USC 2010 Transfer Thread

<p>Questions for participating members of this thread:</p>

<p>Im transferring from a public institution in Texas(Texas State University)</p>

<p>I’ve contacted admissions, and am sending in 2 letters of recommendation from professors I’ve made an impact with this semester. (for anyone wanting to do this, make sure to go and download and print out the Freshman letter of rec. form, a PDF file).</p>

<p>My highschool GPA was not so hot, due to athletic commitments with hockey(couldnt keep up with the work) and my SATS from 2+ years ago were around a 1100 combined on math and reading(not USC typical)</p>

<p>My GPA college wise will be around a 3.8 at the end of the semester and will be around 21 hours completed.</p>

<p>Do you think It would be wise for me to retake the SAT or perhaps ACT, hoping for a stronger score, or should I focus on my college GPA, strong essay, and academic/professional letters of rec. along with good EC’s?</p>

<p>Advice would be greatly appreciated!(honesty as well).</p>

<p>Interesting idea about the letters of recommendation and using the freshman form. Does anyone know if admissions takes into account these letters for transfer applicants?</p>

<p>AMorrison - I have no idea about that. I know that the transfer application brochure is already being sent out. So they’ll definantly have a copy of the Letter of Recommendation form.</p>

<p>For transfers it is optional however not as heavily considered as freshman applicants where it is required. Regardless, it never hurts to have some amazing recommendations sent in with your app.</p>

<p>Good to know. When I applied to 'SC last year as a transfer there wasn’t even a space to put them, so using the Freshman form is a clever idea. Can’t hurt!</p>

<p>ETA: Where do you find the form on the site?</p>

<p>@ Xit and Beau -</p>

<p>“Among admitted students, the interquartile range for SAT composite scores was 1950 - 2200 and the average GPA was 3.8.”</p>

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<p>"Admissions Data (2007):</p>

<p>Percent of Applicants Admitted: 25%
Test Scores – 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 620 / 720
SAT Math: 650 / 740
SAT Writing: 640 / 720"</p>

<p>To AMorrison:</p>

<p>I called USC admissions, and thats what she recommended me doing(using the freshman form), but perhaps that will not be the case if the transfer packets are sent out.</p>

<p>In regards to the admission data. Being it 2 years ago (~) since I last took it, I would imagine other attributes of the admissions package would weigh more(GPA, essay, EC’s, etc.)…idk.</p>

<p>I intend on applying as a sophomore transfer for fall 2010. I currently attend the University of Oklahoma as a freshmen. I am hoping to end this year with a 3.8 GPA and my last score on the ACT was 28. I shouldn’t worry about retaking the ACT right?</p>

<p>To Fujiwarae:</p>

<p>Girlfriend goes to OU and is a freshman…loves Sooner Nation, but doesnt like it there too much…haha, besides the point.</p>

<p>Def. shoot for that 3.8! As far as your ACT goes, thats really up to you. Getting a better score will only help you.</p>

<p>Something to consider is if you have less than 30 completed credit hours upon the <em>turning in of your application</em> then you will need to include your highschool transcript and SAT or ACT scores. They will look at them, although im sure they can be overlooked with a “considerably strong” essay and other aspects of the application package.</p>

<p>hope this helps.</p>

<p>I read that they require two semesters of english? So if i only take one…does that significantly decrease my chances?</p>

<p>and also, I’m applying to Annenberg. For comm or PR, not sure yet. but what are the pre-reqs for those? Do they even have pre-reqs?</p>

<p>This is probably the dumbest question ever, but does everyone get a transfer packet? Like, is it a copy of the paper application and such, or is it the booklets that you get at transfer day?</p>

<p>^^youngcollegegirl- i want to know too. do they send us the transfer packet if we submited the PART 1 application? what are some of the info/advice/things they give you at transfer day? i need info on how to do letters of rec and applying for financial aid/scholarships</p>

<p>lakerforever: As for your second question, they give you this folder with an “Applying to USC” booklet, a major list, an Articulation Agreement, a “Transfer to USC” booklet, and a “Paying for College” booklet. Most of it is stuff that you can find on the website. At the general admissions presentation, they basically tell you how you need to be honest about any college classes you’ve taken, and that even if you completely bombed at another school, they look very closely at upward trends. They also tell you that they don’t really pay that much attention to extracurriculars for transfers, especially for CC students, because they realize that at most CCs people just leave and don’t really partake in any activities.</p>

<p>As for financial aid, the basic gist is that they start with loans, and then assign work study, grants, and university grants, in that order. And if you get any scholarships, they reduce the amount of loans or workstudy that you’ll need. That’s the basic idea, but like I said, I think most of it can be found online. [:</p>

<p>yeah. all the info is on their website. jsut look around and read everything</p>

<p>korhawsus- you should seriously complete the two semseters of english at your current school if you can. if you do not complete it, you will hve to take writing 130 at USC when you get in. and trust me, you do not want to take writng 130. it is a pain the butt!! so i recommend taking the englsih calsses at your sschool (esp if you are at a CC) bc it is MUCH easier</p>

<p>haha okay yelnats. thanks for that. I am at a university right now…and im taking english 100: Composition 1 which is kinda a standard freshman class. So next semester i should take a higher one…correct? ahh and if i dont get in USC then i took it for nothing… -____-</p>

<p>Can someone chance me real quick? I’m applying for Business Administration as a Junior transfer</p>

<ul>
<li> ~3.48 GPA after this Fall quarter. I’m about to drop my Calc class with a W because I’m definitely too far behind to catch up. I also got a C+ on one of my prereqs…Yeah I screwed up haha.<br></li>
<li> Good EC. President of a major community service club, ~250 personal hours of community service . Also an Eagle Scout.<br></li>
<li> Upward trend since high school I guess? Had a 2.7ish HS GPA.</li>
</ul>

<p>My grades are pretty below average, so I’m counting on my EC’s and a good essay.</p>

<p>Honestly it may be tough for you for the Business major since it is so popular. An upward trend definitely speaks well, but good grades in pre-req courses are important. Will you have your pre-reqs done prior to transfer?</p>

<p>Yea, I’ll have all my pre-reqs done before transfer.</p>

<p>that C+ mgiht hurt your chances, bc pre req grades are improtnat to them. i would say your best cahnce is to write an amazing essay and try your best to raise those grades. good lcuk!!</p>