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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.
Researching Colleges
Junior year of high school can feel like a blur—standardized tests, AP classes, extracurriculars, and looming thoughts of college applications.
Transfer Admission Myths Busted: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions at USC
Transferring to a university as prestigious as the University of Southern California can feel like a daunting task.
Admitted International Student? - A Next Steps Guide
If you’re an international student (AKA, you need a visa to study in the U.S.), and you’ve just committed to USC by the May 1st deadline, you’re…
What are Trojan Transfer Information Sessions?
Similar to the intense, high-stakes drama of a reality competition show, the first-year admission process is a nerve-wrecking journey.
Waiting for Admission Decisions
It’s a crazy time of year!
How Long Does It Take to Read an Application?
In the iconic Tootsie Roll Lollipop commercial that many of us grew up watching when cable TV was still a thing (sorry, no shade Netflix), a curious…
FAQs: I Wasn’t Named a Scholarship Finalist… Now What?
In late January, notifications were sent to applicants who applied by the merit scholarship deadline.
Your Transfer Application Questions (FAQ), Answered!
The February 15 Transfer Application Deadline is almost here!
Tips for Your Transfer Application
Amid reading applications and recommending scholarships for the incoming first-year class, my colleagues and I are also receiving emails with…
I Was Deferred to Regular Decision - FAQ
Tomorrow, approximately 3,500 first-year students will be notified that they have been admitted to USC.
January 15 Regular Decision Application Deadline FAQ for Fall 2025 First-Year Applicants
The final first-year application deadline is around the corner.
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