<p>From the USC Admissions FAQs-
What is USC’s policy on the “new” SAT?
Beginning with the fall 2006 admission cycle, USC will require a standardized writing exam from all applicants. This requirement can be met through either the new SAT or the ACT with its optional writing section. The results of these new exams will be considered along with all the other components of a student’s application. While we won’t read every applicant’s actual SAT writing sample, we may request it in individual cases where we feel it will help us better review those applicants. In the rare case that a 2006 applicant is unable to complete the new exam formats, we will accept the old SAT I, if accompanied by a score from the SAT II: Writing Exam…</p>
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