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Why would you think this is a “hoax?” April 1st is stated on the website as the date by which you will receive your decision.
[FAQs</a> - USC Undergraduate Admission](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/faq/admission_process.html]FAQs”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/faq/admission_process.html)
Some applicants will hear earlier (if they are being considered for merit scholarships), but the majority of applicants will receive their decision in late March.</p>