Official USC 2013 Transfer Thread - Page 3

toobs93 · 07-22-2012, 08:48 PM

Hey everyone! I am so excited to apply! Every day I look at USC website haha I absolutely cannot wait!! Just wondering, any people here that are applying as communication majors?!

sielburt · 07-22-2012, 10:48 PM

@toobs93 haha that's great that you're excited...try to hold on to that. Applying to USC involves a long, long wait. You will start to feel a bit manic at a certain point. As it gets closer to the fall, you'll start to see more annenberg majors on here.

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-24-2012, 09:34 PM

@DemiDyl
Wow that's great! Your set and ready to transfer I hope you make it!! And thank you for all of your tips and suggestions!.....Another Q. Would I have to take some of my BS classes there or will it not count after?. And taking credit transfer classes, for example I'm taking German, will 1 and 2 count as transfer or only 3? (i know that i need german 3 but will the first two count?) And should I take transfer classes that matter such as science, or can I take any transfer classes just to equal the units to transfer?

)) Thank You!!

DemiDyl · 07-24-2012, 10:11 PM

@trojanfighton
Yea took me like 8weeks to get all my classes in order. Thank you for giving me some hope of transferring lol.

The classes you take there will be any general Ed required but after that it really doesn't matter. Yes only German 3 will count its required for you to graduate but if you don't finish it you can take it there. You MUST take classes that matter..... Why would you take architecture and go into pre-med? Common sense... Unless you plan on changing your major then it's cool lol. Like I said before category's 1,2,3,5 and diversity here's a link for major prerequisites as well .....

http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergr...dation2012.pdf

Use the articulation site and this to see what classes are a must.

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-24-2012, 11:44 PM

@DemiDyl
Hahaha no problem.. So you took 8 weeks to get all of your classes together?.. Haha very true I don't want to take unnecessary classes lol, so it's a must to take classes that go with my major. Thanks for the site link , I just checked it out and found my major prerequisites. About that getting to those classes the lower classes will also be transfer classes?

DemiDyl · 07-25-2012, 12:11 AM

@trojanfighton
It took long to get classes in order cuz I'm doing USC articulation and IGETC at the same time cuz I'm applying to some UC's as safety schools if I get rejected from USC lol. You never know.
Major prerequisites look better than GE's but you need as many GE's as possible just so you don't spend money at USC taking the classes. Yea as far as I know you need to take all or most of the lower division classes. I guess it's to show you have interest in many things and your not some nazi bookworm bent on a single subject lol.

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-25-2012, 12:29 AM

@DemiDyl
Yeah I understand, it is hard to get in, and I haven't even thought of also completing IGETC but if it doesn't go through, can't you just use the already completed classes for IGETC? So double work doesn't have to be done?

DemiDyl · 07-25-2012, 01:10 AM

@trojanfighton
Yea that's exactly what I'm doing, courses that satisfy both IGETC and the USC articulation. No double courses needed just completing both at the same time. You need to pick classes carefully and plan out your academics. Once you put the time in it all pays off.

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-25-2012, 01:36 AM

@DemiDyl
Awesome! Ok sounds great! For fall semester I am barely going to start and take two or three of USC GE courses so I'm kinda getting good I guess lol. Honestly I barley started to find the classes I need and I still need to meet with my counselor from my College-once again-..I remember meeting with a rep from USC and I think I will contact him, which was a bad idea to not keep in touch with him, but I will have to start again and send him an email. Do you think the USC rep will help me more than the USC counselor? I did talk to a USC counselor but what else should I ask her? Can you give me some advice? Thanks 8)

DemiDyl · 07-25-2012, 01:56 AM

@trojanfighton
Keep in contact with your rep & counselor they could help you out with most things. Just ask about what classes you have taken and if they transfer. Although most of the time they will answer with generic statements with things you might already know just stay in contact and ask performance based questions. Email them if you change anything and see if it will effect any outcomes. Contact twice a semester would be appropriate.

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-25-2012, 02:12 AM

@DemiDyl
Your are right! I should do that I will email them and ask questions. Because I am still a little bit confused but I don't want to overwhelm my counselor with questions, or should I? Haha I still have questions and I feel that I should address this to the rep since he was only at my college for specific Health Majors I think Global Health, but I'm glad I still have his info and I will get back to him ASAP.

DemiDyl · 07-25-2012, 03:35 PM

@trojanfighton
I really don't think it's possible to overwhelm them with questions. I emailed my counselor something like a novel in May. He asked that I call him and we spoke over the phone for about 1hour he answered all my questions, quite confidently I would say. As far as your rep goes, you can ask him stuff for you major, if he knows about it but if not he could solidify what your lower division courses could be. I would leave all the major requirements and questions for your major up to your counselor. That's just my opinion and the golden rule is "if you don't know ASK" , that's why they pay these people to do their JOB... lol

TROJANFIGHTONUSC · 07-25-2012, 04:51 PM

@DemiDyl
Thanks so much! You just put me at ease to ask them even more questions lol.. I just emailed my rep last night and I'm glad he responded and remembered me 8D haha, but now I'm totally confused about my major, maybe you can help: so he works with two programs Global Health and (I forgot the name of this program lol) some Health prevention.. And I am interested but I'm not sure if it suits me. But I don't know what to major in now since anything can lead to med school(that's what he told me) can you give me some advice as to what I should look into? I hope you understand what I mean haha..oh and what should I ask my counselor? I honestly don't have any idea as to ask her questions, something thats important, but i cant really come up with anything lol.. Thanks !! 8)

DemiDyl · 07-25-2012, 05:49 PM

@trojanfighton
Well if I were you I would research about what med school may see as a favorable major. I'm a business major so I don't know much about med school sorry. You could ask your counselor that question for a start and ask about your classes your taking and the ones your going to take and see if you are a competitive applicant. Ask questions about your academics it helps them understand what they are working with. Also see if they have any way of assisting you with making a major choice that helps you get into med school.

DJpsu2015 · 07-25-2012, 06:50 PM

I really like the perseverance and dedication displayed by the members here on this thread. That said, I want to wish you all the best of luck during this incredibly stressful but exciting process. I was accepted as a transfer student for Fall 2012, so if any of you have questions for me, feel free to ask away here or PM me.

Here's my testimony:

-High school gpa: 3.4 unweighted (my school did not weigh)
-SAT/ACT: 1800/27 or 28 (I forget)
-ECs: I don't think this really factors much for transfer students but I was involved in your typical high school activities like FBLA, newspaper, etc.

-College: Penn State UP
-GPA at time of application: 3.73; 3.75 after spring semester
-ECs: Reporter for newspaper, Film Organization, LGBT

As you can see, I wasn't, by CC's definition, a "stellar" student. But it's not always about the numbers. My essays were extremely focused on my aspiring career in Entertainment Business and Journalism. If you're serious, USC will take you seriously. It wont hurt to start your essays early, and most importantly, just be honest with yourself in your essays. I didn't think I was "good enough" for USC, but was pleasantly surprised by my acceptance. I believe letters of rec are optional, but it never hurts to get at least one from your favorite professor (some colleges require them, though).

Also, here are some things you guys should know:

-The writing requirement that's listed on the USC website is NOT actually required. They recommend it, but if you don't have it satisfied, it's not a big deal so don't stress over it.
-Same applies to the math requirement, unless you're going into engineering/business.
-Make sure you check the college/major you want to apply to in order to satisfy what they need.
-You don't NEED at least 30 credits to be able to successfully be a transfer candidate. SC recommends you have 30 by the end of your academic year at your current university before you transfer if you don't want your high school grades to be weighed more heavily in the reviewing process. So, it's okay if you only have 15-18 credits when you apply because it is assumed you will have at least 30 by the time you matriculate there.
-I strongly suggest you guys to look at the GE requirements on SC's website to articulate successfully. Here's an extremely useful site: https://camel2.usc.edu/articagrmt/artic_hist_range.aspx
If your classes do not show up here, it doesn't necessarily mean that they wont accept them.
-As far as scheduling classes go, pick classes that are both challenging and fun for YOU. Don't try and work your way around through the "easy" classes because SC will check the rigor of courses.

Good luck everyone, and fight on!