@Huytran91 could you please post ur stats?
@SmokedHam even if someone applies to a certain major just to switch into something harder, they still have to take the required courses and perform as well or in some cases better than those already in the major (just to declare), so ultimately if the student is able to show his/her academic prowess, they deserve to be in whatever major, imo.
I agree with Skepta. But my only problem with this is the fact that one already concedes he/she is not good enough to get in your main major. If you’re capable to do well at USC, why not at a CC. I get the part that it is easier, like you don’t have to do for example the Physics at a CC which can be a gpa killer. But it’s just more time and money wasted.All in all, I don’t see anything wrong with switching majors within USC.
I’m a TTP and haven’t gotten a decision or SGR yet. But I was wondering if it would it be hard to switch from Chemistry to Chemical Engineering? I’m just scared that the level of difficulty of classes at USC is much harder than my school’s. (I’m at a fairly “competitive” UC, don’t wanna specify which one) Also, engineering is a whole another level or at least that’s what it seems like
@forksinmybox It shouldn’t be hard to switch, the difficulty starts when you get in the major. Ask yourself, can I handle the Physics/Math/Engineering Courses? If that answer is a clear no, then just stick with Chem.
Oh, I thought they had a limited number of people they can allow to switch or transfer to the school of engineering
@forksinmybox I’m not too sure, I would discuss this with your counselor once ADMITTED 
@itslife123 lol. I wasn’t implying that I am guaranteed an admission. Nothing wrong with dreaming a little… I was just asking because somebody here might now, that’s all
There is still hope for Marshall!
Has anyone with Kenley Turville as their admission counselor heard back yet? Accepted or SGR?
@forksinmybox Trust me, we are all dreaming to get accepted rn 
@silvermansachs Kenley is my counselor, and I got a SGR. I would assume that the timing of decisions are probably dictated more by department than by admissions counselor, though.
@AtoTransfer Still waiting for financial aid, too…
It all depends on what you want to do. For instance, you could go to a CSU and major in engineering and you’ll have a job if you’re proactive enough. A friend of mine graduated from the accounting program at Northridge and is now working at Deloitte, and there are countless other stories about students graduating from “subpar” schools and doing just fine for themselves. When it comes to degrees, what matters most is what grad school you go to, the undergrad doesn’t matter as much unless it’s from a Stanford or Harvard. And the only golden ticket program here is the film school.
“I’ve seen a lot of people come out of smaller, no name schools with good marks and a good resume and struggle big time to find a job in their field, let alone a job at all.”
That’s on them then. I’m very much a believer that you create your own destiny and that you have to bust your ass to make opportunities happen. If you’re competent and interview exceptionally, you’ll land a big job or internship regardless of where you came from. Sure, some schools more than others offer opportunities for internships but ultimately it’s up to you to go out and make it happen.
"Meanwhile, some dude that transferred to USC as a sophomore last year apparently has an internship at Goldman Sachs after just one year at the school, which is something that would take years of progression for most small-name school students to work up to. "
So what? That just means he interviewed well and received high marks. Not everyone is going to receive a dream internship here. It’s very competitive and it all depends on how they think you’re going to fit at their firm and how well you interview.
“I don’t mean any disrespect, but why did you attend USC? Based on what you’ve been saying, you don’t seem to like nor respect the school very much at all.”
I come from a USC family and finally succumbed to their exhorts about coming here. I personally don’t see Marshall through rose-colored glasses as so many on this board do. Although I will say that if you’re thinking of going into Leventhal then you’re in good hands because the accounting classes are for the most part top notch. Otherwise, I don’t see the big hype.
@jdfinancialsec yea that’s definitely true about the importance on prestige on undergrad. While starting positions may easier to get, for a long term career the importance is definitely out mostly on the grad school degree. I only recently learned this while attending a recruiting event at Berkeley (lol my friend got me in). Many of my pre conceived notions were proven wrong. I was especially shocked by what apple and google said. The highest concentration of employees was not from Stanford and Berkeley, but sjsu (a non selective state school but with a good cs program) Ultimately it’s not which university you attend but what you achieve while there. A prestigious undergrad school will just give you more tools to do so. This was somewhat comforting to here from recruiters from the likes of apple, Facebook, J.P. Morgan etc. it’s mostly a combination of your achievements at the school you went to plus your graduate education. However, I should add that the connections a school like USC provides simply cannot be matched by a lesser tier or state school, which goes back to the point that a good undergrad will just give you more tools to be successful whereas you might need to seek it out at other institutions.
I go to a CSU which is so impacted that less than 10% of engineering students could graduate in 4 years…just saying
Please Viterbi, tomorrow? <3
USC be like, yes we care about transfer students
@SmokedHam They’re probably like, these kids are more mature than freshman applicants, they can wait. While in reality we’re all panicking like little kids lmfaoo.
@itslife123 i have 2 finals tomorrow, hopefully get some good news afterwards