<p>Hopefully USC sends their decision notifications before June 1st or I’m SOL for any UC backups.</p>
<p>@nmwcorvette People typically send their deposit to a UC (or wherever else they get in) if they haven’t heard from USC yet, and then if they get in, they rescind their commitment. </p>
<p>@anyabel - What school did you apply too? I’m also applying from Davis!</p>
<p>I don’t know if this has already been asked but in the case of being admitted, how does USC accept the transfer credit?</p>
<p>Are credits from the previous university/CC evaluated and awarded the compatible (<<horrible word usage) USC credit? For example, if someone took a course that was 3 units at their previous university and USC has that same course as 4 units, will USC convert it to their number of units or keep the number from the student’s previous university to go towards the student’s degree?</p>
<p>There’s an articulation agreement for California colleges and universities but otherwise I think a transfer counselor determines all that, and finds the equivalence of your schools course with usc’s</p>
<p>@xsayax I’m not asking if a course will transfer, I’m asking will the number change. For example, my current university will not only transfer the course but will also adjust your number of units to whatever the equivalent course is. On the other hand, I know of other universities will keep the number as is (so a 3 unit course will only count for 3 units even though it may transfer as the same as a 4 unit course)</p>
<p>@basketballer123 What major did you apply to UCSD as? </p>
<p>Could there be a possibility of getting a Spring Grade Request for your first choice major, but then getting accepted to your 2nd choice? </p>
<p>@fayano I’ve never heard of that… I think they would just send you the SGR</p>
<p>@hepburn95 I applied as Economics and got into Marshall. </p>
<p>@fayano I don’t think you specifically get an SGR for your first/second major choice. You just get an SGR. </p>
<p>@basketballer123 What do you mean you got into Marshall? You got your acceptance letter already? Are you a freshman? Am I missing something?</p>
<p>@scahopeful Sorry for the confusion… @hepburn95 was talking about what I applied as for UCSD, and I was referring to UCSD’s Thurgood Marshall school! Not the business school. Although I did apply to USC’s Marshall as well.</p>
<p>I found something that may give everyone a sense of what USC wants in a student.</p>
<p><a href=“https://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/firstyear/prospective/adminprocess.html”>https://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/firstyear/prospective/adminprocess.html</a> -</p>
<p>What Do We Look For?</p>
<p>We carefully review each application to select those students we believe will be an ideal fit for USC. We consider your personal circumstances and special achievements, including: academic performance, the rigor of your curriculum, writing ability, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities, leadership and community service. We realize individual talents, circumstances and opportunities vary greatly, so no specific curriculum is prescribed or required. However, we expect that you will complete the most rigorous curriculum available to you in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language and the arts.</p>
<p>Academic Performance</p>
<p>We value and welcome students who are interested in the world, who would enjoy examining key issues through a global perspective. Most successful students demonstrate careful preparation for an intended academic major, along with an openness to new ideas and a willingness to explore subjects outside their comfort zones. Students who are undecided about their intended majors typically pursue a rigorous college preparatory curriculum across disciplines. Ideal students are also intellectually curious and would enjoy pursuing faculty-led or original research.</p>
<p>Personal Qualities</p>
<h2>We look for students who possess the potential to contribute to our diverse and vibrant campus life, who represent a vast array of interests and passions, and are leaders unafraid to speak up in class or fight for a cause. We value students who make us think, get involved in student life and campus organizations and connect with other people. We also value students who contribute to the arts on campus — even outside their chosen majors. We find these elements through your essay and short-answer responses, in your course selection, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation. We also pay attention to your personal narrative, background and circumstances, realizing that each student is unique. Your application will paint a picture of you and how you might contribute to the community, tradition and spirit that make USC the dynamic place it is.</h2>
<p>All along my goals align with USC’s LOL. I’ve always had a yearning to understand different world cultures. Sadly, I didn’t really expand on this in my essays (though it is apparent by the type of EC’s I’ve chosen to pursue). I did, in my SCA personal statement, write about how I want to experience all that life has to offer and that my interest in the world will aid me in that. I’m also a huge supporter of many different social causes such as: Equal rights to all human beings (the DREAM Act falls under this), Clean Environment, the miseducation of the homeless, the use of entertainment to change the world (not so far fetched, actually), etc. <<Why the hell didn’t I mention any of this in my application?</p>
<p>My quick takes would be the only thing that could save me…IF they took them into consideration :(</p>
<p>Just logged back into this. Wow, your movie application @scahopeful seems so inspiring. Thanks a ton for sharing. Whether you get in or not, I would actually really love to see that film (if you feel at all comfortable sharing such a video). </p>
<p>As for the the types of students that USC seems to be taking, I feel like every college has the same recipe. They, like every college, advertise themselves as institutions that admit well-rounded individuals. And that may be true. But even if we consider ourselves unique and have spectacular backgrounds, it’s impossible to forecast admissions. It’s problematic because after reading that article, yes, you may think you’re the “stuff” if you’ve fulfilled what they want, but in the end, we cannot be guaranteed anything. I’m not trying to be a Negative Nancy, but I feel like that is the truth when it comes down to it. So all we can do now is just hope, and not worry. </p>
<p>@GreenGecko</p>
<p>By no means do I think I’m the stuff. I just think it’s important for an applicant’s goals to align with those of the university they choose to attend. That is a major factor in predicting one’s success and happiness at such an institution. Other than that, I agree with you whole-heartedly. I know that no one is guaranteed to get in, I just have a hard time when I feel like I didn’t accurately portray myself or that I didn’t do the best I could have possibly done.</p>
<p>Also, thanks for the complement! I really appreciate the kind words. Ironically, I don’t think my visual sample was nearly as strong as my idea for a feature length film (the writing sample). I had a very unique and original idea for that film and I’m actually looking to develop it pretty soon. It’s interesting because I believe that my strongest abilities include ideation, innovation, analyzation and integration. The “-tion’s” haha. I can find inspiration in anything. Plus, I have a knack for human relationships. I can read a person very easily which translates well into filmmaking.</p>
<p>Sidenote: I chose the photo option for my visual sample. However, I’m thinking of making it a short film anyway.</p>
<p>What do y’all think about the possibility that they will be more lenient on those who submitted their app before the first deadline vs those who submitted after Feb 1?</p>
<p>I think they should be but they won’t be. Not even more lenient, but just that they should take it into consideration.</p>
<p>I’m wondering if that extension was even successful in what they were trying to achieve…</p>
<p>@hepburn95 Agreed and agreed. They should be more lenient, but it would surprise me if that actually was the case. I hope we eventually get an answer to that anomaly, because it would be very interesting as to what their goals were with that extension.</p>
<p>Contrary to what another poster said a few pages back, I’m not sure that USC would accept less transfers to keep their rank (or move up on USNWR) if their reasoning for the application extension is that there are less transfer applicants this year. The transfer acceptance rate is not factored into the undergraduate admissions so it does not have impact on rankings. Thus rendering that hypothesis improbable.</p>
<p>At any rate, if it is the case that there were less overall applicants this year, I do wonder if it will have an impact on the amount of transfer admits.</p>
<p>I think that the most likely answer is either:
A. They did not get as many applications as they have in past years
or
B. A lot of people that had started the application had not finished it (they have access to that info, right?) </p>
<p>I really couldn’t think of any other reason. I would also really like an explanation, @Trojfan131, just for curiosity’s sake. </p>