I noticed that decisions are coming out earlier this year too. I remember for last year’s thread, TTPs were getting accepted in early April, but some TTPs this year have already gotten acceptances. Let’s just hope it goes the same for regular applicants too.
If anybody is going to be on spring break and plans to visit USC on April 12th, come say hi and watch me embarrass myself at the undergraduate research exhibition thing, lol 
@ovodrakeovo oh thanks! Do you know if it is the major requirement or just recommendation? I need to take one more calc class to fulfill the math requirement :-/
My cost of attendance is $28,000 
not including the $10,000 loan. Close to $40,000 in tuition. I don’t get it , my parents do not make a lot of money
Are you guys getting your financial aid estimates from the net price calculator or were the financial aid packages released?
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know how impacted the communications major at USC is?
@DirtyDonut appeal your financial aid package, a lot of people do it and most of them see an increase even if it’s small
@charmaine30 Calc 1 is a major requirement for econ :), what’s the highest math class you have completed as of now?
@penntousc how do you appeal a financial aid package?
@ovodrakeovo I’m not sure but I know it’s possible
@ovodrakeovo I am taking Calculus 1 this semester. According to the TPG I need to take both Calc 1 and 2 to fulfill Math 125 at USC 
@charmaine30 what’s TPG and if you don’t mind me asking, do you go to a CCC, if so, which one?
@zettasyntax good luck on your exhibition!!!
I saw someone comment earlier that taking more GEs is good and I was wondering when units become a problem (if at all )? For example, if I wanted to finish Math 125 and 126, I’d have to take 4 math classes which would push me past 100 units. How does USC handle situations like that?
@bugsybun10 I don’t think you can have too many, but only 64 units can transfer, which basically means you’ll have at least (likely) a 5th year.
Hey guys!
I am finishing up my freshman year at a community college with a 4.0 gpa and have taken 20 units so far with 5 units non-transferable and 1 W on my record. The classes I took were history of rock, ceramics. english 101, and elementary algebra (The 5 unit classes that is does not transfer) and the 1 unit class I have a W in is freelance journalism(school paper). For winter quarter I took Kinesiology and sociology. And I am currently taking 15 units of History, international relations, english, lit of bible, and Econ.
I am unsure what my chances are since my first semester/quarter classes were not core GE’s for USC although they transfer. I do have a 4.0 but since my high school grades were not all that Im afraid those grades might take a huge tole on my admissions decisions.
Do you think? Will my high school grades play a huge role?
@brixnx if you won’t have 30 or more transferable units by the end of your spring quarter, USC will consider your HS grades and test scores. The W is going to hurt as well, since it’s only your first year and you’re hoping that they focus on this years grades only. But to answer your last question, if you don’t have the 30 transferable units then yes, your high school grades and test scores will play a big role in your decision. Because of that, it’s hard to chance you since I (we all) don’t know how you did in high school. Good luck though!
@penntousc Awesome thank you! I will have exactly 30 transferable by the end of spring but completed as of now I do not. So to clarify they will not consider high school?
What are some reasons an applicant receives a SGR?
-They are borderline the average admitted transfer GPA of about 3.7?
-Admissions officer want to see if they completed a major requirement?
Any other reasons?
Do sophomore transfer applicants usually receive a SGR?
Thanks!
@timdvo I don’t know, but as I’ve said before in this thread, I took all the recommended courses, got a 4,0 GPA for fall, and still got a SGR. I’m a first year TTP applicant coming from a 4-year institution.
I would think if you have over 30 units completed as a sophomore applicant with a good and consistent GPA, you should be accepted without the need for a SGR. But again, as with my situation, you never know.