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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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Here are the Nobel Laureates of USC:
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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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.
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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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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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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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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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2 years ago
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To get into the USC MSc in CS program, the applicants are required to have a UG degree in Computer Science or its equivalent. The application requirements for the MSc in CS course are given below:
- Resume / CV
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendations
Note: GRE score is not required for 2025 USC applications
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2 years ago
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Yes, GMAT is required to get into the University of Southern California MBA program. The duration of the USC MBA is 2 years. The general admission requirements to get into the MBA course are given below:
- A completed online application
- A 4-year UG degree or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- GMAT / GRE scores
- Two required essays
- A professional resume
- TOEFL or IELTS score or equivalent (as applicable
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The top employers of the USC MSc in Computer Science include companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Media Platforms Inc, etc. Other employers are Adobe, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Spotify, Tesla, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Cisco Systems, etc. According to the 2022 First Destination Survey – Outcomes, 98% of students are employed, are continuing their education, or are pursuing other opportunities.
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