<p>While my son didn’t ultimately choose USC, I can vouch for everything you have said, EAdad. I was very impressed with the USC operation, they really are trying hard to get the higher level students into the school. </p>
<p>I heartily recommend that the OP visit and see for himself. My son turned down a total of $21,000 in cash awards plus the in-state tuition benefit. It really makes it a bargain for OOS’ers, and the tightwad in me was a little disappointed that my son chose to attend elsewhere.</p>