<p>Hey y’all, I’ll be applying as a Junior transfer for Fall 2012.
Currently an International Affairs major at George Washington University, but realized that it wasn’t for me. I’ll be looking to transfer as a prospective Environmental Studies/Geological Sciences (B.S.) major. GW lacks depth in the natural sciences, which is why I’m looking at USC. I also have family out there, and am an avid surfer. I guess my reasons for transferring are pretty obvious.</p>
<p>My Cum. gpa right now is looking at around a 3.2, and I’m hoping to raise it quite a bit.
Gpa suffered my first year as I was constantly taking the train home weekends to Virginia to take care of and visit my Father, who had cancer. I’m hoping that the admissions officers will be understanding of this, and that a positive upward grade trend will prove to USC that I can handle myself.</p>
<p>Two questions: </p>
<h1>1 - I’ve already gotten myself started by interning with the Sierra Club this summer: do you think the admissions officers will look more favorably upon a heavier workload, or more major preparation (via internships)? I can either intern again this fall, taking less classes, or take more classes, potentially increasing my gpa even more. I’m guessing the latter.</h1>
<h1>2 - I was an extremely active member of my high school’s marching band, which was one of the best in the state of Virginia, and was a bit bummed when I found out I wouldn’t be able to continue it in college. Does anyone by chance know if it’s possible to become a member of the Marching Trojans as a Junior level transfer?</h1>
<p>Thanks, and good luck to everyone!</p>