Transfer to USC?

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>Hi, I’m a sophomore at the University of Alabama (GPA: 3.9), and lately have been considering transferring to another school. I’ve been looking at schools in California because I want to become an entertainment reporter/celebrity news personality. After the reactions I got about my career goals from a recent career fair, I realized that this state wasn’t for me. USC seems like a good school, but how difficult is it to be accepted?</p>

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<p>If you have a 3.9, not that difficult. USC takes many transfers.</p>

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<p>If you want to do something as useless as that why not just become an investment banker.</p>

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<p>Does it help more to be coming from a Four-year University rather than a Community College?</p>

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<p>Math, like history, bores me. I’d love to do acting, but it’s such a risky field. A steady flow of money is necessary to survive in this economy. </p>

<p>I’ve read that most of USC’s transfers come from CA Community Colleges.</p>

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<p>You grades look good for a transfer to USC. I don’t think they care too much whether you are coming from a two or four year school. They probably look more at your transcripts than at what school you are coming from.</p>

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<p>A lot of transfers do come from CA community colleges, but that is more a function of USC’s location and its outreach to area community colleges. With your GPA, you are a great candidate. Here is the transfer brochure: <a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0809/USC_TrnsfrBk_08v2.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0809/USC_TrnsfrBk_08v2.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Good luck!</p>

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<p>I agree that you should be an attractive transfer candidate. My D will be a January admit sophomore transfer from a community college, but I know they also accept transfers from 4-year colleges. My S is very happy there & we expect D will be as well.</p>

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<p>Thanks to everyone for the info and encouragement! I guess I’ll finish the application and essays now ;)</p>

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<p>Gosh, tsdad, I agree that we often coddle our young too much and don’t tell them that they suck when they deserve it, but this is harsh and uncalled for even by my (already low) standards :D</p>

<p>Timoshii, there is nothing about graduating from USC that will give you a leg up in that business. I personally don’t buy the “Trojan Family” propaganda, but being located in LA will give you the opportunity to intern at places that may get you started. The same is probably true of that other school in Westwood. Additionally, I recently read that an East Coast LAC, don’t remember the name, has an incredibly large proportion of graduates who go on to fame and glory in Hollywood. It may have been Wesleyan though I am not sure. I do agree that with aspirations like that Alabama may not be the right place for you.</p>

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<p>So this is what the OP aspires to:</p>

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<p>tsdad, knock it off. There is no reason to bash this student for his/her dreams, even if you, in all your wisdom, do not approve.</p>

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<p>Wow- surprised by you tsdad. We’ve enjoyed when you share your son’s success here with links to his films. I don’t know why you have to be so harsh. </p>

<p>If even GroovyGeek thinks it is harsh, it’s harsh. (Sorry Groovy- you mentioned it- I’m just agreeing with you for once! Maybe that was too harsh?)</p>

<p>Timoshii/OP- I guess life will hand you criticism wherever you go- just take it as a motivation to succeed. Good luck.</p>

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<p>What tsdad says doesn’t phase me, although I might have to rent that movie; sounds good. I know that to be in the industry you have to have thick skin. Anyway, after talking to my mom about transferring she suggested that I complete my BA here, and then go USC for my masters. Which would be the best to do? I just don’t want to waste time here when I could be gaining valuable experience in one of the biggest entertainment centers.</p>

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<p>Tsdad: I am really surprised. Since I know that your son is in the business, as are all my kids, you know how powerful a dream can be…and how many people have told your son that you can’t do it. Years ago I worked for an “entertainment reporter”, lasted 8 months. It’s a job…may not be for you or me but all industries have people who report on them.</p>

<p>Timoshii…not phase…faze</p>

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<p>Dude my parents wanted me to go to the University of Oregon and then either transfer or get my masters there. But ya know what, film is one of my passions and about 3 months later, I’m telling USC that I accept their offer to go to their school. Follow your dreams dude. The truth of the matter is LA is where you need to be at for the line of work you’re doing, so if you get in, go!</p>

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<p>GroovyGeek: yes, that is Wesleyan you speak of as the LAC with the large number of alums in Hollywood- they are collectively referred to as the “wesleyan mafia”</p>

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<p>Advanced college degrees are necessary for certain fields, but not for entertainment production. There is nothing wrong with more education and maturity, of course, but if you can gain the training, internships, and contacts as an undergrad you will save about a hundred thousand dollars in grad school tuition, two years of studies, and be ready to break into the industry faster. And on-air talent is a field that favors the young who have that sort of go-go drive to get ahead.</p>

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<p>I submitted my application a couple of weeks ago. Now I have to wait for a decision and it’s nerve racking. Anything I need to know if I’m admitted?</p>