@NavyGuy2019 The Transfer Student Profile for 2018-2019 Price represented 3% out of all the different schools at SC. It seems as though the RED program is gaining more recognition.
@poolsideconvo78 I honestly doubt it. If anything I’ve been seeing a higher number of freshman accepting USC across social media than any other year. I feel like the only thing that will affect/improve our chances are if sophomores and juniors choose not to return in the fall.
Hey guys, fellow transfer applicant here. I just read on the LA Times that all UC schools plan to cancel in person classes in the fall and will offer instruction primarily online…
Did you mean CSUs? I haven’t seen any news regarding UCs cancelling in person classes.
Ya the story was on CSUs, not the UCs. And not every school…
Some campuses, majors will be all-virtual, others will offer hybrid models…leaving open the possibility of more on-campus learning if the virus subsides and there aren’t more waves that follow.
So ya, more of the same.
Oh sorry! I’m from the opposite side of the country and not the most familiar with California School Systems, I thought they were the same
@nyeoominheelys Yes, I have legacy ties and other connections thru ECs. I’m currently attending Pasadena City College and received both SGR and WGR. I’m in the same boat as you lol and really worried about getting rejected. Last year a person from my highschool who did ttp for marshall at PCC was rejected with a 3.9, took the right classes, and even finished everything they required. If I had learned about that earlier on I wouldn’t have done ttp. I had so many great options for cs programs but turned them all down for a “maybe” from usc. I know… huge bruh moment I’m already starting to regret everything.
When you attended your ttp meeting last summer they gave you a schedule of classes, if they only required you to take 10 credits per semester than your’re fine. I was required to take 20 credits per semester cus I was missing pre-req classes for my major. It has been a brutal year for me cus i had to take 2 core classes in 6 weeks during winter intersession instead of traditional 16 week semesters. My spring schedule had 3 major core classes and 2 gen eds. The switch to online has been absolutely awful, I seriously can’t believe anyone is doing well in their classes during this online semester. Also, I’m disappointed usc accepted so many ttps that chose study abroad for their first year. Especially since the gpa req for study abroad is lower than gpa req for cc ttps. Oh well, if usc doesn’t want me cus I’m off by .1 or .2 from a 3.7 during a huge pandemic it’s fine. I’d rather go somewhere that respects me for my unique extracurricular accomplishments than how well I can do in online school.
Not trying to scare anyone… I think the TTPer got rejected for 2019-2020 transfer bc PCC ends really late and they mightve ran out of space for his major.
@usctransfer2433 Another problem with decoding TTP is the inconsistency of the advising…you mention being given a schedule…I know from others that at their counselor meeing they just went through the transfer guide (which is online, duh), telling student to take this type of GE and to find ones that fit at their school, but unwilling to look at that other’s school’s classes at all.
Some get good guidance, others are treated like they should be lucky they are even being considered for a second chance through TTP. I have sent several to USC and I love the school, but sometimes the arrogance that resides in admissions advisors or counselors is the worst part of USC. I think it’s usually the young inexperienced ones that are actually in the wrong job that are the worst, but there’s some high level ones who’s ego could use a notch down as well.
As evidence by your friend and many others on here over the years, it’s not guaranteed as much as people think. They turned you down once, sometimes they are the ones that don’t deserve another chance at that great student.
I wish you best of luck and await good news!
Does leagacy still matter even if you’re not TTP?
@ON5000 Did you apply as an RED major or something else within Price?
@CADREAMIN I don’t know if you saw my question yesterday but you were so helpful last year in these forums I thought I would ask you for your opinion again -
From your experience, once the SGR are sent in, how long it takes for the TTP to get an answer? I have read of people getting responses within hours but those seem to be after the May 31st deadline. My student was able to send in final grades today and has acceptances elsewhere that want a commitment by mid-May. Thanks!
I wonder how old are you guys?
@Doodlesack i’m 26
@CADREAMIN Thanks! Also, some uplifting news, I personally know some TTPers who have gotten into Marshall with sub 3.0s (2017-2018 transfer cycle). Anything is possible, hopefully this makes other TTPers feel better about their chances.
Yeah, legacy matters even if you don’t get a TTP. As long as you have legacy, you are a considered a SCion. SCions make up 30% of the transfer class. However, your legacy status isn’t gonna be the make or break factor.
Does anyone here got rejected last year and is re-applying? What did you do? Stayed at your CC or went to a 4 year you got accepted to and now trying again to transfer to USC?
Because that is my case and I doubt my classes will transfer to just do a senior year at USC and graduate
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@UscTransfer2433 I have never heard of a TTP getting rejected that’s crazy. I had my TTP meeting back in 2017 actually, and I received an acceptance with a 4.0 in 2018 to attend that fall as a bio major. However I really didn’t feel ready to go because I only completed GE’s and I thought I would perform better at USC if I got my core courses out of the way (bio, gen chem, calculus) so I talked with my admissions counselor and was told that my extended time staying at my community college wouldn’t affect admissions as long as I was showing I was performing well in demanding classes as a full time student. But the following semesters I was taking 10 units each but I then took 9 more over summer to balance my credits out. I really hope that doesn’t affect much because I was getting good grades still. I’m just worried about it 
I too am wondering a lot about the abroad TTPs. Maybe it’s because they showed more initiative by going overseas? and then this whole pandemic happened? Really not sure. I’m also really curious as to why so many TTPS got SGRs this year instead of acceptances. I just find that really weird because they will have to wait a while to hear an actual answer. But again, I have come to realize the TTP is pretty fluid and that it’s really just kind of a sense of security and and positive outlook for students rather than a solid acceptance. I was told by a counselor that really TTP or not, if you are meeting the criteria it’s the same chances of admission. Obviously most TTP’s that are legacy will have a slight advantage though, seeing that the legacy part is noticed in the application.
@millerman63 I applied with my first choice as Real Estate Development. If possible, I’d like to double major with Marshall/Leventhal as well. Nevertheless, I am super excited. Luckily I got into every other school I applied to, but USC is definitely my top choice. The waiting is just getting annoying as my family and friends keep asking whether I am going to USC or UCLA or other universities.