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January 2026

February 15 Deadline FAQs
The February 15 Transfer Application Deadline is almost here!
Why Senior Year Matters
Senior year matters because it’s the bridge between who you’ve been and who you’ll eventually be.
I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ
Last week, approximately 3,500 first-year students were notified that they have been admitted to USC.
Why We Don't Track Demonstrated and Continued Interest
At USC, we receive various declarations of interest for the university from some of our prospective applicants.
Student Perspectives: Being a Spring Admit
My name is Canela Castro.
Tips For Transfer Applicants
Amid reading applications and recommending scholarship candidates for the incoming first-year class, my colleagues and I are also receiving emails with…
Famous USC Alumni
Hello, future Trojans!
January 10 Regular Decision Application Deadline FAQs for Fall 2026 First-Year Applicants
The final first-year application deadline is around the corner.
Parental Guidance Suggested: Applying to Colleges Is Not a "Crap Shoot"
Pardon my French (though I realize I’m actually referring to a gambling metaphor): applying to colleges is not, as some say, a “crap shoot”.
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