<p>So you’ve read:
Discussion Home- <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/</a>
Help and Rules- <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/faq.php[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/faq.php</a>
and
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/422566-faq-usc-admissions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/422566-faq-usc-admissions.html</a></p>
<p>and you are ready to post a question or comment about USC.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to get you started:</p>
<li><p>SEARCH is your best friend. Spend a few minutes using the Search-Advanced button in the thin blue bar above. There are probably already many discussions about your subject that may help you. </p></li>
<li><p>BUMP old threads where you find the discussion may still be relevant about your intended question. (Bump means reply to a post so it brings that thread to the top of the current list of threads.)</p></li>
<li><p>POST a new thread if you can’t find what you are looking for or you want more current information on a subject.</p></li>
<li><p>CHANCES- There are some here who are willing to talk to you about your chances so feel free to ask. But remember, none of us here know for sure. Here is a template you can use-
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/570181-please-read-first-posting-chances-threads.html#post1061030133[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/570181-please-read-first-posting-chances-threads.html#post1061030133</a></p></li>
<li><p>BE CREATIVE. There are many old-timers here who are looking for some good discussions about USC. </p></li>
<li><p>EXPECT varied answers. There is a very diverse population of users here- current, alumni and prospective: students and parents. There are also trolls who can be annoying. Use all comments and advice at your own risk!</p></li>
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<p>Have fun and good luck! </p>
<p>(I’m going to try to get this posted as a Stickie at the top of the USC forum. Feel free to add to this thread if you can think of any other tips for new users.)</p>