2009-2010 University of South Carolina Application Thread

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floridakmm said:
Hi. I am oos. From NC, I don't know if they care about that though. I applied two months ago. Do they send a complete email? or do I have to call and check? Also, they start reviewing oos in Nov/Dec right?
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I dont remember a complete email. I just got a secondary email.

USC has a STRONG in-state preference...

They have already interviewed some OOS folks...
 
floridakmm said:
Hi. I am oos. From NC, I don't know if they care about that though. I applied two months ago. Do they send a complete email? or do I have to call and check? Also, they start reviewing oos in Nov/Dec right?
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They don't send a complete email, I guess you could call. Three OOS friends have already gotten in.
 
floridakmm said:
Hi. I am oos. From NC, I don't know if they care about that though. I applied two months ago. Do they send a complete email? or do I have to call and check? Also, they start reviewing oos in Nov/Dec right?
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They send you a letter saying that they're reviewing your file. No complete e-mail, though. They started reviewing oos like 2 months ago.
 
I called Friday and they said they didn't have my 2ndary. But I sent it close to 2 months ago. The lady said to call back monday to speak to another women. I don't know if it was lost in the mail or if they haven't entered it yet. *sigh* this is the 2nd school that if I didn't inquire I would have never have known the application is not complete
 
floridakmm said:
I called Friday and they said they didn't have my 2ndary. But I sent it close to 2 months ago. The lady said to call back monday to speak to another women. I don't know if it was lost in the mail or if they haven't entered it yet. *sigh* this is the 2nd school that if I didn't inquire I would have never have known the application is not complete
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That sucks!! Check with Shelley....

I hand delivered mine....
 
Just curious, about what percent of instate applicants go to undergrad out of state?
 
anyone here back recently...like within the past 2 weeks?
 
drzing said:
anyone here back recently...like within the past 2 weeks?
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Yeah, cuz I was under the impression that we would hear back on the monday after our wed interview...haven't heard anything...i dunno what that means...Did anyone who interviewd on Oct 21 hear anything?
 
HealingbyFaith said:
Yeah, cuz I was under the impression that we would hear back on the monday after our wed interview...haven't heard anything...i dunno what that means...Did anyone who interviewd on Oct 21 hear anything?
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I would assume that means you are on hold. I think their current cut off is top 50% of prior class (using what ever ranking system they use). After Dec 1, I am assuming they will have a better idea of the actual pool of students...maybe they will accept some of the on hold group.

This is the problem with rolling admissions... unless you are above the bar by a lot, then you have to wait it out.

I had a 3.8/29 non science major (so I thought a 29 was pretty good considering) with a grad degree (3.6) and I am on hold.

We will hear something by 3/15 right as I think that is the drop dead date to say you are in/you aren't/you are waitlisted
 
HealingbyFaith said:
Yeah, cuz I was under the impression that we would hear back on the monday after our wed interview...haven't heard anything...i dunno what that means...Did anyone who interviewd on Oct 21 hear anything?
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don't worry too soon! i heard back the next thursday after my interview so it took 8 days. still a VERY quick turn around for decisions! i was very impressed. good luck! 🙂
 
misstiger said:
don't worry too soon! i heard back the next thursday after my interview so it took 8 days. still a VERY quick turn around for decisions! i was very impressed. good luck! 🙂
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Congrats Miss Tiger!
 
OOS, accepted today via e-mail, interviewed 10/21.

:luck: everybody!
 
Interviewed 10/14...acceptance phone call 10/22 🙂 🙂 Decisions to make...
 
Interview 10/28, accepted via email 10/29! See you all next fall! 🙂
 
So i interviewed back on the 21st..still havent heard anything so im chalking that up to waitlist.

ehh not too concerned since i got into MUSC last week and wasn't going to go here if I got in down in Charleston. too bad USC.
 
I'm interviewing here this coming wednesday... anyone else?
 
Well interviews went well... Cookie time is pretty awkward though...
 
Andy71600 said:
Well interviews went well... Cookie time is pretty awkward though...
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yeah, it can seem that way if you have never been to a business meet and greet! I did a few in my Masters so I had a clue of how to work the room lol........

Being old has a few advantages!! 😉
 
J DUB said:
yeah, it can seem that way if you have never been to a business meet and greet! I did a few in my Masters so I had a clue of how to work the room lol........

Being old has a few advantages!! 😉
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I've heard about the cookie time before, what exactly is it?

If its a meet and greet type thing like you said, whats the best way to put yourself out there without seeming annoying?
(Ie is it expected you go up to adcoms and start talking about yourself or are you supposed to make small talk w/ adcoms or are you supposed to talk to other applicants and adcoms will come meet you, etc.?)
 
surftheiop said:
I've heard about the cookie time before, what exactly is it?

If its a meet and greet type thing like you said, whats the best way to put yourself out there without seeming annoying?
(Ie is it expected you go up to adcoms and start talking about yourself or are you supposed to make small talk w/ adcoms or are you supposed to talk to other applicants and adcoms will come meet you, etc.?)
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You get a half hour of face time with all the members of the admissions committee. You have to just jump in if you want to meet some of them. You won't meet everyone.

I have officially withdrawn, so good luck to everyone else 🙂
 
surftheiop said:
I've heard about the cookie time before, what exactly is it?

If its a meet and greet type thing like you said, whats the best way to put yourself out there without seeming annoying?
(Ie is it expected you go up to adcoms and start talking about yourself or are you supposed to make small talk w/ adcoms or are you supposed to talk to other applicants and adcoms will come meet you, etc.?)
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I think it was about 15-20 minutes; not 30...but I did get there late because my second interview ran over.

I just went to everyone I could get to and introduced myself and gave a little background on myself. Some went after me and I went after some. Just get to them somehow so they might remember something about you.

I tried to work the room and not spend alot of time with one person. I think I got to 10 of them including the 4th yr students.
 
Well I just got my continue to review letter post-interview 🙁
 
I interviewed on 11/04 and I received my "active consideration" letter last week. I'm very angry right now. This is my 3rd year trying and I just don't get it. I see my friends being accepted left and right. Friends that are not nearly as smart or courteous as I am. Friends that have disciplinary problems, which I don't.
 
applicant3000 said:
I interviewed on 11/04 and I received my "active consideration" letter last week. I'm very angry right now. This is my 3rd year trying and I just don't get it. I see my friends being accepted left and right. Friends that are not nearly as smart or courteous as I am. Friends that have disciplinary problems, which I don't.
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What are your stats?
 
applicant3000 said:
I interviewed on 11/04 and I received my "active consideration" letter last week. I'm very angry right now. This is my 3rd year trying and I just don't get it. I see my friends being accepted left and right. Friends that are not nearly as smart or courteous as I am. Friends that have disciplinary problems, which I don't.
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First, worry about yourself and not them. They are not part of your app...

Have you worked on things in your app that the admin has told you about?

And, remember this process is wild and crazy!!
 
J DUB said:
First, worry about yourself and not them. They are not part of your app...

Have you worked on things in your app that the admin has told you about?

And, remember this process is wild and crazy!!
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Actually yes I have. I've followed all of their advice. I've already arranged a meeting to discuss their decision. I'll let you know how it all goes 🙂
 
applicant3000 said:
Actually yes I have. I've followed all of their advice. I've already arranged a meeting to discuss their decision. I'll let you know how it all goes 🙂
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Wow thats really cool that they would take the time to do that. Best of luck!

Out of curiousity what sort of advice have they given in the past? Im going to be applying this summer and it would be nice to know what sort of things they suggest
 
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