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Tips For Transfer Applicants
Amid reading applications and recommending scholarship candidates for the incoming first-year class, my colleagues and I are also receiving emails with…
Destigmatizing Community College
As a transfer student myself, I am familiar with the stigmas that surround community colleges.
Student Perspectives: Five Tips for Applying as a Transfer
Hi!
USC’s Glossary of Transfer Applicant Terms
Now is the time to lock in and enter your transfer era.
Student Perspectives: Why I Chose to Apply to USC
My name is Edie Cingrani and I am majoring in International Relations and the Global Economy in USC’s Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
What Not to Do in Your USC Application
Applying to college is an exciting process—one filled with opportunities to showcase your personality, passions, and potential.
Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Application
Applicants: Well done!
Getting to Know USC from the Comfort of Your Own Home
The University of Southern California’s campus is decorated in beautiful brick buildings and luscious landscapes.
“Hey Siri, How Do I Answer the USC Quick Takes on the Common App?” – Demystifying the USC Quick Takes
USC Quick Takes: the most difficult part of the application!
Student Perspectives: Summers at 'SC
Where, How, What and Why of Spending the Summer Semester at USC
Making the Most of Your USC Short Answer
Applying to college is a journey.
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