Just Need Some Advice

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Ok, so here is a little background of my schooling. I wasn't all that great in high school, didn't have a very huge GPA. I don't think I even took the SATs and if I did, I don't remember. Same with the ACTs. I was also homeschooled my junior and senior year of high school. I have been in and out of community college and finally decided to just take a break for a bit. I don't even have a full years worth of college. </p>

<p>I finally realized what I wanted to do in life and I'm more motivated then ever to get back into school. I have looked into three majors which consist of Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, and Film. I don't know if Radio Broadcasting is in the same realm as Journalism but if it is, then disregard Radio Broadcasting. Right now, I will be attending an out of state community college due to my husband being in the military.</p>

<p>I have looked into Cal State Fullerton and of course USC. My dream is to be able to transfer out of Community College and attend USC. Now here come a few of my questions..</p>

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<li><p>How hard is it to get into USC when your ready to transfer out of CC?</p></li>
<li><p>What requirements do you need to have in order for you to even get accepted or looked upon at USC?</p></li>
<li><p>What other schools out in California or even in the US support the majors I'm looking into?</p></li>
<li><p>What should I do while being in a CC, to get recognized? Should I join a lot of clubs? Volunteer? Any advice would be GREAT!</p></li>
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<p>Like I said, any advice would be fantastic!! I'm new to the board so if this thread doesn't fit here, just move it to it's section. Thanks in advance!!</p>

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<p>Im not familiar with transfers as much as freshman applications. I think there is a thread dedicated for it, but here is my humble advice:</p>

<p>Take the ACT or SAT. Try to get above a 1950/31 respectively at the bare minimum.</p>

<p>Maintain good grades. Show that you care! Straight Cs is a definite no, straight Bs are an unlikely, and straight A’s show effort.</p>

<p>Show that you do something outside of your school. Join a few clubs, volunteer, beautify it–show that you care about what you do.</p>

<p>And one final note - USC’s Film program is one of the best in the country and really competitive - Im not aware of many others, but I believe NYU also has a decent Film program thats probably a tad easier.</p>