{"id":10923,"date":"2023-04-10T07:51:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T07:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/?page_id=10923"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:23:35","slug":"prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospective Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n          \n  \n            \n  \n            \n  \n            \n  \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-stories-full-width-carousel \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-stories-full-width-carousel\"\n    \n      >\n\n      \n  <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide swiper-slide\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide\"\n    \n      >\n\n      <div class=\"image-video\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--ambient-video\">\n\n    \n  <video\n    preload=\"none\"\n    role=\"presentation\"\n    tabindex=\"-1\"\n    loop\n    playsinline\n    muted\n  >\n    <source src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/progressive_redirect\/playback\/838472858\/rendition\/1080p\/file.mp4?loc=external&#038;signature=b7a092b7f64819fa760ab295616081c0f0ba2c8286247fabd18adb60e5817664\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n  <\/video>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517836123_cc0e9d78b9_o-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517836123_cc0e9d78b9_o-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517836123_cc0e9d78b9_o-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517836123_cc0e9d78b9_o-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Two students talking on a bench at the School of Cinematic Arts courtyard.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Now more than 500,000 strong, the Trojan Family is where you will find peers who share your passions and goals, and who will be there for you, lifelong and worldwide.  <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n          <div class=\"links-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/live-learn-belong\/find-your-people\/  >FIND YOUR PEOPLE<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    \n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--info-controls \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--info-controls\"\n    \n      >\n\n      <div class=\"buttons single-button\">\n    \n            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--video-controls \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--video-controls\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"video-controls\">\n  <div class=\"video-controls-inner\">\n    <button aria-label=\"Pause Background Video\" class=\"video-button video-pause-button\">\n      <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n          viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" 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swiper-slide\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide\"\n    \n      >\n\n      <div class=\"image-video\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517817243_728927e15e_o-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517817243_728927e15e_o-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517817243_728927e15e_o-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517817243_728927e15e_o-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Two students joyfully walk down the pathway between Tommy Trojan Statue and the Ronald Tutor Center on a sunny Los Angeles day.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Learn more about what we look for in prospective students, how you might fit in, and how you might contribute to our academic and campus life.<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n          <div class=\"links-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/how-to-apply\/what-we-look-for\/  >SEE IF USC IS A GOOD FIT<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide swiper-slide\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide\"\n    \n      >\n\n      <div class=\"image-video\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517517184_a033a0f713_o-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517517184_a033a0f713_o-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517517184_a033a0f713_o-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC-52517517184_a033a0f713_o-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Alumni Park decorated with large red letters spelling \"USC\" and different tents filled with people at a welcome event for Trojan Family weekend.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Think a USC education might be out of reach? Visit our Financial Aid Calculators to estimate how much aid you may be eligible for and what your actual cost may be.<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n          <div class=\"links-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/calculators  >CALCULATE YOUR COSTS<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide swiper-slide\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-stories-full-width-carousel-slide\"\n    \n      >\n\n      <div class=\"image-video\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-48632185432_e80a5b27c3_3k-copy-768x432.webp\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-48632185432_e80a5b27c3_3k-copy-1920x1080.webp 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-48632185432_e80a5b27c3_3k-copy-1280x720.webp 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-48632185432_e80a5b27c3_3k-copy-768x432.webp 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"USC students gather at a Welcome Event and hold up their phones to take a picture of the event.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Attend an admission information session or an academic department session to learn more about our admission process, academic programs, and get key insights from admission staff.<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n          <div class=\"links-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/meet-us\/information-sessions\/ target=\"_blank\" >JOIN AN INFORMATION SESSION<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"swiper-controls\">\n    <button class=\"button-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\">\n      <svg height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" width=\"9\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m18.3928571 19.3214286 6.2142858-6.2142857 1.2857142 1.2857142-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5 1.2857143-1.2857142z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(0 -1 -1 0 22.107143 25.892857)\"\/><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n\n    <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\n    <button class=\"button-next\" aria-label=\"Next Slide\">\n      <svg height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" width=\"9\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m18.3928571 19.3214286 6.2142858-6.2142857 1.2857142 1.2857142-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5 1.2857143-1.2857142z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(0 1 1 0 -13.107143 -10.892857)\"\/><\/svg>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Live, Learn, Belong<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW15589451 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\">USC<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW15589451 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\">\u00a0will be your home away from home for the next few years. We think you will discover it\u2019s easy to find your niche, both on campus and in the city of Los Angeles.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW15589451 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15589451 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/live-learn-belong\/build_your_future\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Build Your Future\">Build Your Future<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC49561533283_5dd6d214ef_k-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC49561533283_5dd6d214ef_k-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC49561533283_5dd6d214ef_k-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USC49561533283_5dd6d214ef_k-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"McCarthy Quad with a wide shot of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Center for International and Public Affairs and Leavey Library as the sun sets on campus.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>How to Apply <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW111387849 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111387849 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111387849 BCX0\">From\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW111387849 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111387849 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111387849 BCX0\">deadlines and application materials, to what USC looks for in potential applicants, here is all the information you will need to present a successful application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW111387849 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/how-to-apply\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-51554409983_b6bfa00df3_k-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-51554409983_b6bfa00df3_k-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-51554409983_b6bfa00df3_k-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/USC-51554409983_b6bfa00df3_k-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Four students walking out on the steps of the USC Physical Education Building as two more students sit on the bench next to the steps.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Financial Aid and Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW10278875 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10278875 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10278875 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Nearly two-thirds of USC students receive some type of financial aid. Many others are the recipients of our Merit Scholarships. A world-class education at USC may be more affordable than you think.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW10278875 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10278875 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10278875 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/financial-aid-and-scholarships\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/usc-campus-photo-3-girls-talking-on-bench-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/usc-campus-photo-3-girls-talking-on-bench-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/usc-campus-photo-3-girls-talking-on-bench-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/usc-campus-photo-3-girls-talking-on-bench-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Students sitting and talking on a bench on campus\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Meet Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163832379 BCX0\">What better way to see if USC is right for you than by visiting our beautiful University Park Campus! 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Stay up-to-date with our application and admission process, as well as campus news and events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"links-container\">\n              <div class=\"link-item\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Resources for Parents and Families <\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/resources-for-parents-and-families\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more about how to support your student through the application process and how to ease the transition to college life. \">Learn more about how to support your student through the application process and how to ease the transition to college life. <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"link-item\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>For School Counselors <\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/meet-us\/for-counselors\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Stay up-to-date with USC by signing up for our special counselor events and\/or by joining our mailing list. \">Stay up-to-date with USC by signing up for our special counselor events and\/or by joining our mailing list. <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"link-item\">\n                          \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>For Admission Counselors <\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/admission.usc.edu\/prospective-students\/live-learn-belong\/admission-volunteers\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Volunteers are important to the success of USC Admission! 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