<p>Didn’t get nuthin’. This bites.</p>
<p>Ok so I asked this on another thread and someone told me I’m being overanxious which is true but please please please does anyone know know of anyone who got rejected for the scholarship and still got into other decent private schools?!?!!??</p>
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<p>Well, everyone I personally know who was denied for the scholarships won a multi-state lottery, married a Swedish supermodel, and own a house with 18,000 sq ft of living space. Go figure.</p>
<p>"why do you say that texas? " Because it happened to my kid last year and no one started a support group. I could have used one. :D</p>
<p>"Ok so I asked this on another thread and someone told me I’m being overanxious which is true but please please please does anyone know know of anyone who got rejected for the scholarship and still got into other decent private schools?!?!!?? "</p>
<p>Yes. This round mainly means they are picking people for interviews and also saying some people have been admitted. FWIW, my kid made out quite well.</p>
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<p>ahhh I see. did he or she go to usc or somewhere else?</p>
<p>3.85 UW GPA (4.6 W) and a 2340 SAT. 800 Math II/800 Phys/730 Chem/730 Bio. Intended major was Computer Science (Viterbi). I’m not too bummed because USC wasn’t really my first choice (not even in my top 5), and I wouldn’t have wanted to take someones place who really wanted to have the chance to get a scholarship. It just would have been nice to know early about my admission decision. Oh well…</p>
<p>Did anyone here get in, but got no mention of scholarship? What does that mean? I’m confused.</p>
<p>I hope this isn’t an early indicator of future rejection letters from the other schools I applied to :/</p>
<p>DartDart, I was admitted, saw the .pdf in my application status. Did not say anything about a scholarship in there.</p>
<p>I’m still waiting on my admissions packet, which will hopefully contain scholarship info.</p>
<p>I heard if there’s nothing in the packet, you most likely get a Dean’s scholarship.</p>
<p>Applestoapples my daughter did not got a scholarship to USC but she got offered 25,000 a year at Chapman University which is a private school in Orange County,CA with a well-known film school. A lot of the less famous private schools are a lot more generous than USC.</p>
<p>@SpaceDuck - my son too got exact similar PDF online and this afternoon he got his snail mail packet just with the same info and no mention of scholarship. So like many others said it means a Dean’s scholarship with no interview needed (I assume).</p>
<p>I’m sending commiseration. I remember this feeling from 2 years ago. My S2 did not get an invitation to interview for a top scholarship at that time–and back then (in the old days!) USC did not send an email so people kept waiting forever, hoping to get a big packet. In any case, I can offer a few observations which may or may not help understand this process.</p>
<p>-- If you hang around CC, especially the forums for the ivies, you are probably used to the philosophy that certain schools should be considered a reach for EVERYONE. It means that even Harvard, for example, will not admit students with perfect GPAs, perfect scores, fabulous ECs. Why? Because they only have a limited number of spots. So, it’s pretty horrible to think a student could be that awesome and still get rejected–but it is fact. And just because they might be rejected by Harvard, they might very well be admitted to Princeton, or to Stanford, or… you get the idea. They are super qualified–as are many of you posting here–but they just did not fall into the admit pool for Harvard where, frankly, a huge number to top quality candidates turn up. And it appears to be similar for USC Trustee et al invitations. With the added kicker that each major/school at USC is selecting candidates with slightly different strengths. For Trustee/Presidential consideration, merit is judged in context–so talent-based majors may place much heavier emphasis on honors/awards/accomplishments/portfolios.</p>
<p>-- Some have noticed the stats listed for those invited and are “scratching their heads” because they have higher test scores or GPAs. Granted, USC knows each of the sending HS’s so will likely take the GPAs in context to how grade-deflated each school may be (and we can’t guess that by looking at all those 4.6s), but over the years, USC has shown an interest in finding leaders in each discipline/major. Their experience seems to prove to them that leaders in Journalism (for example) are more than those with the highest SAT score, but likely show up as national journalism award winners, kids who have done interviews on network television, etc. This will not be expressed on stat threads. Just look at those people who seem to have slightly lower SATs and imagine that they invented the cure for cancer (published!) or won a writing award (and appeared on Oprah). In the past, we’ve seen some kids play down their accomplishments on stat threads so be a little skeptical of extra modesty.</p>
<p>-- USC’s average admitted student last year had a 3.8 UW GPA and over 2100 SAT. That’s the average ADMITTED student (approx 9000), and you have to figure that those invited for top scholarship interviews fall roughly in the top 10% of those. Some people have an outmoded idea of what it take to be at the top of USC’s pool.</p>
<p>-- SCA admissions: Both my sons were admitted to SCA and were thrilled. The review process for SCA is totally focused on your portfolios and special essays. Professors/instructors in the School read all applications. Their decisions are primarily based on that material–which they read in context with other applicants each year, in each SCA major. At the end of the review, top selections are then screened for other signs they would thrive at USC academic classes. It is at this point that GPA/test scores are looked at. I mention this since there are some posters who have extraordinarily gifted academic students who are applying for SCA. Alas, their GPA etc will not make a meaningful difference in the evaluation of their portfolios. This is a hard concept for such top top students. If, however, their portfolio/supplement is not selected for admission in SCA (and I’ll remind you all that SCA admits only about 5% of applicants–meaning, they admit just 5 students out of every 100 portfolios they review!), all applications are being reviewed, also, by USC Adcom and a stellar student may be admitted to USC as an undeclared major even if SCA passes. This student is then free to reapply (from within) once on campus–but there are no guarantees.</p>
<p>-- Lastly, there are many smaller scholarships yet to be distributed. My S2 was admitted at the end of March and got 3 scholarships. We were shocked in a good way. I hope those of you who are really interested in attending USC get great news in March, too.</p>
<p>-- The people who post on the USC forum here are always the best. I’m so sorry there are not scholarship invitations for all of you.</p>
<p>I know three of my peers who got a scholarship, and not gonna lie, part of me was miffed.</p>
<p>I think some of you with the really super amazing statistics that didn’t get in will want to think about whether you want to attend a school where you are a common citizen or attend a school where you would have the honors distinction offered to these in the last few days. (Money, priority registration & housing, exclusive reading clubs with upper faculty, etc., are among perks) I saw some amazing bio’s that didn’t get an offer and while you may not have got it here, other schools will certainly offer that to you. Just something to think about as part of the decision process. Good luck to you all!</p>
<p>My S got the dreaded email which, while not shocking given the competition, was disappointing. Even though we are disappointed, I am extremely grateful to know and can give up waiting for the mail truck!</p>
<p>@madbean…thank you so much for always writing such thoughtful responses. It is great to have the support of someone who has been where we are now.</p>
<p>I didn’t even finished the application but I still received the email… I was kinda disappointed about receiving my first rejection email</p>
<p>@Alee17 - Just FYI it was not a rejection. It was simply saying you did not receive a merit scholarship but you are still in consideration to be admitted. They will not send out any rejection letters until April 1.</p>
<p>I’m sooooo glad this thread was created! I was thinking about starting a thread like this, but you beat me to the punch! 
I got that email this morning. 
It’s going to be a long 2 months…lol</p>
<p>@cosurf113 it’s a rejection for getting money… An I’ll get my official rejection from USC in April if I don’t cancel my app</p>
<p>You have paid your dues Alee. Don’t cancel your app.</p>
<p>As madbean says, there are still scholarships later.</p>