Yeah, me too! I’m so curious about how many people applied this year. I heard they had about 300 applicants last year. This fall, the Academy received a ton of press, so I’m guessing at least 1000? That would make it more selective than the Ivies.
I got an interview! Anyone else?
I got an email for Interview. It says that I need to interview in person for Academy Merit scholarship. Does that mean the academy offers separate merit scholarship
Those that got interviews, congrats! Would you mind sharing your proposal videos?
Got an interview too…but now we’re up against the most competitive people! Haha. Do chances look good? Anyone who got the “no interview” email, did it say how many applied? And @bmoney17 yeah I’m wondering that as well! Maybe they just didn’t send any I&Y people scholarship decisions from the dec 1 round cause they couldn’t accept us without interviewing us first!
Does anyone have any idea how many applied/how many got an interview? I will definitely post my video after admissions are over if anyone still wants to see it!
@VW1965 I looked at the sign up sheet when we first got the email, and there were 60 slots. So I’m guessing at least 50, and at most exactly 60 got an interview.
what is the best way to post it here. A URL link to youtube?
@bmoney17 Probably a link, since there’s no other way to upload onto here
@awesomekid haha I counted the slots too! I hope it’s really true and there’s 60 or less kids interviewing. That would mean we have about a 50/50 chance! Either way, it will be fun to go tour the campus and meet the rest of you.
@VW1965 I asked them before and they said 50-70 would be chosen to interview, so what we saw falls in line with that haha. Ahhh 50% chance makes it seem fairly easy! But since we are up against the BEST applicants, I feel like it’s gonna be hard.
Yeah and at least 10 won’t show up because they got in early to their 1st choice
Congrats everyone!! Do you think we’ll be interviewed by Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine or admissions?
@awesomekid WOW! I am so excited. I wonder what kinds of questions they’ll ask in the interview though. We are so close!
Hello. I’m a current Academy student, and if any of you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
To clear up some confusion:
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Who will interview you?
You will be interviewed by Academy administrators and possibly teachers. (Sorry, Dr. Dre and Jimmy have more important things to do than interview students
). If they’re doing it the same way as last year, you will be interviewed by a panel that ranges in size from three to nine people. -
What will the interview be like/What will you be asked?
This will vary greatly. Last year each applicant got asked totally different questions. The questions may concern your background, interests, and application material. This is probably obvious, but don’t stress too much over it and be yourself. -
Are you still eligible for scholarships?
YES. Although you may have received an email from the university saying that you have not been awarded any merit scholarships, you can basically ignore that email because of the differences in the application process between the Academy and other USC majors. I believe the Academy is doing the scholarship process slightly differently this year, so I can’t really tell you how it works. -
How many students applied/are getting interviewed/will be accepted?
I’m not sure if I’m allowed to share these numbers because they haven’t been officially released, but they are very similar to last year’s. The administration has stated that they’re aiming for a 25 student class this year.
@whatpoint77, thanks so much for this information, my son really appreciated it. I’ll ask my him if he has any other questions for you. It’s nice to have a resource. Looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks.
So what is the interview dress code? Should we bring anything?
If anyone’s interviewing earlier in the weekend let us know how it goes!
Yes, does anyone know what we should bring? I’m especially wondering about what to wear for the dinner and the interview. Any idea what kinds of things they’ll look for in the interview?
@whatpoint77^^^^^^^^^
@awesomekid @VW1965 @msmommy
I’m also a current student in the Academy, so I can take your questions.
For the interviews and the dinner… there is no “dress code” per say. However, I would suggest you dress nicely. Semi-formal is generally recommended for all events. I would advise against shorts and more casual wear. I would also recommend against wearing a suit, although that is still acceptable.
For the interviews, it’s not necessary that you bring anything. Although, if you believe anything is important to show the interviewers or if you wrote about anything you made in your app, it would be a good idea to bring it with you. As for what they look for in the interview…well they’re looking for you. You’ve essentially, at least for the most part, passed the “educational” requirements for the Academy. Now, they’re looking to see if you as a person are a good match for the Academy. While I can’t say exactly what that personality is, that should give you an idea of what to expect for your weekend.