USC Undergraduate Admission Blog
Subscribe
Sign in
Home
First-Year
Transfer
International
Admitted
Parents
Counselors
Student Perspectives
USC Undergraduate Admission
Archive
About
Latest
Top
Take Advantage of the High School Visit
Each year, our admission counselors travel to high schools to meet students like you and share information about applying to college.
6 hrs ago
August 2026
Why Context Matters
When students hear the phrase “holistic admission” they may wonder what it really means.
Aug 31
Parental Guidance Suggested: How My Parents Helped in the Admission Process
Hi everyone!
Aug 28
Should I Apply to Transfer as a Sophomore or Junior?
USC accepts both sophomore and junior transfers.
Aug 27
Come Discover USC!
Throughout the year, we offer campus tours, admission presentations, and department information sessions—which you can sign up for on our website.
Aug 26
What's the Purpose of a College Essay?
One of the most common questions we hear from students is, “What are you looking for in the college essay?” By the time you sit down to write, you’ve…
Aug 24
What to Expect from Your First Week
At USC, welcome week begins with move-in day during the week before classes begin.
Aug 21
Student Perspectives- Greek Life at USC: Finding Community in Unexpected Places
Hi everyone!
Aug 18
How to Cultivate Relationships with Teachers and Counselors
One of the things students don’t always realize is that admission counselors don’t review applications in a vacuum.
Aug 17
The Holistic Admission Process
The college admission process is a bit murky and confusing—in part because many schools have what’s called “holistic” review.
Aug 14
Advice for Younger Students: Experiences to Write About for The College Essay
One of the requirements when applying to college is the college essay.
Aug 12
I <3 LA: Jazz at LACMA
The City of Los Angeles has many events for USC students to attend throughout the seasons.
Aug 10
This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please
turn on JavaScript
or unblock scripts
