<p>Hello again, guys. I have decided to apply to SPPD as a Public Policy junior transfer, and was wondering, does anybody have any advice? As far as admissions, etc. goes?</p>
<p>Also, what's it like? Is it fun? Details! Experiences please!</p>
<p>Thank you all very much! I sincerely appreciate it.</p>
<p>Anybody???</p>
<p>Basically, it’s an intimate- but growing -program comprised of multiple majors: Public Policy, Urban Planning, Health Management, and Real Estate Development. The professors are extremely dedicated, driven, and well connected. Also, the school hired several new professors- all are very knowledgeable. </p>
<p>The program, specifically the graduate program, is extremely well regarded. As are all of USC’s professional schools. SPPD is ranked: 4th in Urban Planning, 5th in Public Admin, 7th in Public Affairs, and 9th in Health Management. Those rankings are for the grad school. However, most of the grad school professors teach an undergrad class as well. Also, USC is rank #6 for Real Estate.</p>
<p>The work load is manageable if you put out the effort. The major being a BS and not a BA means that there is a strong focus on labs, research, and the sciences. There are also a ton of group think tanks, research papers, and applications of readings. </p>
<p>The student body is very diverse. Many students have a different background from one another, which enriches debates and intellectual discussions in and out of the class. Many students often pursue advanced degrees in: Public Policy, Urban Studies, Architecture, Law, and Medicine. Careers often desired are: politicians, real estate investors, health care executives, lobbyist, lawyers, and urban planners. I’m sure I’m missing others.</p>
<p>The programs is also very personal. Having their own: financial aid ambassador, career center, newspaper, extension program, and much more. </p>
<p>You can message me on AIM if you want to talk about it some more. Also, I can also direct you to a few people who may know even more than I.</p>
<p>Correction: the program is not comprised of majors, but disciplines. All SPPD undergrads have the same major, but each student chooses a different track to concentrate in, which are the “majors” listed above. </p>
<p>Sorry</p>
<p>I have new information on USC SPPD.</p>
<p>In 2008, 229 people applied, 54 were accepted, and all 54 enrolled. </p>
<p>The average transfer GPA is 3.5</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.acsp.org/sites/default/files/ACSP_2009_FINAL_Book[1].pdf[/url]”>http://www.acsp.org/sites/default/files/ACSP_2009_FINAL_Book[1].pdf</a>
Advance to page 237 for more information.</p>
<p>Have any freshmen applicants been admitted to SPPD for fall 2010 yet?</p>