USC c/o 2020 Applicants Thread (2016-2017) Forum

[goldenbear2020]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

[brinicolec]

Anyone else get an email inviting them to apply for Rothman? Trying to figure out how much they actually mean "may be a good candidate" before I write the essay (aka, if it was a blast to all admitted students or actually based on some sort of soft indicators from reading apps).

+1

It's an Email BLAST. They send it to everyone

I didn't get one but I just received an email from the President of USC's Student Bar Association... maybe they think I'm not into sports

I'm thinking email blast too. I got both of the above and I don't remember indicating an interest in the Student Bar association nor am I enough of a special snowflake for Rothman

Okay I just checked all of my USC emails and realized I DID get the Rothman email.. way back in October lol so I'm guessing it is a blast

Blast, I got it. I actually might submit an app now, though, just because I already got accepted and got a really great scholarship, so I can't really mess things up too much by writing a half-hearted essay and hoping I get lucky

Idk my scholly yet since I just got accepted the other day and am considered a traditional splitter based on USC's stats. Trying to decide if that would suggest I wouldn't get chosen because of my GPA...

[brinicolec]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

[crookedsmile]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Tell me about it

[Christinabruin]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Tell me about it

The only diversity I see is in hair color... a blonde, a redhead, and brunettes lol

[brinicolec]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Tell me about it

The only diversity I see is in hair color... a blonde, a redhead, and brunettes lol

I hate seeing stuff like that. Like sheesh. Can we get a black person, a Hispanic, SOMETHING?!?!? GIVE ME SOME REPRESENTATION DAMMIT! lol

[mudiverse]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Tell me about it

The only diversity I see is in hair color... a blonde, a redhead, and brunettes lol

I hate seeing stuff like that. Like sheesh. Can we get a black person, a Hispanic, SOMETHING?!?!? GIVE ME SOME REPRESENTATION DAMMIT! lol

37% people of color in last year's entering class. USC is not exactly a paragon of diversity.

[Colonel_funkadunk]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Tell me about it

The only diversity I see is in hair color... a blonde, a redhead, and brunettes lol

I hate seeing stuff like that. Like sheesh. Can we get a black person, a Hispanic, SOMETHING?!?!? GIVE ME SOME REPRESENTATION DAMMIT! lol

i will forego applying to help keep the whites out of the selection

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

[crookedsmile]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

i will forego applying to help keep the whites out of the selection

Haha I commend your efforts to increase diversity.

[chargers21]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

I didn't know HYS numbers people went to USC? anywho only 1 person gets it each year? yeesh

[brinicolec]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

Oh yikes. I didn't realize diversity is a problem at USC.

I guess I haven't looked into it much because in my mind, there's just not a lot of diversity within the legal field -- which is disappointing in and of itself.

[theboringest]

Yeah I got the Rothman email and was trying to decide if it's worth writing up the essay...I'm not nearly interesting enough if those are the prior winners, hmm...

[Mr_Chukes]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

Oh yikes. I didn't realize diversity is a problem at USC.

I guess I haven't looked into it much because in my mind, there's just not a lot of diversity within the legal field -- which is disappointing in and of itself.

USC is actually one of the most diverse in the top schools. Also being in LA people are a lot friendlier because California is a very liberal and minority friendly place. The different races really mix and interact. There isn't much division like in some states where they have black sides and white sides.

[Litt1tUp]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

Oh yikes. I didn't realize diversity is a problem at USC.

I guess I haven't looked into it much because in my mind, there's just not a lot of diversity within the legal field -- which is disappointing in and of itself.

USC is actually one of the most diverse in the top schools. Also being in LA people are a lot friendlier because California is a very liberal and minority friendly place. The different races really mix and interact. There isn't much division like in some states where they have black sides and white sides.

+1

except when we are driving.... when we are driving we become raging maniacs trying to fight for survival on the 405, the 5, and the 101... so if you're not the most aggressive driver, you should probably start practicing.

[Mr_Chukes]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

Oh yikes. I didn't realize diversity is a problem at USC.

I guess I haven't looked into it much because in my mind, there's just not a lot of diversity within the legal field -- which is disappointing in and of itself.

USC is actually one of the most diverse in the top schools. Also being in LA people are a lot friendlier because California is a very liberal and minority friendly place. The different races really mix and interact. There isn't much division like in some states where they have black sides and white sides.

+1

except when we are driving.... when we are driving we become raging maniacs trying to fight for survival on the 405, the 5, and the 101... so if you're not the most aggressive driver, you should probably start practicing.

Yeah that traffic is brutal. I live in Rialto, I went to USC last Wednesday. It took me an hour and ten minutes to get there. Heading back home, I left at 4:40 and did not get back until 7:06 lol.

[chargers21]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

[Christinabruin]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

Yay I requested one too! Thanks for posting

[dietcoke1]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

Yay I requested one too! Thanks for posting

can confirm the shirts are pretty spiffy

[Colonel_funkadunk]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

doing god's work charger

[goldenbear2020]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

Yay I requested one too! Thanks for posting

can confirm the shirts are pretty spiffy

Is this the free shirt?
https://www.uscbookstore.com/p-1849-usc ... shirt.aspx

[dietcoke1]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

Yay I requested one too! Thanks for posting

can confirm the shirts are pretty spiffy

Is this the free shirt?
https://www.uscbookstore.com/p-1849-usc ... shirt.aspx

yes

[chargers21]

All about that free swag. USC out to a big lead

doing god's work charger

[Mr_Chukes]

VERY IMPORTANT POST: There is a link to request a t shirt on the admitted students portal. Just got mine today!

Yeah mine came yesterday. Fit's so nicely. I'm heading to USC tomorrow to talk with a 3L lol.
Also don't forget, USC has free Uber from 7pm-7am.

[LMD]

Here are the current Rothman scholar profiles, in case anyone's interested. Not sure if worth an essay without HYS numbers...
http://gould.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/scholars.cfm

Sheesh. WHERE IS THE [RACIAL] DIVERSITY? Lol

Seriously wtf. So disappointing, though not surprising considering it's USC...

Oh yikes. I didn't realize diversity is a problem at USC.

I guess I haven't looked into it much because in my mind, there's just not a lot of diversity within the legal field -- which is disappointing in and of itself.

USC is actually one of the most diverse in the top schools. Also being in LA people are a lot friendlier because California is a very liberal and minority friendly place. The different races really mix and interact. There isn't much division like in some states where they have black sides and white sides.

This is pretty much liberal feel good nonsense. LA is the most segregated city in the country for Hispanics: http://laist.com/2015/05/13/racial_dot_map_socal.php.

Hint: In other areas of the country, especially on college campuses with large numbers of young people, people of different races actually interact and talk with each other as well. People are frequently friends with their minority neighbors even though they dislike the class they come from for various reasons. Because at the end of the day, if a minority demonstrates the appropriate class markers (shopping at Whole Foods and REI, supporting Obama while not considering the drone program or nonjudicial internment, going to law school, posting about "diversity") then the majority will accept them into their group, welcome them into their corporate/government positions where they too can enjoy nice lives while ignoring the massive systemic problems that produce structural inequality. It's essentially an intrasociety brain drain to make sure there isn't a (long overdue) massive social uprising.

USC is not a particularly friendly campus for minorities unless they're rich.