USC c/o 2017 Applicants Thread (2013-2014) Forum

[ohhdear]

I called them last week about $$, and they said they were currently in the process of determining scholarships and well let admitted students know soon.

Sweet! Thanks for letting us know.

[fallingwater]

I realize that a few people have already brought this up, but has anyone been stuck on committee 2nd read forever? Can anyone who recently experienced this and got a decision or went through this in past provide any input? I'm starting to wonder, as others have stated on the thread, if this translates into being waitlisted.

[whjohnso444]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

[Attax]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Also 168. Been waiting since November 30th.

[ojala]

I know its been asked before but I did not see a response. Does everyone who got accepted receive an email same day as their status changes to "decision made?" My status changed but no email or phone call, don't want to wonder all weekend what it might mean.

Unusually large envelope for a rejection letter

Had me going for a minute there

[whjohnso444]

did they send you an email?

[koval]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

It might just take them a while. I got in this cycle with a 3.33.

[zman]

They rejected someone with a 169 3.3 on LSN. That's a suprise.

[fallingwater]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

It might just take them a while. I got in this cycle with a 3.33.

Yea... I think the waiting game is just getting to us. I re-read my comment and realized I'm just over thinking. I really don't think USC is GPA whore (although I wish since my LSAT is lacking). Good luck!

[Snowboarder1588]

I know its been asked before but I did not see a response. Does everyone who got accepted receive an email same day as their status changes to "decision made?" My status changed but no email or phone call, don't want to wonder all weekend what it might mean.

Unusually large envelope for a rejection letter

Had me going for a minute there

That was a total cheap shot. I actually thought there was a chance it was something other than a rejection. The ad comms really can suck it. The funny thing is that it's even cheaper for the school to send the standard thin envelope...what a waste.

[str8yolked]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Also 168. Been waiting since November 30th.

Don't give up hope! I got in with a <25th GPA and >75th LSAT. I do have a reason for my GPA though and above average softs. I think you'll be fine as long as your GPA is the only weakness in your app and you have a good reason for it.

[whjohnso444]

They rejected someone with a 169 3.3 on LSN. That's a suprise.

Ya but this guy got into UCLA so its all good lolzzz. One or the other would be ideal. I feel like it seems desperate to write a LOCI before a first decision, anyone have any thoughts on this?

[workaholic82]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Also 168. Been waiting since November 30th.

Don't give up hope! I got in with a <25th GPA and >75th LSAT. I do have a reason for my GPA though and above average softs. I think you'll be fine as long as your GPA is the only weakness in your app and you have a good reason for it.

I was rejected today with a 177... but also a 2.5 GPA. I have good softs too, 4 years of legal W/E. So there is a level below which they will not go, but 3.2 should be a whole different ballgame.

[workaholic82]

I know its been asked before but I did not see a response. Does everyone who got accepted receive an email same day as their status changes to "decision made?" My status changed but no email or phone call, don't want to wonder all weekend what it might mean.

Unusually large envelope for a rejection letter

Had me going for a minute there

I know, that was brutal. Actually thought I got in...

[cron1834]

They rejected someone with a 169 3.3 on LSN. That's a suprise.

Ya but this guy got into UCLA so its all good lolzzz. One or the other would be ideal. I feel like it seems desperate to write a LOCI before a first decision, anyone have any thoughts on this?

That is way desperate, unless it's a standard Why essay and you didn't include one initially.

[karmaman]

I didn't include a why USC essay in my initial app, but I included a diversity statement about my mixed background. USC is my top choice by far and so far I have gone on a campus visit and sat in on a class and emailed the dean thanking her. Been on 2nd review for about a week, would it be to send a LOCI/Why USC at this juncture? Median/75th LSAT and below 25 GPA ( bad first year, but upward trend )

[lawyereddd]

I hope not man. Ive been on 2nd review since around the 18th of January after going complete on the 14th. I had one date change on the 29th. I have a 3.2 and 168 LSAT. I know USC is supposedly a GPA whore, but I don't know how they could say no to an LSAT above their 75th. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

I was on 2nd review for what seemed like forever. at least 3 weeks. But I eventually got in! Don't fret...just be patient

(168 and 3.68)

[Wannabegonnabe]

I'm gonna go ahead and join this thread. I got accepted about two weeks ago. 3.7/166 and URM. I'm soooo nervous about scholarships though. USC is incredibly pricey.

[furrrman]

I realize that a few people have already brought this up, but has anyone been stuck on committee 2nd read forever? Can anyone who recently experienced this and got a decision or went through this in past provide any input? I'm starting to wonder, as others have stated on the thread, if this translates into being waitlisted.

I was on 2nd read for a month and a half, had a date update, and was accepted 3 days after.

[mirroroferised7]

I called them last week about $$, and they said they were currently in the process of determining scholarships and well let admitted students know soon.

This feels like exactly the same bullshit line we've been getting in all their admissions paraphernalia. I just want to know what I'm working with here! I want to get into negotiations!

[cron1834]

Jesus people. Some schools were negotiating/finalizing into June and July last year according to various TLS threads. Chill. It's a marathon.

[Systematic1]

Chill. It's a marathon.

[mirroroferised7]

Not if you have seat deposit deadlines for some programs in March.

[pencilbox]

Jesus Christ, mirroroferised, you're the worst offender of them all. It'll come out when it comes out.

I've literally seen you ask/complain about scholarships for the past three pages on this thread.

[mirroroferised7]

Jesus Christ, mirroroferised, you're the worst offender of them all. It'll come out when it comes out.

I've literally seen you ask/complain about scholarships for the past three pages on this thread.

Congrats on your first post!!