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I enjoyed Maryland's Open House. I had the opportunity to meet with a professor in the morning and attend two classes in the afternoon. My focus leans towards the Federal Government, so Maryland's location is a big plus for me. The professors and guest speakers either previous held high positions within the Government or are currently still serving. In terms of career services, they seem to work with you from day 1 and have great alum connections. The big question is if you want to stay in the east coast after graduation or move back to California. It appears to be easier to make local connections for post graduate employment. We may have similar funding offers at least for UMD and USC, which is something to think about. The other schools in my contention are UCLA and Berkeley. Not entirely sure how I'll decide by 4/15!! IM me if you would like additional information about UMD.

Anyone not hear from UCLA yet?

Thanks Nimesis! This helps more than you know. I was only aware of the Dean's Merit Scholar Event and not aware of the general visit day. Now I do not have to cancel my vacation. Thanks!

I plan on attending the Berkeley open house, but the USC open house is right in the middle of my already-paid vacation. I've been to USC's campus a few times, but I would like to schedule a visit with SPPD just a few days after the open house. Wondering how the school would view that.

How important is it to attend the Open Houses?

Aaaahhhh!!!! Just got Berkeley's acceptance letter in the mail!!!! I don't care if I'm disturbing my downstairs neighbor by jumping up and down. OMG!!!!!

CowboyDan, thank you for your post. Everytime I get an e-mail I jump out of my skin. The waiting is killing me. Happy to know I'm not alone in my obession.

I'm still waiting for NYU. It's killing me.

I submitted on 12/12/10. I just heard back on 2/17/11 with an acceptance! :-)