<p>@hyethga4lyfe</p>
<p>My apologies. I’m sure USC must have a method to determine aid based on FA numbers as opposed to residency. I had a friend who was accepted last year (not a CA resident) but I never asked the specifics of his FA. However, I recall the number was not too far from the norm.</p>
<p>@mitch … no problem :)</p>
<p>Does anyone else have the “application being reviewed by admission committee” status? I find it odd since my college barely mailed them my official transcript with winter grades (USC requested them) but they seem to have updated my status without seeing it…</p>
<p>Another concern, I have to send my letter of recommendation again but Im hesitating because of one little thing: the date she wrote it. Do you guys think it looks bad if i send it now and on the letter it says March 2, 2011? Does it look suspicious? Or should i just change the date? since she emailed it to me so I have it saved…Or is that bad? I dont know what to do.</p>
<p>@ AF1990:</p>
<p>Update our status list! I think you’re the first!</p>
<p>@jaja20:</p>
<p>I don’t think it’d be suspicious. Just somehow make them a note of that. Or call in and tell them.</p>
<p>48÷2(9+3) = ???</p>
<p>huge debate as to whether the answer is 2 or 288</p>
<p>Updated!!!
“We are reviewing your application… (transfer)”</p>
<p>@snizzle77</p>
<p>(9+3) = 12 (bracket)
48÷2 = 24
24(12) = 288</p>
<p>The question is just poorly written. People point to PEMDAS but fail to see that M and D can interchanged. It’s whichever appears first. </p>
<p>Plus:</p>
<p><a href=“48÷2(9+3) - Wolfram|Alpha”>48÷2(9+3) - Wolfram|Alpha;
<p>And I just typed it into my graphing calculator in the same way it was written and the answer was 288.</p>
<p>Hey Guys, </p>
<p>I was wondering what sort of grades you’d need for business administration and economics.
These two are my top choices, so I thought I’d start planning.</p>
<p>Also, how does the foreign language for economics work?
I know you need some sort of foreign language course, but will 2 years in a HS foreign language suffice (like it does with the UCs).</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>UPDATE:
We have received your application, and it appears we require no additional information at this time. (freshmen status)…</p>
<p>bangkok (way long time ago haha) SPPD, Int’l Relations (second choice)
h0n3ytea-SPPD, International Relations
whisper11 CLAS - Psychology
Pinstripe- CLAS- Neuroscience
Snowboard129- Independent Health- OT BS/MA
chasethecarrot- (long time ago) CLAS Neuroscience
laufon - (longgg time ago) CLAS - undecided
dance4ever- SCA Animation & Digital Arts / BFA</p>
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HelloG (3/30/2011) - CLAS - Economics
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Jwp1029 (3/23/2011) Marshall School of Business - Business Administration
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sarahjojojo (4/4/2011)- CLAS Biology
nana316(4/4/2011)- Annenberg Journalism/Communication
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<p>AF1990 (4/6/11) - Viterbi Environmental Engineering</p>
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<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>To answer the CalGrant/Financial Aid question: USC GUARANTEES to meet 100% of your financial needs whether you’re a resident or not, with exception for international students (no grants). That being said, the amount received in CalGrant awards will be deducted from the amount received in the University Grants.</p>
<p>For example: You receive a University Grant for the amount of $15,000 and CalGrant awards for $5000, which equals $20,000 in financial aid. If you did not receive any CalGrants, your University Grant will be for $20,000. *numbers are made up for simplicity. Regardless, you will not see any of this money because it’s all automated; unless your total aid exceeds your cost of attendance (cross your fingers for that) then you’ll get a refund credited to you to put back in your pockets =).</p>
<p>So, USC just deducts your CalGrant award from your ‘would be’ University Grant. Keep in mind that there will be more numbers there to determine your total financial aid (pel grants, loan offers, scholarship awards, work study, EFC, etc…) They will take all into account when determining your financial aid package. </p>
<p>Also keep in mind that deciding not to take on any loans do not get you any more grant money; however, I’d take advantage of those loans because the APR sits at a pretty decent rate right now.</p>
<p>@ mitch:</p>
<p>I think it’s hilarious. Half the people I talk to demand that it’s 2, and the others demand it’s 288. </p>
<p>At first I completely forgot about the left->right when it comes to the M and D in pemdas. </p>
<p>It’s 288. Going to keep exploding peoples’ minds by asking them though :D</p>
<p>hey guys… do you know if decisions are released by majors? Also… if someone isn’t accepted for their first choice major(lets say sca) but is admitted to their second major(lets say IR), does that mean that they “took” the spot of the other applicants who put IR as their first choice major if they get reviewed earlier than others?</p>
<p>@budlight … thanks for the info :)</p>
<p>The answer is 2. You have to input it as 48/(2(9+3))= 2, its not written that way here…</p>
<p>@hyethga4lyfe: you’re welcome. everyone will get their determined financial needs met, regardless of CalGrant. It’ll just be cheaper for USC if you do get awarded with CalGrant.</p>
<p>I’m sorry…what. the. hell. are. you people talking about…???
lol 48/2 what now??</p>
<p>On a side note, can someone knock me out for about four weeks?</p>
<p>XD</p>
<p>@jaajaa20 I definitely would NOT change a date on a rec letter. Besides, 3/2/11 is not big deal. My daughter sent one that her high school teacher wrote June 2011 and I think that is fine also. She asked him to write it right after graduation- never know how tough it would be to reach him later. If you really feel like the date needs to be changed, asked that person to do it themselves. Since it was emailed, it would be just as easy for them to do it.</p>
<p>when is the acceptance coming out?</p>
<p>Well, after the application has been in for 2 months, now they finally update the status to “We have received your app. and more information is needed!” They supposedly never received the current college transcript. :(</p>
<p>Hahaha I haven’t seen that division sign since high school. Why don’t they get with the times and use a fraction???</p>
<p>I’d guess 288 but that’s assuming it’s assumed as 48/(2(9+3)), which it very well could be.</p>