In this video we discuss our transfer experience and how we got into USC and UCLA in one year. We hope you find this video to be helpful and you're able to learn a lot! If you still have questions don't hesitate to reach out or comment down below and we'll try to answer them!

Timestamps:
Background: 0:27
UC System: 1:38
Prereqs: 7:57
GPA: 8:57
Extracurriculars: 10:06
IGETC (GEs): 14:43
UCLA Recap: 16:05
USC: 17:57
Extracurriculars: 20:16
GPA: 19:40
Application: 22:24
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As I was editing I realized when the camera ran out of battery a lot of the footage was cut out and I didn't feel like filming again LOL so I'll just give the missing info here:
Essentially I discussed the application for USC and what I found to be helpful. Since there is the option to put 2 letter of recs (one from an educational institution and one from work/job), I asked the head of my department to write my letter of rec. If possible, you should try to ask one of your major professors rather than a professor you took for a GE class. This means you should try your best to talk to your professors throughout the course and really show them that you’re passionate about the subject matter.

Along with the letter of recs, there is the option for 3 essay questions. The first one is 650 words and it's basically why you want to transfer to USC. You also have to answer 2 supplemental essays, both 250 words. Of these two essays, you have the ability to select a prompt, so I suggest choosing a prompt that will allow you to talk about something you haven’t already mentioned in your application (the admissions officers want to see you are wellrounded and don’t want to see you talking about the same thing throughout the entire application).

Besides the application, you need to make sure you turn in your official transcripts from both your high school (if you’re applying as a sophomore) and the school you’re transferring from.

Hopefully this information helped!
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