<p>@DemiDyl
Your are right! I should do that I will email them and ask questions. Because I am still a little bit confused but I don’t want to overwhelm my counselor with questions, or should I? Haha I still have questions and I feel that I should address this to the rep since he was only at my college for specific Health Majors I think Global Health, but I’m glad I still have his info and I will get back to him ASAP.</p>
<p>@trojanfighton
I really don’t think it’s possible to overwhelm them with questions. I emailed my counselor something like a novel in May. He asked that I call him and we spoke over the phone for about 1hour he answered all my questions, quite confidently I would say. As far as your rep goes, you can ask him stuff for you major, if he knows about it but if not he could solidify what your lower division courses could be. I would leave all the major requirements and questions for your major up to your counselor. That’s just my opinion and the golden rule is “if you don’t know ASK” , that’s why they pay these people to do their JOB… lol</p>
<p>@DemiDyl
Thanks so much! You just put me at ease to ask them even more questions lol… I just emailed my rep last night and I’m glad he responded and remembered me 8D haha, but now I’m totally confused about my major, maybe you can help: so he works with two programs Global Health and (I forgot the name of this program lol) some Health prevention… And I am interested but I’m not sure if it suits me. But I don’t know what to major in now since anything can lead to med school(that’s what he told me) can you give me some advice as to what I should look into? I hope you understand what I mean haha…oh and what should I ask my counselor? I honestly don’t have any idea as to ask her questions, something thats important, but i cant really come up with anything lol… Thanks !! 8)</p>
<p>@trojanfighton
Well if I were you I would research about what med school may see as a favorable major. I’m a business major so I don’t know much about med school sorry. You could ask your counselor that question for a start and ask about your classes your taking and the ones your going to take and see if you are a competitive applicant. Ask questions about your academics it helps them understand what they are working with. Also see if they have any way of assisting you with making a major choice that helps you get into med school.</p>
<p>I really like the perseverance and dedication displayed by the members here on this thread. That said, I want to wish you all the best of luck during this incredibly stressful but exciting process. I was accepted as a transfer student for Fall 2012, so if any of you have questions for me, feel free to ask away here or PM me. </p>
<p>Here’s my testimony:</p>
<p>-High school gpa: 3.4 unweighted (my school did not weigh)
-SAT/ACT: 1800/27 or 28 (I forget)
-ECs: I don’t think this really factors much for transfer students but I was involved in your typical high school activities like FBLA, newspaper, etc.</p>
<p>-College: Penn State UP
-GPA at time of application: 3.73; 3.75 after spring semester
-ECs: Reporter for newspaper, Film Organization, LGBT</p>
<p>As you can see, I wasn’t, by CC’s definition, a “stellar” student. But it’s not always about the numbers. My essays were extremely focused on my aspiring career in Entertainment Business and Journalism. If you’re serious, USC will take you seriously. It wont hurt to start your essays early, and most importantly, just be honest with yourself in your essays. I didn’t think I was “good enough” for USC, but was pleasantly surprised by my acceptance. I believe letters of rec are optional, but it never hurts to get at least one from your favorite professor (some colleges require them, though). </p>
<p>Also, here are some things you guys should know:</p>
<p>-The writing requirement that’s listed on the USC website is NOT actually required. They recommend it, but if you don’t have it satisfied, it’s not a big deal so don’t stress over it.
-Same applies to the math requirement, unless you’re going into engineering/business.
-Make sure you check the college/major you want to apply to in order to satisfy what they need.
-You don’t NEED at least 30 credits to be able to successfully be a transfer candidate. SC recommends you have 30 by the end of your academic year at your current university before you transfer if you don’t want your high school grades to be weighed more heavily in the reviewing process. So, it’s okay if you only have 15-18 credits when you apply because it is assumed you will have at least 30 by the time you matriculate there.
-I strongly suggest you guys to look at the GE requirements on SC’s website to articulate successfully. Here’s an extremely useful site: <a href=“https://camel2.usc.edu/articagrmt/artic_hist_range.aspx[/url]”>Error;
If your classes do not show up here, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they wont accept them.
-As far as scheduling classes go, pick classes that are both challenging and fun for YOU. Don’t try and work your way around through the “easy” classes because SC will check the rigor of courses.</p>
<p>Good luck everyone, and fight on!</p>
<p>@DemiDyl
True! Great idea! Honestly me mind just went blank haha, but you have opened my eyes lol in glad I still have the time to choose my major, and I will be certain to choose the right one 8) also about the essay, I keep reading about students already writing them, what is the question? What do I have to write about?</p>
<p>@DJpsu2015
Did you take transfer classes that only fit to your major? And with how many units are you transferring with?
8) thanks!</p>
<p>@DJpsu2015
Thank you for the info it really helps. Did you have academic renewal? Because without it my transfer gpa will be a 3.0-3.2 depending on what transfers. How well was your essay? Could you possibly pm it to me? I’ve written several different ones but I don’t know what angle to go with. Did you have any work experience on your application? Congratulations on getting in and Fight on.</p>
<p>@trojanfighton
There are six different essay questions that they pick for the first response your gonna have to wait for it to come out on common app. Don’t quote me but I think there around the lines of “how did you get to where you are today?” or “why this major?”. The second question as far as I know is “Why USC?”. You could start writing your essay whenever you want it just has to be turned in with your application Feb. 1st … Just remember to have people read it and turn it in whenever you feel you are ready. Writing early gives you time to reflect on what you wrote.</p>
<p>USC doesn’t take academic renewal like the UC’s. Dont lose hope… you still have fall and winter! I applied as a business major and got in less than 2 weeks ago! If anyone has any questions, I’m here to help. I know how stressful all this can be. 
Kind of weird to say this, but Fight On! :p</p>
<p>@angieyeh
Were you an in state transfer? How well was your essay?</p>
<p>@DemiDyl
Ok I see, then I should start thinking about writing my essay now lol…Do you feel you did your best in your essay? What kind of things should I include? What do you suggest?
Thank you 8)</p>
<p>@TROJANFIGHTONUSC</p>
<p>Nope! And that’s the beauty of USC. Unless you are applying to certain schools like Marshall or Cinematic Arts, there aren’t really requirements. The Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism does suggest you to take Statistics but it is not a requirement by any means. Take a variety of intro classes like Art History, Econ, Stat, History, Film Studies, Bio, language etc. It will only help if you make sure your classes count toward some of your GE requirements at USC. I remember on my report 28 of my credits transferred with 3 still being under review, so I’m a freshman as of now even though I’m technically a sophomore. I did manage to meet the “diversity” and “science with scientific inquiry” requirements, though. So that means I don’t have to take those there, but my Spanish 3 only met up to Spanish 1 at SC – I’m just going to learn a different language instead of going through Spanish again. However, since SC gave a me generous aid package, I don’t really mind staying an extra year and adding another major! :-P</p>
<p>@DemiDyl</p>
<p>I’d like to echo off of angie’s response. USC does not support the academic renewal policy like the UCs do, unfortunately. But if you’re worried about your grades in one or two classes, I wouldn’t stress over it. Instead, focus on your future semesters like angie suggested. If you show them that you can get awesome grades, then I truly believe it wont be held against you. I remember reading through the transfer thread for this previous year, and most people seem to get away with one or two bad grades as long as it doesn’t really apply to your intended major. In your case, I’d focus on your essays and possibly briefly mention how you brought your grades up (assuming you did so by then).</p>
<p>I can PM you my essay. Just remember, it’s okay if your essay isn’t some novel. Mine was straight to the point. As far as work experience goes, my most credible EC was working for my college newspaper and reporting during the Jerry Sandusky case, so I guess you call it my “hook” but I honestly believe it didn’t really factor much into my application. Give me a sec and let me find my essay somewhere in my file on this computer…</p>
<p>@TROJANFIGHTONUSC yeep, I’m from CA, but I don’t think USC cares what state you from. From what I read online no priority is given to CA residents. My essays were okay. There were 2 grammar errors that I found after submitting the application, but they were clear and straight forward… nothing fancy!</p>
<p>@DJpsu2015
Yea I plan to bring up my grades. I heard they like upward trends so I hope it will go in my favor. I think I’m going to go with a tailored essay specifically for USC. Did you wait long to hear for your acceptance? </p>
<p>@trojanfighton
I feel I did my best but I never know if it needs improvement probably some tweeks here and there. Your essay should be about you and how you see things. Hence the “personal essay” only you can describe yourself to the admissions board. Sorry of that’s vague but that’s the only way I could really explain it.</p>
<p>@angieyeh
Yea that’s what my admission counselor said. I keep hoping the answer will change but I’m gonna have to cope with reality lol. I’m applying for Marshall, what’s your emphasis? Are you enrolled in any classes yet? Did you do all the Major prerequisites?</p>
<p>DemiDyl,</p>
<p>I found out through online around the first week of June; I was asked to send in my transcripts around mid-May. Just keep calling to ask for updates because sometimes they forget to, so you might think something didn’t get through to them when it actually did.</p>
<p>DemiDyl,</p>
<p>I found out through online around the first week of June; I was asked to send in my transcripts around mid-May. Just keep calling to ask for updates because sometimes they forget to, so you might think something didn’t get through to them when it actually did.</p>
<p>@DemiDyl Hahaha good for out of state people and neutral for in state people. It’s really not a big a deal though. USC does like upward trends! I had an pretty big upward trend and I think it really helped. Oh nice, I’m not sure what my emphasis is, what’s yours? I barely got in 1.5 weeks ago so I haven’t gotten my FA package so I haven’t actually submitted my ECD yet. I wasn’t able to sign up for orientation without submitting ECD so I don’t have gone to orientation. I plan on taking ECON 351, BUAD 280, umm and I’m not sure what else I want to take/ what will be open when I talk to an adviser. I took the required english class and business calculus. I didn’t take accounting classes though. It’s recommended, but not required. I’ve also taken all the ge’s except the ones that need to be fulfilled at USC, diversity and foreign language. I don’t think Marshall has a foreign lang requirement, but you should ask your adviser about that.</p>
<p>Hey everyone!! Just wanted to Wish you all luck in the USC app process. I was recently accepted into USC as a sophomore transfer. If you have any questions, I’m willing to answer them
FIGHT ON FUTURE TROJANS!!!</p>
<p>Thank you all who responded! I wish you all the best!
@DJpsu2015
Thanks for your insite! Im glad for reading your answer, it helped me to stop worrying about my requirements and grades. Did you get a scholarship? or regular financial aid? how did you get such a generous amount if you mind me asking? lol</p>
<p>@DemiDyl
Cool you went straight to the point, and thank you for giving me an idea as to how to start my essay and how to give them what they want. </p>
<p>@angieyeh
Im also from CA, Im looking in to transfer for FALL 2013 (hopefully, if I have everything ready) 8) hahaha grammar errors shouldnt be a problem as long as you’re in you’re good I wish the best for you in USC and keep fighting on!</p>
<p>@shelbydwhite
What school were you accepted into?</p>
<p>@TROJANFIGHTONUSC,</p>
<p>No problem :)</p>
<p>I didn’t get huge scholarships, but the regular financial aid package was VERY generous. Let’s just say I was provided enough university grants + pell to cover about 98% of tuition. I was also given work-study, too, thankfully.</p>