<p>Congratulations to those who have been accepted to USC! Here is a word of warning to keep in mind while you wait for the scholarship interview letters to arrive: Several years ago, we were thrilled when my daughter received her Presidential Scholar invitation for an interview. The letter said USC would reimburse us for 1/2 of the airfare, if we booked through STA Travel. The letter urged us to schedule the date of the interview right away. Of course, we did not delay, and purchased non-refundable plane tickets. It was a bit annoying to receive a letter written 2 days after the Presidential letter, informing her that she was invited to interview for the Bac MD program. This interview was offered on the day after the Presidential interview. We had to pay $100 out of pocket to change her ticket, plus the difference for a slightly higher airfare. Had the 2 offices coordinated their mailings, this problem could have been avoided. If you receive an offer to interview for a Presidential or Trustee scholarship, my advice is to wait a few days before making arrangements, just in case you are offered a Bac MD interview. Good luck to you!</p>