usc24

cheba630-yes, also any additional requriements regarding your specific major. Also, some majors don't require a language requirement.

So I just completed the Part I application, but I have one question. I did not take the SAT's, would that look bad on my application? If it is, should I take the SAT's this year?
Also, did anyone get a response back after they submitted their application? Not the automated response.

cheba63

Haha, well it looks like I won't be applying, I have practically none of that stuff completed

wreckedtune

usc24- it seems like SAT/ACT scores and high school GPA dont matter if you have completed 30+units at CC. I went to this USC transfer session, and that's what the instructor said. I havent taken SAT like you havent, and i am not planning to take it unless if it is neccesary. I did confirm my information from two different sources(one from USC and the other from SMC counselor), so i believe the information i got is pretty reliable. But if you happen to hear different stuff, please inform me!

wreckedtune

oh, forgot to post that you still need to complete requirements for eng and math.

confused_junior

for the part 1 app. if we are eligible for fa how do we state it.

coffeeandtobacco

"Also, once a student has reached 32 units, we will only use the college transcript for admission purposes. "

This is an excerpt from the e-mail I got from a USC counselor.
She explained 32 units or one year equivalent at a college
waives SAT and HS stats. Hope this clears everything up.

Also, I was also worried that I am not fulfilling many of the
different categories, in which she explained that the main
pre-reqs the admissions looks at are the ones required by
the specific majors. For my case, Marshall requires Eng
Micro/Macro and Calculus, which I've completed and am
in the process of completing. Basically, the pre-req's specified
by major has to be completed before the semester to which
you apply to. and the core requirements are strongly suggested

Torrancecali

I just got a part2 huge package by mail.... It seems like i did part.1 thats why..

usc24

Thanks wreckedtune & coffeeandtobacco for your responses. It's one less thing I have to worry about. I have well over 30 units, around 64 transferrable when I apply after the spring term. Why does Boston University & NYU Stern require SAT scores? Because if I don't get accepted to USC then those schools are my alternatives, I guess I'll look elsewhere.

Torrancecali-When did you apply? Because I applied a week ago and I haven't received a package in the mail yet.

Torrancecali

usc24- it's been around 3weeks-1month or so....

coffeeandtobacco

BU does not require SAT's once you have 32 units. It does not specify that
on the site but I spoke with a counselor and still have an email from her
if you would like me to c&p it on this post. The same with NYU, if you have
30-32 units then SATs are not necessary.

usc24

coffeeandtobacco-That would be great if you could c&p it, I actually emailed BU regarding if the SAT's are required and I still haven't received a response, but thank you for letting me know.

coffeeandtobacco

"Shindle, Elaine M" <munjur@bu.edu>

"SAT and ACT’s are not required for transfer applicants, but an applicant may be required to take the TOEFL exam if “English” isn’t the first language spoken at home and that is a question on the application."

Transfer office

Boston University

Hope this helps.

SoCalBum

Coffeeandtabaco,

http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/instructions_tr.html

"Standardized Testing
Transfer applicants are required to submit results of the SAT or the ACT. (See the Requirements and Standards chart for further testing details.) Please have your official score report sent directly to Boston University. For the SAT, the College Board number for Boston University is 3087. The ACT code number for Boston University is 1794.

Your application will not be considered complete until we have received official score reports directly from the College Board or ACT, even if your scores are recorded on your high school transcript."

It seems very confusing to be told one thing and have the website say something different. I wonder what other universities do that. There needs to be a list of colleges that dont want standardized test scores for transfers.

SoCalBum

coffeeandtobacco

I talked to this transfer advisor over the phone and via
e-mail and the SAT and ACT requirement stands for transfers
below the 30-32 unit mark. If you have 30-32 units, then
SAT/ACT scores are not required. Some majors at BU accepts
spring transfers and I'm assuming that there are freshmen transfers
that do not have 30-32 units, therefore the SAT/ACT requirements
stand for them. However, from the information I've gathered,
most schools waive SAT/ACT scores if an applicant has accumulated
1 year's equivalent of college units. This applies not only to BU
but USC and NYU.

Torrancecali

no SAT scores required for junior transfers yey!