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The University of Southern California, a private research university in Los Angeles ranked among the top 25 nationally, offers more than 150 majors across signature schools including Marshall (business), Viterbi (engineering), and Cinematic Arts. USC admitted 9,251 first-year students from a pool of 79,290 applicants to the Class of 2030—an overall acceptance rate of 11.7%, […]
The decision by the University of Southern California to introduce a binding Early Decision option for Fall 2027 applicants is more than a procedural change. It reflects a broader shift in selective admissions toward earlier commitments and greater enrollment predictability. This move follows a two-year pilot in which USC offered Early Decision exclusively through the […]
Are you dreaming of attending college in sunny Los Angeles? If you’ve been researching top-tier universities in SoCal, you’ve likely come across the age-old rivalry between UCLA and USC — and now you’re wondering: which school is the better fit? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both UCLA and USC offer world-class academics, dynamic […]
The University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. This two-year pilot program, launching in Fall 2025, offers students who are certain about attending USC Marshall an opportunity to secure admission earlier in the process. As the only […]
California lawmakers recently passed a groundbreaking bill that prohibits private colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s legacy or donor connections during the admissions process. This legislation, one of the first of its kind, is designed to strengthen equitable access to higher education by eliminating admissions preferences for students from wealthy or influential families. The […]
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