Trojan Transfer Program - The Paris Option

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi guys! I'm currently enrolled in the USC-TTP program in Paris. So I was wondering.. how this program actually work? Do we simply have to maintain a certain gpa to be guaranteed a spot in USC or do we still have to the common application all over again and apply as transferees?</p>

<p>As seen below:
Following your year at AUP in the TTP-Freshman Year in Paris program, USC will automatically admit students who meet the following conditions:
Completion of 30 transferable semester units in the TTP program.
A first-year cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better, with no individual grade below C. Note that Trojan Transfer Plan students are normally required to earn a 3.6 GPA or better to meet USC conditions for transfer. Via the TTP-Freshman Year in Paris this minimum GPA is modified to 3.3 to complement the experiential benefits of living and studying abroad.<br>
Completion of USC’s lower division writing requirement by a successful grade in AUP’s course, EN2020 Writing & Criticism.
Completion of at least two courses at AUP fulfilling USC’s general education requirements. Your advisor at registration in the TTP-Freshman Year in Paris program will ensure that you have access to sufficient courses to exceed this requirement.</p>

<p>However, when I emailed the college I wanted to apply to in USC. They e-mailed me this: "During the time of study at AUP, students interested in USC will need to apply for transfer admission for Fall 2015 consideration. That application deadline will be February 1, 2015. You will fill out the Common Application as well as submit a new portfolio. Please keep in mind that attending AUP is akin to attending any other transfer institution and that there is no automatic or preferential admission consideration to those who do re-apply to USC."</p>

<p>So is it just maintaing the 3.6 GPA or starting a new transfer application?</p>

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<p>The college I wish to apply to is the college of architecture btw. :)</p>

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<p>Hi there!</p>

<p>A good friend of mine really wanted to attend USC and also received this option, but she decided not to take it because of the uncertainty involved–it doesn’t seem like everyone who attends the AUP program gets into USC, even if they meet the requirements. But I was helping her research this option and remember reading that AUP participants DO get significant admissions boosts (otherwise why would they jump through so many hoops), and it’s a little discouraging that the person told you that. Is it possible that the admissions officer thought you were just a regular applicant instead of someone under the Trojan transfer plan? </p>

<p>I’m a guaranteed transfer for another school, so I understand how it feels to have your freshman year so up in the air. I hope you have a successful year abroad and get into USC :slight_smile: </p>