they ask why they've been complete for 19 weeks, let's act all pissed off and blame it on the app increase. Kids these days don't compare notes on the intertubes, so there's no way they can discover our nefarious schemes. Best idea evar!"

167 is their median.

Which means that 50% of their matriculants have a sub-167 LSAT - those can't all be URMs. According to LSN, the only confirmed sub-167 whose numbers are certain is sandiecohen47, who has some admittedly killer softs.

EDIT: BTW, I'm not trying to say all 166s should be expecting admission, but rather that they deserve a decision of some kind.

[dsa1]

how fun. DF 3/5 and nothing in the mail.

Shoot me an e-mail regarding the decision..fck..

[Sauer Grapes]

Anyone else notice the gaping hole in the upper 166s on LSN? Spiderlegs appears to be the only one who has heard one way or the other!

EDIT: In addition to two URM candidates, those are the only 166s to have heard back ><

FWIW, Spiderlegs' LSN says his numbers are "slightly off." So it's entirely possible that nobody at 166 and >3.65 has heard anything. AFAIK, 166 is median and 3.71 is 75th percentile, so I don't know why they've been avoiding us like the plague.

I can just imagine the staff meeting in September: "Hey guys, great new admissions plan: Let's take all the apps that indicate a strong numerical fit with our current student body and ignore them. So now when we're trying to raise our medians, those good apps will filter themselves out by forgetting about us and choosing other schools, and they'll eventually withdraw, saving us from having to WL them for no good reason. If they ask why they've been complete for 19 weeks, let's act all pissed off and blame it on the app increase. Kids these days don't compare notes on the intertubes, so there's no way they can discover our nefarious schemes. Best idea evar!"

167 is their median.

Which means that 50% of their matriculants have a sub-167 LSAT - those can't all be URMs. According to LSN, the only confirmed sub-167 whose numbers are certain is sandiecohen47, who has some admittedly killer softs.

EDIT: BTW, I'm not trying to say all 166s should be expecting admission, but rather that they deserve a decision of some kind.

Incorrect.

144, 156, 160, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 170, 179.

What is the median of the above?

[OneKnight]

Incorrect.

144, 156, 160, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 170, 179.

What is the median of the above?

OK, granted, they could all be 167, and I should've said 167 or below, but, if their median is 167 and their 75th percentile is 167, and they're hardly accepting any below 167, does that mean they're aiming for their 25/50/75 to be 167/167/167??? That would be ridiculous!
And I still stand by my second point that people deserve decisions.

Also, I know this is TLS, but it would be sufficient to simply point out the error (rather than being a smartass and asking a math question)

[Veritas]

can someone hurry up and get a decision so this can stop

[Sauer Grapes]

Incorrect.

144, 156, 160, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 170, 179.

What is the median of the above?

OK, granted, they could all be 167, and I should've said 167 or below, but, if their median is 167 and their 75th percentile is 167, and they're hardly accepting any below 167, does that mean they're aiming for their 25/50/75 to be 167/167/167??? That would be ridiculous!
And I still stand by my second point that people deserve decisions.

Also, I know this is TLS, but it would be sufficient to simply point out the error (rather than being a smartass and asking a math question)

Wasn't being a smartass, just avoiding the inevitable "why is it incorrect?" question.

I will however be a smartass and point out that it is a statistics question and not really a math question.

[OneKnight]

Incorrect.

144, 156, 160, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 170, 179.

What is the median of the above?

OK, granted, they could all be 167, and I should've said 167 or below, but, if their median is 167 and their 75th percentile is 167, and they're hardly accepting any below 167, does that mean they're aiming for their 25/50/75 to be 167/167/167??? That would be ridiculous!
And I still stand by my second point that people deserve decisions.

Also, I know this is TLS, but it would be sufficient to simply point out the error (rather than being a smartass and asking a math question)

Wasn't being a smartass, just avoiding the inevitable "why is it incorrect?" question.

I will however be a smartass and point out that it is a statistics question and not really a math question.

It's on now.

Statistics:
1 : a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistics

[Sauer Grapes]

Incorrect.

144, 156, 160, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 167, 170, 179.

What is the median of the above?

OK, granted, they could all be 167, and I should've said 167 or below, but, if their median is 167 and their 75th percentile is 167, and they're hardly accepting any below 167, does that mean they're aiming for their 25/50/75 to be 167/167/167??? That would be ridiculous!
And I still stand by my second point that people deserve decisions.

Also, I know this is TLS, but it would be sufficient to simply point out the error (rather than being a smartass and asking a math question)

Wasn't being a smartass, just avoiding the inevitable "why is it incorrect?" question.

I will however be a smartass and point out that it is a statistics question and not really a math question.

It's on now.

Statistics:
1 : a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statistics

[ylee0331]

^You guys make me laugh.

Anyway, here's one more applicant DF'd 3/5.
Didn't get any mail today as I am in Iowa.

[Apple Tree]

When the hell is the scholarship coming out?!

[Quine]

When the hell is the scholarship coming out?!

Is there only one this year?!?

[rccohla]

To all the guys/girls who went DF 3/5, FWIW, I didn't get my decision letter on the east coast until more than a week after the DF date.

[amb123]

DF 3/5... Not holding out much hope being as I have been rejected from almost everywhere. I have to go out of town for work next week so I'll just have to see how things went on here.

App complete in Dec, IR 2/1, and DF 3/5.
165 LSAT
3.61 GPA

[dvd]

`

[1800calturk]

Any word on scholarships yet?

I wish.