2016-2017 University of Southern California (Keck) Application Thread

[UCGal2016]

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I'm matriculating here this fall!
I wrote my "write a statement that is not true..." question about a TV show that jumped the shark and how I was disappointed in it.
Have some fun--Be a human being!

Start thinking of a nickname for yourself to answer the question, "If you had to give yourself a nickname, what would it be?" (3-5 sentences)
If you are independently wealthy (or not), "If you had enormous wealth, how would you allocate your charitable donations?"

 

[JJRousseau]

Start thinking of a nickname for yourself to answer the question

These were some of the most fun and difficult prompts of my secondaries. That ^ one was the hardest for me I think.

 

[tuco's revenge]

Does USC respond to "in the area" emails?

Is this a good in the area email? I just sent it to admissions

Dear USC admissions,
I know how busy you are this application season. Sorry to interrupt your OOS interview invitation spree, but I would just like to gently remind you that I live 4 minutes away. I know how time-consuming reviewing applications is, and I am certain that the admissions committee innocently overlooked the parts of my application that contains this information....you know...both my primary and secondary? Thanks USC. I love you. I have always loved you. When you rejected me 4 years ago I was but a young boy - naive, poor, and with a face full of acne. That has all changed now. You told me I wasn't good enough to be with you, yet you still offered to sell me $45 t-shirts bearing your logo. It hurt me you were so callous, but I forgave you, and I hope we can put the past behind us now.

Name the time and place, and I'll be there USC. Sometimes, I leave the area, but for you, I'm always in the area.

Love,
Tuco

 

[DrMantisTobogganMD]

Does USC respond to "in the area" emails?

Is this a good in the area email? I just sent it to admissions

Dear USC admissions,
I know how busy you are this application season. Sorry to interrupt your OOS interview invitation spree, but I would just like to gently remind you that I live 4 minutes away. I know how time-consuming reviewing applications is, and I am certain that the admissions committee innocently overlooked the parts of my application that contains this information....you know...both my primary and secondary? Thanks USC. I love you. I have always loved you. When you rejected me 4 years ago I was but a young boy - naive, poor, and with a face full of acne. That has all changed now. You told me I wasn't good enough to be with you, yet you still offered to sell me $45 t-shirts bearing your logo. It hurt me you were so callous, but I forgave you, and I hope we can put the past behind us now.

Name the time and place, and I'll be there USC. Sometimes, I leave the area, but for you, I'm always in the area.

Love,
Tuco

PS I'll give you some bomb ass meth...

 

[deleted751373]

PS I'll give you some bomb ass meth...

USC be like "I am the one who knocks."


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[DrMantisTobogganMD]

USC be like "I am the one who knocks."

I AM THE DANGER!

 

[SutterMcButter]

Received II today! Application complete 7/13

 

[tuco's revenge]

PS I'll give you some bomb ass meth...

I interviewed at USC today and I brought my homeboy with me as backup. This is rare footage from the last minute of our interview. Interviewer said "Until next time". I think I left a good impression!!!

 

[Gurkhali]

PS I'll give you some bomb ass meth...

More like I'll give you all the hoors you could ever want.

 

[stilltired]

I'm interviewing here next week, and do any of you guys know if we have to bring a copy of our CV/Resume/Personal Statement etc.?

 

[dioxane]

II!!! very excited for this school. complete about a week ago. it's looking like the two week secondary rule is just a myth after all 🙂

 

[reynah]

II!!! very excited for this school. complete about a week ago. it's looking like the two week secondary rule is just a myth after all 🙂

Congrats!! Yep, its looking like the two week rule is just a myth. I submitted mine like 2 months ago and haven't heard anything since. :'(

 

[teenagemutant]

II yesterday, complete 8/14. See you all there!

 

[mangomaniac]

Submitted late July and still under review.

 

[miaprgase0512]

Submitted late July and still under review.

Lol submitted late June and still under review


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[deleted751373]

Lol submitted late June and still under review


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You're prob on hold considering all the rejections they've been slinging.


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[Hau5MD]

Lol submitted late June and still under review

+1. Guess it beats getting a rejection. Though the wait is painful.

 

[MDhopeful324]

Have there been any IS rejections yet?

 

[hopeful doc]

interview received today! secondary received June 30th submitted July 18th. Lizzy M 75

 

[Hau5MD]

Have there been any IS rejections yet?

Yes. Personally have two friends (not on SDN) who've been rejected. Plus a couple more on page 6.

 

[amygdaloid5]

recently received an interview invite and scheduled for november. did anyone else indicate interest in the HTE program on their secondary? do I need to reach out to them to see if they are interested in interviewing me for this program as well?

 

[undefined]

Rejected. Completed II 8/20/2016. LizzyM ~69. On my birthday too sad life lol

 

[coffeeandcodeine]

I'm sorry, that timing really sucks 🙁 Rooting for you to hear some good news soon!

Rejected. Completed II 8/20/2016. LizzyM ~69. On my birthday too sad life lol

 

[teenagemutant]

Rejected. Completed II 8/20/2016. LizzyM ~69. On my birthday too sad life lol

Maybe they just couldn't find your file because you are "undefined"? 😉

Oh, and happy birthday by the way! Best of luck for the rest of the application cycle. 🙂

 

[ojy77511]

Rejected. LizzyM 70, completed 8/26ish. Good luck for rest of you~~


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[ojy77511]

Maybe i shouldnt have put Bruin destroyer as my nickname LOLLLLLLL


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[alexg5678]

IS or OOS for the rejections?

 

[Lubdub7]

Maybe i shouldnt have put Bruin destroyer as my nickname LOLLLLLLL


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Sorry about the rejection 🙁 I was complete around the same date, so I have a feeling mine is coming soon. Do you mind me asking what your MCAT score/MCAT score range is since USC has a single person look at all applicants with a certain MCAT score?

 

[ojy77511]

513, 3.7. I was IS.


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[deleted751373]

I've (and many others I know) survived well past these rejection waves but where dem II's??


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[Hau5MD]

I've (and many others I know) survived well past these rejection waves but where dem II's??


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We are probably too awesome to reject but not awesome enough to interview this early

 

[machete fred]

I've (and many others I know) survived well past these rejection waves but where dem II's??


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I was complete the first day possible and haven't heard a peep since then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[banana_phone]

II today! Complete 6/27, LizzyM 75, non-trad.

I LOVE this school. Was beginning to lose hope, so I am very happy! Earliest open date was December 2.

 

[aegistitan]

Can anybody send me the student housing spreadsheet? I called the school asking but they haven't sent it in a week

 

[RightTwix]

II today! Complete 6/27, LizzyM 75, non-trad.

I LOVE this school. Was beginning to lose hope, so I am very happy! Earliest open date was December 2.

So now all this silence makes sense. They're just waiting to give us all the best Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa present ever guys. So thoughtful, USC! Lol

 

[DameJulie]

Rejected. A dream school for me, but that IS school rejection feels real hurting.

 

[macbookproretina]

Rejected. A dream school for me, but that IS school rejection feels real hurting.

Was this right now? Sorry to hear! I know you'll get an II eventually!

 

[DameJulie]

Was this right now? Sorry to hear! I know you'll get an II eventually!

Thanks for your kind words!! I hope the II will come soon and I will get some love from the adcoms 😛

 

[Hau5MD]

Rejected. A dream school for me, but that IS school rejection feels real hurting.

California schools really can be harsh :/ Chin up! It's still early in my cycle and you will get a II!

 

[aegistitan]

I already contacted the school about the interview hosting sheet, should I contact them again they never sent it to me?

Or can one of you hook me up?

 

[CardioEnthusio15]

Rejected today. What a fast turnaround. Hurt that my first admission decision was a rejection but thankful that it was quick. Complete 9/3. Good luck to all those who are still waiting.

 

[tuco's revenge]

Rejected today. What a fast turnaround. Hurt that my first admission decision was a rejection but thankful that it was quick. Complete 9/3. Good luck to all those who are still waiting.

sorry to hear that, what was your LizzyM and are you OOS?
for every rejection I get, I drink a beer. needless to say, I've been drinking a lot of booze lately, and I've never been happier in my life

 

[CardioEnthusio15]

sorry to hear that, what was your LizzyM and are you OOS?
for every rejection I get, I drink a beer. needless to say, I've been drinking a lot of booze lately, and I've never been happier in my life[/QUOTE
LizzyM ~ 67, IS, ~4.0 SMP and publications

 

[freak7]

Rejected ~1hr ago

Complete 9/5

 

[DrMantisTobogganMD]

Really wish we heard something! 7/19 and nada!

 

[freak7]

Maybe its a good sign? I like to think that they decided to offer an II but are waiting for the perfect moment.

I'm betting they're waiting for Saturn to be in full retrograde and aligning with mars

 

[Hau5MD]

Really wish we heard something! 7/19 and nada!

Complete 6/28. Still silence 🙁

Maybe its a good sign? I like to think that they decided to offer an II but are waiting for the perfect moment.

Birthday II?!?!

 

[miaprgase0512]

Really wish we heard something! 7/19 and nada!

7/1 and nothing I think it's a decent sign granted that they've been sending rejections


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[Gurkhali]

Maybe its a good sign? I like to think that they decided to offer an II but are waiting for the perfect moment.

Ya maybe they're grouping us all up to send out IIs in one batch.

 

[coffeeandcodeine]

Hey HopefulPilot, not to lurk, but we're on a lot of the same forums and I just noticed your status is now accepted! Is this new? If so, congratulations!!!

7/10 and no word.

I had the same mindset with UofA Phoenix and received an II after being complete for over two months!