svstudent

Hello,
This is my first post here so I hope my questions aren't too specific. I've completed Part 1 of the USC Undergraduate Application about two weeks ago and I've received my USC ID number, but not the bar code labels yet. I just want to know whether it is required to have labels on any forms that either my teachers or I send to the USC Admissions Office, or if it okay that I just write my USC ID number. Also, when I have my teacher send in the teacher report / letter of recommendation to USC, does my teacher have to use his own name and address on the outside of the envelope? Should I write my name, USC ID number, and some indication of the envelope being a "Teacher Report" somewhere on the outside of the envelope as well? Finally, if I have my teacher send in all the required forms on a 9" x 12" manila envelope, do you know how many stamps it would take to be place on it? I appreciate your help.
Thank you.
P.S. I tried calling and emailing USC Admissions, but they have always been too busy to respond, so I hope anyone can help.

cc411

Welcome svstudent!

I'll try to address your questions.
1. USC ID- Yes, you can just write your USC ID number on any of the application forms. Admissions often does not send the labels out very quickly.

2. RETURN ADDRESS ON RECOMMENDATION- It would be best to have the teacher's name and school address on the recommendation form although what really matters is that it is sent by the teacher or counselor.

3. POSTAGE- To be sure, take the envelope with all the forms to the post office and weigh it to get the correct postage amount. Your teacher/counselor may require other information like a resume, essay, questionnaire, etc. so your envelope weight may be different than someone else's.

There is a wealth of information here on the College Confidential USC boards. Read Nikara's FAQ's at the top of the threads. Use the Advanced Search function and you will probably find many other answers. Members here are not officials from USC so be sure to double check everything you read here. Look for legitimate links, use common sense, or call admissions to confirm- it's usually not that bad of a wait.

Good luck and FIGHT ON!

svstudent

Thank you for you help. I appreciate it.

svstudent

Oh, I almost forgot. Would I have to call USC Admissions to find out whether they received my teacher report, SAT/ACT student report, and the transcript request form? Or do they notify you when those forms arrive in the online application? Thanks.