Meet Us: For Counselors

Over the last several years, the quality of students attending USC has risen meteorically. Not only are test scores soaring, but incoming classes comprise students who are gifted academically, creatively and emotionally—many of our students have shown great potential for future success.

We value your role in this process and appreciate the contributions you make to our profession. We invite you to attend special events designed to introduce you to, or update your knowledge of, USC’s application process, academic and professional programs and financial aid.

High School Counselor Conference
Friday, October 5, 2018
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

This full-day program for high school counselors, independent counselors and CBOs that serve high school students will introduce you to USC’s admission and financial aid practices and include: presentations by several of our academic units; tours of campus; and a luncheon with USC admission, financial aid and academic unit representatives.Register now >>

Community College Counselor Conference
Friday, November 9, 2018
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

This full-day program for college counselors, independent counselors and CBOs that serve transfer students will introduce you to USC’s transfer admission and financial aid practices and include: presentations by several of our academic units; tours of campus; and a luncheon with USC admission, financial aid and academic unit representatives.Register now >>

The following newsletters contain updates for Guidance Counselors.

Fall 2015
Preparing for a world in which majors are minor; Admission Review Process; For Counselors: Financial Aid, Admission Blog, new GE requirements and study apps; Trojan Voices; New on Campus; You are invited to Discover USC! Download (PDF).

Spring 2015
How Far Can You Go with the Humanities at USC?; Tools for Counselors; Trojan Voices; For Students; LGBT at USC – It Keeps Getting Better!; Summer@USC. Download (PDF).

Fall 2014
Now is the Time, L.A. Is the Place; Spotlight on USC Admission; Free Resources for Counselors; Trojan Voices; For Students; New On Campus; Expanding Student Horizons. Download (PDF).

Spring/Summer 2014
Parents’ Perspective on the College Experience; Trojan Parents; Inside Tips for College Tours; The Spirit of Troy Makes L.A. History in 2014; New on Campus; Trojan Voices. Download (PDF).

Spring 2014
Connecting the Dots From Classroom to Career; The Path to the Prize: Before They Were Nobel laureates; Trojan Voices; New on Campus; Internships Abound at USC; Dates and Deadlines. Download (PDF).

Spring/Summer 2013
Celebrating Achievement of the Highest Order; USC Financial Aid Expands to Meet Demand; USC to launch the Kaufman School of Dance; Honor students reap valuable rewards; Trojan Voices: Growing up in Canada; Summer@USC. Download (PDF).

Winter 2012
Growing a global university; World Bachelor of Business program comes to USC in Fall 2013; USC offers special benefits to ROTC and returning veteran students; USC named one of five top universities for social media. Download (PDF).

 

Fall 2012
USC students redefine political and civic engagement; The “Heritage Initiative” and new athletics facilities; New Stamps Scholarships offered to undergraduates; It’s the season for spirit, so bring on the band. Download (PDF).

Summer 2012
Recreational Sports give students great opportunities at USC; Trojans embrace the sport of quidditch; Solar decathlon; Trojan Voices: How students made athletics, recreation, and fitness a part of their college lives; Scholarships for physically challenged athletes; Commencement 2012 makes history. Download (PDF).

Fall 2011
Scholarships at USC: The Mork Family’s historic gift to USC; USC’s switch to the Common Application; Financial Aid Insert: Applying for financial aid at USC; Trojan Voices: How scholarship recipients reach the top. Download (PDF).

Spring 2011
Creativity fo all; Trojan Voices; Meet USC’s new Financial Aid Director; how to be part of the arts at USC; USC opens the first Center for Students with Learning Differences; Summer adventure in the arts and beyond. Download (PDF).

Winter 2010
Forging the Path: How USC helps first-generation students thrive; Trojan Voices: What does it take to be a successful first-generation college student?; How to apply to ba a Norman Topping Scholar; Meet our multicultural recruiters; Trojans Achieve a Safety First; Our leaders are on the mover!; Important Dates & Deadlines. Download (PDF).

Spring 2010
Where teaching hs no boundaries; What does it mean to be a research university?; Financial aid to remain strong for incoming students; When it comes to teaching, what really matters? Download (PDF).

By joining our mailing list, high school, community college and independent counselors can receive invitations to special events, announcements and updates from the USC Office of Admission.

Counselors are welcome to submit questions via scounsel@usc.edu.