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USC Marshall MBA.PM (2015 Intake)Class of 2018 Calling all applicants!

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dhanbury

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That is a good question..I would also really like to know how many people have been accepted, how many people are on the wait list and how many people we are waiting on to make decisions but we may never find out

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07 Jul 2015, 11:19

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I applied in round 3 and interviewed a few weeks ago. I had hoped based on what the interviewer told me that I would've heard back already, but I guess they're taking longer than expected.

How was everyone else informed about their decisions? Did you receive phone calls or emails?

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It sounds like most people that got in found out by a phone call. You actually don't even get an email otherwise..you have to log into the portal and it will tell you if a decision has been made and you click on that link

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07 Jul 2015, 12:22

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For those who know about waitlist procedures:

You know on the Application Portal where it says: "DECISION STATUS: AVAILABLE BEGINNING June/20/2015"

Does the date change if you're accepted from the Waitlist?

For example, if you've been accepted from the Waitlist, would the date be changed to reflect the new decision?

So hypothetically, if you're accepted from the Waitlist today, will your Application Portal be updated to say

"DECISION STATUS: AVAILABLE BEGINNING July/07/2015" ?

Or will it have your old decision status date?

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07 Jul 2015, 13:05

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Odd, I just got accepted. I declined the interview because I committed to UCLA but still got an acceptance. I declined the acceptance so maybe a waitlister will hear back soon.

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Odd, I just got accepted. I declined the interview because I committed to UCLA but still got an acceptance. I declined the acceptance so maybe a waitlister will hear back soon.

Oh wow, thanks for the input! Quite honestly, I'm not surprised. This whole process seems unorganized to say the least.

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They did say that applicants are accepted with or without interviews, but they are conducting more interviews, I guess.

I applied in R3, submitted the day of deadline, interviewed on the 23rd and got a phone call from my interviewer on the 25th. They put me on the waitlist because I needed to send an important document/letter from my company. They were sent yesterday, so I received an email today stating my status had changed. I checked the ApplyYourself portal and the decision status date did not change from waitlist to accepted. When I clicked on the link, though, the content of the letter changed, and it was an acceptance letter.

I already paid my $2,500 deposit, so USC, here I come! Fight on!!

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What was the document you submitted from your company?

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Attestation that I will be based in my company's SoCal location because I don't currently live there.

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Attestation that I will be based in my company's SoCal location because I don't currently live there.

What happened with Berkeley? Haha, kidding. That's awesome man. Congrats!

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Congratulations Berkeley!

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Lol, thanks, guys.

Yeah, Berkeley plans didn't materialize, but oh well.

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I am just excited to hear that there is activity going on. I hope that means we find out our academic fates soon.

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Got the call. I'm in! It was worth the wait.

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08 Jul 2015, 14:53

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Congratulations LAMBA! Here's hoping a few more of us get calls soon!

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congratulations Lamda. Looks like the waitlist is moving along!

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Thanks everyone...honestly, I kept at it. I wrote two follow up emails and had a Marshall alum write me an additional letter of rec. If you truly want it you need to show it.

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08 Jul 2015, 23:21

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Got the call. I'm in! It was worth the wait.

Congrats LAMBA! Really encouraging news for us on the waitlist. Looking forward to joining you in the fall -- fingers crossed!

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LAMBA18

Thanks everyone...honestly, I kept at it. I wrote two follow up emails and had a Marshall alum write me an additional letter of rec. If you truly want it you need to show it.

Congrats LAMBA18!!!

How long did it take between submitting your letter and hearing back from usc? Just wondering because I just submitted additional materials this week. Fingers crossed for good news!

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Thanks everyone...honestly, I kept at it. I wrote two follow up emails and had a Marshall alum write me an additional letter of rec. If you truly want it you need to show it.

I submitted my first waitlist letter at the end of April. About a week later, the person I interviewed with emailed me back stating she received my letter and would add it to my file. That was the last I heard back from admissions until I got the call earlier this week stating I was accepted. I hope that helps. Trust me I know the wait is terrible but when you get that acceptance call it is well worth the wait.