Archive - USC Undergraduate Admission Blog

Applying to USC through Questbridge: A Step-by-Step Guide

Fun fact… Outside of the Common Application, there is only one other way to apply to USC: The Questbridge Application!

Jul 9

How to Write a Compelling College Essay

A major component of the Common Application is the essay.

Jul 2

June 2025

Student Perspectives: Summers at 'SC

Where, How, What and Why of Spending the Summer Semester at USC

Jun 30

Student Perspectives: Professional Opportunities at USC

Jun 26

Making the Most of Your USC Short Answer

Applying to college is a journey.

Jun 24

Crafting Your Activities List

I like puzzles.

Jun 19

All About the Blog

Your Inside Scoop on All Things USC Admission

Jun 17

The Anatomy of a Transcript: How We Review Your Academic Record

Let’s play a little game...

Jun 13

AXS Companion - A Tool to Conquer the Common App

Let’s be transparent for a second: applying to college is a daunting process that many have trouble unpacking and deciphering.

Jun 11

To Submit or Not to Submit (Your Test Scores)?

I’m sure that, when William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, he didn’t expect his famous phrase “to be or not to be” would be used for a blog article about…

Jun 5

Student Perspectives: Keeping Track of College Applications as a Prospective First-Year Student

Jun 4

Researching Colleges

Junior year of high school can feel like a blur—standardized tests, AP classes, extracurriculars, and looming thoughts of college applications.

Jun 3

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