as a CC transfer student what do I do...

Kmazurek
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:57:09 +0000

USC is one of the more selective and highly ranked schools in the country. Therefore you can expect a competitive selection process for admission, especially as a transfer from a Community College; especially considering that the CC > 4 year route has become rather popular in the recent years.

I suggest that you involve yourself in the student leadership at your school and show willingness to take positions which have concrete responsibilities. Be it Student Senate, or Extracurricular Clubs. Most importantly, keep a very close track of your achievements and make sure that you have a rock-solid recommendation.

In regards to academics you should be pulling as close to a 4.0 as possible and make sure to take all the courses which are encouraged of transfer students. That means sciences, calculus, and literature.

SAT’s, while not required will be important because the standards in Community Colleges tend to vary from school to school, especially if you are coming from an institution which does not have clear matriculation agreements with USC. Therefore aim for at least 700 on the three sections.