clover123 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Mine is under review as well. I'm hoping something changes soon. HelpPlease123 -What camel link are you talking about?
Helpplease123 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) This: https://camel2.usc.e...dCertification/ I saw it mentioned by other people and thought i'd give it a go...I don't think it should necessarily be read into though, there's no evidence for it meaning anything. I'm sorry for freaking anyone out, you guys are probably all being considered for funding which is why it's taking a little longer. I just hope I get in, funding or not! Edited February 19, 2012 by Helpplease123
clover123 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 I can't log in either! Mine is still under review though. Helpplease - I think it's a good sign!
MartianQ Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Just received a letter from USC Price, I'm in with funding, but no email or any electronic indication really, my online status still says "received". Is that normal, do they not send emails or let you do anything electronically?
iasiplover Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPA, MPP, IR Schools Applied To: UT Austin(MGPS), Korbel(IS), Maryland(MPP), JH(SAIS), Fletcher(MALD), GWU(SPS), AU(SIS-USFP), Michigan(MPP), Syracuse(MPA/IR) Schools Admitted To: Schools Rejected From: Still Waiting: All Undergraduate institution: UCSB Undergraduate GPA: 3.57 (Honors) Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable): 3.79 Undergraduate Major: Political Science/International Relations emphasis (BA) minor in History GRE Quantitative Score: 154 (67%) GRE Verbal Score: 157 (77%) GRE AW Score: 5.5 (96%) Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): >1 (graduated last June) Years of Work Experience: 3 Describe Relevant Work Experience: Model Arab League (honorable mention), administrative assistant, stockroom organizer, customer relations, collating, public relations. Currently searching for relevant internships. Languages: English (native), Spanish (advanced-near fluent), Arabic (intermediate) Quant: Quantitative Research Methods of Political Science, Macro, Micro, other quantitative based science classes. AP Calculus and AP Physics in high school. International Exposure: Traveled all around Europe (Sweden, England, Germany, France, Italy, Austria), Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Samoa. I will have traveled to Israel as of this summer. Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): Demonstrated my interest in IR and my formative experiences. Discussed my interest and research areas in the Middle East and foreign policy. Tied together my study of Arabic, relevant classes in undergrad, current study of the Arab world through books like Ghost Wars, The Looming Tower, and Descent into Chaos (highly recommend each of these for those that are interested in terrorism), to name few, and inspiration to have a positive impact on the world. Furthermore, discussed how the program was a good fit for me by concisely reviewing some articles and professors from each school and demonstrating my interest in each one and how they coincided well with my study areas. Also spoke about how these schools would facilitate my entry into a job in the State Department, CIA, FBI, NSA, etc. by opening up internships, connections, and other helpful links the schools and their professors provided. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): 3 Recommendations: 2 very prestigious professors from my University and 1 from family friend who is the head chaplain at UNC-Chapel Hill (former Chaplain at Duke). Very strong letters, did well in the professors' classes and gave them good guidance as to what to include and highlight. I believe they provided very cogent and precise opinions as to why I would be a great candidate for the programs I applied to. Others: Active Los Angeles World Affairs Council member. Edited February 20, 2012 by iasiplover
acomeaux Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 so i got into USC's MPP program with half tuition... anyone know the likelihood of finding supplemental funding for this program?
clover123 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 omg this thread is making me nervous! lol. We should be hearing from USC any time now.
Chunti Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 omg this thread is making me nervous! lol. We should be hearing from USC any time now. Me too!! I'm stressing out
Rexbocker828 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hopefully we'll all hear within the next two weeks or so. For those that have been accepted, when are they requesting you confirm attendance? I received my first offer on Feb 14th and they would like confirmation by March 15th. Also did any USC folk apply for the Coro fellowship? Thanks!
fenderpete Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 AFAIK is it not mandatory that schools give you until mid-April?
KJ90 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPA, MPP, IR Schools Applied To: UT Austin(MGPS), Korbel(IS), Maryland(MPP), JH(SAIS), Fletcher(MALD), GWU(SPS), AU(SIS-USFP), Michigan(MPP), Syracuse(MPA/IR) Schools Admitted To: Schools Rejected From: Still Waiting: All Undergraduate institution: UCSB Undergraduate GPA: 3.57 (Honors) Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable): 3.79 Undergraduate Major: Political Science/International Relations emphasis (BA) minor in History GRE Quantitative Score: 154 (67%) GRE Verbal Score: 157 (77%) GRE AW Score: 5.5 (96%) Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): >1 (graduated last June) Years of Work Experience: 3 Describe Relevant Work Experience: Model Arab League (honorable mention), administrative assistant, stockroom organizer, customer relations, collating, public relations. Currently searching for relevant internships. Languages: English (native), Spanish (advanced-near fluent), Arabic (intermediate) Quant: Quantitative Research Methods of Political Science, Macro, Micro, other quantitative based science classes. AP Calculus and AP Physics in high school. International Exposure: Traveled all around Europe (Sweden, England, Germany, France, Italy, Austria), Australia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Samoa. I will have traveled to Israel as of this summer. Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): Demonstrated my interest in IR and my formative experiences. Discussed my interest and research areas in the Middle East and foreign policy. Tied together my study of Arabic, relevant classes in undergrad, current study of the Arab world through books like Ghost Wars, The Looming Tower, and Descent into Chaos (highly recommend each of these for those that are interested in terrorism), to name few, and inspiration to have a positive impact on the world. Furthermore, discussed how the program was a good fit for me by concisely reviewing some articles and professors from each school and demonstrating my interest in each one and how they coincided well with my study areas. Also spoke about how these schools would facilitate my entry into a job in the State Department, CIA, FBI, NSA, etc. by opening up internships, connections, and other helpful links the schools and their professors provided. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): 3 Recommendations: 2 very prestigious professors from my University and 1 from family friend who is the head chaplain at UNC-Chapel Hill (former Chaplain at Duke). Very strong letters, did well in the professors' classes and gave them good guidance as to what to include and highlight. I believe they provided very cogent and precise opinions as to why I would be a great candidate for the programs I applied to. Others: Active Los Angeles World Affairs Council member. Hahaha, my profile is almost identical except my focus is on East Asia. Edited February 21, 2012 by KJ90
Rexbocker828 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I heard about that. I know that they're trying to build their class but this a huge decision and we all need as much information as possible.
Helpplease123 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 USC said my decision was coming via fed-ex so I should hear by the end of the week! Scary!!!
iasiplover Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 KJ90- That's hilarious! What are your stats? Where are you applying? I'm pretty stressed out about it but I'm trying to be realistic about the schools I'm capable of getting into.
sprinkled.sentiments Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Have any MPA applicants received admission letters in the mail yet? So far it seems like only MPP applicants have received news.
sprinkled.sentiments Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 @Helpplease123: Are you an MPA or MPP applicant? Did you contact USC via e-mail or phone?
Helpplease123 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Am MPA applicant - I called and spoke to a lady earlier, she was really friendly and helpful. My applicant page was in the first stage til Thursday, then Friday AM went to ad com apparently and Friday PM said decision was in the mail...so when it happens it can happen very quickly! i'm sure you'll hear something soon! A lot of people have said that they've received letters of admission before their status has even updated online too, so don't worry. Edited February 21, 2012 by Helpplease123
sprinkled.sentiments Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I just received a phone call from my advisor at USC and I got into the online MPA program!!! I had e-mailed my advisor earlier today just to ask when I could expect admission notifications and he called me to let me know I got accepted! In terms of funding, though, he said that information will come separately via snail mail. So while I am super excited to have gotten into one of my top choices, I am hoping I get enough funding to actually go!
clover123 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 @Helpplese123- I'm glad they send the decision via fedex and not snail mail. Which hopefully means I'll be hearing soon too. argg
senatorsmith85 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Why can't they just email it--saving money that they can roll into funding packages and the time you freak out over? I don't understand some of these admissions people!
jc08c Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Hi everyone, I am new to this... This is my first forum post ever. Anyways I figured I would say hello and read up on you guys and your acceptances. Congrats to all!
DancesWithDogs Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP/MPA/IR/MEM Schools Applied To: Columbia SIPA, NYU Wagner, UPenn SP2, Georgetown GPPI, Yale Jackson IR/MEM, Princeton WWS, Schools Admitted To: SIPA($-0) + UPenn ($14k) Schools Rejected From: N/A Still Waiting: all the rest. I havent even completed my Wagner app yet! Yikes! Undergraduate institution: CUNY Undergraduate GPA: 3.83 Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable): N/A Undergraduate Major: History and Sociology GRE Quantitative Score: 700 GRE Verbal Score: 660 GRE AW Score: 3.5 dont ask me how.... Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 4 Years of Work Experience: 5 Describe Relevant Work Experience: some is badass, some not so much. Admin work, Management work, Fulbright ETA, Started a non profit Languages: Mandarin/Cantonese/Taiwanese Chinese (near fluent) and Swedish (elementary) Quant: Micro/Macro, Precalc, Stat Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): I laid out a plan of exactly what I want to do with my career (short and long term goals) and spent many hours praying. Lets see how it goes. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): I guess theyre good. It wasnt too hard, as the recommenders were real easy going and great (quick too!) Other: Study abroad in China and Taiwan. And now gppi!!! With 7.5k
Chunti Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 For the past few days I've been trying to login to the USC Camel website..it kept saying invalid username/password...today it let me login and gave me the option to accept or decline my offer! I hope this means I got in! I'm not going to get excited until I have an actual acceptance letter in my hands..
clover123 Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 I tried logging into the Camel website but I still can't log in. I hope they hurry up. This is nerve wracking lol
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