<p>I am no USC Gestapo.
I am parent with 2 students accepted to USC.
I do consider USC too expensive, and personally would never pay full price.
My D was accepted with minimal aid, I am encouraging her to forget about USC and take her merit scholarship at another university.
My S was accepted with merit aid, I am encouraging him to consider USC as a possible option.</p>
<p>My previous comment completely agrees with what I just said.</p>