<p>@greengecko perhaps the adcom will just think you have an affinity for sig figs? But honestly, it shouldn’t be a problem. I’m sure they know what you’re talking about because minor typos do tend to happen.</p>
<p>Alright I’m gonna sound pretty dumb… but what does SGR stand for?</p>
<p>Spring Grade Request :)</p>
<p>Thanks guys for your responses. For my USConnect it says nothing is required at the moment. It also says they haven’t received anything. That might be because I turned in my FAFSA and CSS yesterday. </p>
<p>I made sure to have my 3 teachers confirm sending their letters to USC, apparently one of them sent them late, in the 17th of last month, but in usconnect it only shows 2 academic evaluations, should I wait or call to confirm?</p>
<p>I applied to SCA so this is important</p>
<p>@harren call just to see if all three have been received. Sometimes items are received, but admissions hasn’t updated your document file yet.</p>
<p>@fdominguez</p>
<p>I’m not sure if that’s a good thing man</p>
<p>@RoysGoin2College it’s better than a flat out rejection</p>
<p>@RoysGoin2College</p>
<p>It’s not uncommon. It shows interests and also testing your dedication to keeping your grades up. </p>
<p>When do we have to send in the AP scores by?</p>
<p>@Magico They were supposed to be submitted at the deadline of the application, as with all supplemental materials. Send them ASAP so you have the best chance of them being considered.</p>
<p>@hepburn95 Does the admissions office place any emphasis on AP tests? I know that they become important for credit once you get in but I always wondered if they had any role in the admissions process.</p>
<p>@bobo79 If you are using your passing score as a way to get credit for a class it matters because they evaluate whether or not you have completed their pre-requisites. </p>
<p>I have a unique situation here. I was surprised at my substandard final calculus grade (B+) for the first semester. Fast forward two months, I realize that my professor is at fault as she has been using a completely different grading standard from her official policy. I’m trying to get this sorted out as my GPA would have been a much more competitive (3.82 compared to a 3.67). My question is if I manage to successfully appeal this (I am sure I will), do you think the admissions office will accept a revised transcript? </p>
<p>I’m really concerned because I’m applying for Marshall and my contact in admissions said that an A in calculus was crucial for admissions in Marshall. Any comments would be appreciated. </p>
<p>@bobo79 - I think you should talk to your transfer counselor (if that’s what you mean by “contact in admissions”) about your problem. Moreover, you could upload a document to USConnect explaining your situation. </p>
<p>Hey everyone I know this is going a totally different direction with this post but I’m going to ask anyway. I am desperately hoping to get into USC, as most all of us are, I missed the Dec. 1st dealing to apply to your specific major so I’m transferring hopefully as a general student and then applying to the Thornton School of Music. I am from Colorado and I have a wife and 2 kids. As you might be thinking, “man, I wouldn’t want to have to move everyone out there” it is my dream to write music for films. I am wondering has anyone on here made such a move and how hard was it logistically? There are so many things up in the air right now for me and my family. Trying to plan for two different outcomes is becoming increasingly stressful and difficult. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. If I get in, things like where to live, (the USC apartments only have two bedroom units, kind of hard for a 9yr old boy and 2yr old girl to share a room) timing of moves, and cost of living would be so appreciated. I hope everyone is doing well and I wish you all the best of days.</p>
<p>@jprice32 I’m sorry that I don’t know much about the process of changing your major, so I can’t be of much help there. (My cousin did transfer as a Psychology major and then switch to Business when he got there, but it took him an extra year to graduate). I would suggest calling Admissions and asking them any questions you may have. </p>
<p>But with regards to living, especially since you have small children, I would consider getting an apartment in a safer city nearby (Santa Monica or Pasadena for example) and commuting to school. The drive isn’t the most fun, but if you schedule your classes accordingly (days per week, time of day), it shouldn’t be too much of a hassle. Many USC students do this because the area surrounding the campus is less than great and cheaper apartments can be found elsewhere. Additionally, other cities will have much better public schools, if your children are planning on attending. I would suggest moving here toward the beginning of summer, so that you can get yourselves unpacked, settled, etc. This will give you time to become more familiar with the city, to get your kids settled into school and activities, etc. If you or your wife plan on working while you are here, this also gives you time to get acclimated to your job before school starts. (Classes begin August 25th)</p>
<p>As far as cost goes, LA is extremely expensive, it’s just a fact. The same cousin who went to USC just moved to Colorado to avoid the costliness that is Southern California. If you feel as though you are in a stable position for it, though, it is a wonderful place to live and go to school. Remember that if you do end up living somewhere further away, the money you put toward gas will be significantly more; it’s a trade off. </p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck with this exciting transition! :)</p>
<p>@hepburn95 Really? Like I was supposed to request for an official letter with all my AP scores and send it to them? Or like submit the AP scores online do you mean? Is there a way to check if they’ve received my AP scores?</p>
<p>I have another quick question maybe someone could answer.</p>
<p>So, I also applied to Columbia as a transfer applicant, and one of my teacher recommendations (I chose them to write both my Columbia and NYU rec) personalized his letter to Columbia and sent it in. BUT, he also accidentally sent that letter into NYU. I tried deleting his name off the “Academic Evaluators” in the Common Application but I read somewhere that once the letter is in, the student has no control over it. </p>
<p>I called NYU to see if they can see the letter, and they said they cannot see anything until I submit the entire application. So, my professor is now going to mail in his letter to NYU. My question is, is there any way to retract that mistaken record of a rec in the Common Application? (I’m assuming there’s not). But is this normal? Will this mistake reflect on me, as an applicant? Is it possible to call them/send them an email telling them to disregard the electronic recommendation? What are your thoughts?</p>
<p>@sielburt Hey did you figure out what Error Code:ID2 is when you log onto your USC Connect? cause i have that problem now too. Any advice? </p>