As a highly selective private research university, the University of Southern California strives to maintain an undergraduate population that is diverse in all measures—ethnicity, socioeconomic, geography, life experience, and academic interests—because we believe such diversity is a necessary component of an exciting and stimulating learning environment.

Add to this USC's long-standing traditions and our strength in intercollegiate athletics and you have the best of both worlds—a challenging intellectual environment paired with a spirited undergraduate campus community.

The quality of students attending USC has risen meteorically. SAT scores of incoming freshmen have risen by an amazing 250 points over the last decade. However, it’s not just test scores: USC’s definition of excellence is broad. Incoming classes consist of students who are gifted academically, creatively, and emotionally—many of our students have shown great potential for future success.

As a school counselor, we value your role in this process and appreciate the contributions you make to our profession. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at our special e-mail address just for college counselors: scounsel@usc.edu.

 

News from Undergraduate Admission:

Save the Dates for our Fall 2012 Community College and High School Counselor Conferences!

Our High School Counselor Conference on Friday, September 21, 2012 Community and our College Counselor Conference will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012. Both programs will include:

• Information on USC’s admission and financial aid practices
• Presentations by several of our academic units
• Tours of campus
• Luncheon with USC admission and financial aid staff, and academic unit representatives

Check-in will begin @ 8:30 a.m. and both programs will conclude between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Reservations can be made online by clicking here. We hope that you are able to join us and learn more about the new and exciting things happening at USC.