<p>What is the difference with the Priority Application Deadline that is due by December 10th rather than January 10th?</p>
<p>Will I get my decision from USC quicker?</p>
<p>What is this whole thing about?</p>
<p>submit by the priority deadline, you’re eligible for merit scholarships</p>
<p>USC releases its admissions decisions in waves starting around late January. Students who apply by the Priority Deadline and are accepted and offered merit scholarships are usually the first ones accepted. If there is any chance at all that you might qualify, by virtue of your grades, scores, etc., do apply by the earlier deadline. Some of the merit scholarships are full or half tuition for four years.</p>