Hello,
Little over a week left and I have yet to receive my letter. Is this portal you speak of where some of you have received your acceptance information from the portal on you.usc.edu? Congratulations to all those who have been accepted thus far.
Would appreciate a response. Thank you!
@wallstreet12 Hi! this page is just for those who are accepted and post their stats so everyone sees where they are. However, the link below is where you can ask all sorts of questions about usc for incoming transfers for 2017 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/1903737-2017-2018-usc-transfer-p504.html
Accepted - DORNSIFE/PSYCHOLOGY
Decision Date & Time: (May 18)
Stats:
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[] College transferring from: Mt. San Antonio College
[] Entering as: Junior
[] GPA: 3.5ish (Upward trend)
[] Units completed:56
[] Units in progress:15
[] Pre-reqs completed: All
[] GEs completed: 3
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[] ECs listed on app: none
[] Job/Work Experience: I currently work as a Barber. I’m also in an EMT program currently to get certified.
[] Essays (subject and responses): I basically talked about how I have done all I could at my CC and it was time for me to move on. I also talked about different clubs and classes I was interested in taking at USC
[] Letters of Recommendation: Only had one from my psychology professor.
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[] Other schools applied to: UCLA (denied) UCSB,UCI (ACCEPTED)
[*] Comments: I still can’t believe I got accepted. Just goes to show that even if you have a lower GPA you still have a chance in getting in. Now I am only waiting for financial aid!
College transferring from: California CC.
Trojan Transfer Plan(TTP): No
Entering as: Incoming Junior
GPA: 3.9
Units completed: 65
Units in progress: 12
Classes in Spring: Two extra English classes, Macro and Micro Economics.
Pre-reqs completed: All pre-requisites completed, and then some.
GEs completed: All.
Job/Work Experience: Employed by USC.
Essays (subject and responses): My essay ranged from the cliché of overcoming adversity and unfortunate circumstances to get to where I am to my love and appreciation for the written word.
Letters of Recommendation: None faceslap.
Other schools applied to: UCLA & Northridge with the same majors. I was accepted into both.
Comments: I was fortunate enough to get accepted with a workplace scholarship wherein, because USC is my employer, my tuition in its entirety is waived! What I believe tipped the schale to my favor is the fact that I had taken practically every English class my previous colleges had to offer, and I am proud to say I never received anything less than an A in all of them. I have finished over 65 units throughout the coarse of my two years in a California CC, and I am now happy to say that they have indeed paid off.
Tips for CC transfer Applicants: Finish all the prereqs for your English major and continue to take English classes that, while not required for your transfer, nevertheless aim to show the university that you will be ready and able to tackle the university level classes you will eventually have to take.
Good luck to those who are still awaiting a response!
Accepted - Dornsife - Sociology
Spring Grade Request - no
Decision Date & Time: May 20, 2017
Stats:
College transferring from: Socal CC
Entering as: Sophomore
GPA: 3.9
Units completed: 30
Units in progress: 17
Pre-reqs completed: Completed
GEs completed: 6/8
Subjective:
ECs listed on app: Phi Theta Kappa and that’s it.
Job/Work Experience: None
Essays (subject and responses): I would say that my essays were pretty strong. I spoke about why I wanted to join the USC community in-depth.
Letters of Recommendation: 3 from professors
Other:
Other schools applied to: Loyola Marymount (Accepted), Chapman (Application withdrawn)
Comments: Be in-depth with explaining any academic foibles you might have had. Attend info sessions if you are able to and keep in touch with your admission counselor! Also, a reasonable amount of W’s won’t end your chances completely (I had 3) as long as you explain why you had them. Also, also, if you’re writing about the school you want to attend within USC or the program, try not to misspell the name of the program. It may seem small, but I think it is something to look out for. Do your research!
Accepted - Marshall/Business Administration(Spring Admit 2018)
Decision Date & Time: (05/23/2017)
Stats:
College transferring from: NorCal CC
Entering as: Junior
GPA: 3.5
Units completed: 64
Units in progress: 12
Pre-reqs completed: All
GEs completed: Missing 2 classes
Subjective:
ECs listed on app: Student Body, Founder & President of Finance Club , 2+ years experience trading
Letters of Recommendation: None
Essays: 9/10
Writing: Wrote about how USC has the resources to allow me to explore finance, expressed my interest to join clubs and programs on campus (Trojan Hedge Fund Group), USIF and Value Investing club
IMPORTANT: I wrote in the additional information section about the personal challenges I faced during my first year of community college and how I was able to overcome these challenges which allowed me to ultimately boost my gpa from a 3.1 to a 3.5
Accepted - Annenbreg School for Communication and Journalism - Public Relations
Decision Date & Time: Letter dated May 18, Received May 19
Stats:
College transferring from: Private four year California university
Trojan Transfer Plan(TTP): No
Entering as: Incoming Sophomore (+)
GPA: 3.7
Units completed: 15
Units in progress:15
Pre-reqs completed: All
GEs completed: 6/8 (remaining two must be taken at USC)
ECs listed on app: PRSSA, YouTube, Intern, Sports, Student government
Job/Work Experience: Internship correlating with major
Letters of Recommendation: Public Relations Professor
Legacy: No
Essays: 10/10
Writing: Well written, proof-read, and incorporated aspects of USC I would integrate and thrive in.
Other schools applied to: Chapman University - accepted & Pepperdine University - accepted
Comments: Do your research!!! Be in-depth, and truly picture yourself at USC! Believe in yourself and do not give up. FIGHT ON!!!
Accepted - Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
**Decision Date & Time: Dated - May 20th; Postmarked: May 22nd; Recieved: May 24th **
Stats:
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[] College transferring from: SF Bay Area - Peralta Community College District
[] Entering as: Junior by default. I have soo many credits.
[] GPA: 3.904 at time of application. only 1 W
[] Units completed: 90+
[] Units in progress: 11
[] Pre-reqs completed: All that I know of/Unsure
[] GEs completed: Unsure. I was focusing in other schools’ requirements, and didn’t really pay attention to GE’s other than the one’s Cal Poly and UCLA wanted me to have. Not sure how that will translate.
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[] ECs listed on app: Amateur Photography, Familial Responsibilities, Foreign Language Competitions (HS)
[] Job/Work Experience: Tutoring off and on through school.
[] Legacy: Nope. First-gen college student.
[] Essays (subject and responses): I mainly talked about photography and my passion for learning foreign languages, and related them to the pursuit of my major. I also wrote about personal growth and discovery in spite of some ongoing unfortunate circumstances. I spent more time on the Viterbi supplement, especially the one that basically asks what you plan to do at USC to advance your academic career once at USC. I don’t think my essay responses were horrible but I don’t think they were great either. 7/10 maybe? Idk
[] Letters of Recommendation: None. I attempted to get one, but I was ulitimately unsuccessful. I was so worried about this.
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[] Other schools applied to: UCLA and Cal Poly SLO - waitlisted at both. Still no answer. USC was/is really my last chance as of right now.
[] Comments: I still can’t believe they took a chance on me. Someone pinch me. I’ve fought so hard for so long, and I can’t afford to blow this opportunity. It would have been nice to have options, but since I don’t I’m gonna try to make this work. Good luck everyone.
Accepted - Marshall School of Business/Business Administration (SPRING 2018)
Decision Date & Time: Received Package on 5/25/2017
Stats:
College transferring from: CCC
Trojan Transfer Plan(TTP): No
Entering as: Incoming Junior
GPA: 3.84 (First year at UC - 3.63; Second Year at CC - 4.0)
Units completed: 56
Units in progress:15
Classes in Spring: Managerial Acct, Intro Business, English 2, Statistics
Pre-reqs completed: All except Managerial Acct (currently taking)
GEs completed: Most of them
Subjective:
Volunteer: Tutoring classmates
Job/Work Experience: Accounting Internship (8months)
Letters of Recommendation (2): One from Accounting Professor and One from CFO of Accounting internship
Legacy: Brother currently attends
Essays: 8/10 Talked about family, transferring from UC (first year) to CC (second year)
Other Schools: UCSB (Econ + Accounting) – Accepted
UCI (Bus Admin) – Accepted
UCLA (Bus Econ) – Rejected (currently appealing)
Comment: DONT LOSE HOPE
Accepted - DORNSIFE/PSYCHOLOGY (Spring 2018)
Decision Date & Time: Received package on 5/25/2017, Date on package 5/24/2017
Stats:
College transferring from: Loyola Marymount University
Entering as: Sophomore
GPA: 3.6
Units completed: 47
Units in progress: N/A
Job/Work Experience: I currently have an internship as a data analyst
Essays (subject and responses): 8/10 talked about why LMU wasn’t right for me and why USC is and talked about family and what got me interested in psychology
Letters of Recommendation: 2, one from my psychology professor and one from my english professor
Other schools applied to: None
Comments: Still in shock! I really didn’t think I had a chance due to my lowish GPA. Don’t give up! GPA isn’t everything!!
Oh darn, I just remembered that I failed to specify in my post above that I was admitted for Fall 2017.
Accepted: Marshall- Business Admin (Spring 2018)
Spring Grade Request: No
Decision Date & Time: May 23rd, 2017. Package Received: May 25th, 2017
Stats:
College transferring from: SF Bay Area CC
Entering as: Junior
GPA: 3.5 (Upwards Trend)
Units completed: 55
Units in progress: 14
Pre-reqs completed: All. Managerial Accounting (Current)
GEs completed: 4/8
Subjective:
ECs listed on app: Volunteer, Phi Theta Kappa
Job/Work Experience: Tutor
Essays (subject and responses): Talked about the things I would do if I was admitted to USC. How I would benefit their school and community if I was offered admission. Talked about giving back to the community and how community college has shaped me to who I am.
Letters of Recommendation: None
Other:
Other schools applied to:
[Accepted] UCSD, UCD, UCR, UCM, SJSU, CP Pomona, SFSU, CSULB
[Denied] UCLA, UCI, CP SLO, SDSU
Comments:
To those who are reading these decisions and stats themselves that have not created a College Confidential account, you’re probably a USC applicant yourself. Don’t lose hope! You WILL hear something back before June 1st.
To those who are looking back at this thread in 2018 or 2019 to see where they stand in terms of chances, my best advice would be to stay true to yourself when you’re writing those essays! My GPA wasn’t the best, heck I only had half the GE’s completed. The essays play an important role, and don’t take them lightly!
Fight On!
Rejected- Dornsife Econ:
Stats:
College transferring from: De Anza
Entering as: Sophomore
GPA: 4.00
Units completed: 45
Units in progress: 18
Pre-reqs completed: All by this spring
GEs completed: 6/8
Subjective:
ECs listed on app: A few achievements in high school, FBLA awards, treasure of few clubs etc.
Job/Work Experience: Tutor at local after school academy.
Essays (subject and responses): Thought they were solid. Talked about how exactly I would pursue my passion and field of study at USC, including getting involved with specific clubs and research programs available to undergrads and mentioned two of the professors I would want to work with, and also how I would contribute. Had essays reviewed by 2 friends who transferred last year and one who got in as a freshman with the Mork scholarship (full ride).
Other schools applied to: USC or bust
Comments:
I dont know what to say, except I guess they just didnt see me as a good fit for USC.
Decision: Rejected - Viterbi
College: A CC in Florida
Transferring as: Sophomore
High-school GPA: roughly 3.5 (8.7/10). It was a high school in a foreign country whose language I didn’t speak. Bad first year as you can imagine.
College GPA: 4.0
Major(s): Engineering, Astronomy, Applied Physics
Units completed: 41 (Fall + Spring + Summer), USC only saw 30 of those credits I believe.
Will you be getting an AA? No.
First generation college student: Yes, the lovely trio in fact: immigrant/low income/first generation. I’ve always enjoyed starting news games on Hard mode <3
Ethnicity/Gender: Hispanic Male
Letters of Rec: 2 (One generic, other excellent)
EC’s:
Awards:
Comments:Ehhh, after the 6th rejection, I wasn’t entirely surprised with this one. I might need more A’s in more classes. Long gone are the days where a decent GPA had any particular bearing on decisions 
Though, if that happens to be the case, I should be in better hands next admission cycle.
What is your major if you do not mind?
I got accepted to Viterbi as well
Accepted - Marshall School of Business/Business Administration (SPRING 2018)
Decision Date & Time: Received Package on 5/26/2017
Stats:
College transferring from: CSU
Trojan Transfer Plan(TTP): No
Entering as: Incoming Junior
GPA: 3.80
Units completed: 64
Units in progress:16
Classes in Spring: Calc 2, Business Finance, Business Communications, Information Systems for Management, GE Music Course
Pre-reqs completed: All
GEs completed: Most of them
Job/Work Experience:
Comment: Coming from lower-tiered CSU as a Finance student. Would love to coordinate with other Marshall Spring admits and go through this process together. Please message me.
Accepted - SCA - Cinema & Media Studies
Spring Grade Request - no
Decision Date & Time: May 26, 2017
Stats:
College transferring from: The American University of Paris
Entering as: Sophomore
GPA: 3.5 at time of application, currently a 3.65
Units completed: 32
Pre-reqs completed: Completed
GEs completed: not exactly sure, some
Subjective:
ECs listed on app: member of accounting club, lots of hs ec’s (drama club officer, thespians honors society, comm service)
Job/Work Experience: Part time job as shift leader at an ice cream shop
Essays (subject and responses): I would say they were strong - catered them to USC specifically and talked about why I would like to transfer + how USC can benefit my college experience. also talked a lot about studying abroad
Letters of Recommendation: 3 from professors
Other:
Other schools applied to: BU (accepted), LMU (denied), Chapman (denied)
REJECTED - Annenberg (Communication)
Spring Grade Request - No
Decision Date & Time: May 25, 2017, Received: May 28th
Stats:
College transferring from: Out-of-state community college in Virginia (Dual-enrolled in two community colleges for one semester)
Entering as: Junior
GPA: 4.0
Units Completed: 81 transferrable (Also took recommended statistics course)
GEs completed: All
Subjective:
ECs: Student government (took part in many different committees), volunteer at international organization, tour guide at my community college, Media coordinator for my work
Job/Work Experience: Part-time hostess at a restaurant
Essays: I worked very hard on them. I did a lot of research and incorporated those into my essays too
Letters of Rec: One from my history professor, but I’m not sure how good it was
Other Schools applied: USC or bust
Comments:
I seriously don’t understand why I was rejected. I’ll be taking this year to do an internship abroad and then reapplying next year. After that though I’ll just settle for a school here in Virginia. But I have to keep fighting on.
**If any Annenberg applicants in the future have any questions, please feel free to PM me
Accepted - Viterbi/Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Decision Date & Time: Dated 5/19, received package on 5/20, no SGR
College transferring from: a CSU in Southern California
Entering as: Junior
GPA: overall 3.9, major GPA 3.95
Units completed: 57 when applied
Units in progress: 16 when applied
Pre-reqs completed: not sure since I’m from a 4-year institution
GEs completed: 6/8, the rest two must be taken at USC
ECs listed on app: IEEE
Job/Work Experience: used to be a full-time EMT
Essays (subject and responses):
I would say it’s fine( 7/10 may be?). I had some gap years after high school graduation. Explained that pretty well and put some stories from my work experience and why I decided to get back to school as a computer engineering major.
Letters of Recommendation: none
Other schools applied to:
accepted by some other CSUs, denied by all the 9 UCs I applied to (well they don’t like CSU transfers apparently)
@usc2563 could you PM me, I’m also a Soc major whose waiting on a response.