<p>Like camomof3, I do not agree at all with the ridiculous, unsupported statements about transfer students. USC actively recruits transfer students because it is an established fact that transfer applicants who complete a program of study at a community college graduate at rates that equal or exceed those of students who enter as freshmen, AND that they maintain higher GPAs. Graduation rates are a factor in rankings, so having transfers HELPS USC in the rankings game. There is no support for statements that transfers in any way “hurt” rankings. None.</p>
<p>In addition, I do not agree that USC is “too big,” nor has USC administration made ANY comments that they have any plans to reduce the size of the university. Based on the obvious ongoing construction, USC is clearly growing and planning for the future.</p>