(my apologies if this is a duplicate thread. I did a search and didnt' find anything!)

Hi Guys!!

My coworker and I got into USC last week -- I'm so happy! I can hardly believe I got into a medical school at all, let alone one I really like.
:love:

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, so I wanted to start a thread for everyone who is going to be going next year. I sent in my check as soon as I could and I am definitely going to matriculate. I've been plaguing the office of admissions with questions and here are some of the things I found out that might interest you all:

1) 2nd look weekend is really a day- April 29th. You shadow a Dr, get lunch, get to hear people speak about USC, and talk to the financial aid folks. I am going to go with aforementioned coworker and plan on organizing a pub night that evening if no one else has done it (god I feel like Elle Woods—where is my social calendar?)
2) The first day of school is Aug 8th. Always good to know
3) The office of student affairs or some office like that will help people match up roommates—but not until July! :eek:

I totally want to find a roommate before July rolls around, so if it isn’t done for us, I am going to try and set up a Yahoo group or something come April so we can all post pictures and get to know each other before we move to LA (or start school – some of you may already be in LA).

Alrighty, as you can tell I am completely excited.

Please post if you are planning on going to USC!

Trojan Pride,
roadrunnerrita

Hey roadrunnerrita!!!!

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!

I totally just got in to USC last week too!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited and so happy that you are as into this as I am :thumbup:

The second look will be so much fun and I'm so glad that we will all finally get a chance to meet each other!!

About finding a place to live...are you and your coworker planning on living together? I've heard that the office of student affairs does a great job of matching people up but it does freak me out that we have to wait till July :thumbdown

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Trojanette


(my apologies if this is a duplicate thread. I did a search and didnt' find anything!)

Hi Guys!!

My coworker and I got into USC last week -- I'm so happy! I can hardly believe I got into a medical school at all, let alone one I really like.
:love:

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, so I wanted to start a thread for everyone who is going to be going next year. I sent in my check as soon as I could and I am definitely going to matriculate. I've been plaguing the office of admissions with questions and here are some of the things I found out that might interest you all:

1) 2nd look weekend is really a day- April 29th. You shadow a Dr, get lunch, get to hear people speak about USC, and talk to the financial aid folks. I am going to go with aforementioned coworker and plan on organizing a pub night that evening if no one else has done it (god I feel like Elle Woods—where is my social calendar?)
2) The first day of school is Aug 8th. Always good to know
3) The office of student affairs or some office like that will help people match up roommates—but not until July! :eek:

A little about me: I graduated from Stanford in 2003, I work doing education policy research at a company in nor cal and have been doing that for about a year and a half. I'm so looking forward to quitting my job!!! I will do nothing for 2 months, it will be glorious. I'm 24 now, and will be 25 in Nov... and I plan on throwing a big party for that b-day, so you are all going to make a 9 month advance commitment to come, right? ;)

I totally want to find a roommate before July rolls around, so if it isn’t done for us, I am going to try and set up a Yahoo group or something come April so we can all post pictures and get to know each other before we move to LA (or start school – some of you may already be in LA).

Alrighty, as you can tell I am completely excited.

Please post if you are planning on going to USC!

Trojan Pride,
roadrunnerrita

hi guys,

i'm still a wee bit in the gray on whether i'll be at USC bc i'm waiting on my home state school and am still contemplating the financial nightmare of private school.

at the moment though, the lights green, and i'm heading to LA.

i guess i'll see you guys at the end of april...

Hey everyone. For those who were accepted last week, do you mind posting when you interviewed? Gracias.

[QUOTE=roadrunnerritaA little about me: I graduated from Stanford in 2003, I work doing education policy research at a company in nor cal and have been doing that for about a year and a half. I'm so looking forward to quitting my job!!! I will do nothing for 2 months, it will be glorious. I'm 24 now, and will be 25 in Nov... and I plan on throwing a big party for that b-day, so you are all going to make a 9 month advance commitment to come, right? ;)

[/QUOTE]


Ha ha ha, sounds like we've got the same plans! I'm 24, been working for a couple years and I'm gonna spend June and July on as many beautiful beaches as I can before the gloom of med school sinks in. See you in through the smog in August!

(oh, I interviewed 1/19)

Ha ha ha, sounds like we've got the same plans! I'm 24, been working for a couple years and I'm gonna spend June and July on as many beautiful beaches as I can before the gloom of med school sinks in. See you in through the smog in August!

(oh, I interviewed 1/19)

Flo: Hells yea. Costa Rica here I come. Where do you live now?

Trojanette- I don't plan on living with my coworker, as he is a he and I prefer female roommates (although I haven't completely decided against it). I've heard Silverlake, downtown and Los Filez are the places to check out-- and I plan on doing so in April.

Wisteria- Congrats on your acceptance! I hope you decide to come to LA with us. :-)

I had my interview on 12/7, cowroker's was the week before. I guess they did a big mailing on Feb 3rd. That's when mine was post-marked.

I've heard that Monterrey Hills is pretty cool. I think I'm going to check out Silverlake too.

I'm going to be traveling a lot this summer too!!!!

Roadrunnerrita- Have you been to Costa Rica before? TONS of hot guys!!! Bring some back with you to USC!!!!!

Don't get me wrong, I want to be an MD but I also want to meet hot guys!!! :love: :love:

Bye for now!

Don't get me wrong, I want to be an MD but I also want to meet hot guys!!! :love: :love:

Bye for now!

Oh me too! I mean, I'm still single, right?

roadrunnerrita! I think I interviewed with you at USC. I interviewed with a girl who graduated from Stanford and it looks like you in the picture. :)

roadrunnerrita! I think I interviewed with you at USC. I interviewed with a girl who graduated from Stanford and it looks like you in the picture. :)

Really??? Awesome! That is my picture ;-)

Our of curiosity....Are you the girl who had already gotten in somewhere, had blonde hair and was sitting at the end of the table with the boy from Montana (who went to duke) with me? Forgive me, I don't recall your name. But you are going to UCLA, no? (congrats btw!!)

Yes, you are correct, I sat across from you at lunch. And we drained USC's supply of Diet Coke, I do believe. ;) Congrat's on USC, I am so happy for you! :D

Yes, you are correct, I sat across from you at lunch. And we drained USC's supply of Diet Coke, I do believe. ;) Congrat's on USC, I am so happy for you! :D

Yea!!! I was hoping it was you! :-) I remember giving you a high five and saying "in nine months..." well, we will both be in LA! We should get together before the madness of school begins.

I'm glad you are going to be where you want to be!

Congrats everyone - I too will be a Trojan next fall!! - that is, assuming I don't get a fat scholarship from UH. Looking forward to meeting all of you - I'm not sure if I'll be able to make second look though - I'm in school right now and the end of April is loaded with exams.

roadrunnerita - thanks for all the info about second look weekend and the start of school. South Pasadena is another option for living - I stayed there for my interview and it took me about 10min to drive to campus. I'm thinking about living in either Monterrey Hills or South Pasadena....or if I'm willing to deal with the commute, Santa Monica/West-LA!

I went to UCLA for undergrad and I'm currenly in grad school at Georgetown. If I don't go to second look, I'm sure I'll meet all of you during orientation!

Hi all!

I hope I get to join you guys in the Trojan Pride group soon! I interviewed
yesterday with the dean of admissions :eek: ! She was SO TOTALLY COOL! Gosh, most deans of admissions are so stuck up, not her! Anyway, I had a blast in LA! Everyone was so laid back and I liked that a lot of the other interviewees weren't straight out of undergrad (like most of you it seems).

By the way, I stayed in Eagle Rock and it only took me 15 minutes to get to campus. No traffic on I-5 I might add. According to my student interviewer who went to Oxy, Eagle Rock is getting trendier so that might be another place to look for housing. I'm not from LA, far from it actually, so maybe it's a dump and I don't know about it :confused:

Anyway, I'm in Arkansas right now :mad: but I'm from Montreal, Canada so I'm super laid back and very liberal. I think I would fit right in with you guys! I think I hit a homerun with the interview so keep your fingers crossed for me. Maybe I'll get some good news from Dr Quinn soon. Congrats you guys on your acceptance!

Hey Dudarino,

One of the student who took us on the tour lived in Santa Monica. He said it was a 30 minute commute and that traffic wasn't bad because it was reverse traffic. Anyway, I'm not familiar with traffic direction in LA, but that's what he said. The lady in housing said most students live in South Pasadena. I checked out the dorms while I was at is. Mmm, yeah, I don't think anyone would want to live there!

Congrats everyone - I too will be a Trojan next fall!! - that is, assuming I don't get a fat scholarship from UH. Looking forward to meeting all of you - I'm not sure if I'll be able to make second look though - I'm in school right now and the end of April is loaded with exams.

roadrunnerita - thanks for all the info about second look weekend and the start of school. South Pasadena is another option for living - I stayed there for my interview and it took me about 10min to drive to campus. I'm thinking about living in either Monterrey Hills or South Pasadena....or if I'm willing to deal with the commute, Santa Monica/West-LA!

I went to UCLA for undergrad and I'm currenly in grad school at Georgetown. 26 year old male from the beautiful island of Guam. If I don't go to second look, I'm sure I'll meet all of you during orientation!

Yes, you are correct, I sat across from you at lunch. And we drained USC's supply of Diet Coke, I do believe. ;) Congrat's on USC, I am so happy for you! :D

I just noticed the glaring grammatical error in this statement. :laugh: It's better for my reputation if I catch it before someone else points it out. ;)

I just noticed the glaring grammatical error in this statement. :laugh: It's better for my reputation if I catch it before someone else points it out. ;)

i see two, but only the second one glares.

Hi future trojans (or possible future trojans),

I too am highly considering usc! The tuition is definitely an eyesore, but it seems like they do take care of you (esp w/ residency matching). not to mention the new hospital going up! besides that, i'm very excited at the possibility of returning home (i live quite close to 'sc) and escape the frozen tundra of the great lakes area...

Hi everyone! I might also be at USC next year :) How did you find out about second look? So is it only for a day? I am from chicago so I would definately have to stay longer than a day.... Have you guys seen match lists from USC??

Hi everyone! I might also be at USC next year :) How did you find out about second look? So is it only for a day? I am from chicago so I would definately have to stay longer than a day.... Have you guys seen match lists from USC??

hi guys!

i was wondering the same thing about the second look bc i haven't heard anything about it from usc. i just sent in my deposit last week though. i wanted to buy plane tix for that weekend in april...so an official invite would be nice...i was going to stay for 3-4 days bc i'm from the east coast and have no sense of LA.

and are any of your worried about the cost?

wisteria

I just noticed the glaring grammatical error in this statement. :laugh: It's better for my reputation if I catch it before someone else points it out. ;)

meh! You are going to medical school -- not getting a PhD in English (and even if you were it would be admissible- it's the internet for god sakes). That's what "spell check" and editors are for! It's so funny to see you here! How's your last year treating you?

So, you are really going to UCLA then? Staying a Bruin I see... well well! ;) I have a small bone to pick with those from both southern and northern campuses of the University of California. :laugh: I mean, my football teams will prevail. ;)


Kim-
I called the admissions office- Monique is very helpful and will answer any further questions you have. I'm not sure if they have anything else planned over the weekend, but if you haven't made up your mind, it sounds like a good thing to go to. Like I said, I plan on getting people together even if they don't officially organize something... I mean, that's why I started this thread! I plan on staying with a friend who lives in Santa Monica, but you might call and ask if they have student hosts. That would cut down on your expenses if they did. And, you can always make it a vacation and go to Disneyland. ;) :p

Beebs- “Frozen Tundra”?!?! Did you just utter one of my favorite redundant phrases? Don’t tell me you live in Wisconsin! I went to high school in Milwaukee. Did you know there’s a first or second year at SC who used to be a Green Bay Packer? I kind you not! My student interviewer told me and I nearly rushed off to get an autograph.

el dudarino- Congrats! While a fat scholarship would be …well… phat, I hope I get the chance to meet you! I already know I can’t handle the commute, although I know a ton of people who go to UCLA for grad school, and it would be easier for me to find a roommate. I will be looking close to home.

CanuckRazorback- I hope you get accepted! It would be great to have someone else who understands winter sports in my class.


ll,
Roadunnerrrita

meh! You are going to medical school -- not getting a PhD in English (and even if you were it would be admissible- it's the internet for god sakes). That's what "spell check" and editors are for! It's so funny to see you here! How's your last year treating you?

So, you are really going to UCLA then? Staying a Bruin I see... well well! ;) I have a small bone to pick with those from both southern and northern campuses of the University of California. :laugh: I mean, my football teams will prevail. ;)

My last year is going well! :D I'm trying to muster up every ounce of motivation to finish. :laugh: I am pretty set on attending UCLA. There is one school I am waiting to hear from before I decide for sure. When are you looking to move down here?

My last year is going well! :D I'm trying to muster up every ounce of motivation to finish. :laugh: I am pretty set on attending UCLA. There is one school I am waiting to hear from before I decide for sure. When are you looking to move down here?

I hear you! I have major senioritis. That is why I am on the internet, posting on chat boards. Work at work? Me? *tries to look busy* What is the other school? PM me if you don’t want to post it here.

As for moving? I want to do it as late as I can. I was thinking Aug 1? I have so many more friends up in San Francisco that I don't want to leave them until I absolutely have to. Of course, I am still waiting to see if I've met all the matriculation requirements. I took biochem p/nc and a few classes that questionably fulfill the microbiology requirement (I studied mostly social sciences), but I am hopeful that I will not have to be taking any summer school classes and can stay up here until late July. Cross your fingers! Taking a biology class during the summer at SJSU is NOT my idea of a good time before starting school.

Anyway, I should go do some work today. Ehhhhh I wish I could quit now!

Flo: Hells yea. Costa Rica here I come. Where do you live now?


I live in Santa Barbara, but I plan to spend a good portion of my summer scuba diving in Belize. Any other divers headed to SC next year?

I hear you! I have major senioritis. That is why I am on the internet, posting on chat boards. Work at work? Me? *tries to look busy* What is the other school? PM me if you don’t want to post it here.

As for moving? I want to do it as late as I can. I was thinking Aug 1? I have so many more friends up in San Francisco that I don't want to leave them until I absolutely have to. Of course, I am still waiting to see if I've met all the matriculation requirements. I took biochem p/nc and a few classes that questionably fulfill the microbiology requirement (I studied mostly social sciences), but I am hopeful that I will not have to be taking any summer school classes and can stay up here until late July. Cross your fingers! Taking a biology class during the summer at SJSU is NOT my idea of a good time before starting school.

Anyway, I should go do some work today. Ehhhhh I wish I could quit now!

The other school is UCSF, but I think that I would still pick UCLA. I want to be a Bruin forever. :love: I would have to go to both second-look weekends before deciding, though. Heck, I'd have to get into UCSF first. :laugh:

You should call up USC to see if you have fulfilled everything. I have heard of cases where they have been lenient regarding the requirements. Good luck with that! :luck:

The other school is UCSF, but I think that I would still pick UCLA. I want to be a Bruin forever. :love: I would have to go to both second-look weekends before deciding, though. Heck, I'd have to get into UCSF first. :laugh:

You should call up USC to see if you have fulfilled everything. I have heard of cases where they have been lenient regarding the requirements. Good luck with that! :luck:

You really DO want to be a bruin forever! UCSF is amazing...I would never ever turn them down. I have hopes of doing residency there. Gotta aim high, right?

I called about the requirements. The woman in the office said she thought I was good to go, however I am waiting for the official word -- which takes two weeks. I'm sitting here ready to buy plane tickets to NY and Costa Rica, I have a friend who wants to visit from Philadelphia, I want to go visit San Diego, another friend of mine wants to go spend a day drunk in Disneyland, I have to go see my sister and Dad.... but I can't start planning until they get back to me. :eek: I think it will be ok though. I heard that there is a remedial 3 week class that is right before the start of school for people like me. Although I don’t really want to go to that either.

Frozen tundra....as in chicago. I suppose it's not technically a frozen tundra, but, dangit, w/ respect to southern calif, the difference is negligible. Sorry for stealing ur favorite phrase btw. =P but wow, a packer at keck! Now that's interesting. I'm not a fan, but i guess u would want to be on his team in a game of flag football.

Speaking of requirements. Without overloading my last quarter, i'll have 29.4 (or something like that) semester hours of humanities. How strict are they with the 30 sem hours humanities requirement. I'd like to be able to take it easy and not have to take an extra humanities class (in addition to 4 other classes) for my last quarter. But the lady on the phone says that they don't round up.

I live in Santa Barbara, but I plan to spend a good portion of my summer scuba diving in Belize. Any other divers headed to SC next year?

*drools*
Belize? Wow, that is amazing. I am not certified... and I don't know if I can afford to do it before I go back to school. Although I am tempted to take classes up here and do the open water dives when I am down south. It would be easier than freezing my butt off in Monterey Bay, as cool as the kelp is.

B-
Where in Chicago? I grew up in Lake Forest.
You spoke with Monique, right? She can send your transcript off to someone to officially figure out if you made all the requirements. You should take spanish pass-fail!

Hey, I just interviewed 2/11 and am now waiting impatiently. Just curious...what classes count toward the 30 hours of humanities???

Hey, I just interviewed 2/11 and am now waiting impatiently. Just curious...what classes count toward the 30 hours of humanities???

??? I think it says humanities and social sciences.
Call the office of admissions-- they are a better resource than we are.

I just got my acceptance in the mail today that was dated the 14th. USC is definitely one of my top choices, especially considering the location and brand new hospital that will be open for our rotations!! Go Trojans. (who else is excited for the football games?!!)

Hiya all,

Congrats on gettng into 'SC! :-D Pass any questions you have along my way ... I'm currently a first year and we just finished our heme exam, so we are all very elated (and exhausted). When I was in your position last year a second year named Jalby answered all our questions for us ... but sadly he has disappeared into the abyss of third year rotations. So I'll try to do my best for you guys. :)

Ciao!

Dara

When I was in your position last year a second year named Jalby answered all our questions for us ... but sadly he has disappeared into the abyss of third year rotations.

Kind of. More like a self-imposed exile.

roadrun-i'm in evanston (@ northwestern). thanks for the tip about sending the transcript in! I'll try to get that done asap.

Hey current students. One big question in mind (i think someone asked this question in another thread), how do 'sc students finance their education? does sc provide substantial institutional aid?

Also, it seems like sc students like to talk about how much clinical experience u get at county. Can u elaborate (maybe w/ some anecdotal examples)?

thanks in advance!

Hi Dara and Jalby- I totally have questions:

Ok, so the admissions office said that they help you match up with roommates in early July. Is that what they did with you? I feel like I'd need to start looking for a place to live in early July (you know how things usually become available 1 month before you want to move in). Is there any way to meet people and get a roommate before then?

Do they set up a yahoo group or something so people can post pictures and start getting to know eachother? I was thinking of doing that myself, but I don't wnat to step on anyone's toes.

I should call the office of financial aid myself (last time I called they were closed), but do they make you put in parental income information to determine need if you have been living on your own for a while (say oh 2 years).
Thanks!!!

Awesome, looks like we'll have a great group of people in our class come August. Let's just hope that I'm able to find a summer Biochem course before school starts in order to make sure I get to stay in the class :p

Roadrunnerita: First off, thanks for all of the good info! I've been wondering half of that stuff for a long time now and have no idea what to tell people when they ask me "when do you start school?" And be sure to let us know when that burfday party is - I'll be looking for a night of plenty of Sam Adams sometime in mid-November :thumbup:

As far as housing goes, it seems like the best places to look are Monterey Hill, So. Pasadena, Silverlake, Los Feliz, and even downtown. Alright yall, keep us posted on all of your Keck related news until then.

Oh yeah, and if anyone has any questions about Costa Rica, Ive been there almost a dozen times to visit family and stuff. Personally, I recommend waterwatering the Pacuare River near Turrialba!

Just in response to living situations, For my interview, I stayed in Sierra Madre. The drive to campus was less than a half an hour on surface streets. The place seems like an ideal living situation witih the the san gabriel mountains right there, so you could always go for a run or hike...away from smog!

Also, how well does USC match?...what about witht the more competitive specialties?

Just found out this week that I will be a Trojan!

I called on wednesday to check my application status, since I was supposed to go to an interview at Rosalind Franklin next week. I told Monique at the office my situation, she said that something had been mailed already, but then she transferred me to the Dean of Admissions. At this point, I was just about peeing myself. The Dean told me I got in, so I calmly said thank you, then ran around my house for a good five minutes yelling.

I then promptly cancelled my interview and changed my flight to San Diego, followed by Las Vegas, for a week of debauchery. Not a bad switch in my book.

I was really impressed by the school, the hospital and the students (they seemed much less pretentious than students I have met at other schools). The whole interview day gave me a great feeling about the school. I have even found myself defending LA and USC to my norcal friends.

Can't wait for second look weekend.

hey wisteria,
i see you mentioned about a nightmare of private schools.I thought you applied to the Md/PhD at USC, is that what you got accepted to or the medschool?
Nadia

Congrats everyone - I too will be a Trojan next fall!! - that is, assuming I don't get a fat scholarship from UH. Looking forward to meeting all of you - I'm not sure if I'll be able to make second look though - I'm in school right now and the end of April is loaded with exams.

roadrunnerita - thanks for all the info about second look weekend and the start of school. South Pasadena is another option for living - I stayed there for my interview and it took me about 10min to drive to campus. I'm thinking about living in either Monterrey Hills or South Pasadena....or if I'm willing to deal with the commute, Santa Monica/West-LA!

I went to UCLA for undergrad and I'm currenly in grad school at Georgetown. 26 year old male from the beautiful island of Guam. If I don't go to second look, I'm sure I'll meet all of you during orientation!

/envy :cool:

roadrun-i'm in evanston (@ northwestern). thanks for the tip about sending the transcript in! I'll try to get that done asap.

Hey current students. One big question in mind (i think someone asked this question in another thread), how do 'sc students finance their education? does sc provide substantial institutional aid?

Also, it seems like sc students like to talk about how much clinical experience u get at county. Can u elaborate (maybe w/ some anecdotal examples)?

thanks in advance!

Hi there beebs,

Oh wow I graduated from northwestern too :). There are only three of us in the first year class and i think one or two in the second years. :)

'SC gives you as much money as you need to cover expenses, take it as it may. I took out the maximum amount of loans, and was given a couple of no interest loans from the school (Machross loan) as well as got a scholarship based on financial situation (mine wasn't good, but they didn't give me much). You won't be able to live like a king, but you'll be able to survive. I ended up taking the max $8500 subsidized Stafford + $30,000 unsubsidized stafford plus miscellaneous university loans as well as the Perkins.

During first year, you'll get to go to County every Tuesday for intro to clinical med. Our profs keep telling us that the medical history is the key to diagnosis, so they really emphasize teaching us how to take an amazing history, and that's what you'll be doing the first semester of ICM; the second semester, you will get to practice physical exam skills on County patients. You really get to talk to these patients in an in-depth manner, so it's really an elucidating experience.

Hi Dara and Jalby- I totally have questions:

Ok, so the admissions office said that they help you match up with roommates in early July. Is that what they did with you? I feel like I'd need to start looking for a place to live in early July (you know how things usually become available 1 month before you want to move in). Is there any way to meet people and get a roommate before then?

Do they set up a yahoo group or something so people can post pictures and start getting to know eachother? I was thinking of doing that myself, but I don't wnat to step on anyone's toes.

I should call the office of financial aid myself (last time I called they were closed), but do they make you put in parental income information to determine need if you have been living on your own for a while (say oh 2 years).
Thanks!!!


Umm ... sorry they don't do anything like that. What they do is you send them info on who you are and what you need and they'll put it in a newsletter like a classified ad. A lot of people got their roommates this way ... but if you want to do the yahoo thing i suggest you do so cuz i think it's a fantastic idea. :) I actually found my roommate on SDN, on last year's keck thread hahahaha.

Just in response to living situations, For my interview, I stayed in Sierra Madre. The drive to campus was less than a half an hour on surface streets. The place seems like an ideal living situation witih the the san gabriel mountains right there, so you could always go for a run or hike...away from smog!

Also, how well does USC match?...what about witht the more competitive specialties?

Monterey Hills is less than a ten minute drive from campus. VERY important when you have eight o'clock lectures every day of the week.

Not sure on the match situation ... i'm still trying to get through first year hahaha. If you can pry Jalby out of his self-imposed exile i'm sure he'd be much more informed on that than i ...

http://www.housing4students.com/colleges/usc/index.html

You can register even if you're not at USC yet.

I am so jealous of you guys... I so hope I get in! How long did it take you guys to find out? I interviewed last Wednesday. Anyway, you guys really sound like a cool group of people.

Dara: Do you know if USC has a medical Spanish program for those of us who no hablo espanol? I speak French so I can usually get away with adding an "a" or an "o" at the end of French words, but I really want to learn Spanish.

Should I be worried if interviewed mid-January and still have not heard back?

(my apologies if this is a duplicate thread. I did a search and didnt' find anything!)

Hi Guys!!

My coworker and I got into USC last week -- I'm so happy! I can hardly believe I got into a medical school at all, let alone one I really like.
:love:

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, so I wanted to start a thread for everyone who is going to be going next year. I sent in my check as soon as I could and I am definitely going to matriculate. I've been plaguing the office of admissions with questions and here are some of the things I found out that might interest you all:

1) 2nd look weekend is really a day- April 29th. You shadow a Dr, get lunch, get to hear people speak about USC, and talk to the financial aid folks. I am going to go with aforementioned coworker and plan on organizing a pub night that evening if no one else has done it (god I feel like Elle Woods—where is my social calendar?)
2) The first day of school is Aug 8th. Always good to know
3) The office of student affairs or some office like that will help people match up roommates—but not until July! :eek:

A little about me: I graduated from Stanford in 2003, I work doing education policy research at a company in nor cal and have been doing that for about a year and a half. I'm so looking forward to quitting my job!!! I will do nothing for 2 months, it will be glorious. I'm 24 now, and will be 25 in Nov... and I plan on throwing a big party for that b-day, so you are all going to make a 9 month advance commitment to come, right? ;)

I totally want to find a roommate before July rolls around, so if it isn’t done for us, I am going to try and set up a Yahoo group or something come April so we can all post pictures and get to know each other before we move to LA (or start school – some of you may already be in LA).

Alrighty, as you can tell I am completely excited.

Please post if you are planning on going to USC!

Trojan Pride,
roadrunnerrita

I'm excited for the "second visit weekend" too. Roadrunnerrita: I'm definitely down for the Pub afterwards! If you orgainize the place, I'm sure it won't take much for people to go!

I'm excited for the "second visit weekend" too. Roadrunnerrita: I'm definitely down for the Pub afterwards! If you orgainize the place, I'm sure it won't take much for people to go!

Not at all. And I'm sure that us SoCalers will have no problem helping the out-of-towners with the carpooling, especially if they're willing to DD the drive back home :D

Not at all. And I'm sure that us SoCalers will have no problem helping the out-of-towners with the carpooling, especially if they're willing to DD the drive back home :D

Well, since I can't drink I'll volunteer to be a DD!

Dara: Do you know if USC has a medical Spanish program for those of us who no hablo espanol? I speak French so I can usually get away with adding an "a" or an "o" at the end of French words, but I really want to learn Spanish.

Actually, the medical Spanish program just got instituted this year as an elective. :) So you guys are in luck ... next year it will be even smoother than it is run now. There are three classes: I, II, and III, so you can choose which level you are comfortable at learning. It will be much needed at County ...

/envy :cool:

haha, me too...i want to go to keck so much, lol :love:

Actually, the medical Spanish program just got instituted this year as an elective. :) So you guys are in luck ... next year it will be even smoother than it is run now. There are three classes: I, II, and III, so you can choose which level you are comfortable at learning. It will be much needed at County ...

Thanks for the info Dara. My student interviewer told me that 80% of the patients at County did not speak English. I would feel awful if I couldn't communicate with my patients. It's good that USC has taken steps to remedy the situation. :)

Well, since I can't drink I'll volunteer to be a DD!

Mine name is Jeffy, and you're rolling with me that night! :thumbup: Anyone else want in on what will definitely be the USC 2nd Look Party Bus??

Mine name is Jeffy, and you're rolling with me that night! :thumbup: Anyone else want in on what will definitely be the USC 2nd Look Party Bus??

I better rent a 15-passenger van :laugh: If I get in that is... :o

whats up everyone!

so i've been looking for this thread ever since i got my acceptance 3 weeks ago........ finally found it!

i am really excited everyone seems really cool. i was waitlisted at usc last year...... it feels great that this 20 month process is finally over.

hey canuckrazorback!! i'm canadian too!!!! from sudbury (near toronto sort of) i really hope you get in!

about mahself ---- i'm 23, i've spent this year working with the ER dept at USC doing research , btw county hospital is like no other place you'll ever see in this country i swear, completely overwhelming but in my opinion the number 1 reason to go to USC, everyone says that you'll see and learn more here than just about any other medical school because of the patient population here at county. oh yeah and the faculty here is great! everyone has a really great attitude.... i think it's that whole trojan pride thing. as a former bruin, it was a tough thing to bear at first, but at this point i'm totally pumped to be a trojan (i know, the ultimate betrayal!!)

alright back to work -- more later.......


p.s. i live downtown right now and it's horrible.... trust me. i'm thinking south pasadena, and yeah, looking for a roommate too...(female)

What's up Supadupadoc! Sudbury is cold and I bet you don't miss it :laugh: I'm from Montreal. Thanks for telling us that living downtown sucks. That's where I've been looking for places to live :eek:

Congrats on your acceptance and I hope I get to join you next year!

whats up everyone!

so i've been looking for this thread ever since i got my acceptance 3 weeks ago........ finally found it!

i am really excited everyone seems really cool. i was waitlisted at usc last year...... it feels great that this 20 month process is finally over.

hey canuckrazorback!! i'm canadian too!!!! from sudbury (near toronto sort of) i really hope you get in!

about mahself ---- i'm 23, i've spent this year working with the ER dept at USC doing research , btw county hospital is like no other place you'll ever see in this country i swear, completely overwhelming but in my opinion the number 1 reason to go to USC, everyone says that you'll see and learn more here than just about any other medical school because of the patient population here at county. oh yeah and the faculty here is great! everyone has a really great attitude.... i think it's that whole trojan pride thing. as a former bruin, it was a tough thing to bear at first, but at this point i'm totally pumped to be a trojan (i know, the ultimate betrayal!!)

alright back to work -- more later.......


p.s. i live downtown right now and it's horrible.... trust me. i'm thinking south pasadena, and yeah, looking for a roommate too...(female)

p.s. i live downtown right now and it's horrible.... trust me. i'm thinking south pasadena, and yeah, looking for a roommate too...(female)

What sucks about downtown by the way? I was considering it at first but now your opinion is weighing in...

I have a question for the people accepted to Keck...it seems as if most of the people (except a few stellar applicants like uclastudent) accepted seem to be nontraditional (have taken 1+ years off). Does USC accept more nontraditional students (or am I wrong)? What is the average age of last years entering class? I'm kinda worried since I interview in January and still have not heard but wanna go to Keck badly. Sorry for raining on your parade in this thread.

I have a question for the people accepted to Keck...it seems as if most of the people (except a few stellar applicants like uclastudent) accepted seem to be nontraditional (have taken 1+ years off). Does USC accept more nontraditional students (or am I wrong)? What is the average age of last years entering class? I'm kinda worried since I interview in January and still have not heard but wanna go to Keck badly. Sorry for raining on your parade in this thread.

Lakersfan, I am definitely what you would consider a traditional applicant, as I took the MCATs last april, put in some undergrad research, volunteered, etc..etc..and am finishing up my degree this year. I don't think it matters too much to Keck whether or not you are traditional. Also, If you really want to go to Keck, send them a letter of interest or intent and keep updating your file.

I have a question for the people accepted to Keck...it seems as if most of the people (except a few stellar applicants like uclastudent) accepted seem to be nontraditional (have taken 1+ years off). Does USC accept more nontraditional students (or am I wrong)? What is the average age of last years entering class? I'm kinda worried since I interview in January and still have not heard but wanna go to Keck badly. Sorry for raining on your parade in this thread.

I think the average age of matriculants at Keck is 24 (according to MSAR). I know a lot of people that interviewed with me had taken some time off or had other careers. The curriculum emphasizes independent learning and my student interviewer flat out told me that if I was looking for a med school that held your hand for 4 years, Keck wasn't the place for me. So I guess it would make sense that the student body is somewhat older. However, I am sure there are plenty of traditional students that get accepted every year.

whats up everyone!

so i've been looking for this thread ever since i got my acceptance 3 weeks ago........ finally found it!

i am really excited everyone seems really cool. i was waitlisted at usc last year...... it feels great that this 20 month process is finally over.

hey canuckrazorback!! i'm canadian too!!!! from sudbury (near toronto sort of) i really hope you get in!

about mahself ---- i'm 23, i've spent this year working with the ER dept at USC doing research , btw county hospital is like no other place you'll ever see in this country i swear, completely overwhelming but in my opinion the number 1 reason to go to USC, everyone says that you'll see and learn more here than just about any other medical school because of the patient population here at county. oh yeah and the faculty here is great! everyone has a really great attitude.... i think it's that whole trojan pride thing. as a former bruin, it was a tough thing to bear at first, but at this point i'm totally pumped to be a trojan (i know, the ultimate betrayal!!)

alright back to work -- more later.......


p.s. i live downtown right now and it's horrible.... trust me. i'm thinking south pasadena, and yeah, looking for a roommate too...(female)

hey supadupa-
lol, love your screen name. We will definately meet at the 2nd look weekend--I too am looking for a roommate. I have no idea what parts of LA are better to live in than others, although I wanted to drive around and take a look at them. I've only been to LA 4 times in my life.

Well, I'll talk to you all later... I have to go get paid.
ll,
Michelle

Out of curiousity, do any of you know how well USC matches? How do the graduates match in the more competitive residencies? I'm super excited at the possibility of becoming a Trojan, but before we all make the decision, I was just wondering if anyone knew more than I do. You would think that with training at County Hospital, we would be just as prepared as anyone across the country. What are your thoughts?

Out of curiousity, do any of you know how well USC matches? How do the graduates match in the more competitive residencies? I'm super excited at the possibility of becoming a Trojan, but before we all make the decision, I was just wondering if anyone knew more than I do. You would think that with training at County Hospital, we would be just as prepared as anyone across the country. What are your thoughts?

I haven't got into USC yet but if you check last years thread, the match list is pretty impressive (Jalby posted it).

Hey Guys,
Good luck to everyone who got accepted. I am an MD/PhD applicant, but i really liked the school and would be the happiest person in the world if get accepted. I intervied 2/28, so i guess i still have lots of time to wait, at least 4 weeks, and i'm hoping for the best?Has anyone applied for the Md/PhD program and do you guys know how many people they accept initially, since the max at USC is 6pple.
Thanks and hope to see you guys in Cali(that is if i get accepted:)
Nadia

Congrats to everyone who got in! the class of 2009 looks like it will be an awesome group of people!
I was wondering, does USC offer a second look, and when is it? I sent in my acceptance form a couple of weeks ago and have heard nothing from the school (... um, I don't think my check bounced :( ).

As for places to live: I stayed with a student in Alhambra. It's a cute town, somewhat more affordable, ideal for people who want to escape the 'white coat' apartment complexes. I think it took us 10 - 15 minutes and we arrived on time for 8am classes.

Has anyone who has been accepted already interviewed with Dr Quinn? Just curious. Someone brought up interviewing with the dean at UCSD on another thread so I thought I'd inquire about USC.

Congrats to everyone who got in! the class of 2009 looks like it will be an awesome group of people!
I was wondering, does USC offer a second look, and when is it? I sent in my acceptance form a couple of weeks ago and have heard nothing from the school (... um, I don't think my check bounced :( ).

As for places to live: I stayed with a student in Alhambra. It's a cute town, somewhat more affordable, ideal for people who want to escape the 'white coat' apartment complexes. I think it took us 10 - 15 minutes and we arrived on time for 8am classes.

Hey TxS- Read my first post... 2nd look is April 29th. See you there!
(I too stayed with a girl in Alhambra, she really like it and their apt was right off the main street).

does anybody know when the fafsa deadline is for USC?

tx.

At my interview, a lady from Financial Aid said that I should submit my fafsa by the end of february. I'm sure if you haven't done it yet, later will be okay. I would just call the office.

I'd love to get to know some of my future classmates before school begins. So, if anyone is interested shoot me a p.m. with your AIM screen name or facebook profile. :)

I just want to bring this thread back cuz we're all going to be Trojans!! I only wish that the volleyball court in the middle of the campus was turned into a basketball court!

hey guys,

just wondering. have u guys been getting stuff from sc? like email or snail mail updates or anything? I just thought it's curious that i haven't gotten any updates, info, forms we have to fill out etc, after the big packet. haha i've just been nurturing my interest in usc by visiting their website repeatedly and rereading all their info over and over.

hey guys,

just wondering. have u guys been getting stuff from sc? like email or snail mail updates or anything? I just thought it's curious that i haven't gotten any updates, info, forms we have to fill out etc, after the big packet. haha i've just been nurturing my interest in usc by visiting their website repeatedly and rereading all their info over and over.

I've done that once or twice myself. I agree though, it'd put me at ease to know what's going on and make sure I'm keeping up with whatever i need to be doing, or if there is anything I need to be doing at all. :confused:

I haven't gotten anything yet. I think they are waiting. They say they will send things. If you have questions, I'd call.

Sorry for invading the thread again but I gotta ask since USC is my number one choice and this is the only thread I really care about at the moment...

Do any of you know how full the class is? (I think class size is 165 and last year they interviewed 550 people...the interview invite saying they aim to interview around 500). Also, for anyone who is already a student at Keck MS1+, is it true that USC sends out a lof of acceptances in March? Thanks in advance.

Sorry for invading the thread again but I gotta ask since USC is my number one choice and this is the only thread I really care about at the moment...

Do any of you know how full the class is? (I think class size is 165 and last year they interviewed 550 people...the interview invite saying they aim to interview around 500). Also, for anyone who is already a student at Keck MS1+, is it true that USC sends out a lof of acceptances in March? Thanks in advance.
ditto to everything you said....I am wondering the same things. I interview there in March and wonder how many spots are remaining. Obviously, there will be some movement, but how full is the class? sc is my first choice and every time there's a new post here, I get excited to read it. Hope to join you'all!

ditto to everything you said....I am wondering the same things. I interview there in March and wonder how many spots are remaining. Obviously, there will be some movement, but how full is the class? sc is my first choice and every time there's a new post here, I get excited to read it. Hope to join you'all!


I've always heard that USC is slow, so just keep sending them updates if you have any. Good Luck!! USC is definitely the place to be!

Just got in today! So stoked. See all you future Trojans soon! Interviewed
1/25.

Just got in today! So stoked. See all you future Trojans soon! Interviewed
1/25.

Congrats, that's awesome!

Just got in today! So stoked. See all you future Trojans soon! Interviewed
1/25.

Congratulations, grahammied!! I would be thrilled too!

I interviewed the same week and am still waiting anxiously! How did you find out (snail mail or email?) and what part of the country are you? (trying to believe that it's on the way... :)) Thanks.

Congratulations, grahammied!! I would be thrilled too!

I interviewed the same week and am still waiting anxiously! How did you find out (snail mail or email?) and what part of the country are you? (trying to believe that it's on the way... :)) Thanks.

hey
snail mail. i am in NYC. postmark was feb. 24th.

Hey fellow-future trojans, I've got a question. Does anyone know if USC offers clinical rotations or other classes in alternative/integrated medicine? I couldn't find a list of available electives online, and I'm really curious. See everyone at second look!

Hey fellow-future trojans, I've got a question. Does anyone know if USC offers clinical rotations or other classes in alternative/integrated medicine? I couldn't find a list of available electives online, and I'm really curious. See everyone at second look!

Floseph, I am really interested in alternative medicine too! I haven't come across anything in that area... but they do have this institute for preventative medicine, which is also very interesting. They have this big website about it, but when I went... nobody seemed to have heard of it.

http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/research/institutes/ihpdpr.html

But LA is such a diverse place with a huge Asian population and lots of health-nuts... I think there would be plenty of people in the area practicing alternative medicine or researching it.

I got my acceptance today!! Weird that it was postmarked 1/25. Ay... who can understand these admissions offices. Well, I loved USC when I interviewed... I'm still waiting on other schools, but I am so excited!! This is my only California school, and that all by itself carries a ton of weight.

The one thing I didn't like about the school was when I sat in on a lecture. It felt like freshman year of college again.... people were talking... reading the newspaper... it wasn't everybody, but I felt like some people just weren't that into it. I do really like that they split into small groups of 24 and 6, since the class is so huge it'd be hard to get to know people through only lectures.

Then again, that was the only school where I sat in on a lecture. What do you guys think? What are your pros and cons for USC? I currently don't have a first choice and haven't gotten all my decisions yet either. But I want to get as many perspectives as possible, because I regret not thinking hard enough about my undergrad.

Thanks guys!

aww this thread is awesome. congrats to everyone!! SC is my absolute first choice and im still waiting and praying for a large package to come in the mail. so happy for all you guys! :thumbup:

aww this thread is awesome. congrats to everyone!! SC is my absolute first choice and im still waiting and praying for a large package to come in the mail. so happy for all you guys! :thumbup:

ME TOO!!! Gosh, will I ever get that huge package?

Floseph, I am really interested in alternative medicine too! I haven't come across anything in that area... but they do have this institute for preventative medicine, which is also very interesting. They have this big website about it, but when I went... nobody seemed to have heard of it.

http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/research/institutes/ihpdpr.html

But LA is such a diverse place with a huge Asian population and lots of health-nuts... I think there would be plenty of people in the area practicing alternative medicine or researching it.

I got my acceptance today!! Weird that it was postmarked 1/25. Ay... who can understand these admissions offices. Well, I loved USC when I interviewed... I'm still waiting on other schools, but I am so excited!! This is my only California school, and that all by itself carries a ton of weight.

The one thing I didn't like about the school was when I sat in on a lecture. It felt like freshman year of college again.... people were talking... reading the newspaper... it wasn't everybody, but I felt like some people just weren't that into it. I do really like that they split into small groups of 24 and 6, since the class is so huge it'd be hard to get to know people through only lectures.

Then again, that was the only school where I sat in on a lecture. What do you guys think? What are your pros and cons for USC? I currently don't have a first choice and haven't gotten all my decisions yet either. But I want to get as many perspectives as possible, because I regret not thinking hard enough about my undergrad.

Thanks guys!

Maybe you should lower your standards a bit ... some lectures are really, truly, achingly, DAAAAAAARN boring.

Hey fellow-future trojans, I've got a question. Does anyone know if USC offers clinical rotations or other classes in alternative/integrated medicine? I couldn't find a list of available electives online, and I'm really curious. See everyone at second look!

Last month there was a lunchtime lecture on acupuncture. A couple of students are into it, and I think there is an interest group for alternative medicine. I do not believe there is a clinical rotation, however.

yeah...it is still school afterall. I cant imagine biochem lectures in med school being any better than biochem lectures in undergrad.

i think i'm pretty set on usc at this point. i'm hoping the nhsc scholarship app goes well.... if not, well...i guess i can also be a surgeon. =P California here i come!!! Go trojans!! (and wildcats, too!)

Wooohooo... I got in today. For those waiting to hear, I interviewed 1/14 so they made me wait quite a bit (but it was well worth it) . :D :D :D

Go UCLA!

Wooohooo... I got in today. For those waiting to hear, I interviewed 1/14 so they made me wait quite a bit (but it was well worth it) . :D :D :D

Congrats Lakersfan, that's awesome!

Wooohooo... I got in today. For those waiting to hear, I interviewed 1/14 so they made me wait quite a bit (but it was well worth it) . :D :D :D

Congratulations!!!

I guess I have another month of waiting since I interviewed on 2/16 :thumbdown I think med schools should implement a pizza delivery strategy: 2 weeks or we'll reimburse your secondary fee! :p

How fill will the class be by the time I interview on March 22nd?
In other words, do I still have a chance for USC?

i forgot to call USC before i made flight reservations for second visit weekend...i sure hope this thread is right and it is on April 29!!! See you guys there

Hey everyone,
For those set on going to Keck, do you know where we can buy parking permits? I was looking at the Class of 2007 thread and I think most people said not to wait until June to buy parking. Thanks!!!

c/o 2007 thread:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=68954&page=1&pp=20&highlight=keck


UCLA reject...I would go to the interview. USC is selective in who they give out interviews to (they accept more than 50% of the people they interview and if you look at past years threads, they take a lot of people off the waitlist...if you have a US news account, you can see that they accept like 70% of interviewees who are from California...that means you have a very good chance so long as you don't do/say anything foolish at the interview). The lunch on interview day is really really nice and the tour of LAC+USC is amazing (on my interview day, they took us in the ER). My student interviewer was so nice that he gave me a personal tour of USC gen (and he almost spent 2 hours with me). Trust me, it's one interview you should not miss. In addition, I'm sure you'll be reviewed at least once before they make the final waitlist in April and Keck says its admissions are non-rolling. USC does a great job of selling the program to you.

So, i did call the admissions office today, and they confirmed that 2nd visit day is April 29th...so thanks roadrunneritta! How many of you all are going to go? Anyways, I'm looking forward to it and it should be fun

So, i did call the admissions office today, and they confirmed that 2nd visit day is April 29th...so thanks roadrunneritta! How many of you all are going to go? Anyways, I'm looking forward to it and it should be fun

Oh heck yeah. You should jump on the Canuck+Jeffy party bus. :thumbup:

Oh heck yeah. You should jump on the Canuck+Jeffy party bus. :thumbup:

Mmm, still gotta get accepted first so feel free to make a call on my behalf to let the admissions committee know you just wouldn't be able to spend 4 years at Keck without Canuck to drive you around!

So, i did call the admissions office today, and they confirmed that 2nd visit day is April 29th...so thanks roadrunneritta! How many of you all are going to go? Anyways, I'm looking forward to it and it should be fun

Hey locks,
I'm gonna go. HSC is only 20 miles from where I live and I think it would be really fun to meet all my new classmates and some of the faculty of Keck. Do you guys know what we exactly do during second look weekend and when will they send us an official invitation? On another note, has anyone found out anything about parking (look at the c/o 2007 thread link i posted earlier).

Hey locks,
I'm gonna go. HSC is only 20 miles from where I live and I think it would be really fun to meet all my new classmates and some of the faculty of Keck. Do you guys know what we exactly do during second look weekend and when will they send us an official invitation? On another note, has anyone found out anything about parking (look at the c/o 2007 thread link i posted earlier).


Admissions said they are going to send out official invitations for 2nd visit in a couple weeks, so we'll definitely hear more then. They're probably just waiting to send information until more of the class is filled. Runneritta's first post was pretty informative, though, so you all should check that out

Hey , I was wondering for those planning to attend Keck... does Keck has anything for us to do this summer at USC (any research programs, etc?). I'm really not doing anything since I'm going to be quitting my teaching job and would love to get settled down at USC. Thanks.

Hey , I was wondering for those planning to attend Keck... does Keck has anything for us to do this summer at USC (any research programs, etc?). I'm really not doing anything since I'm going to be quitting my teaching job and would love to get settled down at USC. Thanks.

I know they have a Spanish program in Mexico that I do plan on attending if I get in. Man, I'm so sick of saying that, let me in already! :mad:

hi guys!

just bought my plane tix to second look, even though i haven't received a formal mailing...but you guys will all be there right??? i'm staying for 4 days -thought i'd try to explore the neighborhoods and learn how to dodge bullets, since i'm from the east coast...any of you have plans for the weekend?

can't wait to meet everyone!

and i'm definitely up for the pub night. cheers.



Amy

ps good luck canuckrazorback and happygirl!

hi guys!

just bought my plane tix to second look, even though i haven't received a formal mailing...but you guys will all be there right??? i'm staying for 4 days -thought i'd try to explore the neighborhoods and learn how to dodge bullets, since i'm from the east coast...any of you have plans for the weekend?

can't wait to meet everyone!

and i'm definitely up for the pub night. cheers.



Amy

ps good luck canuckrazorback and happygirl!

I'm definitely up for some pub nights :thumbup:

I'm definitely up for some pub nights :thumbup:

me too!!!!

Btw...is USC's campus in really that bad of a neighborhood? I live half an hour from HSC and I think I've seen parts of L.A. that are much much worse. I don't think its as bad as most people make it out to be and most of us are not going to be living on HSC anyways so I don't get what the big deal is.

P.S. Good luck canuck. I really wouldnt worry because they took 6 weeks to tell me and if your interview as you described, I'm sure you'll get in. Good luck!!! :D :D

me too!!!!

Btw...is USC's campus in really that bad of a neighborhood? I live half an hour from HSC and I think I've seen parts of L.A. that are much much worse. I don't think its as bad as most people make it out to be and most of us are not going to be living on HSC anyways so I don't get what the big deal is.

P.S. Good luck canuck. I really wouldnt worry because they took 6 weeks to tell me and if your interview as you described, I'm sure you'll get in. Good luck!!! :D :D

Thanks Lakersfan!

I didn't think the neighborhood was that bad. Maybe I prepared myself for the worse since everybody on this forum seemed to diss USC because of the surroundings. As I understand it, most people do not live in the neighborhood near HSC though. I hear South Pasadena is nice! Anywhere close to an In-N-Out Burger is fine by me. By the way, a trip to In-N-Out should be part of the schedule for 2nd look so we can introduce East Coasters to double-doubles! :D

This waiting game for an acceptance to USC does certainly take its toll. After my interview I thought that I actually had my first choice in the bag and that all was well... but here I am now 2 months post-interview and still nothing. Its hard driving past there with my patients saying to myself, "When am I going to get out of this ambulance and into that ER." C'est la vie... one day =)

If it turns out that luck is in my favor, I certainly look forward to meeting you all at second look, there is no way I would not be there.

This waiting game for an acceptance to USC does certainly take its toll. After my interview I thought that I actually had my first choice in the bag and that all was well... but here I am now 2 months post-interview and still nothing. Its hard driving past there with my patients saying to myself, "When am I going to get out of this ambulance and into that ER." C'est la vie... one day =)

If it turns out that luck is in my favor, I certainly look forward to meeting you all at second look, there is no way I would not be there.

Well, if your plan is to become an ER doc, USC would be a good fit for you. Good Luck.

Is anyone going to Keck thinking of doing the MD/MBA? When my student interviewer and I talked about it, he told me that it was fairly simple to enter Marshall from Keck. He said you have to take your GMAT though but that compared to the MCAT, it is relatively easier. Any opinions on if it's worth it or not? Also, if anyone has any experience with the GMAT, can they suggest a few helpful study guides. Thanks!

Is anyone going to Keck thinking of doing the MD/MBA? When my student interviewer and I talked about it, he told me that it was fairly simple to enter Marshall from Keck. He said you have to take your GMAT though but that compared to the MCAT, it is relatively easier. Any opinions on if it's worth it or not? Also, if anyone has any experience with the GMAT, can they suggest a few helpful study guides. Thanks!

I never thought about an mba. I suppose it'd be a good deal. Do they give u a tuition discount for the dual degree, by any chance? or do u have to pay in full (or take out loans) for both?

I never thought about an mba. I suppose it'd be a good deal. Do they give u a tuition discount for the dual degree, by any chance? or do u have to pay in full (or take out loans) for both?

Hey beebs,
I'm really not sure about the tuition discount. If you look at the website it takes an additional year and a half but I think getting the MBA could be very helpful. I talked to the admissions office today and they said you can email them and they'll send you more info but I have yet to do so.

I'm finishing up my MBA right now so here are my thoughts...

If you have a business undergrad, an MBA might be an overkill unless you are interested in healthcare administration. An MBA will definitely open some doors in that case.

If you don't have any business background, like I did 10 months ago, getting an MBA is a great decision. Marshall has one of the top entrepreneurship program in the US so if you're interested in getting business training to figure out how to start your own practice, USC is the place. However, since USC is so expensive, you guys might want to look into executive/part-time programs at UC's. Also, many graduate business schools require work experience before letting you in, so keep that in mind.

I am glad I decided to get an MBA because I had absolutely no clue about business. I admit that it's a lot of common sense, but if you have no knowledge of accounting or finance, common sense might not be enough. If you already have a business background, taking a course in entrepreneurial finance or small business/venture development is probably all you need. Also, I am learning a lot in my business plan capstone project. Great hands-on experience that would be very beneficial for anyone wanting to start their own firm/practice.

Check out the MD/MBA forum and PM me if you have any questions.

Also... Don't sweat the GMAT. Just figure out how to answer data sufficiency questions and the rest is cake.

I'm finishing up my MBA right now so here are my thoughts...

If you have a business undergrad, an MBA might be an overkill unless you are interested in healthcare administration. An MBA will definitely open some doors in that case.

If you don't have any business background, like I did 10 months ago, getting an MBA is a great decision. Marshall has one of the top entrepreneurship program in the US so if you're interested in getting business training to figure out how to start your own practice, USC is the place. However, since USC is so expensive, you guys might want to look into executive/part-time programs at UC's. Also, many graduate business schools require work experience before letting you in, so keep that in mind.

I am glad I decided to get an MBA because I had absolutely no clue about business. I admit that it's a lot of common sense, but if you have no knowledge of accounting or finance, common sense might not be enough. If you already have a business background, taking a course in entrepreneurial finance or small business/venture development is probably all you need. Also, I am learning a lot in my business plan capstone project. Great hands-on experience that would be very beneficial for anyone wanting to start their own firm/practice.

Check out the MD/MBA forum and PM me if you have any questions.

Also... Don't sweat the GMAT. Just figure out how to answer data sufficiency questions and the rest is cake.

Thanks Canuck!!! I just pmed you.

With March Madness here, I sure hope the Trojans turn the basketball team around next year! But, I guess having the number one football team in the nation isn't too bad. I go to a small private school now, so it'll be fun to watch Pac Ten sports all year!

awww....... our thread is on like page 9 or something. not that i've been one of the most consistent posters :D !!

hey has anyone gotten any more info from sc? like financial aid, 2nd look, parking, ANYTHING?? kinda weird i think

oh and another thought......... in terms of where to live, a lot of students, esp. the ms4's, live on the west side (santa monica, palms, culver city etc), b/c even though it's farther away, you're usually against traffic. just a thought....... the west side is a lot nicer, and lots more to do (not that we'll have any time but i psychologically need to feel that i have the option of going to the beach).

good luck to those still waiting - i'm keeping my fingers crossed for you :luck: :luck:

So unfortunately I'm still awating a decision and according to the admissions office we should hear in the next 2 weeks where we stand. I'm living in San Diego right now and being an out of stater, USC is my top choice. Does anybody know how USC's waitlist works, is it ranked, does it have a lot of movement? Thanks.

So unfortunately I'm still awating a decision and according to the admissions office we should hear in the next 2 weeks where we stand.

Who's we— people who have interviewed there already?

I don't know, sorry!


Ok, so clearly there will be a pub night of some sorts. After we get our little invitations, I'll try to figure out where the majority of people will be staying and pick a place to meet. And, although I don't have a lot of time this week (they actually gave me work at work, geesh!), I will set up a yahoo site where we can post pictures and such after those invitations come as well. It makes sense to wait till we get more information before I go full steam ahead.

Who said something about a Mexico program? Do you know what that entails at all?

Sure people who have interviewed already or those accepted might know something about the waitlist even though they obviously don't have to worry about that. Just wondering if anybody had any info or if they've heard anything, that's all.

Yeah, so I got bored at work today- if you want in on that yahoo account PM me.... Actually, I decided to go with MSN since it's prettier.
ciao
-M

oh and another thought......... in terms of where to live, a lot of students, esp. the ms4's, live on the west side (santa monica, palms, culver city etc), b/c even though it's farther away, you're usually against traffic. just a thought....... the west side is a lot nicer, and lots more to do (not that we'll have any time but i psychologically need to feel that i have the option of going to the beach).

I feel the same way about where I live. Even if I can't go to fun bars all of the time (or ever) I at least need to know that the options are available to me wherever I live. But then again, aside from the driving considerations, there's also the fact that the Westside will me more expensive than anything comparable closer to the school. My brother and gf both live out west and they pay a bundle for their apts.

I don't know, sorry!


Ok, so clearly there will be a pub night of some sorts. After we get our little invitations, I'll try to figure out where the majority of people will be staying and pick a place to meet. And, although I don't have a lot of time this week (they actually gave me work at work, geesh!), I will set up a yahoo site where we can post pictures and such after those invitations come as well. It makes sense to wait till we get more information before I go full steam ahead.

Who said something about a Mexico program? Do you know what that entails at all?

I'm the one who posted about the Mexico program. It's a 3-week program where they teach you medical Spanish. I could definitely benefit from that because yo no hablo el espanol mucho (did that make any sense? :laugh: )
You can find the details of the program on the USC site (just search med spanish and it will pop up on the family practice site).

I was just wandering, i know we are in the same boat about the waiting and all, but did you apply just for the MD or thr MD/PhD, anddid you hear anything yet?

I was just wandering, i know we are in the same boat about the waiting and all, but did you apply just for the MD or thr MD/PhD, anddid you hear anything yet?

I applied MD, interviewed 2/16, and am dying to hear back from USC. I can't wait to join this thread as an official future trojan, if ever.

So here's the deal- if you guys want to join the MSN group I made for the class of 2009, PM me with your real name and email address, and I'll add you to the list.
ll,
roadrunnerrita

About how many people were on the evite? Just wondering how many acceptances are out there.

About how many people were on the evite? Just wondering how many acceptances are out there.

Definitely over 200. Like 220 or 230 I wanna say.

Hi Everybody,

I too will be a Trojan next year! Congratulations to all of us! I look forward to meeting all of you on the 29th. A little about me: I was born in LA but raised in Seattle. I'm finishing my undergrad at the UW right now, I graduate in June on my 22nd birthday. I'm excited that USC is only an hour or so from the beach and the mountains because I love both! Is anyone else up for skiing this winter?

Roadrunnerita, I'm up for any forum you start for roommate-finding. I'm going to try to figure out PMing and MSN (I've never done either before). And of course, sign me up for pub night!

Lynne

hey i was pretty impressed by usc's match list that was posted on this forum...it looks very solid, anyone else have an opinion on it?

lynne - i am from bellingham but did undergrad in southern cali. the skiing there isn't so bad if you need to get it out of your system, but LA-style traffic up the mountain is not something to look forward to. i am still deciding whether or not to ditch my skis and head to school in chicago or to go to usc. if i'm at usc, you got a ride to hills!

Ok, so here's what is much easier: instead of me going and inviting everyone one at a time, you can apply to join.

Go to: http://groups.msn.com/KeckSchoolofMedicineClassof2009/
-create a net passport if you haven't
-then go back to the url above and click "apply to join"
-give me your first and last name in the information or message text box- I've been checking them against the evite list.
-I'll go through the list a few times a week and accept people!

Thanks!
Roadunnerrita

bump

Well, I guess I won't be driving the second look party bus... :( I was waitlisted last week, but received a very encouraging email from Dr. Quinn telling me that she was sure they would pull me off the waitlist. Damn me for interviewing too late in the season! Anyway, I will be doing my second look this coming Friday so I'm sorry I'll miss you guys on the 29th.

Does anybody have the match list for USC this year?

bump

Well, I guess I won't be driving the second look party bus... :( I was waitlisted last week, but received a very encouraging email from Dr. Quinn telling me that she was sure they would pull me off the waitlist. Damn me for interviewing too late in the season! Anyway, I will be doing my second look this coming Friday so I'm sorry I'll miss you guys on the 29th.

:(

I can't decide whether I'm more mad that you'll have to wait for that acceptance or that I'll have to find someone else on this short notice to drive the Party Bus. Whatever, just keep on pressuring admissions. Good luck! :thumbup:

Has anyone heard about USC's financial aid? Keck is one of the most expensive med school. I know some schools have awesome financial aid package (Stanford comes to mind). So what's the word on the street about Keck?

Has anyone heard about USC's financial aid? Keck is one of the most expensive med school. I know some schools have awesome financial aid package (Stanford comes to mind). So what's the word on the street about Keck?

I talked to the fin aid office. USC doesnt have much to offer in the form of institutional grants. They have scholarships (for recruiting purposes), but you would know by now (they tell u during the interview or soon after) if you got one. They also give out a bit of money for ppl with financial need...but this is very limited, the lady said. she also said that they do offer merit scholarships starting 2nd year--for people who do exceptioinally well during 1st year and on. I remember them being around 6k or so; could be wrong though. Other than these, usc doesnt give out grants to med students. apparently, usc fin aid is mostly loans, regardless of income.

hi guys!

i was wondering the same thing about the second look bc i haven't heard anything about it from usc. i just sent in my deposit last week though. i wanted to buy plane tix for that weekend in april...so an official invite would be nice...i was going to stay for 3-4 days bc i'm from the east coast and have no sense of LA.

and are any of your worried about the cost?

wisteria

hi wisteria,

i called usc this morning because i too sent in my deposit but didn't get the evite... she told me that i should expect the invitation sometime by the end of the week. so i'm probably going to go ahead and book a flight now (i fly southwest though, so i can cancel for whatever reason and it's no big deal) but being from the east coast it might be a little tougher for you. but you should come and spend a few days looking around (but you might need access to a car for that...)

give the office of admissions a call so that you can arrange your flight asap!

*aquablue357

ps. i just read your later post and you will *not* be dodging bullets at the USC health sciences campus. maybe at main campus ;) which is pretty much in the heart of downtown. USC HSC is of course in an urban area, and it is a county hospital, but it's really near the prettiest part of L.A.-- the pasadena area.

Hello!
I'm looking for any current students at 'SC who might know the email addresses of the First Year class presidents. I heard that the 29th is the day of a final, and that you (the students) might be planning an outing to which we (prospective students) may be invited. I'd like to contact the presidents and coordinate, if at all possible. If you have any names or information, please PM me.
Thank you,
roadrunnerrita

I'm trying to decide if I should go to USC--

Does anyone have any good information on the curriculum? what i got from my interview day was fairly vague.

what's the daily schedule like also? how much time is in lecture/class, how many afternoons off? what time do they start in the morning?

I'm trying to decide if I should go to USC--

Does anyone have any good information on the curriculum? what i got from my interview day was fairly vague.

what's the daily schedule like also? how much time is in lecture/class, how many afternoons off? what time do they start in the morning?

this is what i got from my visit (my host is only a 1st year, so this might apply only to ms1):

classes generally start at 8 and ends at 12. some days you will have stuff in the afternoon (lab, more lectures, small group stuff, etc), but, according to my student host, if you do have afternoon stuff, you'd be done by 3 or 4. whether you have lab, afternoon lectures, etc depends on the block. but i think one afternoon a week u go to county to learn some patient interaction stuff irrespective of what block you're in.

hope this helps.

Lemme just say one more time (and maybe again) that Keck isn't as good as they make it look on the interview. We have had cases of people cheating and it pisses us off because they don't get in trouble. The administration has screwed us when we complained about how people are teaching. There is one guy, who is the head of one of the blocks, who has had complaints every year for at least the last two years. The first day, he basically laughed at us for complaining because the administration did nothing about it. As for financial aid, don't count on any. I only know like one person who is getting any money from Keck.

http://chicanas.com/doctors.html

PS

MIT= 5.0 grading scale
Average MCAT score = 24

So I had a realllly late interview (April 5th!), but USC is by far my number one choice. I am even going to be home on my spring break on the 29th and would absolutely love for not only an acceptance letter but also a chance to go to second look to meet everyone! I know it has only been 2 weeks, but has anyone interviewed lately and heard anything at all (acceptance, rejection, waitlist)??? I just want to know already, even if it's bad...so I can stop hoping and focus on where I really am going to be. I heard the class wasn't full yet (???) so maybe there's a chance? Anyone who knows anything, let me know! Thanks :-) :confused: :confused: :confused:

http://chicanas.com/doctors.html

PS

MIT= 5.0 grading scale
Average MCAT score = 24

Thanks, that was a pretty interesting article :thumbup:

Does anybody have the match list for USC this year?


http://forums.studentdoctor.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=4717

Thanks, that was a pretty interesting article :thumbup:
That's the reason there is no financial aid for you guys.

That's the reason there is no financial aid for you guys.

it kinda sucks that usc doesnt give out much institutional grants in the fin aid. but at the same time, putting myself in their shoes, i feel institutional grants seem to be a pretty bad investment, esp for a school that can attract students on location alone (plus the fact that uc schools now arent that much cheaper makes usc more financially competitive). does this make sense to anyone else?

haha, not that i won't mind some help for 'sc.

Hello!
I'm looking for any current students at 'SC who might know the email addresses of the First Year class presidents. I heard that the 29th is the day of a final, and that you (the students) might be planning an outing to which we (prospective students) may be invited. I'd like to contact the presidents and coordinate, if at all possible. If you have any names or information, please PM me.
Thank you,
roadrunnerrita

hey roadrunnerrita --

pm me i'm the first year secretary. we are planning to go out on the 29th to the white lotus but as far as i've heard there's going to be a different outing for you guys (according to a girl in my MDL -- don't know if that's true). if you want to combine the two though let me know and i'll talk to the presidents and get you on the guest list (there's a discount if you are).

dara

That's the reason there is no financial aid for you guys.
So out of 160 students, 159 will have $200,000 in loans and 1 will have $0 in loans. :thumbdown This is of course a slight exaggeration (emphasis on SLIGHT). It makes me wonder if it was done for the sake of PR through the LA Times article.... No wonder SC gets such a bad rap for its tuition and financial aid.

what is keck

Hello,

I just recently joined the forum and didn't want to look through all of the earlier posts. I'm probably going to be a Trojan next year and I've got some questions for you. The USC students I talked to worked hard and played hard, do you know if USC has its own golf course? Also, what is the situation on football tickets? Do we get preference over undergrands?

Thanks, Ben.

how was second look day everybody

can some one please post keck's current secondary questions...
nope

hello everyone,

i am currently waitlisted and am in the process of writing a letter of intent as USC is by far my first choice. to anyone who has also written a LOI, who did you address it to? thanks in advance and congrats to all those accepted.

UCLAreject --> USCstudent (crossing fingers)

how was second look day everybody

Getting to meet future classmates was great, especially since it seemed like the class is full of very outgoing and fun personalities. On the other hand, the talks were pretty boring in my opinion - I don't think they mentioned anything that I didn't already know about the school. The current students were very helpful and enthusiastic having us there (or they were just good actors - ya' never know, it is LA). And finally, the food was pretty good. Overall, not too shabby I guess.

Count me in, just got in off alternate list today.

just bumping so it can be moved to allo

Recent Keck grad here - happy to answer questions for any new Trojans - but a couple things I saw:

1) Housing: Monterey Hills is close, and relatively inexpensive - although you're just up the hill from not-so-nice areas. Crime is still pretty low there. Alhambra is also inexpensive and close by, but not as nice IMHO. I'd pick South Pasadena or Pasadena. Really nice, although a little more expensive - you don't need to get on the freeway in the AM, but you can, depending on the time, and the Pasadena area is SO much nicer than anything else around there. Sliver Lake/Los Feliz are both nice too, but it will take you longer to get in off the 101 or 5 freeways than the areas that are east of the 110 and north of the 10.

2) Financial Aid - just take out loans, few Keck students get grants of any kind.

3) Matching - I was very impressed with this year's list. We had a similar record in my class, a lot of people in Cali, a lot in competitive specialties, fewer than 10 non-matched (out of over 180!) mainly in competitive specialties), but by last account, almost everyone who wanted rads, derm, optho, uro, that didn't get it on the first try got it after.

Good luck and have fun all.

Well...now that I've finally calmed down, just wanted to add my name to the list of Trojans '09! Got off the waitlist today and absolutely THRILLED. See you all in August!!!

http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/magazine/la-tm-survivintro23jun05,0,4163751.story?page=1&coll=la-home-magazine

a cute article from the LA times: "The Southern California Survival Guide
39 ways to cope with L.A.'s daily dangers"

Well...now that I've finally calmed down, just wanted to add my name to the list of Trojans '09! Got off the waitlist today and absolutely THRILLED. See you all in August!!!

Hey K8ster how did you find out? Phone call, email, etc. Also, if you did get a phone call, who called? I am currently on the waitlist and am just curious

Hey K8ster how did you find out? Phone call, email, etc. Also, if you did get a phone call, who called? I am currently on the waitlist and am just curious


Hey, I got a phone call at 1:00 PST on Monday. I don't remember who called me, because I was so excited, but it was definitely not Dr. Quinn, so it could be anyone from the AdCom. Good luck!!!

congrats to all who have been accepted to USC! i just got off the waitlist and will be joining the trojan crew in august.

i am so excited!!

never thought this day would come... been through the med process a couple of years now, and after it is all said and done, i actually get to go to my supremo first choice school. it makes the whole reapplication thing seem not so bad. (HA!)

For anyone living in the LA area, how long do you guys think I can wait before signing a lease around the monterey hills or south pass area and still get moved in before the Aug 8th start?

see y'all in a month - really excited!
Many people going to the Aug 3rd bbq dealy?

I should be at the BBQ. does anyone really know what the big sibs do for us?

I should be at the BBQ. does anyone really know what the big sibs do for us?

I didn't get any info on this BBQ...can someone tell me how you received the info? Thanks.

the BBQ is tentatively Aug 3rd. it is supposed to be the big sib/ lil sib BBQ, a little info was in the summer packet #1 that they sent out a week or two ago. I still dont know aht exactly we do with our big sib...

Hey guys, I got into USC from the wait list a couple of weeks ago; I'm still waiting on one more school in NY but I'm pretty sure I'll be coming to LA. I'm really excited to meet all of you. I loved the school when I interviewed- it seemed waaay more relaxed than any other school I've visited.

I do have one (probably stupid) question. Do you guys know whether USC offers on campus housing. I know ppl have been talking mostly about getting apartments in the area, but I would prefer to get a place on campus since I don't drive. Don't laugh! I lived in New York the whole time and although I have a license I haven't actually driven a car in years and years. I know I know I have to start sometime but I would prefer something close so I don't have to worry. If anyone knows what the deal is with on campus housing could you please let me know.

Also, a Q for those already in school - do you guys recommend buying anything before school starts, like a microscope or Netter's Anatomy??

Hey- I was just wondering if any of you MS1's would be interested in looking for housing together...possibly a house in so pasadena or an apt around there somewhere.... I'm 25 and currently living on the east coast, graduated in 2001 from Berkeley. Hoping to live with nice, easy going people. m or f okay by me. thanks!

Hey- I was just wondering if any of you MS1's would be interested in looking for housing together...possibly a house in so pasadena or an apt around there somewhere.... I'm 25 and currently living on the east coast, graduated in 2001 from Berkeley. Hoping to live with nice, easy going people. m or f okay by me. thanks!


where on the east coast are you from?

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I do have one (probably stupid) question. Do you guys know whether USC offers on campus housing. I know ppl have been talking mostly about getting apartments in the area, but I would prefer to get a place on campus since I don't drive. Don't laugh! I lived in New York the whole time and although I have a license I haven't actually driven a car in years and years. I know I know I have to start sometime but I would prefer something close so I don't have to worry. If anyone knows what the deal is with on campus housing could you please let me know.


They do have dorms on hsc; however. from what I hear, mostly pharm students stay at them. If you are worried about driving, I think most people who live in Monterey Hills take the local streets to USC (to avoid rush hour traffic on freeways). If you still do want the on campus dorms, you should act quickly and contact the student affairs office. Good luck.

They do have dorms on hsc; however. from what I hear, mostly pharm students stay at them. If you are worried about driving, I think most people who live in Monterey Hills take the local streets to USC (to avoid rush hour traffic on freeways). If you still do want the on campus dorms, you should act quickly and contact the student affairs office. Good luck.


Thanks for the info! I actually looked into the housing yesterday and decided against it. They only have dbls left and that means living in the SAME ROOM with someone - too college for me:). Plus its not much cheaper than splitting an apartment in a nice area. So I guess I'm joining in the apartment hunt.

HOLLA to all u cool people!!! =) USC rocks and everyone should go here. =)

I am going to be a MS II starting this fall...my roommate is moving out with her bf so I am searching for a new female roommate...i have a nice apartment in LA close to the school...air conditioned...rent has been 650 a month plus utitilites...2 bedroom 2 bath, with secure parking. If you want more details and/or are interested, please send me an email:

bluedevilchica@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Laura

Hey is anyone planning on going on the camping trip they're organizing on the 12th?

Hey is anyone planning on going on the camping trip they're organizing on the 12th?

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. I regreted not going on my freshman class camping trip in undergrad so I doubt I'll make that mistake again.

Hey is anyone planning on going on the camping trip they're organizing on the 12th?


Is that the one put on by some club at Keck?

Is that the one put on by some club at Keck?

Yeah the probe and compass club. They said that usually like half the class goes. I haven't been camping in years and am really looking forward to it. I haven't heard of any school organizing something like this. That's pretty decent of Keck.

Yeah the probe and compass club. They said that usually like half the class goes. I haven't been camping in years and am really looking forward to it. I haven't heard of any school organizing something like this. That's pretty decent of Keck.

Plus, you really haven't lived until you've felt the SoCal early-August solar beatdown in the Angeles National Forest :scared:

:clap: I'm IN! Woo-hoo! :clap:

SO - Hello to all my future classmates, I am looking forward to meeting you very soon!

It looks like the peak of posting in this thread was happening months ago but I am hoping someone is still reading the thread - could someone tell me what this "Monterey Hills" area that everyone keeps mentioning is? My map of the L.A. area shows a place called "Monterey Park", is that the same thing?

I live in the SF Bay area & am excited to see there will be others from this area at Keck.

Looking forward to meeting EVERYONE!