a foreign student's blues...

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USC is a private university not affiliated with the UC system, the CSU system, or the state of California. As such, USC does not give an admissions advantage to “local” residents, so this part is not a concern.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>P.S. - Who do you imagine the award the “International” Freshman scholarship to, if not an international applicant?</p>