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Getting the Most Out of a College Fair

What If I Don’t Have Awards or Leadership Titles? How You Can Still Tackle the Activities Summary

Independence Day 2026

Parental Guidance Suggested: How to Find Credible College Admission Information

Research Opportunities at USC

Parental Guidance Suggested: What Not to Do (and What to Do Instead)

I <3 LA: Koreatown

Student Perspectives: Being Undeclared

Advice for Middle School Students and Parents

Writing the USC Short Answer as an International Applicant

Student Perspectives: How to use your resources when applying

Student Perspectives: Why I Chose USC, from a Transfer Ambassador

Congrats on Graduating!

Student Perspectives: Networking with Alumni

Taking Advantage of The Career Center

Best USC Memories

Student Perspectives: USC in the Evening

Understanding Your Academic Record as an International Applicant

Parental Guidance Suggested: Helping Your Student with College Visits

What Does a Spring Grade Request Mean?

What High School Students Can Do With Their Summers

Student Perspectives: Pre-med at USC

What Does the "Trojan Family" Mean?

The Process for Adding a Minor or Second Major

Off-Campus Housing

USC Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Parental Guidance Suggested: How Families Can Navigate the College Cost Conversation with Confidence

Student Perspectives: First Year Housing

How to Make Your College Decision

Student Perspectives: Making the Move from the East Coast to the West Coast

Student Perspectives: Changing My Major at USC

Parental Guidance Suggested: Creating a Positive College Culture at Your Student’s School

Admitted Students: It’s Time to… Explore USC!

How to Find a Roommate at USC

What Students Do on the Weekends in LA: Culver City, Playa Vista, and Marina Del Rey

Parental Guidance Suggested: Introducing... For Parents and Families

Basketball at USC

Fall Options for Spring Admits

Welcome to the Admission Center

Student Perspectives: Keeping Track of College Applications (and Other Advice)

Where To Eat On and Near Campus

USC Celebrates Women's History Month

Introducing... Preparing for College

Humanizing the Admission Process

The Best Coffee in LA (and Near Campus)

Student Perspectives: Overcoming Homesickness

Interdisciplinary Studies

Students on USC's DC Program for Spring Admits

Parental Guidance Suggested: Helping Your First-Generation Student Apply to College

Student Perspectives: A Day in the Life of a Double Major (One Year at a Time)

Last Minute Advice from Our Counselors Who Were Transfer Students

Black History Month 2026

February 15 Deadline FAQs

Why Senior Year Matters

I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ

Why We Don't Track Demonstrated and Continued Interest

Student Perspectives: Being a Spring Admit

Tips For Transfer Applicants

Famous USC Alumni

January 10 Regular Decision Application Deadline FAQs for Fall 2026 First-Year Applicants

Parental Guidance Suggested: Applying to Colleges Is Not a "Crap Shoot"