USC Soph transfer?

Transfer Students
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Accidentally posted this in the wrong section but

I’ve been thinking about applying to USC as a sophomore transfer lately but I’m not sure if I’m wasting my time / $70. I’m currently a Com Sci major, if I apply as a Soph do I need to have all of Com Sci math requirements done like the Calc 1,2,3 etc completed?

I currently have a 4.0 UC Transferable GPA with about 29 Units taken.

However I might take a W in Precal this semester and just retake it in the Winter (will be my first W, and I’m not at risk of failing I just don’t want to take a C). Which means I’ll barely be in Calc 1 in the spring. Is there any point in me applying?

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no.

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@CornellAEMplease thanks for reply with such a great explanation and reasoning, it’s appreciated.

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@Twenmi You sat here. Complained. Said you don’t meet requirements. Never gave an explanation on why they should accept you.

If USC is your goal, change majors. Meet the requirements.

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There thousands of kids out there applying. All of them meet requirements. You don’t. You will be declined. It’s simple.

Just trying to help ya.

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@CornellAEMplease First off all, I never complained, I just stated that your reply was a poor one. And yes I realize plenty of people will apply that meet the requirements, but the requirements that I listed are what is expected for a Junior transfer. I am asking, what is required/expected for a Sophomore transfer, I would assume it would not be the same as what is expected from a Junior transfer/

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@Twenmi look up USC articulation agreement

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@Twenmi They want to see that you have completed Calculus 1 successfully. If you take Calculus 1 in the spring, they will ask for your Spring semester grades before they make a decision. Both sophomore and junior transfers need to take Calculus 1, it is not only a major requirement but a basic requirement that everyone needs to complete. You don’t need to finish Calc 2 and Calc 3, but it does make you a much stronger candidate. You can also apply as undecided or a pick related major with fewer requirements and switch into Comp Sci after you get into USC. Hope that helps!

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I had a similar question. I’m applying as a Chemistry major with a 3.76 (should be around 3.85 by the end of fall). I’m gonna get an A in General chemistry 1 and I’m taking general Chem 2 during the spring semester. I’m also planning on taking calculus 1 for the first time during spring. I’ve finished 3 or 4 of the GE sections and will have another finished by next semester. Do I have a chance?

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@masonn8 since you are above the average transfer 3.7 GPA, I think you have a pretty good chance.