<p>I believe 715 words would be deemed acceptable; their numbers are simply approximations of what they would like.</p>
<p>I’m wondering the same thing. Mine is a little over 800 words!</p>
<p>I think 800 would be a bit too many words; I’m trying to stick within twenty of what they call for (in simpler terms, 480 to 720).</p>
<p>I’m just having trouble on my essay. Chose the topic: What experience helped me learn what is important to me and why. Man I wish I was a better writer ! :x</p>
<p>I actually think that the short answers are harder than the essay just because they are shorter and more direct.</p>
<p>I struggled on the very first short answer but the essay topic was easy doe me.</p>
<p>Is anyone else having trouble accessing the online application? I’m currently using Internet Explorer 8 and I keep on receiving an “Unsupported Browser” error. I’ve been able to access it just fine until today.</p>
<p>SHUG did you say that they ask for both parents info on the CCS even if they are divorced? I have no idea how I would be able to get my dads info… ***??</p>
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^ That was incredibly frustrating for me this morning as I was rushing to print out the transcript cover sheets. I’m running on Windows 7 with IE8 and kept getting that “unsupported browser” prompt, though I never had a problem with it before today. I had to resort to using an old windows XP laptop to print the forms.
Hopefully USC fixes that IE8 error soon.</p>
<p>I contacted USC and they said they are working to remedy the problem. In the mean time, they suggested using compatibility mode while browsing. While waiting I found an easier solution though. If you’re using Firefox you can download an add-on called IE Tab that allows you to run IE in a tab through Firefox. It works great and I have not received the “unsupported browser” pop-up yet.</p>
<p>TRANSFER DAY: do u guys wanna meet up on friday somewhere? i’ll be down to meet if the rain is not that bad</p>
<p>Likewise, I’m probably willing to meet assuming the rain lightens up (most likely not going to happen!).</p>
<p>Desert_Fox,</p>
<p>The short answer is that you will need to take ONE class equivalent to USC’s Writing 130. You will NOT have to take a whole year of english to satisfy this requirement.</p>
<p>Longer story… e-mailed the USC admissions office and asked
“Hello, I have a question regarding the transfer requirement stating that transfer applications “must complete two semesters of English composition before enrolling at USC.” I have taken the second, and highest, course in English composition at my college because I received a 4 on the AP English Composition and the AP English Language tests. The class I took is equivalent to Writing 130 at USC, according to the articulation agreement. Considering this, am I required to take a second English composition class to be considered eligible for admission?”</p>
<p>and they said…</p>
<p>"Thank you for your inquiry.</p>
<p>If you have taken the English class that is equivalent to Writing 130 you have met the English requirement."</p>
<p>since the online application is down. do we need to have cover sheets for all of our transcripts sent? or can we just send them to the address given?</p>
<p>@Deneye - User the coversheets if you are sending yourself which will make them easier to file however if you have the transcripts mailed directly from the college/high school then you do not need to worry about them as USC will still figure it out and file them with your application.</p>
<p>Also, the online application isn’t down, you just need to use a real browser like firefox and you can login fine 
haha</p>
<p>I’ve contacted some people on here already; even exchanged some cell phone numbers. Anyone else attending transfer day that didn’t put their name on the list?</p>
<p>TRANSFER DAY ATTENDEES (Jan 22nd):
- LakerForever24 (Business Major)
- Skyline<em>is</em>Mine (Business Administration)
- dreamingUSC (Kinesiology Pre-Medicine)
- Deborahmei (Communication)</p>
<p>I’m going – rain or shine.</p>
<p>So I’ve completed the application, but I am just waiting to submit it, and I came across something weird: USC doesn’t ask for any of my courses?</p>
<p>They only want my GPA, and then for Marshall to know all major-related courses/pre-reqs, but no detailed academic history for what I did at my cc (ie if I completed GEs, Diversity, etc.)? Do they just get all the info from the transcript or am I missing something?</p>
<p>LagunaSC: Look under “Activity Summary” and there should be a box asking for a list of courses in the order taken. I remember listing mine by semester.</p>
<p>Also, to those of us meeting on transfer day tomorrow, I’m not sure if Tommy Trojan would be such a good idea considering the rain. Probably just meet in front of the admissions center? I haven’t checked my e-mail, but I think that this is where we are supposed to meet anyways; we’ll be a little earlier than the rest. Let me know what you guys and gals think.</p>
<p>@Skyline - Those are just the courses that are in progress or planned, not what you’ve completed.</p>
<p>Ah, that’s right. My mistake. I’m reminded now of what I did on that section after logging in.</p>