<p>Mine changed to ‘mailed decision’ also. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s a favorable decision toward Marshall and not CLAS - Econ.</p>
<p>EDIT: Backdoor still says it’s a spring admission offer, deposit by 9/1/10. So Marshall isn’t looking too good for me. Do you guys know for sure that Marshall doesn’t admit for spring?</p>
<p>hey, you think its okay if i call n make the orientation reservation over the phone …cause i made the deposit and the email, and don’t have the package,but if i wait any longer, the 23rd one is going to be full too…</p>
<p>I saw Budlightyear’s Essay post, 1st off, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know you will live your life at SC to make her proud!</p>
<p>2nd, I wanted to post my essay to the thread. I believe it is what got me in. Enjoy reading, and hopefully future applicants will see how much time and revision you need to put in to make it a solid essay.</p>
<p>Persistence: Leading Me into My Future
As I continue into my future, I see my high school years transitioning into my early college years as a time in my life of emotional turmoil and overwhelming challenges. However, I have not let any obstacle come in the way of me striving to be the best at any endeavor that I may choose. Through hard work and persistence, I have overcame adversity and persevered along the way. I have failed just as much as I have succeeded, yet with each failed attempt I grow closer to succeeding. Likewise, Thomas Edison the inventor of the modern electric light bulb once said, If I find 10,000 ways something wont work, I havent failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. His persistence drove him to be an influential father of todays society and illuminator of the world, literally and metaphorically. Much like Thomas Edison, I have used persistence as my fuel to overcome emotional pain, financial struggle, and stacking odds to become an influence among my peers, developing leader of our future, as well as a progressive scholar.<br>
Everything I have gained from my life, Ive had to work for, and yet I cease to complain. I truly believe the path taken with the most resistance builds ones character in the end. When I set my mind on something, I have an overwhelming knack of accomplishing whatever I am driven towards. My parents were divorced my junior year of high school, and much like most teens of divorced parents, it took an emotional toll from me. I was nervous for my future and apprehensive toward what effects my mother and fathers decision would have towards me. My father always said, Do not be the victim, which were wise words by a wise man. I decided shortly after my parents divorce, that there decision would not influence my life, goals, or passions. I knew consequences would occur from them splitting up, however, none of them would hinder me from me becoming the man I strive to be in this world; a highly dedicated individual who will achieve great things, but always put others before himself. After all, I believe the legacy and impact we make on people will be the only thing we leave to our future generations. My goal was to follow in my fathers footsteps and attend a university, and one day, be a fellow Trojan along with him.
Financial struggle was apparent after my parents subsequent divorce. I chose to live with my mother and finish up high school where I started. I knew the road to college in general and attending my college of choice, would be one of difficulty. With my emotional struggles as well as passion for ice hockey taking a toll on my grades coming out of high school, I knew an adult decision would need to be made, and drastic changes of viewing life would occur. Bernard Malamud, an American short-story writer and Novelist once quoted, There comes a time in a mans life when to get where he has to go-if there are no doors or windows he walks through a wall. For me, Bernards quoted time was mine. I knew there would be no easy road taken, and that every step along the way would be one of struggle, but resilience would lead me to the light at the end of the tunnel. I enrolled at a junior college and achieved groomed grades that would allow me to transfer into a respectable institution in the state of Texas. Spending months of my summer, on the phones with financial aid counselors and officers, and deliberate persistence of admissions, I was accepted into the first step of my journey, Texas State University, and the financial struggles of my mother were no longer evident. Tommy Lasorda, one of the most successful general managers of major league baseball once said, The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination. My maturity has led me to live my life thus far by this core value. Nothing is impossible with determination, commitment, and perseverance to see things through.
Although the odds have been stacked against me, I enjoy and thrive on the battle. Resilience to overcome the obstacles presented before me has led me to where I am at today, and I believe I have accomplished this with an attitude I have created myself: The day I stop striving for perfection, will be the day I am dead. My passion for learning has grown from my high school studies into my college career. I thrive on learning, and from whatever avenue I may receive it from. Lecture in class, to a textbook and even History and Discovery channel specials fuels my passion for growing as an intellectual adult.
Life, in general, is filled with ups and downs, forks in the road, and curve-balls thrown, but these variables do not faze me. My persistence to beat the odds and be the conductor of my own life has led me to be solely in control of the reigns of my future. Persistence is just one tool that I use to throttle me through aspects of my life. Yet I do not pin point one word that encompasses me. I am a well-rounded individual that has much to offer to our world in need of assistance. Like Michelangelo and his work the Sistine Chapel ceiling, I too consider myself an artist in search of his venue to paint my elaborate works on the world.</p>
<p>@USC10 well it doesn’t hurt to try 
but it might take up to 7 days till you can register for an orientation. bcs I cant even register for an orientation right away after I got my package :)</p>
<p>I too am interested in meeting up during orientation. </p>
<p>add me on facebook guys.</p>
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<p>I’ve been adding people on FB hoping that we could all meet up on the 23rd! :)</p>
<p>so if i missed anyone, feel free to add me! :)</p>
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<p>Anyone else going to orientation on Friday other than me?</p>
<p>i just called the orientation program and they said that the 23rd one doesnt have a cap on it and it wont get filled up, so it doesn’t matter that its taking long to make an appointment for it :)</p>
<p>I’m going to orientation this Friday! We should do cc meet ups!</p>
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<p>USC10 - That’s awesome news! Did you also tell them that you deviated from the rules and committed early? haha.</p>
<p>Beau - Thank you man. I just read your essay and I like it. You and I share similar core values.</p>
<p>lollll my identity was anonymous hehee</p>
<p>Just received my admission package.</p>
<p>ACCEPTED - USC MARSHALL School of Business, Business Administration, Spring 2011. So spring admission for Marshall is definitely possible. So to all the Marshall applicants who are still waiting, do not fret. Anything is possible!! Well, except time travel, which will never, ever happen.</p>
<p>@Bud - Wow, for spring? I had no idea. Still, that is great news. What will you do this fall semester? You able to take any additional classes, work, or do a internship or something?</p>
<p>ORIENTATION!
To those going to orientation this Friday, hit up itsyouitsme to meet other cc’ers. For those going on the 23rd, hit up me or hellostranger57 on fb and we’ll try to coordinate things. Not sure how it’ll work yet though haha.</p>
<p>I would like to get involved with our new campus, continue to take a few classes from CC, and do some internship. But first, I’m going to give Marshall a call here in a few minutes to get some advice on what I need to do during the fall to be ready for spring and if taking some courses are okay.</p>
<p>The letter basically said that instead of letting me go, they would like me to take the place of a student who is scheduled to graduate this December as they see that I’ll be a great fit for USC and the Trojan family. I’m just so happy right now!!!</p>
<p>Congrats bud!!! :)</p>
<p>I made a mistake guys!haha. The original essay i posted was my original. NOT the one I sent to USC.</p>
<p>Here is the one I sent. This one is better.</p>
<p>Light has a cornucopia of connotations, both literally and metaphorically. I think of light as being a concept of turning negative struggles into positive outcomes or bringing light out of dark situations. Before Thomas Edison successfully invented the light bulb, he failed countless times, but held to his belief that with every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. His resolution drove him to be an influential father and illuminator of todays society. Much like Edison, I have used persistence as fuel to overcome emotional pain and financial struggle due to my parents divorce, and the subsequent accumulating odds to become an influence among my peers, a developing leader of our future, as well as a progressive scholar.
The brightest areas of my life have been achieved solely from a diligent work ethic. Maturity has led me to believe the path taken with the most resistance builds ones fortitude. I set substantial goals for myself knowing I will accomplish them, no matter what obstacles are set before me. An illumination of thinking occurred in high school after my parents were divorced. I could choose to let their decision dictate the course of my life or choose, as my father said, to not be the victim. Ultimately, I decided my passions and life goals would be on my own terms, and the effects of my parents choice to separate would not hinder me from achieving great triumphs. Definitively, I believe the legacy and impact we make on others will be the only entities left to our future generations.<br>
Much like with any divorce, financial struggles became apparent. Bernard Malamud, an American short-story writer and novelist once quoted, There comes a time in a mans life when to get where he has to go-if there are no doors or windows he walks through a wall. Malamuds wall was my financial struggle, and his time was now mine. I knew financial hardship would create a resilient path toward college and the light at the end of the tunnel would be my subsequent success. Money is attainable, but is only available to people who have a deliberate dedication to obtain it. Spending months of my summer conferring with financial aid counselors and officers, I acquired the tuition to make my first step toward college and ultimate success.
Although the odds have been stacked against me, I enjoy and thrive on beating these odds and prevailing against the darkness in my life. The resiliency to overcome the obstacles set before me has led me to be an influence to my friends and peers, showing that with dedication, a persons most remote dreams can become a reality. This irrepressible quality about me has been achieved with an attitude I have created myself: The day I stop striving for perfection will be the day I am dead. In college, conversing with professors and watching educational mediums, such as the Discovery and History channel specials, have ignited my passion for learning and contributed to my growth as an intellectual adult. After all, as posted on the walls of Doheny Memorial Library, The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge.
Life is filled with ups and downs, forks in the road, and darkness made to thwart the success of individuals. However, these variables do not faze me. My persistence to beat the odds and be the conductor of my own life has led me to control the reigns of my future, and has reinforced the belief that nothing is impossible with determination, commitment, and perseverance to see things through. In this way, my persistence is similar to Edison. I am simply an individual in search of giving his own illumination to the world.</p>
<p>just checked backdoor, says spring 9/1. instantly called up USC but then i heard on the menu that they wont tell admission decisions over the phone anymore hmmm. So does that mean 100% I did NOT get in for fall? Can I appeal for fall?</p>
<p>bharpur - I just received my acceptance package for spring and the included letter will tell you why you’ve been admitted to spring instead of fall. You do not need to appeal for a placement in the fall because they will automatically consider you for fall admission if a spot opens up within your school/department, that is, after they’ve received a commitment deposit. Just be glad that it isn’t a rejection.</p>
<p>Good news is that we are still considered USC students and are eligible to get season tickets for football!!! Although we’ve been sanctioned for the next two years, all I care about for the next two seasons is beating the bruins, the irish, and keeping the conference title.</p>
<p>@budlightyear - Yeah, in talking to spring admits from last year, people were still able to get involved at campus somehow. They either took approved comm college courses to cover whatever GE/pre-reqs they had left, did study abroad for a semester, or just worked/interned/volunteered to keep themselves busy and positioned to hit the ground running in the Spring.</p>
<p>where can i go to get season tickets ive tried online but it said somethin about 1st receiving an email… do i just wait for the email or is there another way</p>