Send transcript to USC by Dec 1st?

[Ronnicus]

<p>I know this may sound like a stupid question, but the deadline is tomorrow for merit scholarships and I still haven't requested a transcript. I thought you didn't need to send it until AFTER one is admitted. It says right here on the website:</p>

<p>"Once admitted, all students are required to submit an official copy of their high school transcripts in order to verify their graduation dates. Students' transcripts will also be reviewed to ensure that they have maintained a continued level of academic achievement. A serious downturn in a student's senior year could result in the rescinding of an admission offer."</p>

<p>Source: FAQs - USC Undergraduate Admission</p>

<p>So which is it? Do I need to send a transcript by tomorrow or not? Please help me out.</p>

[meep1234]

<p>If the merit scholarship instructions say the transcript is due tomorrow, I would say it is. In general, colleges ask for initial transcripts for the application, a midyear report of grades after the first half of senior year, and the final one is really just to make sure you didn’t fail any courses, have any significant drops, actually graduated, etc…</p>

[Ronnicus]

<p>Where can I find the merit scholarship instructions?</p>

[LaChicaBuena]

<p>Read this thread from alamemom (it’s from a couple years ago, but the info still applies) ->> <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/819609-2010-applicants-answer-dec-1st-deadline-everything.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/819609-2010-applicants-answer-dec-1st-deadline-everything.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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@alamemom

The short answer is YES, December 1st is the application deadline for submitting the online application and ALL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, including recommendations, ordering official test scores, Form 5 + unofficial test scores, transcripts, application fee… EVERYTHING.</p>

<p>If ANY of the materials are not received or postmarked by December 1st, you are NOT guaranteed priority review for scholarship consideration.

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<p>Another post from her on the same thread states:</p>

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@alamemom

FAX in unofficial transcripts if you think your official ones might be delayed.

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<p>Hope that helps!</p>

[meep1234]

<p>Oh, I thought you said the instructions said it was due tomorrow? </p>

<p>Anyway, it is my understanding that transcripts go out at the same time as the application…so it would be best for you to get a sealed transcript from your school tomorrow before lunch, and then go to the post office right away so they can stamp the date on it and send it out…check when the post office closes (they say it takes time to process, but if you explain your situation to your counselor, he/she should give you one asap…so go in as soon as school starts and ask right away). Even though the college won’t receive it on time, it will be postmarked.</p>

[alamemom]

<p>Awwwww! LaChicaBuena looked up my thread - you have no idea how pleased I am Thanks.</p>

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@Ronnicus

Where can I find the merit scholarship instructions?

Here ya go:</p>

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Application Checklist</p>

<pre><code>Apply online using the Common Application and the USC Supplemental Application (www.commonapp.org)
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<p>** Submit these items:**</p>

<pre><code>☐ Official SAT and/or ACT scores: Arrange for the testing agency to send your scores directly to USC.

☐ **All official high school and college transcripts **(first-year and transfer).

☐ School Report (First-year applicants only)

☐ Letter(s) of recommendation (optional, although may be required for some majors)

☐ Additional materials if required by major (see USC Supplemental Application for more information).

☐ Financial statement (for international students only): Available at International Students - USC Undergraduate Admission.

Submit your fall grades
First-year applicants: You can report your fall grades using the Mid-Year Report Form included in the Common Application or by visiting www.usc.edu/midyeargrades.
Transfer applicants: Make sure you send fall (and winter, if applicable) term grades when they become available.

Apply Now - USC Undergraduate Admission
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<p>And on your other thread with this question, I included:

@alamemom

The blurb you quoted is meant for accepted students who have decided to attend USC. They must submit a transcript in the summer showing that they have graduated from high school before they start classes. The transcript you submit with your application does not yet contain that information.</p>

<p>Yes, you must submit an official transcript with your application. If you requested a counselor report/school report through the Common App., your counselor may have submitted an official transcript with that report. Check with your counselor tomorrow.</p>

<p>If your counselor did not submit an official transcript, request one tomorrow. Be sure to take USC’s mailing address with you. At the same time, get an unofficial transcript from your counselor and FAX it to USC with your USC ID# (or your name as on your application and your birthdate if you don’t have a USC ID#). They will use your unofficial transcript to consider your application and verify when your official transcript arrives.

<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1250705-send-transcript-dec-1st.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1250705-send-transcript-dec-1st.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;