<p>For transfer students, if you receive an SGR and your gpa for spring slightly dropped (i.e. Fall: 3.73; Spring:[projected gpa] 3.65-3.75), would it be bad enough to get a rejection? This semester feels a lot tougher, but I'm working hard to keep it up at least above the 3.7 mark for my cumulative, which can be accomplished if I get a 3.69 gpa for Spring. Say that I got an SGR and my grade possibly went down from a 3.73 to a 3.71 OR down to 3.69, would this be bad to the point that I might get rejected?</p>
<p>Also, I'm taking Statistics, which was suggested on the Annenberg transfer classes, but I might end up with a B/B+, which would be my only grade below the A- mark. Most of my other classes will definitely be in the A/A- range.</p>
<p>I know I'm freaking over something I shouldn't be, but reading previous posts made me panic since a few people kept posting how if your grades drop a little, a rejection letter is likely to come your way. Gah!! Officially stressed out. I just need to stop posting on here for a while. D:</p>
<p>We just returned from the explore 2 day last week and many of the admissions officers would join parent tables to answer questions. </p>
<p>I would say that for the most part, USC is very holistic in their reviews of potential students. I picked that up from all 3 of the USC admissions officers that joined us at different times - parents were not shy about asking questions and honestly my feeling is that they really try to get to know the students they are reading - so much more than just numbers. We chatted with the officer in charge of transfer students and he seemed like a great guy. In fact all the admissions people were very upbeat and open. Really portrayed the school in a very positive light. </p>
<p>No guarantees of course, but based on my experience, I wouldn’t say the drop you are describing would make or break your application. Good Luck!!</p>
<p>Squiggles1118,</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your response! I wish I can attend those meetings, but I live halfway across the country gurr. But it’s really good to hear how holistic the admissions is. I guess my best bet is to just do my best to finish the semester strong! Again, thanks!</p>
<p>DJpsu2015,</p>
<p>I am somewhat in the same situation as you(I have the same fall GPA). Are you for sure expecting a spring grade request? They would not give a straight rejection to someone like us with that fall GPA right?</p>
<p>jheff113,</p>
<p>I guess I can’t be too certain, but it seems as if most freshmen applicants got an SGR based off of the trends I’ve been obsessing over from last year’s thread. I’ve read a couple of people who got flat-out rejected with a gpa like 3.9/4.0 with no SGR, but very few. However, it’s possible we can just receive a rejection, but an SGR is likely for those with a good balance of grades, school involvement, etc. I’ve read some previous posts here of people who got in with a lower gpa their second semester, but there’s a good amount that got rejected after they sent in their SGR, which is what makes me super paranoid.</p>
<p>I really hope we don’t get just a straight-up rejection because I worked so hard on my essay, grades, and to get that letter of recommendation. I’m doing so much better now in college and I realized how USC has the perfect programs and location for my future endeavors. I wouldn’t worry too much because MOST people got the SGR. Some freshmen students even got accepted right away, so that gives a glimmer of hope and some ease. I hope we’re in that pool!!</p>
<p>DJpsu2015,</p>
<p>Thanks I totally feel the same way. I am pretty certain we will be okay and get an SGR, but I as well am a little bit paranoid. Good luck in the next couple of months with the decisions.</p>
<p>FIGHT ON!!</p>
<p>By the way, does anybody have an idea of when transfer applicants should be expecting a Spring Grade Request?</p>