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I encourage you to browse the department’s website to learn more about the major’s curriculum, faculty, and research opportunities. |\n| What are the most popular majors on campus? | All of our majors have about the same admit rate but they do range in size. Our biggest departments on campus are Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Marshall School of Business, Viterbi School of Engineering, and Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. |\n| What are your admission requirements? | USC does not have minimum SAT or GPA requirement. We use holistic review in our admission process. |\n| How do I schedule a visit to campus? | You can schedule a visit to campus or a virtual information session [at ](at www.usc.edu/visitusc)[www.usc.edu/visitusc](at www.usc.edu/visitusc). |\n| I have a (insert) GPA and (insert) SAT/ACT score. What are my chances of being admitted to USC? | I cannot speculate as to your chances of admission. USC has a holistic process that considers many factors. We don’t have a preference between the SAT and ACT, and USC is currently Test Optional |\n| Do I have to apply Early Action ( EA) tobe considered for a USC Merit Scholarship? | Yes, unless your intended major does not participate in Early Action. Early Action is not available if you are applying to the Iovine and Young Academy or majors in Architecture, Art and Design, Cinematic Arts, Dance, Dramatic Arts or Music. Applicants to these majors should apply by December 1 to be considered for both admission and scholarships. |\n\n2023 First-Year Application Process   \n Complete Common Application  \n Oċcia l high school transcripts, grades 9 – 11 (and eventually, fi nal high school transcripts)  Personal Statement & responses to short answer topics  \n Activities list  \n Counselor/teacher recommendation form and letter  \n SAT / ACT Optional meaning applicants decide whether to submit scores  \n Supplemental materials and/or auditions, depending upon major  \n TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic or Duolingo English Test results required for international applicants whose native language is not English  \nImportant Deadlines  \n November 1, 2023: Early Action ( EA) & scholarship application deadline for most majors  \n December 1, 2023: Regular Decision ( RD) & scholarship application deadline for audition/portfolio majors.  \n January 9, 2024: EA fi nancia l aid deadline (CSS PROFILE & FAFSA)  \n January 15, 2024: Regular Decision ( RD) application deadline  \n January 23, 2024: EA admission notification date  \n February 10, 2024: RD fi nancia l aid deadline (CSS PROFILE & FAFSA) .  \n April 1, 2024: RD admission notification date  \nFinancial Aid  \n USC practices need-blind admission. A student’s ability to pay has no bearing on their admission.  \n AĊordability Initiative, announced in 2020, admitted students from U.S. families with an annual income of $80,000 or less, with typical assets, will attend USC tuition free.  \n Approximately two-thirds received some form of financial assistance.  \n Reach out to The Oċce of Financial Aid directly for additional questions.","cbCaier1jKIi3wfs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaier1jKIi3wfs","pdf",100050,"English","# FAQ's\n## USC test optional and holistic review\n## Early Action and scholarship eligibility\n# 2023 First-Year Application Process\n## Key application components\n## Important deadlines\n# Financial Aid","[{\"question\":\"Is USC Test Optional, and how are applicants without scores treated?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants without scores will not be disadvantaged or penalized in USC’s holistic admission or scholarship selection processes.\"},{\"question\":\"What admission requirements does USC use regarding SAT or GPA minimums?\",\"answer\":\"USC does not have minimum SAT or GPA requirements and uses holistic review in the admission process.\"},{\"question\":\"Who must apply Early Action (EA) for consideration for a USC Merit Scholarship?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, unless the intended major does not participate in Early Action. 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