rec1use Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 20 hours ago, mpp.maybe said: I got my acceptance on Friday (2/21) and a packet in the mail on Monday (2/24) with the Admitted Student Day information. The packet did not include anything about funding. Did I not get any funding? I also got my funding offer via the packet they mailed us, so it sounds like you did not. You should email them to confirm though.
rec1use Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 USC Price was my top choice and I was offered a dean's merit scholarship that covers 100% of my tuition, so it looks like I'm probably going there. The only downside of going to USC is that I'd have to move across the country (I have lived in the midwestern US for my entire life) and I am really concerned about the cost of living in LA... Are the GradCafe forums a good place to look for potential roommates? Dwar 1
WhoaThereWombat Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 11:09 AM, rec1use said: USC Price was my top choice and I was offered a dean's merit scholarship that covers 100% of my tuition, so it looks like I'm probably going there. The only downside of going to USC is that I'd have to move across the country (I have lived in the midwestern US for my entire life) and I am really concerned about the cost of living in LA... Are the GradCafe forums a good place to look for potential roommates? My feeling is that Facebook is probably more apt for the housing hunt, but I don't have any specific resources for you. (USC's university housing is laughably expensive, but I don't think anyone's surprised by that.) I'm an LA native, and I'm probably going to look for a place that's Expo Line-accessible. Anyone commit to going to their Admitted Student Day yet? Wondering if the COVID-19 madness will force them to change/cancel...
polapp20 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, WhoaThereWombat said: My feeling is that Facebook is probably more apt for the housing hunt, but I don't have any specific resources for you. (USC's university housing is laughably expensive, but I don't think anyone's surprised by that.) I'm an LA native, and I'm probably going to look for a place that's Expo Line-accessible. Anyone commit to going to their Admitted Student Day yet? Wondering if the COVID-19 madness will force them to change/cancel... I just got an email from NYU saying they’ve cancelled their admitted day events so maybe. But then again NYC is worse hit than LA
rec1use Posted March 10, 2020 Posted March 10, 2020 12 hours ago, WhoaThereWombat said: My feeling is that Facebook is probably more apt for the housing hunt, but I don't have any specific resources for you. (USC's university housing is laughably expensive, but I don't think anyone's surprised by that.) I'm an LA native, and I'm probably going to look for a place that's Expo Line-accessible. Anyone commit to going to their Admitted Student Day yet? Wondering if the COVID-19 madness will force them to change/cancel... I was going to their admitted student day, but I'm super afraid they're going to cancel it
educationmatters Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 5:01 PM, mpp.maybe said: I got my acceptance on Friday (2/21) and a packet in the mail on Monday (2/24) with the Admitted Student Day information. The packet did not include anything about funding. Did I not get any funding? Same for me! Have you heard back on any scholarships?
WhoaThereWombat Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 4:15 AM, rec1use said: I was going to their admitted student day, but I'm super afraid they're going to cancel it Well, that cancellation email came today. Hope there aren't any technical difficulties with the virtual event...
PP2020 Posted March 23, 2020 Posted March 23, 2020 Is anyone going to try to negotiate additional financial aid? I received a 50% off scholarship but have some competing offers. Not sure how to go about it though.
dustn2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Posted March 24, 2020 Anyone still waiting for the result? I've heard from all other MPP programs except USC I wish they at least notify me if they are going to reject me....
alli707 Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 I'm planning to reapply for this Fall (still accepting applications but not for On 3/23/2020 at 9:41 PM, dustn2020 said: Anyone still waiting for the result? I've heard from all other MPP programs except USC I wish they at least notify me if they are going to reject me.... I would follow up with them. I am reapplying this time so I know they are still reviewing applications until July, but if you applied back in December, you should have received a notice by now. Maybe there was an error in their system? Anyone attending the virtual admitted student day? I'm still having my application reviewed and would love to hear about it. I had attended 2 years ago when I was first admitted to USC, but I know they have revamped their program a bit, so if anyone can provide me with an update after, I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance!
educationmatters Posted March 28, 2020 Posted March 28, 2020 I just attended it. It was pretty short and mostly run by admissions. As someone who is likely going to USC, I feel less pumped now. I wish it had been less focused on finances and more focused on research, specializations, etc. BUT they had a raffle for socks and coffee cups at the end for 4 out of 112 participants so...
alli707 Posted April 20, 2020 Posted April 20, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 8:19 PM, educationmatters said: I just attended it. It was pretty short and mostly run by admissions. As someone who is likely going to USC, I feel less pumped now. I wish it had been less focused on finances and more focused on research, specializations, etc. BUT they had a raffle for socks and coffee cups at the end for 4 out of 112 participants so... That's a shame. I attended in person a couple years ago and they did a really good job in talking about research and the breadth of opportunities with faculty and the school in general. They had a alumni, current student, and faculty panels. I remember people didn't think they talked enough about financial aid at the in-person session. I just found some of my notes about it, so let me know and I can share some information if you are still planning on going. I just submitted my intent to register for Fall, so if anyone wants to connect, let me know!
educationmatters Posted April 27, 2020 Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 11:21 AM, alli707 said: That's a shame. I attended in person a couple years ago and they did a really good job in talking about research and the breadth of opportunities with faculty and the school in general. They had a alumni, current student, and faculty panels. I remember people didn't think they talked enough about financial aid at the in-person session. I just found some of my notes about it, so let me know and I can share some information if you are still planning on going. I just submitted my intent to register for Fall, so if anyone wants to connect, let me know! I submitted my intent to enroll too! Would love to connect.
JMC715 Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 I enrolled at USC Price as well if you all want to start a group or something!
alli707 Posted May 22, 2020 Posted May 22, 2020 On 4/28/2020 at 11:18 AM, JMC715 said: I enrolled at USC Price as well if you all want to start a group or something! I messaged you and @educationmatters! Hope we can connect soon.
Mpp_usc_applicant Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Hey everyone! Edited April 29, 2021 by Mpp_usc_applicant
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