USC (Gould) c/o 2018 Forum

[LawsRUs]

Officially checking in.

Congratulations FN!!!
And welcome!!! I am glad you'll be joining us.

[supersplittysplitter]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was wondering what part of LA do most USC students usually hang out/ party? I've heard mixed things about the area around campus so I wasn't sure if most of the social life is centered in that neighborhood or if people spread out more.

[FlyingNorth]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was wondering what part of LA do most USC students usually hang out/ party? I've heard mixed things about the area around campus so I wasn't sure if most of the social life is centered in that neighborhood or if people spread out more.

For the most part, undergrads stay in the surrounding area. Fraternity parties, the 90 on Figueroa (RIP), some downtown bars like The Standard, The Library, Seventh and Grand, and a few Hollywood clubs.

Most recent alum live on the West Side (Santa Monica, Venice) and they frequent the bars in that area.

ETA: ^My favorite place to hang out. It's a distance from campus, but an awesome venue to chill with sociable bros

[UCLAHopeful2015]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was wondering what part of LA do most USC students usually hang out/ party? I've heard mixed things about the area around campus so I wasn't sure if most of the social life is centered in that neighborhood or if people spread out more.

For the most part, undergrads stay in the surrounding area. Fraternity parties, the 90 on Figueroa (RIP), some downtown bars like The Standard, The Library, Seventh and Grand, and a few Hollywood clubs.

Most recent alum live on the West Side (Santa Monica, Venice) and they frequent the bars in that area.

ETA: ^My favorite place to hang out. It's a distance from campus, but an awesome venue to chill with sociable bros

Everything about Santa Monica is awesome

[FlyingNorth]

Everything about Santa Monica is awesome

One of the few circumstances where I'd say "Cheers" to a UCLA alum

[UCLAHopeful2015]

Everything about Santa Monica is awesome

One of the few circumstances where I'd say "Cheers" to a UCLA alum

I'll take it

[Ver91]

Deposited as well! Can't wait to meet everyone!!! How are yall doing with the housing search? Are you planning on waiting a bit or trying to finalize something soon? If we are considering living off campus but would be happy to have another (or a few other) usc law student housemates how would you go about finding them?

[LawsRUs]

Deposited as well! Can't wait to meet everyone!!! How are yall doing with the housing search? Are you planning on waiting a bit or trying to finalize something soon? If we are considering living off campus but would be happy to have another (or a few other) usc law student housemates how would you go about finding them?

Hi ver! Congratulations on your decision!
I will put your username on page 1 of this thread when I get to my computer.
You all should also post your decisions in the Destinations thread. If everyone does, we would have 10-11 (!!) people attending.

I would look for housing asap. When I was searching, it was a very frustrating process. I found mine through Craiglist. I think on the admitted students portal, there might be a roommate match form. Also, maybe some of you can coordinate if you are looking for roommates. GL!
And if you are having a hard time finding something, you can pm me, and maybe I can help you find something.

[spencercross]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but I was wondering what part of LA do most USC students usually hang out/ party? I've heard mixed things about the area around campus so I wasn't sure if most of the social life is centered in that neighborhood or if people spread out more.

For the most part, undergrads stay in the surrounding area. Fraternity parties, the 90 on Figueroa (RIP), some downtown bars like The Standard, The Library, Seventh and Grand, and a few Hollywood clubs.

Most recent alum live on the West Side (Santa Monica, Venice) and they frequent the bars in that area.

ETA: ^My favorite place to hang out. It's a distance from campus, but an awesome venue to chill with sociable bros

Everything about Santa Monica is awesome

Not the rent!

[UCLAHopeful2015]

Guys.. I got in off the w/l at GULC which means I most likely wont be coming to USC in the fall

[LawsRUs]

Guys.. I got in off the w/l at GULC which means I most likely wont be coming to USC in the fall

OMG congratulations Brojan!!!!! That's really great news.
I am sad, but at the same time, I am very happy for you.

[UCLAHopeful2015]

Guys.. I got in off the w/l at GULC which means I most likely wont be coming to USC in the fall

OMG congratulations Brojan!!!!! That's really great news.
I am sad, but at the same time, I am very happy for you.

Thank you so much!! It's going to be a very tough decision. This thread makes it even harder

[LawsRUs]

Guys.. I got in off the w/l at GULC which means I most likely wont be coming to USC in the fall

OMG congratulations Brojan!!!!! That's really great news.
I am sad, but at the same time, I am very happy for you.

Thank you so much!! It's going to be a very tough decision. This thread makes it even harder

Haha, you shouldn't base your decision on this thread.
Look at employment scores, look at scholarship offers, and ask Qs to current GLUC students in the Ask a Current Student/Grad forum.

GULC has good people going. Gray, bucki, and moto will be there: They are really nice. (You might want to avoid Hand. He creeps me out lol.)

[LawsRUs]

A favor: Can one of you itt take over this thread starting mid-May? If you want to be OP, pls send me a pm, thanks. (You would just need to add/delete the part on who are attending.)

(I put in a request for a temp ban until next week. When I come back, I'll request the switch. Thanks all, I'll find you all at orientation.)

[UCLAHopeful2015]

A favor: Can one of you itt take over this thread starting mid-May? If you want to be OP, pls send me a pm, thanks. (You would just need to add/delete the part on who are attending.)

(I put in a request for a temp ban until next week. When I come back, I'll request the switch. Thanks all, I'll find you all at orientation.)

Good luck with finals!!!

[seansj1]

I'm looking for a roommate and housing, so if anyone going to SC next year might be interested PM me!

[seansj1]

@acat, you might want to post in the choosing forum
@fishbulb and KT, are you both coming here?

I don't see a rush to complete the on campus housing application since it opened today. Are you looking into Terrace because you are oos?

I think YAR said it was pretty safe. You might want to ask a current student or grad in one of the Takings threads, or contact the school in general to ask about it. (I think there is a contact person in the folder that they gave us on Law Day.)

Yeah, I deposited last night and barring any WL, I'll likely be here in the fall.

I'm from LA and actually living with friends now in an LA suburb for pretty cheap, but the .75-1 hour commute everyday seems like something I don't want to deal with, not to mention this probably isn't the best environment for a 1L. I'm more interested in finding a non-USC apartment, but just wanted to keep my options open for now.

My recommendation for most of you would be the Tuscany Apartments or Icon Plaza by MLK Blvd.

They're both a little pricey, but they have the best proximity to the Law School. Nice rooms, recently built, very secure, and they're situated on top of some great eateries and coffee places.

I was thinking about Tuscany or Icon, but I'm worried it might be mostly undergrads. Any idea if theres a significant number of law students and if so any way to room together?
Also, does anyone know if its still worth submitting a Terrace app? I thought I was gonna go a different route for sure, but the convenience of signing up for Terrace vs searching for an apartment online is kind of making me reconsider.

[FlyingNorth]

I was thinking about Tuscany or Icon, but I'm worried it might be mostly undergrads. Any idea if theres a significant number of law students and if so any way to room together?
Also, does anyone know if its still worth submitting a Terrace app? I thought I was gonna go a different route for sure, but the convenience of signing up for Terrace vs searching for an apartment online is kind of making me reconsider.

Re: Tuscany, yeah it's mostly undergrads, but it's more quiet of a complex than some of the other apartments in the area.

[monkeyKT]

long shot but has anyone tried to negotiate for more $ using a wait list acceptance/$?

[LawsRUs]

@Brojan, thanks!

@sean, I really thought you were going to a T14. That must have been a difficult decision. Congrats on your decision, I'll add you on pp. 1.

Also, we need more people representing here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 5&t=245085.

@KT, I stopped posting in the Waiting forum, but I did get into other schools. I was WL->admitted $$$, but I tossed that offer out without showing it to MB because I wasn't seriously considering it. I got into another school recently, which I am seriously considering, at which I'm waiting on the final financial package. I think it's fair if I show her only the offers that I'm seriously considering.

Also, we need to move our financial aid discussions to pms and other venues.

Does anyone know if Spivey said that there would be a lot of WL activity this year? Thanks. .

[spencercross]

Does anyone know if Spivey said that there would be a lot of WL activity this year? Thanks. .

I swear I saw him post somewhere that he expected a lot because the dip in high scorers would result in a lot of people double depositing and making final decisions later in the cycle. I thought it was on /r/lawschooladmissions, but I looked through his posts and can't find it so take that with a grain of salt. He did post about waitlists recently and said "We predict more waitlist activity is coming, and coming soon."

[MikeJD]

Yes he did say that but so far waitlist activity is nothing out of ordinary given decline in higher LSAT scores. I think schools just adjusted that for that reality and admitted those they would have waitlisted/rejected in past years.

[LawsRUs]

Does anyone know if Spivey said that there would be a lot of WL activity this year? Thanks. .

I swear I saw him post somewhere that he expected a lot because the dip in high scorers would result in a lot of people double depositing and making final decisions later in the cycle. I thought it was on /r/lawschooladmissions, but I looked through his posts and can't find it so take that with a grain of salt. He did post about waitlists recently and said "We predict more waitlist activity is coming, and coming soon."

Good to know thanks!!
(Thanks for being so helpful. It's really too bad we can't be classmates.)
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Also, is there anything on FB about
1. First year spring elective,
2. Dean Designate Guzman, and/or
3. Who is replacing Dean R to teach contracts next year?

Thanks

[UCLAHopeful2015]

The Facebook group is pretty inactive. They used it more for the purposes of selling students on the school more than anything. You're probably better off directly asking usc

[Boredlaw]

The FB page is useless. The admin posts stuff that is not relevant/misleading and hasn't really been helpful to people asking him questions and therefore people stopped asking. To be fair though the page is full of people who are not going to USC, I'm sure by the end of the of month(2nd deposit due) maybe those not going will be replaced by those who are. The Vanderbilt FB was the same way until just recently students who are going for sure created their own site and are only letting people who are 100% committed in it.