USC c/o 2019 Applicants Thread (2015-2016) Forum

GrumpyYellowOgre · Post by **GrumpyYellowOgre** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:34 pm

HawkeyeVodka34 wrote:
lalaa85 wrote:In via email!
Same here

+2 here as well. Congrats! Good luck to those still waiting!

lbh265 · Post by **lbh265** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:45 pm

JuniorBee2 wrote:
nicola16 wrote:
GrumpyYellowOgre wrote:
ppt5 wrote:Is it a bad sign that I'm still at complete (from 12/4)? I assume this means they haven't looked at my app yet, but I can't help but be nervous.
It took me (and at least some others) over 5 weeks to get from complete to first read. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
I was complete from October until late December. Got in in January. Don't worry yet!
I went complete November 16th and didn't go into first read until Jan 11th!

Complete 11/30, just went Committee 1st Read today!

shakha · Post by **shakha** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:53 pm

So I've moved pretty fast through the admissions cycle. Complete 01/04 > 1st Committee 1/10 > 2nd Committee 1/11 > Decision Finalized 1/12

But I haven't heard anything nor do I have the 1st seat deposit, 2nd seat deposit or final transcript on my checklist

is it safe to assume that i'm getting a ding ?

Edit: also both lsat/gpa are at the median range

jleon25 · Post by **jleon25** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:59 pm

HawkeyeVodka34 wrote:
lalaa85 wrote:In via email!
Same here

+1

nicola16 · Post by **nicola16** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:27 pm

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Lucyfur · Post by **Lucyfur** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:38 pm

committee 1st read as of today! eep!
GPA between 25th & 50th, LSAT 75th

aoaoxo · Post by **aoaoxo** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:58 pm

In via email today. Yesterday my status checker had the seat deposit thing at the bottom of the screen. I'm guessing that if you have this then you will receive an acceptance message soon

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bostonmaura · Post by **bostonmaura** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:11 pm

for the recent admits, are you able to log in to the asw?

shakha · Post by **shakha** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:52 pm

nicola16 wrote:
shakha wrote:So I've moved pretty fast through the admissions cycle. Complete 01/04 > 1st Committee 1/10 > 2nd Committee 1/11 > Decision Finalized 1/12

But I haven't heard anything nor do I have the 1st seat deposit, 2nd seat deposit or final transcript on my checklist is it safe to assume that i'm getting a ding ?

Edit: also both lsat/gpa are at the median range
I was admitted, but I never had the 1st seat deposit thing at the bottom. It stressed me the heck out. Sadly, you may just have to wait for the email.

oh my god, thank you so much for the hope LOL i was starting to freak out a bit, how soon after your "decision finalized" status did you hear from USC?

GrumpyYellowOgre · Post by **GrumpyYellowOgre** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:17 pm

shakha wrote:
oh my god, thank you so much for the hope LOL i was starting to freak out a bit, how soon after your "decision finalized" status did you hear from USC?

Not the person you were asking, but I heard from USC within a few hours after seeing Decision Finalized. Good luck!

aoaoxo · Post by **aoaoxo** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:24 pm

bostonmaura wrote:for the recent admits, are you able to log in to the asw?

Yes. I just logged in and I was accepted today.

jennydotj · Post by **jennydotj** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:33 pm

No activity here

Just another Rothman scholarship invite, committee 2nd read since 1/7...Congrats to all admits though!

jumbo2016 · Post by **jumbo2016** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:59 pm

all of you lucky souls who just applied and are hearing back are killllllllinnnnngggg me

I'm still on complete since 10/21. I've gotten into 9/13 schools already so I'm sort of frustrated that I haven't even gone UR.

congrats admits though!

GrumpyYellowOgre · Post by **GrumpyYellowOgre** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:08 pm

jumbo2016 wrote:all of you lucky souls who just applied and are hearing back are killllllllinnnnngggg me

I'm still on complete since 10/21. I've gotten into 9/13 schools already so I'm sort of frustrated that I haven't even gone UR.

congrats admits though!

"since 10/21..." feeling really sorry for jumbo.

"9/13 schools..." feeling a little less sorry.

I think you'll be fine!

jumbo2016 · Post by **jumbo2016** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:30 pm

GrumpyYellowOgre wrote:
jumbo2016 wrote:all of you lucky souls who just applied and are hearing back are killllllllinnnnngggg me

I'm still on complete since 10/21. I've gotten into 9/13 schools already so I'm sort of frustrated that I haven't even gone UR.

congrats admits though!
"since 10/21..." feeling really sorry for jumbo.

"9/13 schools..." feeling a little less sorry.

I think you'll be fine!

Haha I know I'm a whiner it's just crazy cus I had so much movement and then it came to a screeching halt end of November.

shakha · Post by **shakha** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:03 pm

IN VIA EMAIL !!!

a day of stress for nothing LOL note to everyone: even if you don't get the 1st deposit, 2nd deposit, etc. don't lose hope !!
two acceptances in one day, hope it's up from here on out

nicola16 · Post by **nicola16** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:44 am

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nicola16 · Post by **nicola16** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:01 pm

Should I be worried that I haven't gotten a Rothman app invite yet? USC is in my top 3 choices so I'd at least like to try for that scholly...

strawberrieee · Post by **strawberrieee** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:36 pm

Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

birdstheword · Post by **birdstheword** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:02 pm

stressball2015 · Post by **stressball2015** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:42 pm

strawberrieee wrote:Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

SemiReverseSplinter · Post by **SemiReverseSplinter** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 8:22 pm

stressball2015 wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?
Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

USC law student here. Unfortunately, the person selected will probably have done at least one of those things (published, started own business, most decorated individual at their undergrad etc.). I say this based on those selected in the past.

kade · Post by **kade** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:58 pm

LetsGoNow wrote: Hi, thank you for the detailed information. I have been accepted to UCLA and hoping to get accepted to USC as well, as I lean slightly towards USC as of now.

I'm sure this has been answered many times in different posts, but can I ask you how exactly you negotiate (initially, and after their next offers) among two schools, UCLA an USC in particular? Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not share publicly. Thank you!

Thank you for reaching out. I will be PMing you with my answers to your questions sometime this weekend. I think it is advantageous from the position of an applicant if the information is not shared publicly.

JuniorBee2 · Post by **JuniorBee2** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:01 pm

kade wrote:
LetsGoNow wrote: Hi, thank you for the detailed information. I have been accepted to UCLA and hoping to get accepted to USC as well, as I lean slightly towards USC as of now.

I'm sure this has been answered many times in different posts, but can I ask you how exactly you negotiate (initially, and after their next offers) among two schools, UCLA an USC in particular? Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not share publicly. Thank you!
Thank you for reaching out. I will be PMing you with my answers to your questions sometime this weekend. I think it is advantageous from the position of an applicant if the information is not shared publicly.

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kade · Post by **kade** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:03 pm

Tempo wrote:I've been waitlisted at UCLA, but my numbers are pretty good (3.7/171), and I really hope USC will accept me. Because I got waitlisted there, am I out of luck for negotiations? Or, if I'm fortunate enough to get into some t14 schools, will those work as negotiations too?

If you can get into some t14s, they are great too for negotiations, but be sure to articulate persuasively why you want to come to USC and LA. They may be looking for ties or interest of living in the region. Being WLed at ucla sounds like yield protection--I recommend emailing a LOCI and calling the admissions office to ask to schedule an interview.

I'm sure USC will take you with your numbers. Good luck!