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Yes, he started a business. Funny that you guessed that! 
MMy daughter is weighing the pros and cons of McCarthy vs Birnkrant.
My D graduated in December but lived in McCarthy freshmen year and her best friend (met at summer orientation) lived in Birnkrant. I think there are pros and cons to both. My D did make friends in McCarthy but prob would have made more in Birnkrant. But I don’t think she’d do anything different. Her dorm room was nice! Big and bathrooms cleaned. In the end she made most of her friends through her job (tour guide) and her main EC (troy camp).
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Sorry but what is SIR?
Statement of Intent to Register - The deadline to let a school know you will be attending (and pay your deposit) is May 1. Just like you don’t want to submit your application on the last day, it is best to not wait until the last minute to SIR.
gotcha, thanks!
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Why is it best not to wait?
Meaning don’t wait till last day incase computers crash, act of nature etc.
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Exactly! May 1 is a Monday. To avoid any potential glitches, try to finalize everything the last week of April.
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Any parents/students know how Trojan Marching Band works? For all the members of our family who are Trojans, this is the first one interested in TMB. I understand there is a camp or something a few weeks before fall semester starts? Where do they stay? Is it an extra fee? Does band camp interfere with the McCarthy Honors “retreat”? Do freshmen do any away games?
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For spring admits, can we enroll both USC and another college which offered fall admission, and then go to the other college for one semester and then come back to USC? is it allowed or feasible? Thanks.
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Are you planning on going to any of the admitted student days? Last year, TMB was at the interest fair and gave tours of the band pavilion. Have you submitted an interest form? There is an email address on the form as well. That seems like it might be the best way to get your questions answered.
And now we are entering the decision phase… wherein admitted applicants get to compare and contrast among the colleges and universities that remain as viable options.
With a yield rate of around 40%, history tells us that roughly 4700 or so of the 8K admitted to USC for the fall will now opt to enroll elsewhere. Applicants can clearly eliminate a college or university from contention or consideration for a variety of factors. Every applicant is free to make that decision using any factor or factors they deem significant. Some will simply have no other recourse but to eliminate certain options simply on the basis of cost, as their family’s financial situation may not allow for them to attend. Or some will simply choose the more cost effective solution.
I had at least one child at USC from August 2014 forward through May 2021. And we of course started dealing with them in the fall of 2013 when my older daughter first applied. There have been a handful of issues that I would have preferred been handled differently by USC over those many years, but when evaluating everything in terms of admissions, financial aid, academic advising, the course registration process, student/parent communications, housing, etc., I remained very content and satisfied with USC overall. Over time, I believe that most students and their parents come to think of USC as a well-oiled machine that really endeavors to meet and surpass the expectations of everyone who has become a part of their extended Trojan family.
Now clearly my family’s opinion was first and foremost swayed by the reality that both of my daughters were admitted and attended and then had tremendously satisfying experiences while at USC. I fully acknowledge that our experience is our family’s alone. But it is also why I still come back to CC and post about USC in hopes of helping others by answering questions or sharing our insights. I, like @CADREAMIN & others, have had extremely positive experiences regarding USC, and we welcome the opportunity to assist others as they possibly embark on a similar journey.
And its understandable then that many have contrary experiences. Some simply opt to lash out against USC because they were denied a merit scholarship or denied admission altogether. And I understand how that disappointment will forever change certain individuals’ views of USC. After all, 90% or so of all applicants failed to be admitted this cycle.
For those who did gain admission and then must decide where to enroll, I would certainly not base your decision on something as simple as CC posts, regardless of whether someone like myself is decidedly pro-USC or not. I would do ample research and not just here on CC. I would visit in-person, if possible, to all of the top options on your list. If that’s not possible, I would scour YouTube and the school’s websites and elsewhere for videos and/or virtual tours to aid my decision-making process.
As I have mentioned on this thread before, I would suggest taking a look at the Niche College Rankings… comparing USC and other colleges and universities using some of their rankings, metrics and measurements. The Niche Rankings and Grades are mainly based on survey results from past and current students and faculty, and they delve into a number of areas that really highlight the topics that will most impact you once there as an actual student on campus.
For those curious… USC’s current grades are: A+ for its Overall Niche Grade… and then by category: Academics A+, Value A, Diversity A+, Campus A+, Athletics A+, Party Scene A+, Professors A+, Location A-, Dorms A-, Campus Food A-, Student Life A+, Safety B-.
But here is likely the best indicator… USC is still ranked #1 out of 1521 colleges and universities surveyed in terms of “Best Student Life” overall. They have been so ranked for many years now. It is after all a four-year commitment, so you might as well be happy and content while there at the college or university that you eventually select.
So… if you were admitted to USC this cycle… do not judge USC just by other’s posts (including my own). Judge it on the type of college experience that you hope to have over the next four years. Visit the main campus and the USC Village. Ask lots of questions. Tour its facilities and housing. If you cannot visit in person, scour the internet for virtual tours online. There are scores of them available. Make a proper comparison with your other admitted options, and then choose the right school for you.
Good luck to all those awaiting their final admission decisions elsewhere… and especially good luck in selecting the right path forward for yourself…
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Well, I managed to get in touch with my kid at the Grand Canyon and get logged in, only to get all the way through the housing application until “app continued” at which point there’s just a black box. Nothing I can do to move forward. :headdesk: 
Hi, we have some questions about the housing for freshman and would appreciate any insight. The deadline says 5/1 but it also says first come first serve. If you have not enrolled, can you apply for housing? Is Freshman guaranteed on-campus housing? There are so many choices. Which ones would you recommend?
Thanks
You can apply for housing even if you have not enrolled, starting today, although given my experience (above) it’s not working (??) I hope I figure this out. I feel like I moved mountains to get logged into this thing this morning.
Yes you can apply without enrolling and should if you might attend USC. Please scroll back a few pages for a very long housing post, can’t miss it. Discussion surrounds it.
Ugh try again is all I can offer. Usually it’s an issue getting started, not finishing! That’s frustrating.
Its working here.My daughter just now applied.