<p>I am also on the TTP. My first choice last year was USC but my SAT’s were only OK. I think I had a good interview and I am a legacy. When I read the offer of the TTP I knew I wanted to do it. I got into some other good schools, like Chapman, but my heart was set on USC and I didn’t think it was right to ask my parents to pay $$$ for a school that I just wanted to transfer out of. I met with the USC people in June, figured out what classes I would have to taken and I moved to So Cal in August. I decided my best bet was to go to a California Community College and carefully pick classes that are on the articulation agreement with USC.
Please be aware that it was very hard getting the right classes at cc but I stuck with it and got the classes I needed. I even took my English class at another community college because I could not get into it (prerequisite for the class that is equal to USC 140) at the cc I went to full time. Also that English class was at night from 6 to 10pm. Also, I took a class in the summer back at home that was on the articulation agreement with USC. So, when I applied in January 13, I had a 4.0 and 18 units, all of which transfer to USC and most fulfill GE requirements. I am currently taking 15 units, again, all of them transfer.<br>
My point in writing this novel is to let you and your daughter know she can have a great freshman year even if it is not at USC and she can, if she works hard, get to 'SC her sophomore year. To be clear, I am not accepted yet but I have more than met the criteria USC put before me and I hope to be admitted.
Also, I have had an awesome year!!! I love So Cal and I love the people I have met at my CC. It has been so much fun and I really have liked most of my classes. The key is I chose to get involved and not just stick to myself. I will let this thread know if/when I get accepted and I hope it gives you hope.</p>