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Those of you who already had interview at USC, can you explain what kind of case assignments they give and and is there any one-on-one interview?
 
TTT, this would be really helpfull, i am also going to the USC interview soon and this information would really help me out, Thanks for any feedback. I gave them a call they said that there will be group interview where they will give us a Problem base learning case---> no one on one interview i think i would rather have a one on one interview, it would be kindda scary with all those people looking at me and at the same time 🙁
 
hello,
I interviewed on Jan 16 at USC. Don't worry too much about it. It's not stressful at all. The admission staff tried to make everyone feel comfortable and stress free. It will be a whole day event tho. In the morning they introduced how PBL program came about. we also observed a PBL case study in session. After lunch we started the mock PBL case study. They split us into 2 groups. we sat in a room with 3 admission staffs and they walked us thru a PBL case study. The topic is non dental related. Just have fun with your group. My advice is to speak up and volunteer to read or put stuff on the board. Be confident but not overpowering. Just be yourself and you'll have fun. Trust me it's absolutely stress free. everyone there loved it!
 
Hi,

I was there on the 16th, too. I totally agree-- very stree free and quite fun. Just be yourself and enjoy the process.

I was really impressed by the school. I think it is really important to assess whether or not the PBL program is something you can see yourself doing. I personally think it is the ideal program for myself.

I loved USC... best of luck to you!
 
I agree with the last two posters. The interview day is not too stressful. I would recommend that you volunteer to read or be the scribe. Other than that, just be yourself and have fun with it.

Overall, its a well organized interview. You will learn a bunch about PBL and get a mini test drive.

Good luck 🙂
 
I interviewed Jan 16 wtih USC. Anyone know how soon after the interview we'll know the result?
-toothfairy24
 
The next round of acceptances should go out late Jan / early Feb.
 
Anyone received acceptances from USC from their second round yet? I heard something about end of jan or beginning of feb that letters would start going out, but I haven't heard from them. Didn't know if anyone else has? Please advise.
 
i interviewed there on Jan 30th and they said the next round of acceptances will be sent out in mid Feb.
 
This coming week is what I was told when I called a few days ago.
 
hello,
I talked to Eva and she said that they are gettin ready to do the acceptance this week. If we are not accepted this round, the next time they'll send out acceptances probably won't be until mid-March at the earliest.
good luck
-toothfairy
 
Bump....well its Wednesday

Keep the board posted if you hear from USC!
 
Hello,
I just got an email from Eva and I have been accepted..thank god...no more waiting game!
-toothfairy24
 
Wellcome toothfairy24. :clap:
 
Congratulations you guys on your acceptances to USC! I wish i heard from Eva today... I've been waiting sooooo long to hear from them.. hope it's not the end... but we'll see... Are you guys planning on taking that acceptance?
 
toothfairy24, amicakes,

what kind of stats do you have? Just curious.

Thanks. Apologize if you already wrote this elsewhere.
 
Good luck to those still waiting to hear from USC! If you don't get in this round....they'll send out a bunch of acceptance in march.
GPA: 3.62
AA:20
Science:21
PAT:18

I"M soooo happy! USC is my first choice..I know that it's really expensive, but you do get what you pay for.....
-toothfairy24
 
Congrats toothfairy and amnicakes!!

Well, i'm bummed..no email.

On the bright side, my decision between USC and UNLV just got a little easier. 😀
 
Thanks guys and congrats toothfairy.
I've already decided to join the bruin family though.

GPA: 3.80
AA: 23
PAT: 20
QR: 22
RC: 21
Bio: 22
InChem: 22
OChem: 29
Tot Science: 23

Good luck everyone.
 
Damn! Both of you have some nice stats. Congrats on the acceptances.

For every 3.8, 23 DAT, there must be a 3.0, 19 DAT 😀
 
Good news to those you are waiting to hear from USC. Eva said that the class is not nearly full and that they are mailing out a bunch of interview invites this upcoming week. Phew
 
Here is what Eva emailed me this morning (update on USC):

"We just accepted a round of students last week so the next round of acceptances most likely won't go out until sometime in early to mid-March. At this point we'll probably be trying to accept every 2-4 weeks. And we're not yet full"

Just in case anyone was wondering.
 
anyone will interview on feb 27th?
 
Originally posted by ecdoesit
anyone will interview on feb 27th?
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I will be there. I look forward to meeting you there.

BTW, I always try to make a point of going out with my interview mates after the interview to get to know them and to get a feel for the city. I hope you'll be interested. Maybe we'll be classmates.
 
I doubt you'll be classmates considering ec has "UCLA School of Dentistry Class of 2008" in his signature. 🙂

BTW ec, why are you going to SC again?
 
^^^ Yeah I know, but if he feels that he should even interview there, there is a (very) small chance that we could be classmates.

You weren't asking me why I'm going to SC - right?

I guess this means ecdoesit is an out of state applicant to UCLA. People were telling me that it is next to impossible to get accepted at a UC school from out of state. Is that as true as everyone says or are there a few spots available. I got the impression that maybe 2-3 people could enroll at a UC school from out of state.

Okay, wait a minute ecdoesit says he's from Cali so I guess I rambled on about something that doesn't really make any sense, and that your question was really directed at me.


Well, I think you may have me confused with another poster since this will be my first trip to SC in years. I'm really looking forward to it!

EDIT: I really should have been sleeping instead of posting last night. ^^^^
 
Sorry about that. Let me clarify.

Yes, I am from San Diego, CA. Yes, I have UCLA on my signature. Plus, I just got the UCSF call yesterday. So, why on earth would I go to USC interview, if you may ask? Cos I want to judge PBL first-handed. I am kinda sick of people "condemning" this new approach. I want to get a feel before I make my opinion. Besides, I paid them everything. They better give me a good presentation. Seriously, I have not visited the dental sch at USC. And a chance to take a mini vacation. Not bad at all.

EC
 
Going there this monday (2/23). Anyone else is going on that day?
 
Cool, I will see you two there.
 
I just got an interview invite via email...this is the first time ive been able to sit still im so excited!!!!! It's my #1 choice. Luckily a spot opened up for this monday so I will see you guys there too.:clap: :clap:
 
next monday is my special day, so that's why i dont want to do anything.... especially interview!

anyway, good luck to you =)
 
Looks like 3 of us for Friday and 2 for Monday.
 
I just called to schedule my appointment on March 26. (March 19 and 26 are the only 2 sessions left and the waiting list for other dates are too long).
 
tatadds

where are u going?
congrad.
good luck

EC
 
Well, hopefully my interview will go well, so ill be at USC!!!. Ill be losing my deposit to tufts but its way worth it. Good luck to you too on friday.
 
Thanks, let me know how it went, hehe.
 
sxr71, highlanderdds, and possibly more people

see you tomorrow at USC.

Dont get fool by the only 1 storm that we have in a year.
It doesnt usually rain this heavily in So Cal, unlike other places.

EC
 
Goodluck to those with interviews tomorrow. It was actually a really fun expereince. To those who have been accepted to USC, how long after your interview did you get accepted? Thanks
 
I interviewed Jan 16th and heard back Feb 11. Don't worry if don't hear from them soon because the next time they are sending out more acceptance letters is around mid-march, april. I'm not sure if they are done with the feb acceptance yet....you can email eva to find out.
goodluck


-toothfairy24

USCSD 2008
 
Does anyone know if USC requires a specific laptop?

I do not hear from USC since last Dec. There are many people
talking about immunization requirement. Don't know if we will receive one recently or they won't send us until May/June?

Thanks.
 
No, students buy their own laptops at USC. Also no Vitalbook.
 
Originally posted by ecdoesit
sxr71, highlanderdds, and possibly more people

see you tomorrow at USC.

Dont get fool by the only 1 storm that we have in a year.
It doesnt usually rain this heavily in So Cal, unlike other places.

EC
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Hey EC give me a call at the number I PMed with if you want to hang out. I t might be a little late at this point but if you're game, I am too. I'm staying at a downtown hotel tonight.

Hey, highlanderdds the same applies for you too, if you want to hang out just send me a PM.
 
Eva's last update to me (back in Feb) was to expect another round of acceptances in March, has anyone been in contact lately and heard how its going?
 
I interviewed 2/13 and received an acceptance on 3/3. You should prolly hear from them real soon. If you interviewed, you're almost guaranteed a spot on the waitlist. I'm sure there's plenty of room for you to be a Trojan. Good luck to you.
bbpower
 
Hi! Everyone:
I was interviewed on the 27th of Feb. Just wandering if anyone heard anything from USC yet? Thanks!
 
hey, b21
i was there too
and i havent heard anything except the post-interview package.
 
I was there too with ecdoesit and I haven't received anything except the post interview packet either. What I heard was that the commitee is meeting some time this week for a round of acceptances to come in mid-March.
 
I think its pretty clear that acceptances will be going out next week or so..but if it helps..I interviewed 2/23 and havent heard yet either. Good luck to all
 
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