2011-2012 University of Southern California (Keck) Application Thread

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Wow - I was accepted! Honored and very excited. My interview was so rough, I was certain the news would be bad - so this is a very pleasant surprise.

Here we go: time to become a physician. 😎
 
accepted via email today too! congrats signifier! i think we had the same tough interviewer. guess it turned out all right!
 
Awesome allinblue! Yes, I think we did have the same interviewer. I have had this experience several times on the interview path (and during college and work) - a harsh, critical, painful interview that somehow leads to acceptance. Confusing, but great. I hope to see you at Keck!
 
babydragon said:
Accepted via email:soexcited:
Interviewed mid November
First Acceptance:biglove:
Thank you KECK
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Signifier said:
Wow - I was accepted! Honored and very excited. My interview was so rough, I was certain the news would be bad - so this is a very pleasant surprise.

Here we go: time to become a physician. 😎
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allinblue said:
accepted via email today too! congrats signifier! i think we had the same tough interviewer. guess it turned out all right!
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Congrats on all the new acceptances, guys! Remember, if you have any questions about the school, feel free to PM me and ask.

Good luck to those of you still waiting to hear from Keck! I got my invite in February last year, so don't give up hope yet! :luck:
 
DaisyBuchanan said:
Congrats on all the new acceptances, guys! Remember, if you have any questions about the school, feel free to PM me and ask.

Good luck to those of you still waiting to hear from Keck! I got my invite in February last year, so don't give up hope yet! :luck:
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Thanks! I need all the encouragement I can get...
 
Just got an interview last week!! Super excited since its such a long shot for me. One question, I haven't fulfilled the Molecular/Cell Bio requirement? You think they accept community college credits? The webpage says anything from an accredited College or University, but does that necessarily exclude community colleges? I just really can't afford to take the class at my alma mater 🙁 Anyone have any insight?
 
LoveBuffer said:
Just got an interview last week!! Super excited since its such a long shot for me. One question, I haven't fulfilled the Molecular/Cell Bio requirement? You think they accept community college credits? The webpage says anything from an accredited College or University, but does that necessarily exclude community colleges? I just really can't afford to take the class at my alma mater 🙁 Anyone have any insight?
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Have you taken Genetics?
 
Nope, lots of Psychology but no upper level Bio courses to speak of 🙁
 
LoveBuffer said:
Just got an interview last week!! Super excited since its such a long shot for me. One question, I haven't fulfilled the Molecular/Cell Bio requirement? You think they accept community college credits? The webpage says anything from an accredited College or University, but does that necessarily exclude community colleges? I just really can't afford to take the class at my alma mater 🙁 Anyone have any insight?
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MalibuPreMD said:
Have you taken Genetics?
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I'm pretty sure you can sub in genetics for that requirement. You just have to take the course sometime before MS1 starts in August, so a few kids in my class just took a summer session class once they were sure they were coming to Keck. No promises, but I believe CC credit works for the requirement. The admissions office is more receptive to communication once you've gotten an invite, so you may want to contact them directly.
 
LoveBuffer said:
Just got an interview last week!! Super excited since its such a long shot for me. One question, I haven't fulfilled the Molecular/Cell Bio requirement? You think they accept community college credits? The webpage says anything from an accredited College or University, but does that necessarily exclude community colleges? I just really can't afford to take the class at my alma mater 🙁 Anyone have any insight?
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If you're from the LA area, you may want to consider UCLA Extension (https://www.uclaextension.edu/news/Catalog-PDF.aspx). There's an Intro to Mo Bio class being offered in the spring.
 
is keck also rejecting (pre interview) applicants at this time?
 
wow i just got my second II of the day after silence since october!!! so happy. 😀 love you usc!
 
Omg interview invite!!! 😍 I'm stunned...and still shaking a bit from getting the email. So excited!!
 
Wow, congrats! Hope some more come out 🙁 I would give away a kidney for one.
 
Interview invite for me too! Complete in August so hold onto hope everyone!
 
NoKillJoy said:
Interview invite for me too! Complete in August so hold onto hope everyone!
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AHH congrats! What date in August (if you can recall)? Also, if you don't mind, stats? i want an interview SO badly
 
fluf0829 said:
AHH congrats! What date in August (if you can recall)? Also, if you don't mind, stats? i want an interview SO badly
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I was complete in August too (8/17 or thereabouts) and 3.7/33. I think they interview applicants with average stats later in the season, so don't lose hope!

Thanks bookfreak!! 😀
 
fluf0829 said:
AHH congrats! What date in August (if you can recall)? Also, if you don't mind, stats? i want an interview SO badly
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Complete Aug 18. 3.7/33 out of state and taking 2 years off doing clinical research in New York. looking forward to some LA weather in February!
 
how funny, i have those exact same numbers and also got the II today... CURIOUS, usc, curious!
 
NoKillJoy said:
Complete Aug 18. 3.7/33 out of state and taking 2 years off doing clinical research in New York. looking forward to some LA weather in February!
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confirming this, 3.6/33, 2 yrs off, interview invite 15th, keck is my top choice, a bit floored that I got an interview
 
I called the admissions office today and asked how stringent the requirements are. She said that the Molecular Biology requirement can be fulfilled by any upper division biology or biochemistry class, so as long as you have any of those you don't have to go out of your way to take a specific molecular bio class. Cheers!

LoveBuffer said:
Just got an interview last week!! Super excited since its such a long shot for me. One question, I haven't fulfilled the Molecular/Cell Bio requirement? You think they accept community college credits? The webpage says anything from an accredited College or University, but does that necessarily exclude community colleges? I just really can't afford to take the class at my alma mater 🙁 Anyone have any insight?
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Here's another thing to look forward to next year at USC:
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complete 7/20ish and not a peep since then. I would love to interview here! (i doubt there is anything glaringly wrong with my app since i got lots of interviews and acceptances). would love to stay in CA though 🙁
 
So I'm new to this thread ( as an OOS applicant with average stats and zero ties to the state of California I figured getting into this school was a pipe dream for me, until I got an II), and just wanted to know more about the interview experience here.

This will be my first closed interview, so I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I've seen a lot of people here post about them being more conversational and personality based. For people who already interviewed, did you feel like you were asked more questions pertaining to medicine or to non-medical attributes? Did you feel like there was a huge difference between what the faculty member was asking you versus the med student?

Btw, did any of you who have already interviewed talk about things you put on your Secondary app? I figured with the questions having been so unique I'd really enjoying going deeper into them during the interview, but at the same time I don't want to seem repetitive when they finish reviewing my app.

Also, is USC well-receptive to post interview updates? I just didn't want to make myself seem too obsessive but I definitely want them to know I'm eager to go here.

I know I am over-analyzing a lot of this but I would really appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
P.S. my interview is on Valentines Day. Should I get my interviewers roses or chocolate? haha.
 
njpxcrnr said:
So I'm new to this thread ( as an OOS applicant with average stats and zero ties to the state of California I figured getting into this school was a pipe dream for me, until I got an II), and just wanted to know more about the interview experience here.

This will be my first closed interview, so I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I've seen a lot of people here post about them being more conversational and personality based. For people who already interviewed, did you feel like you were asked more questions pertaining to medicine or to non-medical attributes? Did you feel like there was a huge difference between what the faculty member was asking you versus the med student?

Btw, did any of you who have already interviewed talk about things you put on your Secondary app? I figured with the questions having been so unique I'd really enjoying going deeper into them during the interview, but at the same time I don't want to seem repetitive when they finish reviewing my app.

Also, is USC well-receptive to post interview updates? I just didn't want to make myself seem too obsessive but I definitely want them to know I'm eager to go here.

I know I am over-analyzing a lot of this but I would really appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
P.S. my interview is on Valentines Day. Should I get my interviewers roses or chocolate? haha.
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Congrats! Did you just get one today? I ask because I managed to get an invite elsewhere today...and I thought admissions offices weren't busy offering invites these last couple of weeks.
 
dblue10 said:
Congrats! Did you just get one today? I ask because I managed to get an invite elsewhere today...and I thought admissions offices weren't busy offering invites these last couple of weeks.
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I got the invite on the 15th. I actually noticed based on others' MDapps, a lot people who got invites that day were OOS
 
njpxcrnr said:
So I'm new to this thread ( as an OOS applicant with average stats and zero ties to the state of California I figured getting into this school was a pipe dream for me, until I got an II), and just wanted to know more about the interview experience here.

This will be my first closed interview, so I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I've seen a lot of people here post about them being more conversational and personality based. For people who already interviewed, did you feel like you were asked more questions pertaining to medicine or to non-medical attributes? Did you feel like there was a huge difference between what the faculty member was asking you versus the med student?

Btw, did any of you who have already interviewed talk about things you put on your Secondary app? I figured with the questions having been so unique I'd really enjoying going deeper into them during the interview, but at the same time I don't want to seem repetitive when they finish reviewing my app.

Also, is USC well-receptive to post interview updates? I just didn't want to make myself seem too obsessive but I definitely want them to know I'm eager to go here.

I know I am over-analyzing a lot of this but I would really appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
P.S. my interview is on Valentines Day. Should I get my interviewers roses or chocolate? haha.
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Congrats on the II! Post-interview updates are fine.

The style of your interview depends entirely on you and your interviewer. I heard that we have one tough faculty member, but last year both of mine were very relaxed and I talked about my entire life from birth.

Evergrey, I'm definitely getting season tickets too. Hopefully the Metro line to main campus will be open by next fall!
 
Does anyone know if Keck is receptive to pre-interview letters of interest or updates? I've been complete since August and I just wanted to let them know I'm still really interested. I called the admissions office a while ago and they said they generally don't accept letters pre-interview, but some past med students (not specifically from USC) have been telling me to send one in anyway. Any thoughts?
 
PM90 said:
Does anyone know if Keck is receptive to pre-interview letters of interest or updates? I've been complete since August and I just wanted to let them know I'm still really interested. I called the admissions office a while ago and they said they generally don't accept letters pre-interview, but some past med students (not specifically from USC) have been telling me to send one in anyway. Any thoughts?
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No updates or letter of interests until post interview...
 
Hoping for some positive news for all of us this month. I've got a good feeling about January.
 
II today! complete 8/10. a little surprised that the earliest I could schedule was the end of February, but excited anyways!
 
Congrats! Mind sharing your stats? I hope they have dates well into March :/
 
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Has anyone gotten a merit scholarship yet? If you are a current student, have you heard of someone getting accepted and then getting a merit scholarship months later? I'm in, but basically cannot go for financial reasons. Need-based assistance is of no use because my parents are rich but making it blatantly clear they are not paying a dime.
 
mdhopeful65 said:
Has anyone gotten a merit scholarship yet? If you are a current student, have you heard of someone getting accepted and then getting a merit scholarship months later? I'm in, but basically cannot go for financial reasons. Need-based assistance is of no use because my parents are rich but making it blatantly clear they are not paying a dime.
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You can go to any school you want to if you're willing to take out loans. Do your FAFSA and see how much you can qualify for in Stafford loans. Despite your "rich" parents, you'll probably still qualify for a lot... and then you can take out Grad Plus loans on top of that. Remember, filling out a FAFSA doesn't obligate you to take out a penny in loans, so just go ahead and do it. IIRC, more scholarships are available at Keck after you prove yourself in MS1.

Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about the school or finances, and congrats on the acceptance!
 
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