<p>This is for anyone who has transferred to USC already. </p>
<p>I know the notification date is June 1st, but I am hoping to hear before that so I can take care of things at my current school.
I have a few ?s</p>
<p>1) When were you notified, when did u send in ur app?
2) Did they ask for spring grades, if so what was ur GPA?
3) Did u receive housing?
4)DId u receive financial aid?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your help.</p>
<p>Fight On!</p>
<ol>
<li>Notified third week of May, Applied in January</li>
<li>No</li>
<li>Yes (Cty APts)</li>
<li>No</li>
</ol>
<p>Thanks a lot for the response I applied end of December Im hoping to hear by May 20th when I leave school.</p>
<p>ahhh.. no financial aid? was your EFC on the fafsa high?</p>
<p>june? sheesh.</p>
<p>TrojanWannabe, where are you transferring from? </p>
<p>The reason I ask is because I have heard varying opinions about how much USC (or any other college) weighs the college you are transferring from. In other words, some claim that USC favors community college applicants because they "don't have any other viable options" as opposed to those already enrolled at a four year school.</p>
<p>I'm trying to transfer from Pepperdine, but I'll just have to wait and see.</p>
<p>Hofstra University in NY on Long Island</p>
<p>i've heard USC puts weight on the college you go to vs community colleges... i go to UCR</p>
<p>Socal531, how do you like Pepperdine? I am thinking of transferring there, just wondered why you wanted to transfer out.</p>
<p>I don't have a straight answer for that question because I am torn - in some ways I like it and in many others I do not. </p>
<p>I am taking a semester-long leave of absence in part to finally close the door on any college uncertainties - I'm either heading back to Pepperdine for good or I'm going to the University of San Diego (already been accepted) or USC. </p>
<p>Here's what I think about Pepperdine: </p>
<p>The Good:
It's a good school and the second you tell someone that you attend Pepperdine, their eyes will widen and they'll repeat "ohh..wow..Pepperdine" in admiration. Granted, it's no Ivy, but you'll get noticed on the West Coast. The academics are pretty good and a lot of the professors are good, high-quality educators. A lot of the programs are strong, especially for Pepperdine's size: science majors claim that they've got a good program and the business program is actually pretty good (I'm a business major). If you want to go overseas, Pepperdine is a damned fine place to do that because their study abroad program is top-notch. Pepperdine is in Southern California, which is inarguably a great place for anyone, period. Also, Pepperdine is pretty good with financial aid - I'm no genius and I've got about 80% of total expenses paid in full by Pepperdine. </p>
<p>Mixed:
Pepperdine is in Malibu - great if you're obsessed with hunting down celebrities or addicted to surfing. But if you want a true college atmosphere, Malibu is not good - there's nothing to do here outside of heading down to the local Ralph's and fooling around. However, I'd much rather be in Malibu than some desolate midwestern (no offense to midwestern folks) town. Malibu is really a double-edged sword -it's near a ton of awesome places but not close enough. You definitely want a car if you come here. Probably one of the biggest reasons why I am considering a transfer is it just feels too small - I mean, small classes are great and in many ways you're better off going to a small school because you get more bang for your buck in terms of resources, but there just isn't enough to go around: a lot of kids complain about scarce minors and there isn't much to do on campus. Unless you're heavily involved with ministry or Greek, you head for the hills once the weekend rolls around.</p>
<p>Bad:
Like I said, there's little to do on the weekends. Maybe I've got it all wrong and need to invest myself more into campus activities, but in some ways I feel like I'm missing out - my brother goes to USC and whenever I go there, I just feel like I am a part of something great, something big. A lot of the non-Christian students complain because Pepperdine can be a little overbearing if you don't mesh with their take on religion; you are required to attend 14 "convos" a semester and are subsequently graded on the amount you attend - it can either be an easy A (.5 units per semester) or a nagging thorn in your side. Best advice: Knock 'em out early (n.b.: I don't follow my own advice and usually end up scrambling to get them done, much like many other kids at Pepperdine). Unlike the renowned "Trojan Family" or other alumni-networks at larger schools, Pepperdine's numbers simply don't add up - you won't run into a bunch of Pepperdine grads like you will with Notre Dame, USC, UCLA or other colleges. Lastly, if you like to party, either plan to party with neighboring schools or be prepared to give up your rollicking habits. Pepperdine is a dry-campus and they don't bend the rules. I'm no party animal and even I feel Pepperdine is a little overbearing - they ought to relax more so 75% of the undergraduate population doesn't leave in a mass exodus on Friday afternoon.</p>
<p>The bottom line is this: Check it out. Visit campus. I don't know what your interests are, so you should see whether they and, more importantly, you, fit in with Pepperdine. If you decide to go, don't feel like you are making the worng choice, because many of my friends are very content with it - just decide for the right reasons. Maybe I'll see you there. Best of luck with your college decision.</p>
<p>Also, where are you transferring from?</p>
<p>wow, never knew that much about pepperdine.. i was tempted to apply as a freshman because of my religion and because of the business program but i think USC would offer a better program and more connections...
Also, is it true that pepperdine is dominated by rich white folks?</p>
<p>Thanks for the Pepperdine info, that was great. I am transfering from Arizona State. I want to apply to USC, UCB, UCLA, Pepperdine, then I will look at my options. I am happy to hear that Pepperdine is good with financial aid. I was also under the impression it was a "rich, white school" so I wasn't sure how the whole financial issue would play out.</p>
<p>Also, and this is important for me. How is the housing? If I can't get on campus housing I have no idea how I can afford to live in Malibu. Thanks for all your input so far.</p>
<p>Housing is good. You won't find run-down or cramped dorms at Pepperdine - we were ranked #1 in "Dorms Like Palaces" by Princeton Review last year. I've been to a bunch of other colleges - SDSU, USC, Occidental, et. al. and Pepperdine was by far and away the best in terms of housing - most rooms have a majestic ocean view and you will feel comfortable as far as furnishings go.</p>
<p>However, if you decide to make the move off-campus, you had better think it out thoroughly. Unless you're Mr. Moneybags, you likely won't be able to afford posh Malibu and will have to choose from Santa Monica (a little bit of a drive down PCH) or through the Canyon to Calabasas and the like. A lot of kids live through the canyon and I might do that if I return, but you're definitely cut off from stuff - there's shopping centers and some suburbia, but that's it. I don't know why, but I have always felt averse to moving to through the Canyon. </p>
<p>How do you like ASU? (I'm guessing not much) When I was a young kid, I always said I wanted to go there.</p>
<p>I actually like ASU a lot but I want to expand my horizons a bit. I grew up in Phoenix and have always wanted to live in CA. That's my number one reason, the fact that I will be upgrading schools is also a plus (ASU is 3rd tier).</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, I am happy with what I am hearing so far! UCLA and UCB are reaches but remain by first choices. USC and Pepperdine are far more reasonable though as far as the financial situation.</p>