Thanks so much for sharing this, even though it wasn’t the news you were hoping for. The detail really is great. I wonder how many applicants there were total to the program and if they do it for all applicants or just those who reach the interview stage. I’m wondering because I’d love to know for how many students they do this for and thus the likelihood of being replicated by any universities in the U.S.
But you have been accepted to USC which is incredibly selective, and with a half scholarship to boot! You should be very proud of yourself!