<p>This is purely speculation and personal opinion:</p>
<p>College Confidential is a VERY small sampling, but in two years I can only remember one, or possibly two, posters saying they interviewed for the Trustee and were “bumped down” to a Dean’s (1/4 tuition). That question was asked when my daughter interviewed, and they gave only a vague answer that “about half” of those interviewed matriculate with the scholarship.</p>
<p>Bearing in mind that the students interviewed are among the top students in the nation who have applealing options at other top schools, and that USC’s overall yield is about 30%, it looks to me as though the majority of those interviewed are awarded the scholarship for which they interview.</p>
<p>A VERY few who interview for the Presidential will be “bumped up” to the Trustee (which is why NMFs invited to interview for Presidential are advised to go to the interview - even though they are guaranteed the Presidential - for the tiny chance they will receive the Trustee instead).</p>