USC Class of 2024 Applicants Thread

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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ACCEPTED
MD
DORNSIFE ART HISTORY BA

  • Asian Female
  • SAT 1430, 4.0UW 4.18W
  • 7 APs (out of 9 that my school offers), 4s & 5s, I think what stood out was Calc BC 5 w/ AB subscore 5, also I mentioned that I'm taking the AP Chinese & AP Spanish Lang tests this May even though I am not enrolled in either class & my school doesn't offer Chinese
  • lots of ECs; officer in NHS & SGA, started my own POC discussion group, captain of academic team, marching band, peer tutor, 250+ service hours
  • hooks: art school student!! first-gen, QuestBridge Finalist, work 20+ hours/week
  • Why USC?: 9/10, really honed in on why I believed USC was a place where I could thrive
  • Applied FA: got the Veri-tax request, was requested additional FA documents a few days before the decision day

hope this helps future applicants! CONGRATS to those who were accepted!. if not, this is only the beginning, there are countless opportunities out there so stay positive and face forward :slight_smile:

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@Newmommy9999 congrats to your daughter!! I’m a fellow Thornton hopeful sticking it out in CA

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@jiminnyoo hmm i applied to marshall, hmm idk this is so strange

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@flurryhear Because like 6-7K less applied overall. We will know for sure soon.

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i’m from new jersey and people from my school have already heard back, but i have not yet. any thoughts?

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@jwulf11 i’m in the exact same situation in NY. people from my school have heard back and I haven’t, so glad to know other people are in the same situation

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@jiminyoo I think I’m in your physics class :slight_smile:

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I GOT IN!!! I honestly was not expecting to get in at all because my stats weren’t that great and I didn’t even have the minimum ACT score. This just proves that it really is unpredictable in terms of admission and that no one should feel discouraged! If I can get in with a 29 ACT then you can get in.

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Did anyone who got the tax verification emails get rejected?

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If any of you guys could post the acceptance and rejection letter (without your name, just copy paste text if you can grab it) that would be great to have in the files for reference next year. Thanks all.

Congrats to those in so far…and to those not accepted, it is for a reason - maybe you will meet your soul mate, or find a different career passion and many other possibilities because you weren’t accepted to USC and ended up elsewhere. Be open to undefined possibilities!

You have to be open to that fact that great things are awaiting you elsewhere. And it will be ok. It hurts now, but it will be ok. Wait for it, great will come.

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ahh if CA is at 2 we have 6 minutes!!! Super nervous!!

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Does anyone know when a Dean’s scholarship or any sort of financial offer will come around? Nothing of the sort was listed in my letter and my ability to attend rides on this :’)

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@isabella13n Congrats! There’s no minimum ACT score - it’s very holistic. I bet you’re more than deserving!

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Stats for this year: 59,500 applications. “Capacity to enroll 3,100” That is NOT how many were accepted, just how many they can have. They did not list how many they accepted in the letter. “Most achieved nearly straight A averages and presented test scores in the 98 percentile”

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@PitaBread147 haha who is this

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Anyone without veritax form get in? ?

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@xuxichi Merit announcements tomorrow. FA updates early next week… if your file is complete.

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Here’s the acceptance letter:

Dear [name],

Congratulations! I am pleased to offer you admission to the University of Southern California as part of the entering class of fall 2020. This offer is being extended to you as a result of your outstanding achievements – both in and out of the classroom – for all the late nights and weekends you devoted to study, and the times you went beyond what was expected of you.

The USC faculty, world renowned researchers on the forefront of the creation of knowledge, are especially eager for you to join us. They look forward to working with remarkable young people who will bring intellect, curiosity and persistence to the university community. We believe you are such a person.

Each of our students brings special qualities and a range of interests. This makes USC one of the most exciting universities in the world. By choosing USC, you will become an important part of a student body of enormous talent, depth and diversity. You will work with scholars of all disciplines, from the sciences to the visual and performing arts, from the humanities to the social sciences and various professional disciplines. You will learn from others, we will learn from you, and you will grow to become a leader for the future.

Beyond the tall trees of our beautiful campus is downtown Los Angeles, the heart of the vibrant city you will call home for your undergraduate career. Our city is your living laboratory, providing opportunities for learning in formal and informal ways, in areas such as global business, community service, and national politics. You can find just about anything here: music, art, theater, a variety of cultures, beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, even expansive preserves of natural wonder.

A USC education will provide you with a base of knowledge that is both broad and deep. This, combined with your mastery of one, two or even three academic fields, will equip you to make a difference in a world characterized by constant change. We believe that together we will find solutions to the problems of tomorrow, and we are excited to share this journey with you.

Welcome to the Trojan Family!

Sincerely,

Kirk Brennan
Associate Dean
Director of Undergraduate Admission

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USC said in a comment on their Instagram that CA is coming out a little after 3:30

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@2022soon Thanks for that data - in the files!