<p>Hello again, everyone. I know asked earlier about CSUN's accounting program, but my main goal is transferring to USC's SPPD this year, after my second year at a CCC. </p>
<p>So I wanted to know, have any transfers here been accepted? What are your stats? Do you guys have any tips for me or any other prospective SPPD transfer?</p>
<p>Thank you all very much.</p>
<p>Anybody? </p>
<p>bump</p>
<p>Bueller???</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/743892-usc-2010-transfer-thread-11.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/743892-usc-2010-transfer-thread-11.html</a></p>
<p>I believe screenname grey_syntactics got into SPPD with 3.4 GPA? You might want to send him a PM. Check out post #153.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/718007-public-planning-major.html#post1062604728[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/718007-public-planning-major.html#post1062604728</a></p>
<p>I was admitted back in Fall 08 and admittee’s stats were very impressive. The GPA ranged from 3.6-3.9. In addition, everyone had prior experiences or a deep long-rooted passion for their concentration. Unfortunately, there aren’t any statistical publications for PPD transfer students. However, you may be able to contact a SPPD representative and ask them if they have any information on file. </p>
<p>The program is small and their undergraduate program rarely exceeds a total of 300 students. However, if you are admitted into another major, you can easily transfer into PPD during orientation- after a quick consultation. </p>
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<p>Basically, it’s an intimate- but growing -program comprised of four disciplines: 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 ranked #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>I have new information on USC SPPD Undergraduate Dept.:
-In 2008, 229 people applied, 54 were accepted, and all 54 enrolled.
-Minimum GPA: 3.5 Transfer admission only (but it is open to Freshman now)
<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>When compared to Berkeley’s Program
-In 2010, 118 applied, 16 were accepted, 9 enrolled.
-Minimum GPA: CA resident: 3.0 GPA; non-resident, 3.4
GPA.</p>
<p>[SPPD</a> - Current Students: Student Facts: SPPD Enrollment](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/students/facts/enrollment.html]SPPD”>http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/students/facts/enrollment.html)</p>
<p>archieg,</p>
<p>DJS3CA just graduated from SPPD (hello there amigo!)
and I just finished my first year. I’ll PM you my e-mail address.</p>
<p>btw my stats were:
-3.7 from pasadena city college
-transferred in with all GEs and prerequisites completed (except those that need to be taken at USC)
-no extracurriculars, but worked full time and volunteered on my own accord here and there.</p>
<p>I agree with DJS3CA. SPPD is small and tight-knit - one of the factors that drew me to USC and deterred me from my other choice (Berkeley). Great program, friendly professors, small classes, engaging material. Couldn’t ask for a better education, frankly.</p>