Official USC 2012 Transfer Thread

[mike84]

@jamesbball:
If my winter quarter grades went down a little bit should I still send my transcript in or should I just wait until the end of the year and send them both in at once.

[lullabies]

This might sound silly LOL

But do you think I could send an additional LoR now (would get there in prob 1.5 weeks)? Lmaoo. I'm not even sure if they're reviewing my app yet..

[jamesbball911]

mike - i think you should still send it in regardless because it shows that you're still interested in SC. you should call in just in case and ask if they want your winter grades. don't worry about grades dropping too much because my gpa during the winter was my lowest of the three quarters.

[tretreusc]

Anyone know the average gpa of a English/creative writing transfer?

[ScGal12]

^tretreusc,

same major that i chose! I think a 3.5 GPA or higher is what they're looking for.

[mike84]

@jamesbball:
Ok thanks alot sounds good. Sorry but I have one more question. I am in a psychology class (nothing to do with my major) and its pretty tough. Is it bad to pass/fail like do you think they wouldnt like that?

[Ngarcia3]

Okay, so I submitted my transcripts on Feb 7th and it still has not been updated on my USConnect. I also submitted my High School transcripts the day before and that was updated a week ago.

Should I call to see if they have it?

[jamesbball911]

mike - shouldn't be a big deal if you take one class pass/no pass. i remember talking to my counselor for admissions last year and she said that it wouldn't be a big deal if you took one or two.

ngarcia - they take a while to update so you could call in just to make sure, but i'm sure they've received it. they're not the best at updating right away since they're busy this time of year.

[Pedobear]

I'm applying as a business major. Do I have a chance with a 3.3 gpa?

[Jeremystory]

What's the maximum number of credits we can transfer to USC? 64?? I will have 78 credits completed after this semester ((((

[MitchAPalooza]

I believe (I have to go back and read the transfer guide) but you'll only be able to transfer a max of 64 credits or two year's worth of work. I'm not sure if they give you elective credit after 64.

Plus, it's better to have more than 64 when you apply because everything is not going to transfer over to USC. For example, I had to complete this computer literacy requirement and I chose to take a QuickBooks course to complete it. I'm positive those 3 credits will not transfer over.

[Jeremystory]

I found USC's tuition rate is kinda tricky. 12-18 credits are of the same rate but most courses are 4 credits (Does that mean the corresponding three-credit courses taken in my institution will transfer 4 credits to USC??). So if you take five courses per semester, which is very usual for those who have a double/minor major, it costs you around another $2500.

[Jeremystory]

@Mit Yes, I read it again.
"Transfer Unit Limitations

A student may earn a maximum of 64 units of credit toward a bachelor’s degree from other accredited institutions. The B.Arch. degree and the Engineering “3-2” Program allow a maximum of 80 units of transfer credit, of which a maximum of 70 may be from two-year colleges. Students will receive only subject credit for work completed in excess of the unit limitations.

After completion of 64 college-level units applicable to the undergraduate degree, no more than 8 additional units may be allowed for transfer credit. In the case of the B.Arch. degree, no more than 8 additional units may be allowed for transfer credit after completion of 84 college-level units. "

[DJpsu2015]

Quick question about FA: How much does USC really meet your needs (I notice the site says 100%)? My family is...not in a very good position right now and the only way I get to go to USC is if it's cheaper than my current university. And when I mean "not in a good position," I mean that both my parents are in different states working with their own families to earn money and we just sold our house to pay off debt and my sister's college fees (our family is broken up and all over the place). I believe when I was filling out the FAFSA, we got only got $11,000-12,000 -- and these were donations my grandfather was giving us to live off of. Also, fyi, I'm only going to a university because my wealthy grandparents said they will help me out for college, thankfully. I have a good gpa of 3.7 at Penn State and it might stay at 3.7 or drop to a 3.69 or so since I might finish off with a 3.6. Is this gpa the kind that gets transfer students good aid? Yeah, I know I probably shouldn't be asking this to complete strangers, let alone tell my financial problems...

[gousc92]

^DJpsu2015:TBH, I think you will be a very good position financial wise. USC aid tends tp favors those who are really struggling, which really sucks for students like me. -_-. But anyways, all you can really do is wait for their financial package, because everything anyone says on here is just based on personal observations/experience. Nothing is guaranteed.