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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.
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.
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…
Rainy Days in LA
Rain in Los Angeles—it's a rare and precious event.
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…
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.
Navigating Admission Requirements for Business and Engineering Students
Thinking of transferring to USC’s Marshall School of Business or the Viterbi School of Engineering?
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!
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