<p>The promised date this year is the 15th, where did you hear about the decisions being reported earlier? And how much earlier?</p>
<p>Well whatever happens I really think that what we're doing really speaks to our character. Its obvious that we REALLY want to go to this school, unlike many who got accepted, and that we wont take no for an answer. Does anyone plan on transferring in if your appeal does not go through?</p>
<p>probably not, unless i really dont like UCSB</p>
<p>I don't work for admissions. My suggestion for those who really want USC is to hope for the best with your appeal. Inquire about the procedure to apply to transfer if you don't get accepted for the fall. Do your best at your alternative choice and try for 4.0 GPA and apply to transfer.</p>
<p>i get so frustrated when i hear MOST of the people at my school say "i just applied because" and they had no intention going there whatsoever. there was only one person that accepted SC and she got a full scholarship..i hope all our appeals work..but my status has not changed yet..exactly one week from today.</p>
<p>and Iamrecognized,</p>
<p>last year they notified people that got accepted by way of telephone earlier than those who got re-rejected. =/ but i called the office not too long ago and they said this year everyone will be notified on the 15th regardless of the decision. so yeah...just one more week.</p>
<p>Alright then. And yes. I WILL go to USC. :P I will transfer next year if I need to. Evidently its easier to transfer from community college (Which is what everyone has told me) so that is the route I will take, though I could have gotten into a few UC's had I applied.</p>
<p>Why would it be easier to transfer in from a community college?</p>
<p>it's easier to transfer because a lot of the community colleges have articulation agreements with the universities and if you take certain classes and maintain some GPA they have to let you in..but from other universities there is no guarantee and the general education classes at community colleges are probably easier to do well in as opposed to the classes at universities..</p>
<p>I was under the impression that the articulation agreements were only with california community colleges. Do they offer the agreements for OOS community colleges as well?</p>
<p>i'm pretty sure it's CCC's only. other other ones might hve their own agreements with their own state's State University</p>
<p>You have to get permission, but there are other schools that they will accept through the articulation agreement. You must check with admissions with a copy of your proposed schedule to meet requirements.</p>
<p>they call all 600 or so of us? on one day? so which do they call - home or cell numbers? i forgot what i listed on my application.</p>
<p>i just checked and i left both. i'm assuming they'll call my house which will probably be better than my cell because i'm going to be taking the AP econ tests on the 15th. and i would totally answer during the test -- usc is just worth it :)</p>
<p>on another note, anyone know if they are behind/ahead of # of enrolled students as of may 1st? because that could be a major dictator of how they handle appeals. if less than 2600 enrolled or whatever the target class was then we could be in luck. on the other hand, if they're over, then we're done for.</p>
<p>Check Iamrecognized's posts, he has numbers and reasons as to why he thinks this year will see an improvement in appeals, compared to last year.</p>
<p>edit: nevermind, I just reread your post. I doubt anyone knows the current number of enrolled students, but feel free to share if you do!</p>
<p>NO. NO. NO. The USC Articulation Agreements only tell you which classes at community college you will be able to transfer for credit IF accepted. There are absolutely no agreements with any community college anywhere that provide priority admissions from USC like there are for UCLA (TAP/Honors Program) MUCH less guaranteed admission.</p>
<p>Don't make the mistake of thinking admissions if guaranteed. If you are planning to re-apply as a transfer you have to push for the best GPA & take the courses specified in the AA to improve you chances of being admitted.</p>
<p>Also, honors classes at the Community College level are not given more importance than regular courses because USC weighs equivalents. A Community College Honors class is still not even close to the level of difficulty of a USC Honors class.</p>
<p>Sorry to be so harsh, but it's the truth, it you guys are set on transferring, like I was before applying for Fall '08 (and am as I wait anxiously) you need to do some major researching beyond general admissions to the university all through the minute details of your dept.</p>
<p>The "easiest" school to get into USC as a transfer is CLAS with the 2007 transfer GPA of 3.7. Any other school is basically more competitive than that and for many there are supplemental applications and follow up materials you must submit on time. Deadlines vary by program.</p>
<p>Hope this helps. :)</p>
<p>My interviewer said that it is easier from Community College though, and so I took that route. And as far as I have heard, it SEEMS that their numbers are down. But we have no way to know for sure.</p>
<p>And they are gonna call? What time? I would almost certainly be at school.</p>
<p>You will be notified via letter and e-mail on May 15. Your phone number was requested as a backup.</p>
<p>i don't think they are going to call us. i think it is just an email and post mail and remember last year, even if the email says the decision was not over turned, there is still a chance of spring admission in the actual letter sent out. at least, that is what happened last year.</p>
<p>^ Very interesting, thanks for that info!</p>
<p>yeah i will try to find the old thread i read it on and post it...</p>
<p>here..</p>
<p>"I AM THE BRINGER OF HOPE!!!! if you were accepted for spring semester you hear back in the letter they send you. now you can all hate me for giving you hope. what i say is the truth too. peace and one love"</p>
<p>It is easier to transfer in from community college because you have the opportunity to build up your GPA all over again. Plus, there is no more grade inflation (Honors & AP) and that serves the Adcoms a lot in making their decisions.</p>
<p>P.s. If you are attempting to do a sophomore transfer, be aware that many of you will be required to submit Spring semester grades of you freshman year and if this is the case, you will not find out until mid-July, while the fall term usually begins mid-late August. Sophomore transfers are rarely accepted without having these grades requested.</p>