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According to the student reviews over Shiksha Study Abroad, USC has got an overall rating of 3.7. Some of the reviews posted by students for USC are:
- USC is a decent university
- The university is a safe choice
- USC has an exceptionally qualified teaching faculty
- Health and mental peace are given importance at USC
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The famous personalities who have passed from USC are:
- Zac Efron (Actor)
- Neil Armstrong (Astrounaut)
- John Wayne (Actor)
- George Lucas (Filmmaker)
- Jenna Dewan (Actress and Dancer)
- John Ritter (Actor)
- Patrick J. Adams (Actor)
- Troian Bellisario (Actress)
- Bob Saget (Comedian)
- Judd Apatow (Director, Producer, and Screewriter)
- Shonda Rhimes (TV producer, screenwriter)
- Regina King (Actress and Director)
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a year ago
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Some of the top organizations where USC alumni work are:
- Amazon
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Meta
- Netflix
- Salesforce
- TikTok
- Tesla
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a year ago
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According to the information available, the popular industries where USC alumni work are:
- Engineering
- Business Development
- Operations
- Education
- Media and Communication
- Arts and Design
- Media
- Community & Social Services
- IT
- Finance
- Sales
- Marketing
- Consulting
- HR
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a year ago
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The list of the Nobel Laureates of USC is given below:
Names | Year |
|---|---|
Angus Deaton (Economics) | 2015 |
Arieh Warshel (Chemistry) | 2013 |
James Heckman (Economics) | 2000 |
Daniel McFadden (Economics) | 2000 |
George Olay (Chemistry) | 1994 |
Murrah Gell-Mann (Physics) | 1969 |
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a year ago
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The famous alumni of the USC include directors and producers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Shonda Rhimes, Ron Howard. Neil Armstrong also holds a degree from USC. Also, Sasha Obama graduated from the University of Southern California. In the sports department, the famous alumni of the university include NFL running back Reggie Bush, baseball player Mark McGwire, WNBA all-star Lisa Leslie.
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a year ago
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International students at USC are eligible for Merit Scholarships at the undergraduate level. These merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of a comprehensive, holistic review of an applicant’s candidacy. A few of the details about the merit-based scholarships are given below:
- The Trustee Scholarship is full-tuition scholarship
- The Presidential Scholarship is half-tuition scholarship
- Dean’s Scholarship is the scholarship that covers one-quarter tuition
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a year ago
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International students at USC are not eligible to receive federal or need-based financial aid, they are eligible for undergraduate merit-based scholarships and / or departmental awards. All international students who submit an application by the appropriate deadline are eligible for USC merit scholarships. These merit-based scholarships are not based on financial need and are awarded on the basis of a comprehensive, holistic review of the applicants. Also, note that there are no minimum eligibility requirements for USC merit scholarships as such.
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a year ago
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USC admission decision notification varies as per the course levels. The regular decision admission decision will be announced by Early April. On the other hand, the Early Action applicants are notified Mid-to-late January. In the case of graduate programs, the admission decisions are ultimately made by the programme for which an applicant has applied. The length of time required to make the decision varies by program, size of the applicant pool, and type of degree. A general timeline for USC admission decision is given below:
- Most applicants of the Fall term will receive decision notifications by June
- Most applicants of the Spring
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a year ago
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In order to get into the USC as an international student, the applicants are required to meet all the application requirements. General admission requirements for UG and PG courses are given below:
- Application
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Portfolio, resume or additional writing samples (as required)
- English language proficiency test score
Requirements for graduate programs
General application materials required for admission to graduate programs are given below. However, note that these may vary as per the courses:
- Statement of intent
- Letter of recommendations
- Writing samples
- Official transcripts
- GMAT / GRE score
- English language
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