USC 2010! Forum

[J Burrito]

Finally In Review today after going complete 1/16. I don't understand why it's taken so long. Best of luck to everyone!

[Xizenta]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

[finalaspects]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

been about 2 months and 3 weeks for me without a decision...

[J Burrito]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

been about 2 months and 3 weeks for me without a decision...

Perfect, I should know by July!

[afghan007]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

went complete 2/4.. not sure when "in review" showed up on status checker... got Decision Finalized 3/9

[Xizenta]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

been about 2 months and 3 weeks for me without a decision...

What the eff? You've been "in review" that whole time? or just complete?

[finalaspects]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

been about 2 months and 3 weeks for me without a decision...

What the eff? You've been "in review" that whole time? or just complete?

i've been complete for over 5 months... 2 months and 3 weeks as in review... but that was my first in review date and i got a second in review date a month later...

but i guess i'm a unique case. splitter with over 75% lsat and much lower than the 25% gpa. a lot of people with stats like mine and even better have been rejected already. they're just torturing me probably only to reject me so yea... i'm special like that

[LizBennet]

How long has "in review" typically taken for you guys?

I was only "in review" for around 2 weeks after being complete for 2 months.

[49erjo]

So, has anybody committed to attend yet?

[jonnodotsg]

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[Speluncean X]

I feel your pain. My status has been "complete" since early November and "in review" since 3/17. Like others who seem to be waiting in USC pergatory, I am a numerical fence-sitter (above median LSAT and below median GPA) who is likely compelling for other [non-URM] reasons.

[jonnodotsg]

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[rhapsodyinazul]

Withdrew today, sent $20k a year back in to the pot. Good luck all!

[Speluncean X]

I feel your pain. My status has been "complete" since early November and "in review" since 3/17. Like others who seem to be waiting in USC pergatory, I am a numerical fence-sitter (above median LSAT and below median GPA) who is likely compelling for other [non-URM] reasons.

We're actually both below USC's median LSAT of 167. In fact, we're so close to that notorious "wall-of-emptiness" on LSN that it's almost like they built that fence in our faces.

Edit: Correction, we ARE that "wall-of-emptiness." :'(

Well stated. I should take care to look at the most current statistics before making such claims. "Wall-of-emptiness" indeed...I had the feeling when receiving my results that a sub-168 score was dangerously middle-of-the-road for USC. That being said, I didn't think that they would avoid 166 like it had lice. I wish the best for whomever makes it through this last wave of decisions though. I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

[finalaspects]

I feel your pain. My status has been "complete" since early November and "in review" since 3/17. Like others who seem to be waiting in USC pergatory, I am a numerical fence-sitter (above median LSAT and below median GPA) who is likely compelling for other [non-URM] reasons.

We're actually both below USC's median LSAT of 167. In fact, we're so close to that notorious "wall-of-emptiness" on LSN that it's almost like they built that fence in our faces.

Edit: Correction, we ARE that "wall-of-emptiness." :'(

Well stated. I should take care to look at the most current statistics before making such claims. "Wall-of-emptiness" indeed...I had the feeling when receiving my results that a sub-168 score was dangerously middle-of-the-road for USC. That being said, I didn't think that they would avoid 166 like it had lice. I wish the best for whomever makes it through this last wave of decisions though. I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

yea 166... one more question would have put you guys over the edge... to USC 166 is probably the same thing as a 164 since both are below medians... but good luck!

as for the time... we don't know that they're taking long because they're giving us consideration, as opposed to losing our file or just forgetting about us.... 5 months is a long time to wait... and i would like a decision now.

[sibley]

I feel your pain. My status has been "complete" since early November and "in review" since 3/17. Like others who seem to be waiting in USC pergatory, I am a numerical fence-sitter (above median LSAT and below median GPA) who is likely compelling for other [non-URM] reasons.

We're actually both below USC's median LSAT of 167. In fact, we're so close to that notorious "wall-of-emptiness" on LSN that it's almost like they built that fence in our faces.

Edit: Correction, we ARE that "wall-of-emptiness." :'(

Well stated. I should take care to look at the most current statistics before making such claims. "Wall-of-emptiness" indeed...I had the feeling when receiving my results that a sub-168 score was dangerously middle-of-the-road for USC. That being said, I didn't think that they would avoid 166 like it had lice. I wish the best for whomever makes it through this last wave of decisions though. I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

yea 166... one more question would have put you guys over the edge... to USC 166 is probably the same thing as a 164 since both are below medians... but good luck!

as for the time... we don't know that they're taking long because they're giving us consideration, as opposed to losing our file or just forgetting about us.... 5 months is a long time to wait... and i would like a decision now.

They don't seem to give a flying duck that we have deposits due the 1st, the 15th, etc.

[finalaspects]

They don't seem to give a flying duck that we have deposits due the 1st, the 15th, etc.

ironically i can't complain about this.... because well my cycle sucks.

[sibley]

They don't seem to give a flying duck that we have deposits due the 1st, the 15th, etc.

ironically i can't complain about this.... because well my cycle sucks.

mine's been ridiculous as well. I'm sure you heard about my georgetown catastrophe... flat our reject, everyone else with my numbers in or special preferred waitlist... someone with my lsat and a worse gpa waitlisted today too. bs.

the rest of my oddness is due to being a splitter, though.

[philosoraptor]

I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

Um, yeah. This might be true for those who have been in review for months, but for those of us who have been complete since the beginning of the cycle, it implies the exact opposite: that they put us into the purgatory category based on our numbers alone. Presumably, they have no idea what we would bring to USC beyond data points. Granted, they know more than I about how to put together a class, but considering I've already gotten into a higher-ranked school where I was below both medians, instead of just one, I'd sure love the chance to be evaluated fairly. Instead, they've given me a de facto WL without even taking 15 damn minutes to read my file. To me, that doesn't exactly scream "holistic process."

Simple curiosity and the fact that I have nothing to lose are the only things keeping me from withdrawing.

[sibley]

I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

Um, yeah. This might be true for those who have been in review for months, but for those of us who have been complete since the beginning of the cycle, it implies the exact opposite: that they put us into the purgatory category based on our numbers alone. Presumably, they have no idea what we would bring to USC beyond data points. Granted, they know more than I about how to put together a class, but considering I've already gotten into a higher-ranked school where I was below both medians, instead of just one, I'd sure love the chance to be evaluated fairly. Instead, they've given me a de facto WL without even taking 15 damn minutes to read my file. To me, that doesn't exactly scream "holistic process."

Simple curiosity and the fact that I have nothing to lose are the only things keeping me from withdrawing.

+1. I want my deposit back. if they didn't review my application they don't need it. that was the deal. I give you some cash, you look at my app.

[finalaspects]

I would guess that right now the USC admissions persons are going to great lengths to evaluate those who remain holistically and in totality to the best of their abilities. Strangely, as frustrating as this long wait is, it is precisely because it is taking so long to make a decision that I will be satisfied that the decision they do reach gave my application due consideration.

Um, yeah. This might be true for those who have been in review for months, but for those of us who have been complete since the beginning of the cycle, it implies the exact opposite: that they put us into the purgatory category based on our numbers alone. Presumably, they have no idea what we would bring to USC beyond data points. Granted, they know more than I about how to put together a class, but considering I've already gotten into a higher-ranked school where I was below both medians, instead of just one, I'd sure love the chance to be evaluated fairly. Instead, they've given me a de facto WL without even taking 15 damn minutes to read my file. To me, that doesn't exactly scream "holistic process."

Simple curiosity and the fact that I have nothing to lose are the only things keeping me from withdrawing.

you have 166 which is where the wall is. otherwise im sure you would have gotten accepted.

and i have been in review for almost 2 months and 2-3 weeks but i absolutely do not think they are taking this long because they are "considering" me more. i have no idea what is causing the delay, but i will get rejected in time.

[dcrlo3]

Any 3/9ers here word on $??

[david?]

Any 3/9ers here word on $??

3/9'er still no word on $$...But I called the Financial Aid office Friday of last week and was told the committee who will be making decisions on $$ would be meeting on Friday (march 26) and once a week in the coming weeks. The guy took my name and gave me specific information that I should receive something in the mail this week....as of yesterday nothing though.

[Dostoevsky]

Is anyone going to the alumni and new student reception in San Francisco tomorrow?

[foxyeconomist]

Any 3/9ers here word on $??

3/9'er still no word on $$...But I called the Financial Aid office Friday of last week and was told the committee who will be making decisions on $$ would be meeting on Friday (march 26) and once a week in the coming weeks. The guy took my name and gave me specific information that I should receive something in the mail this week....as of yesterday nothing though.

me three. no word here. my hastings scholarship is going to evaporate tomorrow, so i'd love to know today if usc is going to offer me anything.