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cc411 · 10-14-2008, 12:46 PM

Is Part 1 required for admission?
No
Is Part 1 similar to Early Decision or Early Action?
No. There is no Early Decision or Early Action at USC.
Does submitting part 1 mean I will receive my acceptance notification earlier?
No.
What if I don't know some of the information needed for part 1 or I change it later?
Part 1 information is not used when administrators review and evaluate your application for admission. It's OK if something is wrong on your part 1 application or if you make changes later (grades, test scores, major.) DO notify USC (or call) if you will make changes to your personal information like name or address.
Does submitting part 1 improve my chances of admission because it shows interest?
No. From the USC Admissions website, "Be assured that the Part I is optional and the lack of a Part I will in no way affect your admission."
Why do part 1?
It helps USC so they can get their file started on you before the mad rush of application receipts. It also saves you money ($15 for 2008.)

10-14-2008, 12:46 PM	#57
cc411 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,622	What about part 1 of the USC application? Is Part 1 required for admission? No Is Part 1 similar to Early Decision or Early Action? No. There is no Early Decision or Early Action at USC. Does submitting part 1 mean I will receive my acceptance notification earlier? No. What if I don't know some of the information needed for part 1 or I change it later? Part 1 information is not used when administrators review and evaluate your application for admission. It's OK if something is wrong on your part 1 application or if you make changes later (grades, test scores, major.) DO notify USC (or call) if you will make changes to your personal information like name or address. Does submitting part 1 improve my chances of admission because it shows interest? No. From the USC Admissions website, "Be assured that the Part I is optional and the lack of a Part I will in no way affect your admission." Why do part 1? It helps USC so they can get their file started on you before the mad rush of application receipts. It also saves you money ($15 for 2008.)
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