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It's Not Too Late to Apply: A Quick Guide to Starting (and Finishing) Your USC App and Why We Think USC Would Be Great for You

Spring Admission at USC

Destigmatizing Community College

Thinking Outside Your Major: 10 Unique Minors at USC

Student Perspectives: Five Tips for Applying as a Transfer

I'm Not a QuestBridge Match... What Does This Mean?

Things to do in LA (Holiday Edition)

Finding Your Fit

USC FAST Facts: Your Guide to Financial Aid at USC

Behind the Scenes of File Review Training

Staff Quick Takes on Application Review

Student Perspectives: What I Wish I Knew When I Was Applying

Celebrating Veterans Day 2025

Los Angeles, the One and Only!

Native American Heritage Month

USC’s Glossary of Transfer Applicant Terms

Top 5 Things to Do After Applying to USC

Student Perspectives: My Experience Studying Abroad... Twice!

Why U.S. Universities Ask for So Many Essays, and What They Reveal

Be Real, Not Perfect: How Authenticity Wins in the USC Application

Join Us This Sunday for the Discover USC Open House!

Early Action & Early Decision (USC Marshall) Application Deadline FAQs for Fall 2026 First-Year Applicants

Preparing For College: Making Your College List

Student Perspectives: How To Embrace Your Authenticity in the Admission Process

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month at USC

Preparing for College: Keeping an Open Mind

Preparing For College: Planning College Visits

USC Glossary of International Application Terms

On the Road: A Day in the Life of an Admission Counselor

Student Perspectives: Why I Chose to Apply to USC

Celebrating National Latine/x Heritage Month at USC

Club and Intramural Sports

FAQs from International Families

Applying to Colleges 101

Student Perspectives: How I Researched Schools

USC’s Glossary for First Year Applicants

Student Perspectives: What Makes USC Special to Me

Preparing for College: Beginning to Consider Your Academic Interests in Your Early High School Years

What Not to Do in Your USC Application

Why Transferring to USC from a Community College May Be the Best Option for You

Preparing for College: Starting Off High School on the Right Foot

Utilizing the Additional Information Section

Application Insights from the Dean of Admission

Applying as an International Student

Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Application

Student Perspectives: Distinct Learning Opportunities

Getting to Know USC from the Comfort of Your Own Home

Student Perspectives: Taking Full Advantage of USC as an Arts Student

“Hey Siri, How Do I Answer the USC Quick Takes on the Common App?” – Demystifying the USC Quick Takes

Student Perspectives: USC Athletics

Applying to a Talent-Based Major: How It Works

Guest Blog: Tips for Requesting Teacher Letter of Recommendations from a High School Counselor

Student Perspectives: USC's Vibrant Campus Life

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

How to Write a Compelling College Essay

Student Perspectives: Summers at 'SC

Student Perspectives: Professional Opportunities at USC

Making the Most of Your USC Short Answer

Crafting Your Activities List

All About the Blog

Student Perspectives: Free Things to Do in Los Angeles

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

AXS Companion - A Tool to Conquer the Common App

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

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

Researching Colleges

Student Perspectives: Making the Most of Your USC Visit

Student Perspectives: 5 Things that Make USC Distinctive

Transfer Admission Myths Busted: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions at USC

Student Perspectives: How to Connect with Current USC Students - What to Do, Be Mindful Of, and Avoid

What Does a Spring Grade Request Mean?

Admitted International Student? - A Next Steps Guide

From Admission Counselor to Student: How We Chose Our Alma Maters

"Honors" at USC

Cultural Communities in LA

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

Student Perspectives: My Favorite USC Traditions

“Making My Way Downtown”: Navigating LA Transit from USC

Dining @ USC

What are Trojan Transfer Information Sessions?

SCool Libraries: A Guide to USC's Libraries

Student Perspectives: Los Angeles, An Entertainment Capital for Trojans

Athletic Traditions at USC

Waiting for Admission Decisions

Maymesters and Julymesters: Unique Study Abroad Opportunities at USC

How Long Does It Take to Read an Application?

Rainy Days in LA

FAQs: I Wasn’t Named a Scholarship Finalist… Now What?

Minoring at USC

Student Perspectives: Best Restaurants in LA

Your Transfer Application Questions (FAQ), Answered!

Earning While Learning: Work-Study Jobs at USC

Student Perspectives: Rewinding to Freshman Year

Tips for Your Transfer Application

I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ

Additional SCholarships for Current Applicants (and Continuing Students)

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