<p>yeea college transcripts. ohhh thats horrible, i didnt know they did that! i thought they were like UC’s and only calculated transferable courses. i got A’s in all my transferable math classes but i got a B in intermediate algebra. hahaha -__-</p>
<p>Nah…ughugh…USC office of admission actually posted some information explaining the USC GPA on the school website:</p>
<p>"Determining Your Transfer and USC GPA
For the admission decision, all grades in USC transferable courses (including grades of “D+” and below) are calculated into the grade point average (GPA). USC takes into account plus/minus grading. Incompletes and missing grades from your transfer institution are treated as an “F.” Credit/No Credit and Pass/No Pass marks are not included in the transfer GPA.</p>
<p>If you repeat a transferable course, each grade earned in that course will be used to calculate the transfer GPA for admission. Further, USC does not honor academic renewal or academic forgiveness programs that allow students to improve recorded substandard academic performance."</p>
<p>So basically, I think they will just caculate the grade of those transferable courses into applicants’ GPA, which is very comforting, for many of us messed up in those ridiculous non-transferable classes. Anyway, don’t worry about it! We should be all fine :)</p>
<p>so if the intermediate algebra class is not a transferable class to USC, it definately would not be counted into GPA… But i think even if it is counted, a B in that class will be alright for you…just relax and hope they can put more emphasis on your other major prereq…Keep our fingers crossed!!</p>
<p>ugh. that’s not good news for me. i guess i’ll have to raise my GPA</p>
<p>thanks sharon! i also read that in one of their brochures 
definitely comforting to know the B in intermediate alg wont be calculated since I already have like 5 B’s hahahah goshh.</p>
<p>Hey, I’m not sure if intermediate algebra is the same as “College Algebra” or the Algebra 2 equivalent math requirement that they require of all applicants, but if that’s what you’re talking about, I spoke to my regional advisor earlier in the year and he said College Algebra courses (courses that are equivalent to Algebra 2, usually taken by students who did not make high enough grades in high school math and need to fulfill the general math requirement) are not counted as transferrable by USC. I don’t know if they’ll still consider the grades in their decision process, but he said that, for instance, you wouldn’t be able to count it towards your >30 credits. If that helps at all.</p>
<p>I took both Intermediate Algebra (algebra 2) and College Algebra and they are different courses at my college. I’m just worried about my alg 2 grade transferring, but according to the brochure only transferable courses are calculated in the gpa and on the articulation agreement between ELAC and USC algebra 2 doesnt transfer over. but thanks i appreciate all the help since i feel like im on my own most of the time! :)</p>
<p>Just in case anyone was wondering, I called USC a while ago (before applications were due) because I was wondering about the 30+ transferable credits USC was looking for. I was worried because some of the courses I took did not transfer into USC so I thought that they would look at my high school grades and SAT scores more. But it turns out that they don’t necessarily have to be 30 transferable credits to USC. Rather, they just see that you took 30+ credits at your respective school. But then again it always helps to take more transferable credits so you won’t have to pick up so much at USC. Btw I’m not sure if this applies to a 2-year university since I am from a 4-year university.</p>
<p>@sharontan1992</p>
<p>About “Credit/No Credit and Pass/No Pass marks are not included in the transfer GPA.”</p>
<p>Although it says that on the website, the last time I asked Rakin hall he said that they count pass/fail passes as a C into the transfer GPA. Which made me believe I made the mistake of making a few classes pass/fail because I did not want to risk a B…</p>
<p>Now I’m really confused, because this is on the website and that was from the counselour.</p>
<p>***… there’s no way a pass is a C. I took/ am taking a 1 unit weightlifting class that is pass/no pass. If that’s a C then I’m heated.</p>
<p>I cant believe no ones app is under review yet!</p>
<p>@Ngarcia3,</p>
<p>I know. This is just soooooo wonderful…</p>
<p>my status changed from we require no additional information to “it appears we need more information”…and then my documents page says I need to submit my current school’s transcript even though it lists it as received on the bottom too. Is this a spring grade request or what?</p>
<p>@fruitloops
yeah i think so. Jw what are your stats?</p>
<p>@Ngarcia3 yeah, i just wonder if it will change at all. start checking mailbox everyday</p>
<p>Hey guys!
Called USC today, they said that they will be sending out winter & spring grade request starting next week.</p>
<p>Hmm… so there going to be sending out grade requests before acceptances?</p>
<p>@Ngarcia3:
yeah that’s why they said that might not hear till July because they’re going to look at your spring grades and judge ur acceptance from there.</p>
<p>What do you guys think are the chances of getting in as a junior (currently a sophomore at UCSB) after applying after high school and freshman year? What I am asking is do you guys think there is a better chance for me since this is my third time applying? I like to think of this as showing my commitment and passion to attend USC (which it really is) but I’m hoping USC sees this the same way.</p>
<p>Im skeptical because my gap at UCSB is not the highest.
During my freshman year, I applied with a 3.0 GPA… terrible winter quarter. Since then I have been increasingly improving my GPA and am also taking harder courses.
Fall 2011 I got a 3.67 and winter 2012 i got a 3.73.
In total, I have a 3.33 gpa.
What do you guys think and good luck to everyone during these next few weeks!</p>
<p>@hoobucs720</p>
<p>i think your chances of getting accepted this time are a lot better! your GPA has increased significantly and is steadily rising, its not just sporadic improvement. plus, they really like applicants that are dedicated. good luck!!</p>