@CADREAMIN What about Icon Plaza? Have you heard anything about it? I just changed my mind tonight and I will most likely live in Icon because it is so close to Marshall, where most of my classes will be held.
Lorenzo is nice but I know so many friends who complain about the shuttle that always come late and the noise due to excessive amount of party.
I contacted two Icon residents who try to sublease their single room today and it seems like that if I want a single room and the closet location to Marshall Icon is the best bet.
I haven’t heard anything bad about Icon. It seems a popular choice. I do think it would be nice to be closer to campus especially when new to USC, that’s why I was endorsing Gateway too. Since it’s only for the one semester I would choose something that keeps you closer and thus more likely involved by being around campus more. The shuttles at Lorenzo are a pain and you tend to just go to classes then back when done versus being able to hang around or stroll over to campus locations.
@CADREAMIN Sure. Thank you for your input! I will live in Icon for at least my first semester at USC. In Fall 2020, I could choose to stay in Icon, move to Tuscany or downtown LA.
Hi ya’ll! I’m new here and I applied as a sophomore transfer to USC last year but was rejected. I’m trying to maximize my chances this year and I’m attempting to utilize my resources so I’ll be using this thread a lot this year! Does anyone know whether you’ll get an SGR when applying as a junior transfer? I’ve looked through previous threads that a good amount of junior transfers weren’t required to submit an SGR. Whereas I’ve heard differently from another source.
@pinkunicorn123 It’s less likely, but definitely can happen for junior transfers as well - especially if you’re taking an important course (like say calc for Marshall). Sophomores are just far more likely to get SGRs because they often don’t have much in terms of actual college coursework completed, so USC wants to see more. For me, I was going to have about 63 units completed by the spring, so I technically was still considered a sophomore. I was taking my transferable math course that semester, so I believe I got an SGR for that reason. In fact, when I called my admissions counselor, he actually did say “I need to see your grade in math”. It was quite the specific SGR.
Hey guys!
I’m planning to transfer to USC from CSU next fall (Fall 2020) as a junior transfer for Biochemistry. I’ve completed 6/8 GEs and will have completed all my major requirements by the end of Spring 2020 although my language requirement will still be in progress. My current cumulative GPA is a 3.6 and my projected cumulative GPA by the end of fall semester 2019 will probably be a 3.7-3.8. Do I have a good chance of getting in even though I haven’t completed the language requirement?
@californiagirlxo USC doesn’t put too much weight on completion of the foreign language requirement. They certainly put the most weight on GEs, major prereqs, and essays on the application. I was able to get in without an SGR while only having the first level of Chinese completed. I just needed to take the Chinese placement exam at orientation to see if I could place into Chinese II. I did terribly on it lol. Lucky for me, I switched into a major that doesn’t have a language requirement.
With that being said, you will certainly be a competitive applicant if you hit your target GPA. The average GPA is 3.7 and you would be slightly above that. You also have the GEs and major prereqs done. Just focus on the essays/application and hope that they feel you would be a good fit here. I wish you the best of luck!
Hey everyone! I literally JUST found out about College Confidential and immediately made an account. Im currently a second year student at a CC in the bay area. Im applying to transfer for fall 2020 for Annenberg school of Communications.
I have a 3.92 GPA and by the end of Spring semester i will have all the lower division courses completed (there is no major courses at least at my school that transfer over) as well as the foreign language requirement.
I look forward to interacting with you all leading up to Feb. 1 and fingers crossed USC is able to see the hard work ive been putting in
I have a few questions with the articulation agreements if anyone can help me. 1) Is Spanish an option for your guys’ foreign language requirement because it doesn’t show on my colleges articulation agreement 2) Did any of you guys meet with your local USC advisor/counselor in person or was the interactions over the phone
Is the “Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.” specific to USC? I’m only applying to USC so can I mention about USC even though we have a Why USC essay?
Yes, specific to USC is better. Try to not be repetitive of the Why USC essay, but if you can point out what you will bring to USC/community/society by going there, that is always good to do. It’s not all about what USC will give you, but what you will give to USC.
Does anyone know how sending in transcripts from three different schools will impact my application? I went to a 4 year last year but this year went to a cc. Next semester though, I am planning on going to a different cc closer to my house. Again, good luck to everyone this year!
For anyone that has submitted their application, is USC asking for your high school transcript? They’re asking for mine even though I’ll have more than 60 units at the end of the spring semester.
@Alibolt17 My university’s language courses transfer over (Although my school’s Spanish II course is equivalent to USC’s Spanish I). If your school’s courses do not transfer, you can just complete the language requirement at USC.
@seabee91 I was asked for my high school transcripts even though I technically never completed any HS coursework. I was there long enough to get grades for the semester, but apparently that wasn’t enough. I ordered a copy for myself and the transcript was completely blank. Talk about embarrassing. It’s required of all applicants though, yes.
Major: Econ
GPA: 3.62 (Because of 2 classes I took at 14 while in high school)
PreReq: Done
Part of honors program/Scholars program
IGETC: Will be completed by Spring 2020
Essays: 9/10 maybe 9.5/10 they were pretty good.
ECS: Work 50 hours a week as a CTO of an automotive media firm. Volunteer and am heavily involved in church homeless help program. Pay my own bills and took a major leadership role after my family experienced financial hardships due to my Dad’s major health issues.
Chance me, please! My GPA would be well over a 3.8 if not for the two classes I took during high school. I hope the admission officers read that and take it in mind, the last 1.5 years I have maintained straight A’s. My ultimate goal is to develop a business that creates software using A.I. tech that can help those with learning disabilities. (Don’t let my username fool you I would be ecstatic to go to either school and both have amazing advantages I am purely worried about FINANCIAL AID.)
@“UCLA22CogSci/LINGCS” USC does take into account upward trends in grades. Having better grades now than at the beginning of your academic journey is undoubtedly something they will take note of when reviewing your application. Everything else you listed indicates that you could be a potential candidate for admission. GEs, major prereqs, and essays are just as important as your GPA is in transfer admissions. You seem to be on top of those so all that you can do now is play the waiting game and hope for the best.
When it comes to financial aid, that is a bit more complicated to answer. USC guarantees to meet the entire financial need of every student. However, it is THEIR definition of your financial need. It may not necessarily be what you and your family can afford. For me, my entire tuition & fees were covered by gift aid alongside a small portion of my housing. Any loans I am taking out is to help with living expenses. They definitely made it doable for me and have met plenty of people who are in similar situations. Hopefully, this helps reassure you of USC’s great financial aid!
Also, I had got into both USC and UCLA when I applied. Feel free to throw any questions you may have about either school my way. I’m happy to help either way.
