@googlimoogli Oh totally get where you are coming from and yes, the freshman fall is a big deal and I hope you get it. I just know this is a really stressful time and sometimes during this decision process relevant things and irrelevant things get all globbed together making a giant stressball. So was just throwing things out there to see if looking at the big picture helped your decision. Frankly, you aren’t even risking a deposit since USC’s isn’t due till August, so do whatever you need to do to keep you in good position for either choice. I was just hoping deep down you had a favorite - they are VERY different schools. Good luck!