IS this possible: transfer from a UC to USC?

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>Say, I attend a UC. (UCSB, for example.) for like the first year.</p>

<p>Is there a pretty good chance I could get successfully transfer into USC, provided I complete the pre requisites, maintain a good gpa (say, a 3.6) and the such?</p>

<p>I realized now, USC may be the place to go later for my intended major(s). (either broadcast journalism or architecture. . . .I was accepted to both UC Davis and UCSB. As for what my desired majors both colleges have, UC Davis only has communications & landscape architecture, while UCSB only has communications.)</p>

<p>Can anybody provide any feedback or anecdotes on this possibility? </p>

<p>thank you.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1011/TransferringToUSC_2010.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1011/TransferringToUSC_2010.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>2009 Average Transfer GPA 3.66
Transfer Admit Rate: 26%</p>

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<p>It is easier to transfer from a California community college to USC than from a UC. There is an articulation agreement between USC and ccc for just this purpose, which is pretty unique since USC is a private university and has no affiliation or obligation to take these transfers as the UCs do. You also want to consider that USC’s Barch degree is a 5 year program and there may not be any way to transfer into that. Check with the department.</p>

<p>To save maximum $$, get the highest gpa possible, and have a more seamless transfer experience, go the CC route. Otherwise, maybe you’ll just love the UC of your choice?</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Try contacting Admissions directly. Make an appointment to come in and talk with an Admissions counselor. Explain what you’re interested in doing and bring all pertinent information with you, grades and coursework in progress. </p>

<p>It is easier for them (and you) to get a sense of who you are, and harder to say no in the end.</p>

<p>Hint: Write a thank you note after the appointment.</p>

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<p>^I think I’ll try doing that once I am attending college.</p>

<p>It’s just that, I made a huge mistake not applying to USC (whether or not I would have made it, I don’t care), and I realized how valuable USC is for the future I want to take.</p>

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<p>Yes, it is absolutely possible. My cousin did after one year at UCSB and never looked back.</p>

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<p>Definitely possible. USC is very transfer friendly. If I were you, I’d get in touch with an admissions member as soon as possible to see what you should be doing now to boost your chances of admissions.</p>

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<p>I chose UCSB.</p>

<p>but I still look to transfer within 3 years or so. I’ll definitely get in touch with a USC admissions officer asap.</p>

<p>thank you all for the help!</p>

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<p>UCSB is a great school! Good luck!</p>