Transfer chance at USC?

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<p>Hi I would like to transfer to USC Marshall next fall (Junior Transfer). I'm currently attending a decent NY state school (SUNY) and have a 3.6 GPA. I did poorly my first semester due to family issues (separation of parents), but received a 3.8 and 4.0 in the proceeding semesters. I also received direct admission into my current university's b-school, so many of my courses match up with Marshall's prerequisites/recommended courses. I have had multiple internships. My most recent was with a small firm in Manhattan, we set up conferences for individuals interested in the high frequency trading industry. I am a member of a business club and the club lacrosse team. I attend a couple community service/fund raising events each year. I also have legacy at the Marshall School of Business, dad went to grad school there, now at a top IB (donates consistently, but not a huge donor). </p>

<p>I will be submitting 3 letters of recommendation
-Accounting professor (105 average in class, top 1%)
-Sociology professor (will speak about my writing ability/no full year english offered at my university so he will give them some insight)
-Employer (my influence and performance at his company/how I mentored new interns). </p>

<p>Does legacy have any pull for transfers?
Will my first semester grades hurt my chances?</p>

<p>Please let me know what you guys think</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot at Marshall. The fact that your dad went to Marshall will probably be a big factor (I know a couple freshmen who were admitted in the spring just because of legacy, they definitely didn’t have the stats either). On top of this you have corporate work experience and an upward trend in your GPA. From what I understand, admissions likes to see students who continue to improve. As long as you explain your first semester grades, I think your chances are extremely high. </p>

<p>Did you apply to USC as a senior in HS?</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response. I thought about applying in HS, but I just couldn’t see my self flying back and forth from NY to CA. I also wanted to stay in NY to be closer to my family (especially with the divorce going on). My grades were not top 10% but I feel like I could have made it in as a spring legacy.</p>

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<p>can anyone else chance me please</p>