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University of Southern California - 2011

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Institution Information

General Admissions

Entrance Requirements and Recommendations

Requirements

Freshman candidates are evaluated on the rigor of their high school course work, their grades and their scores from standardized tests. A personal resume, an essay, school recommendations and personal interviews also play important roles in the admission decision. Consideration is given to class rank, honors courses, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate work when assessing grade point averages. Students are considered individually on the merits of their academic record, personal qualities and potential for success in the field of interest. Students are expected to have completed at least 16 year-long courses, including 13 in academic solids and up to three in acceptable electives.

Recommendations

Recommendations, including those from teachers and/high school counselors, play an important role in the admission decision.