USC: To interview, or not to interview?

<p>Hey guys, I just got an email from USC about admission interviews. I was just wondering if it is worth my time to sign up for an on-campus interview, in terms of helping me get admitted (I would have to make a 2-hour drive up to USC). Would it significantly boost my chances?</p>

<p>Here's a brief overview of my stats:
Rank: Top 10%
GPA: UW- 3.60, W- 3.93
SAT: 2040 (retaking in Dec.)
SAT II: Math II- 800, Korean- 800, Physics- 750
ACT: 34
APs: Calculus AB (4), English Language (4)
Senior Schedule: AP Lit, AP Gov, AP Econ, AP Stats, AP Spanish, Physics</p>

<p>I'll be applying to the Marshall School of Business at USC.</p>

<p>Also, for those of you who have interviewed at USC and are current students, what should I expect from the interview? What kind of questions do they ask? Do you think it played a big role in your acceptance?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Hey kMz,
I don't think that it will significantly boost your chances. I think they state that it is just considered, but will not hurt your admission chances at all if you do not interivew. All it does is just show how interested you are in attending USC. </p>

<p>If you do choose to interview, I believe they just ask questions about why you are interested in attending USC, what activites you have participated in, and your interests outside of activities. </p>

<p>Good luck with your application.</p>

<p>My son did not interview and was accepted to USC. In your case, since you are interested in the business school, do you have something in your application (extra curriculars, work experience, etc.) which supports your interest in business? My point is this--did you do something which reflects your interest in business and can explain it better in person or on paper?</p>

<p>mdcissp: I do have several extracurriculars that show my interest in business, but I can probably convey that interest much better on paper. </p>

<p>Thanks for the helpful replies. I made up my mind that I won't be interviewing with USC and just focus on my interviews with Carnegie Mellon and Georgetown (it's required! =/).</p>

<p>Georgetown? I did not know they had a famous business school. Georgetown is great for International Relations or if you want an internship in Washington D.C. Tepper school of business is small at Carnegie Mellon. I can tell you this: Marshall school of Business has a wonderful reputation and the alumni network is legendary. If you want to end up in California, I would go for USC before an East coast school. I also think if you feel more comfortable conveying your interest on paper, than work on your essay and don't feel pressured to go for an interview at USC. However, did you do the USC tour? Has any of the admissions reps from Marshall seen you when they came to your high school or when you toured USC? I think it is helpful that USC knows you are keenly interested in the school and that interest can be conveyed through the campus tour, meeting with the USC rep when s/he comes to your high school and the like.</p>

<p>I would reccomend interviewing if you have the option. Yes, you might have to drive two hours but it shows your dedication (I flew across the country for a 20 minutes interview...), and lets them know you as a human being instead of just as someone on paper.</p>