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Why Senior Year Matters
Senior year matters because it’s the bridge between who you’ve been and who you’ll eventually be.
I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ
Last week, approximately 3,500 first-year students were notified that they have been admitted to USC.
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
Seniors, you haven’t applied to USC yet?
Spring Admission at USC
When you think about starting college, most picture starting at their university in the fall after they graduate from high school.
I'm Not a QuestBridge Match... What Does This Mean?
This time of year can be stressful if you’re a high school senior.
Finding Your Fit
If you’ve started thinking about applying to college, you’ve no likely heard someone talk about the term “fit”.
Behind the Scenes of File Review Training
It’s our office’s favorite time of year again: the season of reviewing applications!
Top 5 Things to Do After Applying to USC
You’ve finally pressed “submit” on your USC application...
Be Real, Not Perfect: How Authenticity Wins in the USC Application
The college application process can bring a lot of pressure to present yourself a certain way: accomplished, polished, impressive.
Early Action & Early Decision (USC Marshall) Application Deadline FAQs for Fall 2026 First-Year Applicants
Our first application deadline for our first-year applicants is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to answer some frequently asked questions!
Preparing For College: Making Your College List
Let’s be real: building your college list can feel like trying to choose a Netflix show with 5,000 options, except this decision might determine the…
Student Perspectives: How To Embrace Your Authenticity in the Admission Process
Picture this: you’re staring at a blinking cursor, the USC Common App portal open in one tab, ten half-finished drafts in another and a hundred…
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