USC Merit Scholarship Application deferral?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm applying to USC's "Merit Scholarship Consideration" in December, I know if you don't make that, you get deferred to the regular pool of applicants in January.</p>

<p>But do they notify you if you get deferred? Or do they wait until April 1st to tell everyone whether they made regular or merit admissions?</p>

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<p>There is no such thing as deferred, I think you will find out whether you get invited to scholarship interview, the rest will find out when you find out. I would stalk USC forum to find out when other students have interview.</p>