The University of Southern California (StudentsReview) - How to Get into USC (Undergraduate)

Students who got into USC:

Tips mention: Interview (12), ACT/SAT (36), Grades (43), Sports/Extracurriculars (24), College Essay (15)

“You send a resume list (do NOT lie! Even

Mar 17 2009Video/Media
You send a resume list (do NOT lie! Even little white lies because they can tell). I didn't lie on mine but I was shocked at how extensively they ask you about each and everything on your list of works. I felt and could tell they were testing whether or not I had actually done everything listed which was cool, but somewhat sheisty. But I also could tell they were sincerely just interested to find out everything about you.

Just be passionate and relay that to them. It helps you INCREDIBLY to go to the undergrad "pre-interview" that they hold in different regions near your home for students who are interested in the program. This is YOUR CHANCE! Meet and make a good impression because the person you are meeting with / talking to is going to be one of the people who later decide whether you get in! (This is also the secret to bettering your chances at getting one of the coveted Scholarships either Presidential or Trustee). I, myself was a Trustee recipient so I didn't have to pay a cent of tuition; ever.

You will meet snobs, back stabbers, and all sorts of evil people at 'SC and you will work into the AM on several occasions and feel overwhelmed very often.

But if you make it through, you will graduate with a diploma literally worth it's weight in gold. Everywhere you go in the country people will see that you went to 'SC film school and they will respect you almost instantly (just make sure you keep it all fresh in your mind by practice-practice-practice!)

You will see films, meet people, and read books that will inspire you to your core. Fight On (^o^)/

Good luck!
SAT: 1120 Male

“Did an audition for the faculty who happened to

Oct 22 2008Music - Performance
Did an audition for the faculty who happened to be visiting nearby on the East Coast. He told me he wanted me in his studio and told me to get all my application-related paperwork done through the Administration Office.
ACT: 36 SAT: 1090 Male

“Can you walk and talk at the same time???!!

Oct 08 2008Business - Management and Administration
SAT: 2400 Male

“I had excellent grades at the community college I

Oct 01 2008Video/Media
I had excellent grades at the community college I transferred from. I also graduated two years early from high school and took some challenging courses at other four year schools.
Female

“I go to this school because it's easier for

Sep 11 2008Computer Science
I go to this school because it's easier for me to use the distance education network (DEN) while working; therefore, it's easier to get the approval from my employer since my employer has the connection with the school. However, I'm disappointed by the unfair treatment by the instructors because of my ethnic I guess and the way things are managed by he department.
Female