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This is a tough question to answer, but I will say yes. One thing to consider is that every student at USC is an above average student; therefore, above average takes on a whole new meaning. Certain programs at USC follow a curve system (i.e. the Marshall School of Business), and this fixes the amount of students qualified to receive specific grades. As a whole, most teachers are fair, and with effort, you can get good grades. Every grade is important, however. My high school experience was filled with many opportunities for "easy points." In most classes at USC you will have readings, but your grade will be based on several large assignments (namely papers, midterms, and finals). I currently have a class where each paper is worth 20% of the grade, the midterm is 25% and the final is 25%. The remaining 10% is participation. You just have to take every assignment seriously.
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