First-generation and students of color set records. The university’s college prep program for neighborhood children and teens leads the way with 57 first-year students. And Southern California public high schools make their strongest showing.
No matter where they’re from or how they found out, these potential future USC students all shared the thrill of getting their acceptance notices.
Diversity and academic achievement distinguish the newest Trojans, including a record number of first-generation college students.
Get the rundown on what USC’s admission team looks for in future Trojans — and how things have changed during the pandemic.
Public high schools and first-generation students create an outstanding fall class — USC’s largest incoming class ever — with South L.A. and the Eastside leading the way.
USC Bovard Scholars get academic coaching, financial aid guidance and other resources through the yearlong college-prep initiative.
Class rigor and college bureaucracies are common obstacles, research from USC Rossier’s Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice finds.
USC’s college preparatory program helps high achievers avoid undermatching and get into the top schools they deserve.
The College Access For All hotline can help students apply to schools, navigate financial aid and better understand how to pay for their education during COVID-19.
Ishop brings decades of higher education experience to her new role as vice president for enrollment management at USC.
Potential future alumni celebrate their acceptance letters on social media.
Accepted applicants have great grades, a stellar work ethic and a lot of supporters cheering them on.
Two new policies will make a USC undergraduate education more affordable for those who most need financial assistance.
Among incoming students, 1 in 4 had perfect grades in high school and over 15% are first-generation.
USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stands out — for the right reasons. Here’s how you can make sure your college application shows you at your best.
USC draws a record number of diverse applicants for the 2018 freshman class, including first generation, SCion and military family students.
More students say “yes” than ever before; 1 in 4 have perfect grade-point averages and 17 percent are first-generation.
A landslide of outstanding applications raises the bar for admits, as average GPA and standardized test scores continue climbing.
Add England to the growing list of nations hosting a USC overseas office.
The facility — USC’s ninth international office — builds on the university’s existing European presence.
Incoming first-year students set new university records for achievement.
Freshmen from South L.A. high school stick together as they begin their collegiate careers.
The incoming class also has the highest average test scores in USC history, and it’s the most selective class, too.
The field of 56,000 applicants is a USC record.