@rgehr123 By extra classes, I think I meant within my schedule so I could get all of the GEs out of the way (I would have to talk with my sounselor about the writing and language parts).
My CWS was a slides presentation. That was how rushed I was. I originally intended it to be a tech demo in Unity. For my second try, would a fully done game count? Or could a tech demo still work. Either way, I will be making a private portfolio site which only they and I could view.
Anyone else’s status not loading? Just curious because I know there is maintenance going on.
@StipendAwarded In the case of extra classes being GEs, I think that’s a good idea. Keep in mind though that its impossible to do all your GEs ahead of time because US requires you to take at least 2 at their university.
I personally didn’t have a personal website, but definitely a great idea.
For the CWS, I don’t think a tech demo would cut it. I submitted a tech demo of sorts in my first application, which I personally thought would be quite impressive, but I didn’t get in, so I suppose it didn’t cut it.
I think what they’re really looking for in a CWS is artistic talent, vision, and perhaps the ability to tell a story rather than the technical aspects of game design. Definitely try to make a full game project. It doesn’t have to be big, just complete.
I would like to show you the demo I sent in with my rejected application but the site won’t let me post links. Any way I can share that with the forum?
@rgehr123 What are the two GEs they require me to take at the university itself.
@StipendAwarded It doesn’t matter which classes you take, they just want to ensure that some of your general education comes straight from USC.
From USC’s website:
“Transfer students must complete two GE courses at USC Dornsife College from among the six Core Literacy categories.”
@csumit Us Viterbi applicants are in for a wait, 2017 and 2016 threads look like they got their decisions late May. It’s probably best not to stress about it too much these next few weeks.
@rgehr123 So I do not have to fulfill all the GEs at GMU? Or are those extra GEs they want me to take? (I have the Transferring to USC iBook)
I might talk to my counselor to clear up matters. Would that be okay?
@StipendAwarded What it means is that out of the 8 required GEs, you can only take up to 6 of them at a different university. Definitely clear it up your counselors from your current school and from USC, they will be your best source for accurate and up-to-date information.
@Anco17 Was that for TTP applicants as well?
@rgehr123 The real sad part is that if I clog my freshman year with game courses, I would be learning more about game design from GMU than USC. And GMU’s program not only is inferior to USC’s, but has none to its name.
@csumit I don’t think so, you’re TTP? I’m unsure, but if you are, you should hear back earlier
Anyone else’s portal not working?
@Elena1355 They had a notice up all of last week stating that the portal would be down for a good chunk of today. I looked at the note so many times, and I forget when it said the portal would be back up haha.
@aznboi4981 pretty sure it said 6 - 8 AM PST
USC’s stuff in general seems to be down. I still like to use myUSC for the USC email and I can’t access it. Makes me wonder if it’s just routine maintenance stuff. But it would be great if an acceptance wave started earlier than usual 
Does anyone know when Price is supposed to come out? Ik most schools have varied timings, but I have no idea about price
Portal back up, no new messages
I am currently a freshman, so i applied without the concentration. However, it is my hope to go into Entrepreneurship!
What about you?
@fighton7777 Guess it might have been routine stuff unrelated to admissions. However, I just got a text a few moments ago about the on-campus network and phone systems being down. Wonder if they messed things up as they tried to fix things.
@bantisz Thank you for your response. Upward trend at USC is huge and I have been in close contact with my admissions counselor for over a year now so I’m hoping for the best!