DD23 received an email early January about the USC Black Alumni Association Partial Tuition Scholarship and prompted her to apply in the USC Scholarship Universe Portal. Would they want her to apply if she wasn’t admitted or do they send it out to all Early Applicants that they think would be eligible?
Trying to figure if there’s a chance in hell, she’ll be admitted tomorrow (we highly doubt it).
Good luck to everyone tomorrow!
Got a couple PMs suggesting I repost this, apology in advance for those that already saw it, but for those recently joining in…
Tomorrow is the day! Students and parents alike are already on pins and needles (and will be on their portal all day tomorrow).
There will be a elation for a very few (around 2400), but for many more, there will be disappointment and angst (for about 38,200 in this first round) that is a natural part of the process. We will see both tomorrow. There are those that will get in, but won’t get merit or financial aid, so won’t be able to attend. For some, the acceptance process is a clear ride, for others (most), it is full of emotional ups and downs. For those deferred, the thought they have to go through the acceptance cycle again can be mentally exhausting. March/April can be a roller coaster no matter the news. Even though mine got into USC and all ended well, the process had moments of pure torture. So prepare for this by knowing you (or your student) are going to college somewhere, and whether USC or not, new friends and experiences await. Wherever it is, commit to bring your own special magic. You determine your future, don’t let disappointment from any college define it.
Whether next week or in March, if things don’t go your way, it’s ok (and expected) to be sad, or be pissed and even jealous, but by the time a day to two passes - or set a deadline of by the end of the weekend - commit to shake it off best you can and commit to love the one that loves you in the end. Get your head to the place, “if they don’t want me, I don’t want them.” Just know your special place is out there - because you will make it special. Rise up over rejection. Do great things to make it USC’s loss.
For years, I have always been encouraged by how supportive the posters are on the USC pages here (compared to some other sites). If you are struggling in this process, please talk to someone, even on a random site like this, find people to support you. They are out there, and we are here.
Please don’t let the numbers game of college admissions define you. Don’t let any school make you think you are not awesome. Especially a college that simply doesn’t have enough space for your awesomeness. It’s not you, it’s them. Regardless of the outcome, FIGHT ON!
I think the applications prompt certain scholarship application emails automatically based on the demographics. For example i didn’t get the black scholarship email but i did get the Jewish scholarship email. I think they send to all who would be eligible.
Makes sense. Thanks for the response.
My daughter also received this email along with one for Native Americans. We went to apply in the portal but was confused when the questions asked about her extracurricular activities at USC. When I emailed them they told me that only admitted students could apply for the scholarships. I couldn’t get anything out of them! LOL! We applied anyway without a problem. I will admit that the wording was quite awkward and actually gave us hope. Now, as I’ve read that this is automated, not so much!
No angst for me! I realize it has a really small acceptance rate, so I will treat it like a UChicago EA deferral.
But the mental breakdown after UPenn ED rejection was… shocking
Oh god not UChicago… I was rejected so hoping I don’t have to go through the same mental crisis I went through again haha.
Wishing the best for the both of us!! :))
OMG I’m so sorry!!!
UChicago is incredibly weird so don’t even worry about it
UChicago deferred my daughter and we were actually shocked! We just knew that she was going to get a hard rejection. However USC is different. A deferral would NOT be good for her at all!
Did the Marshall applicants on here all receive invite to Business Lecture Series? It seems like some people did and some didn’t. Could be an indicator.
Did you ever get an answer about this? I was wondering the same thing.
We are sorta monitoring that…
Thanks so much for all your help
could this be an indicator?
You were so helpful with my info on my DD in 2021. She’s a junior now and thriving with a 3.95. She’s loving USC. Her brother applied 22-23 EA to Veturbi 1st choice, Dornsife 2nd choice. Test optional and great grades and recommendations. Very worried though when I see the numbers. Does have several hooks, but who know. Legacy, Black male, low income. Thought?
I didn’t get it
nope nothing, really nervous
My DD applied to Marshall & hasn’t received anything. Expecting a deferral tomorrow.
when/what did the email say. are u a top applicant for Marshall?