Official USC 2013 Transfer Thread

[earlygrad123]

Applying to USC as a global health/preventive disease studies major from a CCC.
How about them stats?

[ajindt]

Hi guys!

Do you guys think that if I write about being rejected from USC and it being my dream school as the response to the 'why transfer' essay is good?

[MichaelLau]

Greetings, everyone!

I am a junior transfer student from CCC. I intend to transfer to Marshall of Business School in fall 2013.

My plus side: 1. 4.0 transferable GPA(including three calculus, two acctg and one Eng classes)
2. Treasurer of a student association.
3. 50+ volunteer hours.
4. Several part time job experience(lab assistant, warehouse worker).

Minus side:1. Only finish one USC GE class so far(since I followed IGETS before I decide to apply for USC, which is my first choice now)
2.I will finish my second English class(Writing 130), two of the GE classes and one diversity classes by the end of the spring semester.
3.Not much work experience and ECs.

Also,I really want to know among Short Answer in Common App, Personal Statement in Common App, and the Short Answer in USC Supplement, which one will be weighted most heavily by the USC admission office? And how many words will be enough to consider as a decent essay?

Thank you guys! You guys are the BEST!!

[allysunn1]

Hi everyone! It's my first time posting but I have been following this thread for a while! I was curious to see what you all think my chances are looking like. As of right now I have a 3.7 GPA. I am taking 14 transferrable units this semester, with about 3 in SC's core requirements. I am looking to transfer into Annenburg school of communications. I did absolutely horrible in high school, but thankfully realized my potential in cc. Anywho now since I am a bit older, I am working 30-35 hours a week. and was wondering if they take that into consideration for transfer students?

On top of school and work, I am on my colleges speech and debate team. I am hoping to get a recommendation from one of the advisor's. I am also feeding the homeless for about 4 hours a week. I would love to volunteer more, but I just cannot find the time.

Just curious to see what you all think my chances are! And please be nice haha

[r619dude]

Hello everyone,

So I am an out of state student trying to apply to USC. I don't know how much that matters (hopefully not much) but I'm hoping for the best. Sielburt said that USC loves to see degree progress and an upward trend in grades. I had an upward trend in both high shcool in college. My first year in a prep school I ended with a 3.3 GPA and in my senior year I was getting 4.0s. My first semester in college, I slacked off in physics so I got a B in that course, but I picked up my grades in my other classes and finished with a 3.67. My second semester I worked harder and I got a 3.83. I don't know how important SAT/ACT scores are but I got a 2100. For ECs, I am in AIChE(American Institute of Chemical Engineers), I started my own fund in which I was able to increase the original amount by 137%, I am the class treasurer for both my freshman and sophomore years, and have worked in the psychology department at Columbia University as well as worked at many different hedge funds on Wall Street. This is my first time applying as a transfer, and I really love USC. I love its tradition and culture, spirit, location, and I feel like it's just the perfect package. But I don't know how to help myself as an applicant. What can I do and what are my chances? Sorry for the overly long message!

[Chelseafan7]

I'm applying to usc for fall 2012 and I have a 4.0, but have only done up to trig so far for math. Should I do pre calc or business calc next semester before I transfer?

[blueflowers]

----> I really hope my post doesn't get lost in this big thread!! Any help is appreciated!

So, I am a senior in high school, and I've come up with a few scenarios as to how I can possibly get in, but I need help choosing the best one.

I want to get into Dornsife for biochem.

1. Due to family medical problems (really serious ones I could use on my admissions essay with tons of amazing medical references from doctors) I have a low GPA in highschool. Right now its 3.2 (grade 10&11), but I am hoping I can find a way to submit some of my grade 12 marks (which are all 4.0s ) to bump this up, and do well on SATS( have done one practice, got 2200) . I plan to apply as a freshmen, I don't expect to get in really because of low GPA, but I thought maybe I could get their Trojan Transfer plan...

2. I could stay in Canada, and do a year in our 4 year university here.. Do well, and apply as a sophmore. I know it's unlikely to get in as a sophmore, but I heard its at leased possible. If they look at HS grades, I would be ok with that because they could at leased see my upward trend in grade 12. --> Side remark, I could do summer classes previous to my freshmen year to get more of the credits required

3. I heard both that USC prefers CCC students, and also that it doesn't, because it's not a state university.. Can someone clarify this? I want to go to USC so badly that, if it will make my chances more likely, I could transfer into a CC in Cali, and then apply as a sophmore from there..

I really, really appreciate any input and opinions on my plans! Thank you for reading!

[fumafoo101]

Just a few quick questions if someone does not mind responding.

If we would like to submit a LOR where would I send it to, and whom should it be addressed? I think having my boss, or secondary supervisor write one would be beneficial especially if I could get the senior center director to write (she is not my boss) it as she recommended me to a position that would essentially be replacing my boss. I actually think the professor in charges writes it, but he gets all the info from my direct boss.

On the common app where do I input a second college, or university? I saw where it asks about high school, but I could not find a button to add another choice for college. I will send a transcript but I feel it will look bad if I don't have it included on the common app.

Where do I find the school report, and profile? I know have to request high school transcripts from each that I attended but I have no clue about reports, or profiles.
Thank you!

[ajindt]

Do we need school reports?

I thought we only needed: the common app, the USC supplement, high school transcript, college transcript

[SatinderChhokar]

Does a "W" look bad on a class that is not apart of the transferable courses?

[smalone3d]

hello all. trying again this year! nearly got in last year, had a nice talk with the chair of the program and feeling pretty good about my chances and how i've improved since last year's application filing period.

anyone else going for animation?

[uscacceptme]

Hi everyone, im kinda new to this site and have found great information about transfer tips and all from here and wanted to post something of my own and get some feedback. I currently go a community college (third year) in CA and my GPA is 2.7 (very terrible i know ) and trying to apply to USC Marshall for Fall 2013. I dont really have any EC's but i do work a lot and me and brother have started up something online recently too (if that helps). PLEASE i need some help or tips to finding out what my very slim chances are!!!!!

Congrats on everyone who got accepted and goodluck to everyone applying!

[uscacceptme]

@satinderchhokar it depends on how many "W" you get. having 1 or 2 you probably shouldn't stress to much about it but if it goes beyond that it may start to look back on your application.

[LAlove06]

Hey Guys!

I'm a student at a CSU. I'm applying to transfer to the Communications major in Fall 2013. I currently have a 3.0 gpa. But its not an upward trend, it fluctuated a lot. I know its not very good However, I have a ton of great ECs and I know my teachers are going to write really good letters of recommendations (one is my communications teacher and I got an A in her class). I'm still debating on whether I should apply because of my gpa. How competitive is the communications major? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[uscacceptme]

it seems as though this thread has died... so sad such great information on here too