<p>What do you guys think about Spring Admission? Is it worth it to transfer from a different fall College/ take part of a gap year till Spring? Post your opinions here so people that were accepted as a Spring Admit, like myself, can make a sound decision. It would be much appreciated. Because frankly, I have no idea what I'm going to do. </p>
<p>I personally see the negative side in the hassle of transferring colleges and having to start all over again somewhere else. But that's just me.</p>
<p>I think itād be best to knock out some classes so you donāt end up behind everyone else</p>
<p>I definitely see it as negative. In 4 months, I want to be able to immerse myself in a new community that I will spend four important years of my life with. This is what everyone else in the nation will be doing.</p>
<p>If you transfer out of a fall school, or even just take fall semester off, you are missing out on this critical process. Sure, youāll be lumped into a group of āspring admitsā, but it wonāt be the same. Iād probably rather go ANYWHERE than start a semester late. </p>
<p>If I got in for spring semester, the only way I would consider it is if I went to my fall school and determined that I didnāt like it by the spring semester. Then I would possibly give spring admission a shot, because I wouldnāt have much else going for me. But I just donāt see this happening.</p>
<p>Fall or bust for me.</p>
<p>A dream school, is a dream school, is a dream school. It would not matter to me when I started, as long as I got there and my diploma said USC upon graduation. Years from now, the timing of my entry into college will hold no significance for me. But, having said thatā¦I do understand wanting to move forward with life right this very second.</p>
<p>Savor what you have in front of you. Donāt jump at a decision without thinking about what the future holds for you. There has to be a reason that you will need to wait until spring. Who knows what that is? But donāt let that stop you if USC, is in fact your dream school.</p>
<p>Itās a dream school yes, but at what cost? Donāt let nearsightedness and desire ruin your overall goals. You can even look for a second year transfer rather than</p>
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<p>I think that years from now, the college you went to will hold little to no significance. The reason for having to wait until spring is very simple: they want to boost their stats. There is no other reason, unless youāre alluding to destinyā¦in any case, it is not entirely useful to constantly be thinking of the future, and this is certainly the case in this discussion. Where you go will have little impact on your future options, what you do will have the most impact. Therefore, if you will be happy starting at a safety school in the fall, why cause the undue stress of having to assimilate yourself into entirely new social circles that are going to be relatively inclusive by that point? To chase the notion of a ādreamā college?</p>
<p>I think many people put too much emphasis on a ādreamā, be it a dream car, a dream job, or possibly a dream college. More emphasis needs to be put on what will make you happy, and oftentimes dreams can be quite deceptive. For me, and I think for most people ready to move on from high school and begin life (which is nearly all seniors from my experience), going to a ādreamā college will not necessarily make you happier than if you go to any other college. If sacrifices must be made to attend said dream college, one must seriously question if this will make them the happiest.</p>
<p>Thatās my opinion, take it or leave it.</p>
<p>agreeād with crazyday</p>
<p>Things donāt always work out the way you wish. Dreams are dreams for a reason.</p>
<p>I understand what both of you are saying, but honestlyā¦my dreams become reality all the time because I am willing to wait to make them happen. Orā¦perhaps I am just lucky?? lol But I totally understand what you are saying, I just find it hard to hold back my hope for my future. :D</p>
<p>I guess I will always be that quiet, but forever dreamerā¦ 
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<p>It is a tough decision and I need to make it.</p>
<p>same here ninja! but itās not like our decision is due tomorrow. weāve got a bit of time, hence a ābit,ā so think it over. are you going to the tour of admitted students on the 25th? it says thereās a special session for students admitted in the spring. that would probably give us good perspective on the idea (:</p>
<p>In my opinion, not worth the wait. I donāt like the game USC plays regarding deferring people to Spring just so they donāt have to report the statistics of these applicants to US News & World Report. Itās a clear scam that a reputable institution with any true integrity would not engage in. Enough saidā¦ </p>
<p>Anyone from US News out there reading this (hopefully!)? </p>
<p>Sorry, but you asked! I sincerely wish you the very best with whatever you decide.</p>
<p>to meā¦ it kinda seems like the only reason people wouldnt want to go spring semester is because theyre worried about having to essentially make new friends at an āawkwardā time, and missing out on the beginning of the year (events and such). but seriouslyā¦ i think that it all comes down to two main points:</p>
<p>-if you have an outgoing personality, then there will be noooo problem making new friends. there are thousands of freshmen and just because a couple months went by, doesnt mean that they dont want to make friends with ANYONE ELSE EVER AGAIN in collegeā¦ a little ridiculous right? so thats why some people say that its totally easy and fun to do spring semester and fit in, and some say its horrible. it comes down to how much effort and risk youre willing to take in meeting new people and getting involved with the school. the only difference from fall/spring socially, is that you would have to take the initiative on your own without the school having as many customary events to help you find people/things to do. when you really think about it thoughā¦ there are soooo many people at college and so many opportunities, it may be a little more daunting to have to approach it on your own, but does NOT mean that it is impossible to doā¦ or even hard to move past in a short period of time. </p>
<p>-okay second point about spring semesterā¦ it depends what kinds of schools you got into. if you got into a batch of all upper tier schoolsā¦ then spring seems like a waste. BUT, if its between USC and a college that is significantly lower in academic standingā¦ im with tornados for sure. i think that a USC education is extremely unique and provides for many opportunities that one would not necessarily be able to obtain at another school. it is MY dream school. i think that the quality of education should probably be the most important factor in deciding a school (money and all that aside). the MAIN POINT of going to college is supposed to be getting an education and taking classes, which is going to vary in different ways at different schools. i would not sacrifice the USC quality education, just because of fear of social awkwardness in the very beginning of when i arrive there (i know its more than JUST that, dont worry). yes, in generalā¦ in the lonngggg termā¦ youre life WILL work out and you WILL have a good time in college and you WILL be successful. but thats all in hindsight. its impossible to know what opportunities you could have had if you went to a different school and what your life could have been like (not necessarily that it would be ābetterā, because thats really subjective). however, in the short termā¦ i say go with the dream college. it has its high rankings for a reason - the quality of education is very high (so while its not like other colleges limit you if they arent ranked as high - youll achieve what you choose to achieve - USC could have more opportunities to go above and beyond if you are so motivated). also, USC is just amazing. hahaha :)</p>
<p>im all about the dream and making it a reality, but it really does just come down to how you want to view your college experience and what you want to get out of it. no matter what, things will work out. but personally, i would still rather strive for my dream.</p>
<p>Also I heard it would also be hard to get housing in the dorms. I want to experience the dorms and be with my fellow freshmen. I would also miss out on fraternities</p>
<p>yea housing ive heard can be an issue. someone said in another thread that frats have a rush in the fall AND spring thoughā¦ so thats a good thing :)</p>
<p>CaliBoundSBā¦I couldnāt agree with you more.</p>
<p>The other amazing thing is being able to say in a job interview that you graduated from USC. That is golden. Nothing compares to that.</p>
<p>MarinaOne, do you feel equal disdain for UC Berkeley? They also offer spring admissions.</p>
<p>Actually, different schools use different methods to adjust for yield. Some have enormous waitlists that could not possibly be bumped up. Others, like USC, at least guarantee a spot to their spring admits, and will bump them up if room becomes available. At USC there is a limited number of freshman dorm beds available. They have learned over time how many students leave for spring semester abroad or other reasons and they know that to some, a USC education will be worth the wait.</p>
<p>You should all weigh your options. If you have admissions to other schools that are exciting, wonderful. If you think USC is a clear winner, the wait is just a few months.</p>
<p>so i am a freshman this year to usc, as well as a spring admit, and I just want to say to the person who said "I think that years from now, the college you went to will hold little to no significance. " is looking at the wrong colleges. I am soooooo glad that I decided to wait a semester because honestly, once you join the USC community, you are a trojan for a lifetime. I know this personally because my grandparents and parents went to USC and I have seen how tight-knit of a community USC is my whole life. When people at my interview for usc asked me why I wanted to be a trojan, my reply was that I had been a trojan my entire life. I was really concerned about housing too, but I was able to get into a freshman dorm because lots of girls move into sororities and fraternities after first semester and they post on spring admit boards on facebook looking for people to take their room. Also, i feel spring admits are such a tight group here, you have an instant bond with spring admits because they all obviously loved the school enough to wait a semester, just like you did. if any of you have anymore questions about being a spring admit let me know!</p>
<p>mmorey, in all how would you say the spring entrance is? What did you do first semester? just wait or knock out classes at cc?</p>
<p>The one and only Pro that matters: You end up at USC eventually.</p>
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