Marshall (USC): Full-time MBA 2013 https://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/schooltours/BSuscUGSS/image/popovich_hall-s.jpg Marshall (USC): Full-time MBA Fall 2013 Real time Applicant Summary GMATClub Vs Latest Intake GMATClub Real time applicant statistics Marshall (USC) GMATClub applicant list Detailed Applicant data Alumni Profile Strengths and weaknesses Alumni ratings for different aspects of the program (average), where 1 = poor and 10 = excellent https://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=290x338&chbh=12,6&cht=bhs&chxt=x,t,y&chxs=0,777777,10,1,lt|1,777777,10,1,_|2,333333,10,1,lt&chds=0,10&chd=t:8.36,8.49,7.22,7.58,9.18,8.17,8.49,7.28,7.03,9.15,6.92,6.97,8.13,7.92,8.39,8.13&chxl=0:|0|2|4|6|8|10|1:|0|2|4|6|8|10|2:|CSR|Statistics%2Fquantitative+methods|Organisational+Behaviour|Marketing|Law|IT%2FComputing|International+Business|Industrial%2Fmanufacturing%2Flogistics|Human+Resources|General+Management|Finance|Entrepreneurship|Economics|E-business|Corporate+Strategy|Accounting&chf=bg,s,fff1e0&chma=0,0,25,25&chco=c36256&chm=r,f6e9d8,0,0.2,0.4|r,f6e9d8,0,0.6,0.8 International Mobility Alumni who moved countries following their program (percent) https://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=290x126&cht=p&chds=0,60&chd=t:53,7&chl=88%25|12%25&chdl=Same+country|Different+country&chp=4.7123&chf=bg,s,fff1e0&chma=0,0,15,15|110,10&chco=a6a471,94826b,eda45e,736e7e,c36256 Company internships Alumni who completed a company internship and received a job offer from the host company (percent) https://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=290x126&cht=p&chds=0,56&chd=t:37,19&chl=66%25|34%25&chdl=Yes|No&chp=4.7123&chf=bg,s,fff1e0&chma=0,0,15,15|110,10&chco=a6a471,94826b,eda45e,736e7e,c36256 Current sector Sector of employment three years after graduation (percent) https://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=290x326&chbh=12,6&cht=bhs&chxt=x,t,y&chxs=0,777777,10,1,lt|1,777777,10,1,_|2,333333,10,1,l&chds=0,20&chd=t:13.3,11.7,1.7,1.7,1.7,13.3,11.7,1.7,20,1.7,0,3.3,1.7,5,0,11.7&chxl=0:|0%25|5%25|10%25|15%25|20%25|1:|0%25|5%25|10%25|15%25|20%25|2:|Other|N%2FA|Utility|Transport%2FCommunications|Retail|Public+sector%2FNon-profit|Military|Media%2FMarketing|Law|Finance%2FBanking|IT%2FTelecoms|Industrial|Healthcare|Education|Consumer+Products|Consultancy&chf=bg,s,fff1e0&chma=5,5,10,10&chco=c36256&chm=r,f6e9d8,0,0.25,0.5|r,f6e9d8,0,0.75,1 APPLICATION DEADLINES Round 1: Application due - November 1st, 2012 (Thursday) | Interview invites - December 7th, 2012 (Friday) | Decision notifications - February 1st, 2013 (Friday) Round 2: Application due - January 15th, 2013 (Tuesday) | Interview invites - February 15th, 2013 (Friday) | Decision notifications - April 5th, 2013 (Friday) Round 3: Application due - March 15th, 2013 (Friday) | Interview invites - April 15th, 2013 (Monday) | Decision notifications - May 17th, 2013 (Friday) OTHER IMPORTANT DATES Round 1 Deposit due: March 15th, 2013 (Friday) Admit Weekend: April 26-27th, 2013 (Friday - Saturday) Round 2 and 3 Deposit due: May 1st, 2013 (Wednesday) Orientation for International Students: July 22-26th, 2013 (Monday - Friday) Orientation for ALL Students: July 29th - August 2nd, 2013 (Monday - Friday) Class begins: August 5th, 2013 (Monday) ESSAY QUESTIONS 1) What are your short-term career goals post MBA? How will USC Marshall help you achieve these goals? (750 words) 2) How will other USC Marshall MBA Students benefit from your background, experience, leadership and teamwork skills? (500 words) 3) Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each) - a) A challenging international business experience. - b) How would you contribute to the “Trojan Network.” - c) Your most significant accomplishment. - d) A personal or professional setback. - e) Introduce yourself to your future Marshall classmates in 100 words or less 4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application. Also, if you are applying to a dual-degree program, please address that in this essay. ESSAY ANALYSIS https://blog.clearadmit.com/2012/10/usc ... 2012-2013/ https://blog.accepted.com/2012/10/11/us ... ines-tips/

Don't live downtown then. You can live in Brentwood, Santa Monica, Westwood, Venice, marina del Rey etc.

Any idea when scholarship details will be released? Would it be in the online app decision?

Scholarship information will likely be in the admission binder that will be sent out to admits

All the neighborhoods you mentioned are too far away from USC. The ones you mentioned are ideal for UCLA ...not USC. Any of those places would be a bad commute everyday on I-10 freeway

I have spoken with quite a few current students who agree that most first year students live either in downtown LA or on the west side (Santa Monica, Westwood, Culver City) with a few commuter students living in Hollywood, Pasadena or the south bay (Manhattan Beach, Redondo, etc). Apparently, the majority of students then migrate to the west side for their second year in order to be more centralized between campus, fellow students, the beaches and other activities the west side has to offer. In order to skip this first step, I intend to move directly to the west side this summer. I currently live about 25 miles south of campus through some pretty rough areas so my current location would make for a hellish commute. I believe the best "bang for your buck" is either Culver City, West LA or Santa Monica in that order (all considered on the "west side"). These areas are relatively cheap, only 5-10 miles from campus (accessible via surface streets if the I-10 is a nightmare during rush hour) and close to plenty of great shopping, dining/drinking and out door activities. Downtown LA has cleaned up quite a bit over the last 10 years and is perfectly safe now but is very expensive (in comparison to other, nearby options) with minimal proximity to "extra-curricular" activities. While only a few miles from SC's campus (5-10 minute drive on surface streets), I do not think it is worth the price.

@Apex: I agree with you on all points except Santa Monica. Santa Monica is as expensive as downtown. Parking is a pain in the a$$ there. I think the golden mean would be Culver City/ Palms Area. Close to the beach, various activities and rent is reasonable compared to others. Of course commuting @rush hour is bad...better than from Santa Monica though. Downtown has cleaned up quite a lot in the last few years especially near the LA live/ Disney concert hall area, but anything outside that 2 mile radius is still unsafe. And all the high rises in the safe neighborhood are ultra expensive

An open parking space in SM is definitely a rare sight and you're right, rent (although still under rent control in some areas) is still at a premium due to the desirable location which is a bit far from campus. Palms is another good suggestion. The Palms/Culver City area is where I'll be looking this summer. I 100% agree.

I am familiar with the area. I am actually there right now. Living in LA will mean traffic. Besides, from what I hear the first semester will not have us leaving campus at 5pm, more likely 9-10pm. No traffic then.

The best demographic and financial bet would be Culver City. I mean the Expo line travels right through USC. Keep your costs low and it's quickly becoming a scene for younger folks.