Well...since no one wants to reply to this thread or give any information, I will break the ice on this one. I got in to USC by calling them and letting them know that I have a decision to make by April 15th. The person I called was the director of Graduate Studies Gail Borden. He was very patient and very nice. He told me he will get to the bottom of this and later afternoon he emailed me back hinting me that I most likely will be accepted. So for those of of you still waiting and still care, call Gail and ask.