Didn't see any threads for Marshall this year. Just wondering who out there is also applying to Marshall. I applied for the R1 deadline on Nov 1 and just received an interview invite. Would love to chat with anyone else who is applying or has also received an interview invite.

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01 Mar 2010, 18:15

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Told you not to worry!

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Invite at 6:45 EST

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01 Mar 2010, 18:28

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Nothing here still.... SF-based.

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Hey everyone,

I submitted my application on January 15th. It seems like most invites have already gone out. Is this the point where I hang up my USC hopes?

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Hey everyone,

I submitted my application on January 15th. It seems like most invites have already gone out. Is this the point where I hang up my USC hopes?

I wouldn't say that, at all. It looks like they are just beginning the 2nd round, non-local invites. I doubt they even looked at international applicants yet!

So, unless you're an LA native, I wouldn't worry.

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02 Mar 2010, 09:50

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Thank you, hypermeganet, from the bottom of my overtaxed, acid-refluxing heart.

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just curious if anyone has applied to both usc and ucla and has usc as their #1 choice between the two? It would seem that ucla is a better choice (higher ranked and much cheaper) but i have heard that for LA/socal, usc has better alum.... thoughts?

i've had interviews at both and didn't really feel that one was better than the other. both ppl i met with were bright and the campuses were both beautiful. although i guess all things being equal i'd choose ucla just b/c of the $$.

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If you want to stay in LA, it is a much easier decision as USC >>> UCLA in LA.

If you want to start your career elsewhere (other parts of CA, other states, countries) then UCLA >>> USC.

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R2 still waiting for interview invite or ding...

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04 Mar 2010, 16:06

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dito... what is a ding?
Oh, living in Orange County.

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Ding = denied/rejection

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dito... what is a ding?
Oh, living in Orange County.

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As a former Bruin it pains me to concede the fact that USC is far better in SoCal because of the alumni network. If Entrepreneurship/Entertainment is your thing, then USC blows UCLA out of the water. However, if you want to work in finance or MC outside of Los Angeles, I would argue that UCLA has a noticeable edge, definitely in NYC, and even in SF.

The cultures are a little different as well with UCLA admissions more focused on creating team players, while USC is focused on creating leaders. It's similar to the difference between schools such as Kellogg/Tuck (emphasis on team players) and Harvard/LBS (emphasis on leaders).

I understand where you are coming from on the money front. Historically, USC is known to be pretty generous with regards to financial aid.

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This waiting sucks. I can almost feel myself getting dinged. I wish they'd tell you why you didn't get in.

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I also haven't heard anything from SC...and am ready to admit defeat.

I had a 690 GMAT / 3.9 GPA (from USC as an undergrad) and have helped organize and/or participated in a number of USC clubs and events since graduating from there 5 years ago. I still live in So Cal...I just can't believe I didn't get in with those qualifications...stunned.

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What has your work experience entailed over those 5 years?

Did you only apply to USC? Any other options/interviews?

Don't lose out hope b/c interviews should still be trickling out for USC until mid March.

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I must say that's shocking you didn't at least get an interview with those credentials! Are you from an overrepresented industry? It's not too late in the game, so don't lose hope! Did you apply to UCLA or too much Trojan pride?

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@ cyrez8: Thanks...I've worked in commercial real estate for 5 years...I thought that would count as legit experience. Also applied to UCLA and had my interview yesterday morning. I thought between the two schools, USC would be the "shoe in" and UCLA would be the "long shot."

@ JoeMahmah: I've got Trojan pride for sure

But no so much that I wouldn't trade "jerseys"

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Definitely interesting considering you received a UCLA interview.

However, also remember that USC accepts 3% of applicants without an interview (one of the few schools that still accepts applicants without interviews).

I'd be pretty shocked if you didn't land an invite at USC over the next couple weeks or even just outright accepted since USC has an amazing real estate mba program as well.

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But no so much that I wouldn't trade "jerseys"

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Has anyone compiled a list of questions for an SC interview or can you post the questions that you were asked? There doesn't seem to be much recent feedback.

Thanks!

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How about for Finance in SoCal? What are the chances for getting into Investment Banking in the LA area coming out of USC? I am a career switcher into Finance, so I would probably target second tier banks or boutiques in the LA area. Do many Trojans get Associate positions at these smaller banks? Thanks!

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I had the chance to work at a one of the prestigious LA sweatshops as well as at a middle-market regional chop shop. Basically, USC alums (the head of the chop shop was a USC alum) can help you out to some degree at the smaller firms such as Wedbush, Greif & co, etc. If you are looking at bulge brackets in LA in this economy it will be tough.