<p>I narrowed down my choices to USC and Pacific, and I'm confused about where to go. I visited and liked both campuses. After financial aid, the prices are pretty much the same as well. </p>
<p>I got into Pacific's legal scholar's program and honors program, but i don't even think I want to be a lawyer, haha. And I was admitted into USC for spring semester (undeclared), so I'd go to a community college for fall term then transfer in January. I like that Pacific is smaller, and I'll get even more advantages in the honors program, but I just have this nagging feeling that tells me I should go to USC. I know that it's way bigger, but does it give personal attention as well? Is it common for USC students to graduate in 4 years?</p>
<p>Any comments or advice will be greatly appreciated, thanks =)</p>
<p>Why don’t you go to Pacific for a term? See if you like it; if not, transfer to USC.</p>
<p>USC is a major research university. Although it is large the student faculty ratio is very good at 1/9. USC is also a Tier I university with over 100 majors to choose. U of P is ranked in the lowest tier, down in the 90’s. In this case, especially due to the uncertain job market, U o P is not well known outside of a small area, in my opinion</p>
<p>SC is highly selective. You cannot “just transfer in” after a semester. Transfers must have a certain GPA and course requirements to be considered. It would be going through the application process all over again.</p>
<p>Take this semester as an opportunity. Travel, work, take some general courses and have them out of the way. The time will go by very fast. </p>
<p>Some SC students manage to graduate in three years due to a heavy load of AP classes when they entered. </p>
<p>If you live in California I urge you to attend an Explore Session to see if you are a good fit for USC since the period to choose is almost over.</p>
<p>I hate spring admission programs, but in this case, I would opt for USC if you can afford to go.</p>