I have one "W" on my transcript...will this affect my chances?

CaptainRodeo
Sat, 30 May 2009 00:13:48 +0000

I had one W and applied to USC and got in. I was in a math class that I didn’t need and dropped it. When you apply there is usually a spot somewhere on the application to write in any extra info (don’t take up valuable application space describing this situation- just use the “extra space” section) that you feel is important or that the admissions committee should know. It should take no more than three sentences to describe the dropped class. It will especially help if you have already taken the other stats class upon doing your transfer application, or if the class is in progress. In the end, it won’t hurt you at all. Just keep strong grades.