Hi Forum,
I was wondering what my chances are of getting into USC for the fall semester. I am currently a student at community college and I took 28 units this semester but ended up getting grades that were not really up to par. I got a spring grades request from USC but my grades have dropped a bit since the fall semester. I will most likely end up with either a 3.49 or 3.52 gpa. I have already gotten into Boston University but I really want to get into USC. What do you think my chances are of getting into USC?
https://admission.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Transfer-Profile-18_19.pdf is USC’s transfer student profile.
You’re competitive but keep in mind that there are plenty of other factors that contribute to admissions decisions, like essays, letters of recommendation, extra-curriculars, number of spaces available in a particular program, etc. Asking for your spring grades is a good sign though.
Thank you so much for replying. I thought that I just ruined my chances of getting into USC by getting that one C this semester considering I know how competitive USC is with admissions.
C’s transfer just like A’s and B’s do. Earning a C is not going to look great if you are seeking merit-based aid, but it is not the end of the world. Need-based aid is computed regardless of grades.
USC’s request for your spring grades is encouraging. If there was an extenuating circumstance (illness, e.g.), you explain that in an email.