<p>Hi everyone :]</p>
<p>I am planning a trip in mid-late April to visit USC and other colleges in California I might attend.
Does anyone have feedback/opinions on Explore USC, Preview USC, or the On Campus Admitted Student Reception? What does the $50 fee/person cover for Explore USC? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I did Explore back in the day. They feed you, you get some swag – but this was back in March 2006, so things are probably different!</p>
<p>I went to Explore mainly as a way to convince my father USC was safe and a great school. Needless to say, it totally convinced him. It also let me meet other students, get a feel for parts of campus and just begin to appreciate the fact I’d be attending USC that fall.</p>
<p>I would definitely go to at least one event.</p>
<p>The Spring reception usually has dorm tours, so if you can make it, that’s a really good one.</p>
<p>Generally, the longer ones are better, since they get the chance to show you more things. I would recommend going to Explore.</p>
<p>My son and I went to the admitted student reception last spring. It was fast and furious, but we got what we needed out of it–a chance to see and get a feel for USC which allowed my son to decide that it was the place for him. (It was our first visit to the campus.)</p>
<p>Just left the Explore USC with my son an hour ago. It was wonderful! The $50 covers dinner the first day, breakfast and lunch the second day. My son stayed in the dorms with a student. We were there interviewing for the Presidential Scholarship so I don’t know how the itinerary is different, but it was a great way to really get the feel of the school.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input everyone!</p>
<p>I think Explore USC for non-interviewees is just one day?</p>
<p>That’s how I remember it…</p>