Does USC disregard the writing section on the SAT?

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What standardized tests does USC require for admission?
USC requires scores from the SAT or the ACT (with optional writing component)…

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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…Also please note that USC does not require students to submit results from SAT Subject tests. USC will continue to consider each applicant’s best SAT sub-scores, even if from different sittings…

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