Archive - USC Undergraduate Admission Blog

Tips for Your Transfer Application

Amid reading applications and recommending scholarships for the incoming first-year class, my colleagues and I are also receiving emails with…

Jan 21

I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ

Tomorrow, approximately 3,500 first-year students will be notified that they have been admitted to USC.

Jan 16

Additional SCholarships for Current Applicants (and Continuing Students)

If you’re a current applicant, you should have completed or be in the process of completing your financial aid application—assuming that you are…

Jan 14

January 15 Regular Decision Application Deadline FAQ for Fall 2025 First-Year Applicants

The final first-year application deadline is around the corner.

Jan 7

December 2024

Expectations vs. Reality - Perspectives from an International Student

Dec 19, 2024

Are You Really Test-Optional?

As college admission becomes increasingly competitive, the journey to securing that coveted spot at your dream university has shifted in unexpected…

Dec 17, 2024

Transferring to USC: Dos and Don’ts

Transferring to USC is an exciting opportunity to take your education to the next level.

Dec 12, 2024

Student Perspectives: What I Wish I Knew When I Was Applying as a Transfer Student

Dec 10, 2024

Beyond the Classroom: How to Get Involved at USC

While many people think of academics when they think of college, USC has many opportunities for you to add to your experience outside of the classroom.

Dec 5, 2024

I’m Not a QuestBridge Match - What Does This Mean?

This time of year can be stressful if you’re a high school senior.

Dec 3, 2024

November 2024

Navigating Admission Requirements for Business and Engineering Students

Thinking of transferring to USC’s Marshall School of Business or the Viterbi School of Engineering?

Nov 26, 2024

USC FAST Facts: Your Guide to Financial Aid at USC

After putting tireless hours into your college essays over the long summer months (or fall months), you finally hit submit on your USC application!

Nov 21, 2024

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