@giakhanhngo123 @quietquiet That is odd, I submitted my payment online early this morning. Could it be the browser you’re using? I used safari.
When it comes to transfer applications at USC, are you weighed against those of your grade level (sophomore against sophomore)?
@TrojanTransferer I tried on Google Chrome and Safari!
@StipendAwarded “By the time you’re admitted” as in by the time you finish the final semester of your freshman year, you should have ~30 units completed. Sorry for the confusion.
Also, by third-level, they mean third level AT USC specifically- if you don’t take any placement/AP/IB exams, you’d need to take three progressive language courses at USC. Regular high school courses unfortunately won’t count. The means I listed are the only ways to fulfill the requirement, besides another special at-USC competency exam. And yes, you can place out of whatever language you want, provided you have the ability to do so. I’m figuring most of this out right now actually, since I’m planning to double major in something at Dornsife-- I can let you know if I find out more. 
Edit: You are weighed against all of the other transfer applicants; my counselor specified that there isn’t any grade-level comparison, but since admissions are holistic, the committee will obviously consider sophomores and juniors/seniors differently (whether that’s good or bad, I have no idea).
@StipendAwarded By the time you’re admitted = The time you get accepted
For your foreign language requirement, it means like third in the sequence (I’m not saying 300+ because it varies on school). For example, at my school, you start at Spanish 101, then Spanish 102, and the third level (which is what USC expects you to complete) is Spanish 201.
With the foreign language requirement, I believe that you need to have scored at least a 4 on the AP test, but I’m not sure if they take Latin. However, if your school offers Latin, based on the information you’ve given, you might be able to skip into the first two levels and skip into the third one and get that over with. So yes, it is possible to take a third level class as a freshman, but it depends on your school policies.
@TrojanTransferer Nope! I used Chrome, Safari, Firefox, IE, and even Oprah (lol). Guess I’ll wait, shouldn’t be a big deal!
You guys are in. I doubt you have anything to worry about haha
I am honestly freaking out so much, so i currently attend a CC in CA, but last year I was at a private college in PA. I decided to come back because there were so many problems going on with my family etc, so I am here now. My CC told me that only 2 classes transferred from the college I was at so they left me assuming I was a freshman. I just checked by CC account and I guess they updated everything and it says I am a sophomore with a 2.44 GPA I am so scared because I don’t know what the hell just happened the transcripts I sent to USC said I had a 3.2 gpa for my CC and then I sent the other transcripts but as of now I have no idea how they will be viewing my application. I like to think I gave a well detailed explanation on why I did so poorly at the previous college I attended and how I have improved but now I don’t know how they will be looking at my gpa. As for courses I made sure to complete all their GE’s and after this semester I will, anyways I am freaking out.
@giakhanhngo123 I did not take AP Latin, but the booklet said AP Latin does not count (funny, there is only one person in AP Latin in my school this year).
By languages, would a course like this count?
JAPA 370 Video Games and Japan (this is from GMU catalogue).
Also, I have been looking through both GMU and USC catalogues to see corresponding courses (I am in the Mason Honors College though, so some may be different for me than the regular GMU student).
If I didn’t finish a foreign language requirement in college, but speak fluently a second language. Is that a huge deal on my app? I finished all the required english levels and currently am doing an additional math this semester. I have maintained a 4.0 through out my first two years, but still am nervous about the foreign language thing being a huge toll on my app.
@StipendAwarded You can take 18 units / semester hours per term without taking more (unless granted up to 20 by exemption).
@quietquiet So if they expect that you have 30 credits by the end of the freshmen year, does that mean that I could have all the gen ed requirements done by the end of second semester, rather than by the end of the first? So I could conceivably split my remaining four gen ed classes according to the booklet across both semesters? Or could I allocate the four gen ed requirements on second semester and still have a chance to be admitted or get the request for the second semester grades?
@StipendAwarded You could certainly split your GEs across both semesters; you just need 30 credits completed when you finish your freshman year. I’d do my best to get any pre-major requisites done in the first semester though, as to avoid a potential SGR. 
(Although to be fair, I haven’t finished my WRIT requirement for Marshall, and I got straight in. I guess they cared more about Calc.)
Also, as for the language requirements, you would have to take/pass out of EALC 120 (Japanese I), EALC 122 (Japanese II), and EALC 220 (Japanese III) at USC. You could possibly take the explicit equivalents of Japanese I/II/III at GMU, but that might be a little shoddy, since USC doesn’t have transfer credit agreements with four-year universities.
@angeleno13 Not having completed your foreign language requirement isn’t going to hurt you at all-- I mean, I have yet to finish mine. USC doesn’t expect transfer applicants (or any applicants at all, really) to finish their foreign language requirements, just their pre-major requisites and most of their GEs.
@quietquiet I applied to comm and PR, I grew up close to usc and all my friends go there. I’m just concerned because my counselor told me they could disregard your amazing app if you don’t have your pre major reqs all knocked off. 
Also if anyone has questions regarding the culture of usc, clubs, partying, and surrounding LA area! I know a ton and can answer a lot of questions gladly.
@angeleno13 Hey, I’m in LA as well but don’t know too much about USC’s vibe. Are people generally friendly and easy-going?
@quietquiet So if I were to transfer into USC as a sophomore, would I then have to take the language course during the summer? (I do know I would have to take the writing course during the summer because GMU’s equivalent does not allow freshmen, an issue to resolve with my USC counselor)
Also, could a freshman take a 300+ class? Could I take a Latin 300+ class and have it qualify for the requirement?
@angeleno13 not finishing foreign language requirement won’t hurt you, but just know you will have to complete it at USC if you do go! I believe you might be able to test out of a language, but it depends on which one!
@StipendAwarded Based on the course name, I would say that’s not exactly what USC is looking for. I would suggest taking Spanish, if you choose to fulfill the foreign language requirement because it is usually always accepted. Other languages, even ones as popular as French and Japanese can be hit or miss, and since you don’t have an articulation agreement, I would suggest going the safe route and taking Spanish.
@StipendAwarded I don’t know about GMU, but I’d assume your ability to take a 300 class depends on your class standing. For USC specifically, you could take a language placement exam into a level I, II, or III class-- and if you do well enough, you wouldn’t have to take any class at all!
@SmartJarhead I’ve been on campus a few times and generally everyone was very friendly.