Transferring to USC from Pasadena City College

I'm currently at Pasadena City College and want to transfer to USC. I'm aiming for a degree in business. What GPA should I target, and are there any particular classes I should take to enhance my application?

For transferring to the USC Marshall School of Business, maintaining a high GPA is important. Generally, successful transfer applicants have at least a 3.7 college GPA. However, the closer you're to maintaining a 4.0 GPA, the better your chances.

USC has established articulation agreements with Pasadena City College that lists the transferable courses for each major. You might want to refer to those in order to understand what specific courses you should take relevant to your Business degree. Some key classes you may want to focus on are macroeconomics, microeconomics, calculus, and statistics as these are foundational classes for any business degree.

Aside from academics, keep in mind, USC also values community involvement, leadership, and other forms of substantial engagement. Keep focusing on your extracurriculars to further differentiate your application.

Remember to check out USC’s Transfer Planning Guide on their website for more detailed information and important dates and deadlines. Finally, consider reaching out to a transfer admissions counselor at USC for personalized advice and direction. They could provide specific insights on how to strengthen your application. Good luck!