<p>Has anyone recieved a rejection/acceptance letter yet? For the SCA, more specifically, the Writing Program? It's probably way too early to start prying, but I can't help it. If not, has anyone heard of when they'll send out letters? I applied as a transfer, if that makes a difference.</p>
<p>grey_syntactics,</p>
<p>thanks for posting estimates on the rejection/acceptance time-frame. by any chance, would you happen to know if it makes a difference if you're transferring after not being in school for over six months? I took a year off for some projects, writing, and work, therefore, I have no spring grades to be reviewed and have a degree in film criticism. is there a possibility, then, that transfers who are not active students, could hear back sooner than later?</p>
<p>foxgrunt, so is a spring grade request inevitable, or only if USC is one the fence about your acceptance?</p>
<p>If you dont get admitted right off the bat, it is inevitable. So if you dont get accepted in may, you will get a speung grade request</p>
<p>ok shawyzeee, thanks. i just hope i get admitted and don't get one of those damn things</p>
<p>Does anyone know how many teacher recommendations we need?</p>
<p>when are all the transcripts, recommendations, forms, and everything else due?</p>
<p>As soon as you can get them in.</p>
<p>Advice for Fall 09 Applicants:</p>
<p>I transferred to USC the Fall08-Sp09 year. I found this site very helpful (and somewhat addicting) when I applied and I thought I should give back and post some useful information.</p>
<p>First, my stats:</p>
<p>Transfered from CC
Transfer GPA: 3.55 (Transfer GPA is what they use when considering applicants)
Major: SPPD-although Im now an Economics Major
Completed all Prereqs
Work Experience: 3.5 years in real estate as a top producer/leader
completed 62 units by end of spring.
No Legacy, No USC related recomendations</p>
<p>Some info I believe is worth knowing:</p>
<p>First: The KEY to USC is Making yourself look as different as you can from other applicants. Dig deep if you have to and expound on things that differentiate yourself. I feel my application was unique and that led to my admission. Send Letters of Recommendation. Send a letter to the admissions office stating why specifically YOU would be an asset to USC. If possible, Meet with an admission rep from the major you are applying to.</p>
<p>Second;GPA: calculate your transfer GPA. if your GPA is lower, make sure it has trended and is trending higher. Often they will ask for spring grades and make sure they are very good. I had a 3.55 overall- not the absolute best but I showed significant improvement and my last 2 semesters I had great grades (inc. a 4.0 SP08 ).</p>
<p>Third: Be persistent and patient (both)-I still remember the names of the customer service people because I called to get status updates so often. They are often very tight lipped but try to get any info you can. I finally heard my application was finalized and got an admission offer LATE JULY--In fact I had already paid a commitment deposit to a different school.</p>
<p>Lastly: Be prepared to work hard once you're admitted. I have never been exposed to so many smart people. its quite competitive but really an amazing college to attend.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Wow, this thread has blown up since the last time I was on here. Now that it's all submitted, I wish everyone the best of luck with grades either this winter and spring quarter or spring semester. Hopefully we'll all be Fighting On next year :D</p>
<ol>
<li>Shwayzeee- 1st-SPPD, 2nd-CLAS (undecided)</li>
<li>WestCoast4Life - 1st-Econ(CLAS), 2nd-Open</li>
<li>grey_syntactics - 1st-Open, 2nd-SPPD!</li>
<li>hippo50 - 1st-English, 2nd-SPPD</li>
<li>jellyfish08- 1st-Business(Marshall), 2nd- Econ(CLAS)</li>
<li>kmzizzle - 1st-BUsiness(Marshall) 2nd-Econ(CLAS)</li>
<li>UncleSam-1st- Business (Marshall), 2nd- SPP</li>
<li>Schad89-1st-Undecided, 2nd-Open</li>
<li>ShooShuShoeShou: 1st-Chemistry(CLAS), 2nd-Math(CLAS)
10.danirami89: 1st-Econ(CLAS), 2nd- International Relations(CLAS)</li>
<li>Jocelyne626- 1st SPPD , 2nd-open</li>
<li>blsdmf - 1st Film Prod (SCA) 2nd - Critical Studies (SCA)</li>
<li>nonstopskratchin - 1st-Music Industry (B.S.), 2nd - French</li>
<li>Zircushio - 1st - Molecular Biology (CLAS B.S.), 2nd - Biochemistry (CLAS B.S.)</li>
<li>heyimadam - 1st Econ (CLAS) 2nd English (CLAS)</li>
<li>Lakers09 - 1st-BUsiness(Marshall) 2nd-Econ(CLAS)</li>
<li>TrojanTransfer? - 1st Critical Studies (SCA), 2nd English (CLAS), 3rd Neurosci (CLAS)</li>
<li>liek0806 - 1st Philosophy (CLAS) 2nd Art History (CLAS)</li>
<li>madsc11-1st SPPD, 2nd Viterbi</li>
<li>Alarasus - 1st Biophysics, 2nd Biological Sciences B.S. - Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>archieg - 1st Marshall, 2nd Econ</li>
<li>Reddogg- 1st Biological Sciences (CLAS)</li>
<li>molamann - 1st EAS (CLAS) 2nd EALC (CLAS)</li>
<li>Supa_Ramga - 1st Business-Marshall, 2nd-Open</li>
<li>Yuta - 1st Econ (CLAS), 2nd International relation - Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>hopeful918 - 1st Business (Marshall), 2nd Econ(CLAS) - Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>Radiance - 1st Bioengineering (Viterbi), 2nd Chemistry (CLAS)</li>
<li>linsper23 - 1st Film Prod (SCA) 2nd - None - Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>uscplease777 - 1st Communications, 2nd Journalism</li>
<li>morethansunshine - 1st Biological Sciences, 2nd Biochemistry</li>
<li>BigBlockin - 1st Business (Marshall), 2nd None, - Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>CaptainRodeo- 1st Religion, 2nd None, Junior Level Transfer</li>
<li>GreNerd - 1st Comm, 2nd CLAS, Sophomore Level Transfer (Fight On!)</li>
</ol>
<p>Does anyone know how many teacher recommendations we need?</p>
<p>Need? none.</p>
<p>You can send some if you want though.</p>
<p>hey guys my parents make a pretty good amount of money...combined of 400K per year...is it a waste of time to do FAFSA? Im thinking of just doing student loans...</p>
<p>sasa-v,</p>
<p>it depends on your major. for example, for me since I applied as a communications major, my application requirements asked for one teacher recommendation. </p>
<p>you should look it up on the school's site, it should be on their admissions page. </p>
<p>hope that helps!</p>
<p>and i'm doing student loans too exh0rder. i'm under the same situation with my parent's income. i didn't bother because they take your parents income into consideration and i don't think our circumstance screams necessary funds. hahaha but i'll probably do an outside loan...if i get in!</p>
<p>yea thats what i figured...thanks!</p>
<p>what's an outside loan</p>
<p>I assume it's a loan from a source besides the school...such as a bank. Student loans can be taken out from USC itself.</p>
<p>hhhmmm which one would be better to do? student loan from USC or outside loan?</p>
<p>Haha i'm no economics major but i'm pretty sure it all depends on the interest rate for the return value on the bank loan versus USC. You'd want to take the loan with the lower interest rate.</p>