Transfering from NYU to USC??? Help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Hey Everyone,</p>

<p>I'm currently a freshman at New York University, studying mass media communications, minoring in economics. I'm really thinking about transfering to USC just because I've been in love with the California lifestyle for as long as I can remember. NYU took me by shock..... I never really expected to go there, and only took up the offer because I was rejected from USC when I applied my senior year in high school.</p>

<p>So far, NYU has been more of a spiritual enlightenment for me than anything. I feel like I've been learning a lot of life experience, such as getting exposed to various cultures and ALL types of people. Nonetheless, a part of me can't accept the city as my home. A part of me still asks *"What would have happened if I went to USC?" * I also feel like the city is wearing me down, forcing me to grow up, get exposed to life a little too fast.</p>

<p>I really want to try to transfer to USC. However, I'm afraid that LA won't offer as many prestigious internship opportunities for my major as NYU does, such as with MTV, David Letterman, S&L... But after thoroughly examining my major, I think it'd be very difficult for mainstream media in NYC to take an Asian American female such as myself seriously. From my experience, LA is more diverse and relaxed with races.</p>

<p>I am also hesitant to transfer because my high school grades were not strong.. I finished with a 3.5 unweighted, though I took 6 AP classes. I have a VERY strong resume and won NUMEROUS prestigious awards. I am hoping that USC won't place that strong of an emphasis on my high school grades because I am transfering enough credits from various local colleges to make me a *junior-standing applicant. *</p>

<p>My current grade for my 1st semester at NYU is 3.68... </p>

<p>Any thoughts / advice are greatly appreciated!!</p>

<p>Thank you all... have a wonderful holiday!</p>

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<p>Focus on keeping your grades up at NYU - that will be by far the most important factor.</p>

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<p>If you're planning on transfering, MAKE SURE you contact USC and be constantly aware of the classes you need to take. </p>

<p>My brother transfered, and some units didn't satisfy GE's and other requirements, so he is not graduating on time. Also... contacting them really shows your commitment and can do nothing but help your chances</p>

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<p>stressed0ut- It's good to see you! No matter what you end up doing, I hope you will look at all of your experiences as positive. New York is an incredible place and even if it's just "spiritual enlightenment", I'm sure it is making you a better person.</p>

<p>After you have completed 30 college units, admissions will focus primarily on your college work. But if I were you, I'd definitely apply now and see what happens. Just know that NYU is a great school and plan on staying there and doing well for at least two years. If you keep your GPA up to what you are doing now, you will have a much better shot of transferring after the two years.</p>

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<p>CC411 and SFGiants - Nice to see you guys again! It's been a year :)</p>

<p>After talking to my adviser, I think I might focus on NYU right now and perhaps graduate 1 year early... I have already adapt to the enviornment, fulfilled many NYU prerequisites, and established a career track.</p>

<p>Do you guys think it'd be hard to find a job in LA after NYU?</p>