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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 30 Jul 2013, 19:55
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 03 Aug 2013, 15:32
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Do they have 2013 deadlines up yet? Or are the dates usually static?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 03 Aug 2013, 18:25
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yep, their deadlines are up for the class of 2016.
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 03 Aug 2013, 20:58
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yep, their deadlines are up for the class of 2016.
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Sorry, don't see it on their page. Do you have a link?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 04 Aug 2013, 05:45
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Do they have 2013 deadlines up yet? Or are the dates usually static?
yep, their deadlines are up for the class of 2016.
Sorry, don't see it on their page. Do you have a link?
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Sorry, you are right. Those dates are from the last application cycle. They haven't posted the new dates for the 2014 application cycle. But i would harzard to say that the deadline for R1 is going to be the same, Nov 1.
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 18 Aug 2013, 15:17
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Any word on the essays for 2013-2014?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 06 Sep 2013, 20:13
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Looks like the new essays have been released, or should I say "essay." Has anyone had a chance to look at the optional essay?

"Here you may choose to provide additional information with regard to personal characteristics and/or challenges you have had which might enhance the diversity of your class." (250 words)

If I wanted to write about my low GPA and what I've done to address it or my choice of recommenders, it doesn't seem that this is the place for it. Any ideas?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 03 Oct 2013, 01:05
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No, writing or explaining your weakness or pitfalls in the optional essay is not recommended. Instead use it to further be vocal about your strengths. Sell yourself.

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Looks like the new essays have been released, or should I say "essay." Has anyone had a chance to look at the optional essay?

"Here you may choose to provide additional information with regard to personal characteristics and/or challenges you have had which might enhance the diversity of your class." (250 words)

If I wanted to write about my low GPA and what I've done to address it or my choice of recommenders, it doesn't seem that this is the place for it. Any ideas?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 15 Oct 2013, 21:30
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In for round 1.
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 15 Oct 2013, 21:49
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In for RD 1!!!
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 21 Oct 2013, 15:08
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Anyone got their Interview invites yet?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 23 Oct 2013, 19:04
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guys,
do we need to send them official transcripts right now??
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do we need to send them official transcripts right now??
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I called and asked about that, they said after you're admitted, you'll have to send in the official transcript. As for now, it's ok.
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 29 Oct 2013, 02:23
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GMAT - 650
TOEFL - 105
WE - 2 years by the time I get in (if at all I get in fall 2014) as a software engineer.
I have a good academic track record all through and done a few CSR stuff and have worked for NGOs as well...
interested primarily in marketing/finance/business strategy&innovation.
what chances do I have to get in?
can I be optimistic ?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 30 Oct 2013, 00:28
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Guys .. reply from marshall

"Hello
We will consider both recommendations.
Notifications begin December 15th. Notification includes: invitation to interview, waitlist, deny or admit decision. Invitations to interview go out via email. Decisions are posted on your AY application.
Thank you,
MBA Admissions"

Does this mean the final decision may go beyond 15th Dec ??. UCLA already started giving invites. any idea how long USC will take ?
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Marshall (USC) Class of 2016 Calling all applicants! 30 Oct 2013, 00:54
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Guys .. reply from marshall

"Hello
We will consider both recommendations.
Notifications begin December 15th. Notification includes: invitation to interview, waitlist, deny or admit decision. Invitations to interview go out via email. Decisions are posted on your AY application.
Thank you,
MBA Admissions"

Does this mean the final decision may go beyond 15th Dec ??. UCLA already started giving invites. any idea how long USC will take ?
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maybe you should reply Marshall with the last 2 questions, and see how they answer. From what I see is that they don't have a set decision date, and they will send out invitation on Dec 15th then go on from there.
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I just got a mail from Marshall Admissions Committee saying that I have been invited for interview! Anybody else also got invites?
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Got the invite an hour ago!
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Invited to interview! It looks like they sent out several interview invitations via email on Nov 1st @5pm. It was a generic email to "undisclosed recipients."
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