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I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ
Tomorrow, approximately 3,500 first-year students will be notified that they have been admitted to USC.
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…
January 15 Regular Decision Application Deadline FAQ for Fall 2025 First-Year Applicants
The final first-year application deadline is around the corner.
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…
I’m Not a QuestBridge Match - What Does This Mean?
This time of year can be stressful if you’re a high school senior.
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!
December 1 Application Deadline FAQs for Fall 2025 Applicants
December 1 is the final application deadline for first-year applicants applying to programs requiring a portfolio or audition.
Native American Heritage Month
What a year it has been since our previous highlight on USC’s Native American Student Assembly (NASA)!
Top 5 Things to Do After Applying to USC
You’ve finally pressed “submit” on your USC application...
Student Perspectives: What I Wish I Knew When I Was Applying to USC As a First-Year Student
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Early Action Application Deadline FAQ for Fall 2025 First-Year Applicants
Our first application deadline for Fall 2025 admission is just around the corner.
Guest Blog: A High School College Counselor Shares the Dos and Don’ts of Asking for a Letter of Recommendation
Colleges want to get to know who you are!
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