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“Making My Way Downtown”: Navigating LA Transit from USC
One of the best parts about being a Trojan is living in the heart of Los Angeles: A vibrant city with endless possibilities--, from world-class museums…
Athletic Traditions at USC
Athletic Traditions at USC: A Legacy of Excellence and School Spirit
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.
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…
Navigating Admission Requirements for Business and Engineering Students
Thinking of transferring to USC’s Marshall School of Business or the Viterbi School of Engineering?
Top 5 Things to Do After Applying to USC
You’ve finally pressed “submit” on your USC application...
USC's Glossary for First-Year Applicants
One of the hallmarks of the college application journey is the jumble of acronyms and random terms that are casually thrown around to describe the…
Important Information for First-Year Students from the Director of Undergraduate Admission: It’s All in the Details…
Applying to college as a first-year student can be daunting, especially given that each institution has its own requirements and deadlines.
Making the Most of Your USC Visit
The best way to get to know USC is to visit campus.
Holistic Admission Is Not "Whole"-istic: So How Do You Tell Your Story?
In the college admission process, you’ll probably hear a lot about holistic admission at selective institutions.
Making a Major Decision: How to Choose a First and Second Choice Major on Your USC Application
One of my favorite things about USC is that there aren’t many things I have to tell students they cannot do.
Too Early to Apply? What 9-11th Graders Can Do to Get Ready for College
We are deep into August, which means that high school seniors across the country are starting to work on their college applications.
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