USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015) Forum

[coolcat08]

Mine changed to "decision finalized" and I called and emailed to see if this could be told via email/phone and they said they only send decisions via snail mail. Is this a lie? I'm confused now...

[LaraCroftEsq]

Mine changed to "decision finalized" and I called and emailed to see if this could be told via email/phone and they said they only send decisions via snail mail. Is this a lie? I'm confused now...

USC doesn't release decisions over the phone. You'll get an email (usually within a few hours), if it's an acceptance. Snail mail for dings and waitlists.

[aharri79]

I've been in CR2 for a month now. I'm dying....

And I really wanted to be admitted before Accepted Students' Weekend although if I'm admitted at all, my life would be complete!

[mindthegap]

In on March 20th, scholarship info came yesterday. I'm still weighing my options but I'm really pleased with the outcome because I absolutely love my alma mater. I have quite a few friends from undergrad who are now at the law school and they speak very highly of their experience there. I'd feel comfortable going back-to-back with my degree, plus, I already have all of the game day gear, so...

Stats/potentially relevant info: half-URM, alum, (just barely) above 25th for GPA/LSAT.

Good luck to all still waiting!

[tealeaves12]

I applied Jan 21, was in CR1 by Jan 27, CR2 Feb 6 and CR2 (date change) Feb 9. And nothing since. Non-URM.

Should I send a LOCI or something? Does USC like that sort of thing?

LSAT = at 75%; GPA = between 25th and 50th. Heard Cali schools care more about GPA in general. Does it sound like a ding is on the way?

[GreenMilkTea]

Should I send a LOCI or something? Does USC like that sort of thing?

I'm told by many to go ahead and send a LOCI by now, even without getting waitlisted. Their website says they welcome LOCIs.

[LaraCroftEsq]

I applied Jan 21, was in CR1 by Jan 27, CR2 Feb 6 and CR2 (date change) Feb 9. And nothing since. Non-URM.

Should I send a LOCI or something? Does USC like that sort of thing?

LSAT = at 75%; GPA = between 25th and 50th. Heard Cali schools care more about GPA in general. Does it sound like a ding is on the way?

I sent an updated resume and Why USC? a few weeks ago and was told that it was too late to add anything to my file.

[Danimals18]

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[lawdoggy]

Naw dog. I'm withdrawing but totally holding out to see what they say because I've waited this long, right?

Fucking snails over there.

[LawsRUs]

Is anyone going to the reception coming this week?

[PhilEconCS]

Still on Committee 2nd read since 2/9 lol

[LaraCroftEsq]

It's been a while since the last big wave of acceptances. Here's to hoping we have one within the next few days! End of March, first days of April are usually big decision dates.

[LaraCroftEsq]

And for my fellow URMs still waiting for decisions, I found this in the Stanford thread:

"To follow up on what other posters were discussing this morning, from my perusing the applicant threads from the last two years this weekend, I discovered that:
1) She typically makes calls on Monday,Tuesday and/or Wednesday prior to ASW.
2) These calls are typically to URMs and non-trads (military, PhDs, strong WE, etc)."

Maybe this is a pattern across the board...

[KGLaw18]

And for my fellow URMs still waiting for decisions, I found this in the Stanford thread:

"To follow up on what other posters were discussing this morning, from my perusing the applicant threads from the last two years this weekend, I discovered that:
1) She typically makes calls on Monday,Tuesday and/or Wednesday prior to ASW.
2) These calls are typically to URMs and non-trads (military, PhDs, strong WE, etc)."

Maybe this is a pattern across the board...

Oh gosh, I hope so. I'm going nuts here! But staying positive. I think tomorrow might be our day?

[Itstatertot]

In on March 20th, scholarship info came yesterday. I'm still weighing my options but I'm really pleased with the outcome because I absolutely love my alma mater. I have quite a few friends from undergrad who are now at the law school and they speak very highly of their experience there. I'd feel comfortable going back-to-back with my degree, plus, I already have all of the game day gear, so...

Stats/potentially relevant info: half-URM, alum, (just barely) above 25th for GPA/LSAT.

Good luck to all still waiting!

ah we have very similar stats which give me hope! when did you submit?

[Itstatertot]

And for my fellow URMs still waiting for decisions, I found this in the Stanford thread:

"To follow up on what other posters were discussing this morning, from my perusing the applicant threads from the last two years this weekend, I discovered that:
1) She typically makes calls on Monday,Tuesday and/or Wednesday prior to ASW.
2) These calls are typically to URMs and non-trads (military, PhDs, strong WE, etc)."

Maybe this is a pattern across the board...

Oh gosh, I hope so. I'm going nuts here! But staying positive. I think tomorrow might be our day?

Crossing my fingers as well! I hope the URM theories are true. I would do anything to go to USC

[LawsRUs]

Good luck all!! I would love to go to school where URM voices are well represented. Crossing my fingers for all who are waiting.

[LaraCroftEsq]

Good luck all!! I would love to go to school where URM voices are well represented. Crossing my fingers for all who are waiting.

@LawsRUs, have you committed to USC?

[LawsRUs]

Good luck all!! I would love to go to school where URM voices are well represented. Crossing my fingers for all who are waiting.

@LawsRUs, have you committed to USC?

We'll see (pm-ed ya, basically contingent upon two things)

[monkeyKT]

Does anyone know if the travel stipends are gone for Law Day on 4/11? I can't find it on the portal.

[LawsRUs]

Does anyone know if the travel stipends are gone for Law Day on 4/11? I can't find it on the portal.

They got rid of it. You can try emailing AO. If you are successful, could you pls pm me? Thanks !!

[RubyRod]

Does anyone know if the travel stipends are gone for Law Day on 4/11? I can't find it on the portal.

They got rid of it. You can try emailing AO. If you are successful, could you pls pm me? Thanks !!

Someone tried a couple of weeks ago and got shot down, but maybe someone will have backed out! I know deadline to reserve hotel room in their free block already passed though.

[LawsRUs]

Does anyone know if the travel stipends are gone for Law Day on 4/11? I can't find it on the portal.

They got rid of it. You can try emailing AO. If you are successful, could you pls pm me? Thanks !!

Someone tried a couple of weeks ago and got shot down, but maybe someone will have backed out! I know deadline to reserve hotel room in their free block already passed though.

The person who was shot down was me!! I even tried after someone backed out.

ETA: I would still try doe. You never know..

[spencercross]

Is anyone going to the reception coming this week?

Are you talking about Law Day? Was planning on it, but just realized it's the same weekend as Davis' ASW. As much as I'd love to stay in LA for USC (or UCLA), Davis is offering me what essentially amounts to a free ride and neither USC/UCLA has offered me enough to make them financially viable for me. Guess I'll probably be going to Davis that weekend instead.

[LawsRUs]

Is anyone going to the reception coming this week?

Are you talking about Law Day? Was planning on it, but just realized it's the same weekend as Davis' ASW. As much as I'd love to stay in LA for USC/UCLA, Davis is offering me what essentially amounts to a free ride. Guess I'll probably be going to Davis that weekend instead.

Yay congrats on Davis!! Maybe we could trade impressions of each school.
And I was wondering if someone was going to this Thursday's reception in SF.