University of San Diego c/o 2019 Applicants Forum

[yenisey]

Got Scholly as well. Pretty good amount. I was surprised with the GPA requirement, though.

2.81, 70th percentile?

[Xnegd]

Got Scholly as well. Pretty good amount. I was surprised with the GPA requirement, though.

2.81, 70th percentile?

Same for me

[solidz]

Also received conditional offer based on keeping above a 2.81. 70th percentile.

Percentile GPA cutoffs on their website

Spring 2015 GPA Cut–Off for 1L Full-Time Students (176)
GPA CUT-OFF
Top 10% 3.60
Top 20% 3.48
Top Quarter 3.43
Top Third 3.33
Top Half 3.07

This would seem to indicate to me that a 2.81 is in the lower half of the GPA, but why not just say above the bottom 30% rather than 70th percentile

[LShopeful2016]

If anyone tries negotiating their scholarship, let us know how it goes!

[knowcompinc]

In with a 24K conditional scholarship with the 2.81 GPA requirement. I will not be attending, but feels good to know I got in.

[LShopeful2016]

In with a 24K conditional scholarship with the 2.81 GPA requirement. I will not be attending, but feels good to know I got in.

Don't forget to withdraw! You could be giving your spot to someone else who really wants it!

[Nachoo2019]

In with a 24K conditional scholarship with the 2.81 GPA requirement. I will not be attending, but feels good to know I got in.

Don't forget to withdraw! You could be giving your spot to someone else who really wants it!

+1
If you do not plan to use the scholarship as leverage with another school please withdraw!

[knowcompinc]

Great point, I will do that now. I got a full ride to the school I wanted to go to(thanks to the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship). I just need to email them to withdraw right?

[Nachoo2019]

Great point, I will do that now. I got a full ride to the school I wanted to go to(thanks to the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship). I just need to email them to withdraw right?

I believe so. Most schools have a withdrawal process on their admitted students page.

Thank you! Good luck!

[knowcompinc]

Great point, I will do that now. I got a full ride to the school I wanted to go to(thanks to the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship). I just need to email them to withdraw right?

I believe so. Most schools have a withdrawal process on their admitted students page.

Thank you! Good luck!

Just emailed their assistant Dean. Should be good to go, they probably won't return email until Monday, nonetheless, GL everyone. USD looks like a great school!

[kylemolodets]

I'm in! They sent the scholarship email just minutes after the acceptance. I'm very surprised and happy about my schollie offer.

[LShopeful2016]

Anyone else bummed that their admitted student's event is only a few hours long?

[UpstateXO]

Anyone else bummed that their admitted student's event is only a few hours long?

Which one are you looking at going to? I think I'm going to try to make the March 18th one and see if I can add on to it, like maybe shadow a student or something...

[LShopeful2016]

Anyone else bummed that their admitted student's event is only a few hours long?

Which one are you looking at going to? I think I'm going to try to make the March 18th one and see if I can add on to it, like maybe shadow a student or something...

I think the one in March as well. I've visited the school already and I feel like this is going to be the same thing, but we'll see. I'll also probably stay overnight at a hotel and spend the whole next day in SD.

[UpstateXO]

Anyone else bummed that their admitted student's event is only a few hours long?

Which one are you looking at going to? I think I'm going to try to make the March 18th one and see if I can add on to it, like maybe shadow a student or something...

I think the one in March as well. I've visited the school already and I feel like this is going to be the same thing, but we'll see. I'll also probably stay overnight at a hotel and spend the whole next day in SD.

Awesome, I'm definitely doing March 18th. If anyone has good (cheap and convenient) hotel recommendations please share!!

[lordmac69]

When is the first deposit deadline?

[coffeelover]

What is the hold up? I've been under review for months now. Hoping they get back to me soon!

[eingellis]

Withdrew today with a scholarship offer. Good luck if you're waiting!

[legallybrunette94]

Initially offered $24k per year. Just sent an e-mail last week with my letter from Loyola to try and negotiate a better offer. USD replied and said my application has been sent to the appeals committee. I should be hearing back soon, so I'll keep you all updated.

[LShopeful2016]

Initially offered $24k per year. Just sent an e-mail last week with my letter from Loyola to try and negotiate a better offer. USD replied and said my application has been sent to the appeals committee. I should be hearing back soon, so I'll keep you all updated.

How much was your offer from Loyola?

[desperatedreams]

Waitlisted 1/5/2016 complete

[legallybrunette94]

Initially offered $24k per year. Just sent an e-mail last week with my letter from Loyola to try and negotiate a better offer. USD replied and said my application has been sent to the appeals committee. I should be hearing back soon, so I'll keep you all updated.

How much was your offer from Loyola?

$102k offer from Loyola

[LShopeful2016]

Has anyone anyone tried negotiating scholarships yet? What was the outcome?

[legallybrunette94]

Scholarship negotiation worked! $4000/year bump!

[yenisey]

Has anyone anyone tried negotiating scholarships yet? What was the outcome?

Loyola Chicago granted me 26K/yr. I leveraged an offer of 40K/yr (besides, ranking higher than Loyola) against Loyola. But they replied "we granted most students so that we can't increase your amount."