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Preparing for USC

What High School Students Can Do With Their Summers
By the time summer rolls around, you’ve probably heard a lot about using your time “wisely” or doing something that will stand out for college.
The Process for Adding a Minor or Second Major
Many students arrive at USC with a clear idea of what they want to study, but that often evolves once they start exploring all the different academic…
How to Make Your College Decision
May 1st is just around the corner, which means it’s time to make your college decision!
Parental Guidance Suggested: Creating a Positive College Culture at Your Student’s School
Each spring, as college admission decisions are released, high schools across the country experience a mix of excitement, relief, disappointment and…
Introducing... Preparing for College
We just launched a new Preparing for College page on the admission website!
Why Senior Year Matters
Senior year matters because it’s the bridge between who you’ve been and who you’ll eventually be.
Finding Your Fit
If you’ve started thinking about applying to college, you’ve no likely heard someone talk about the term “fit”.
Be Real, Not Perfect: How Authenticity Wins in the USC Application
The college application process can bring a lot of pressure to present yourself a certain way: accomplished, polished, impressive.
Student Perspectives: How To Embrace Your Authenticity in the Admission Process
Picture this: you’re staring at a blinking cursor, the USC Common App portal open in one tab, ten half-finished drafts in another and a hundred…
Preparing for College: Keeping an Open Mind
Love Island (of both the UK and USA variety) is my Roman Empire.
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.
Preparing for College: Starting Off High School on the Right Foot
For those of you in 9th grade, starting high school can be scary.
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