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Table For One
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” – Jack Kerouac Currently, I am writing this blog sitting inside a Peet’s...
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STUDENT BLOG: Spring Break Recap
Just a few weeks ago as Trojans were deep in the heart of midterm season, it appeared that spring break just could not arrive fast enough. However, as spring break neared its end, one simply...
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A Day in the Life: Visiting High Schools
Hello world! As a new member of the blog team, I am so excited to share with you many of my day-to-day experiences as an Assistant Director of Admission at USC. When I talk to my friends and family...
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Come Discover USC!
During my last visit to the Metro DC area I worked at one of our Discover USC programs. We host these programs for prospective students throughout the world so that students and families gain helpful...
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Hello from the other side….
Interviews…another part of the college application process. We’re currently finishing up our on-campus interviews through the end of November (Thanksgiving excluded.) You might also see us conducting...
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A Day in the Life of an Admission Counselor: Recruiting Students in NYC
Question: Have you seen that movie, Admission with Tina Fey? Is your job really like that? Yes, I’ve seen that movie. In fact, I watched it on a Virgin America flight a few years ago on my way to NYC...
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Top 5 Things Admission Counselors Do On The Road
During the fall of each school year, I travel…a lot. I wake up early, catch flights across the country, and search the Hertz parking lot for rental cars with backup cameras. During this time, I’m...
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A Day in the Life of An Admission Counselor: International Edition
Gomabseubnida. Yeonsujeungjuseyo. Deo gimchi. Google translate says that this is how you say “Thank You,” “Receipt, please,” and “More Kimchi” in Korean. All important phrases that were necessary...
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International Admission at USC: Off to Europe!
My name is Nathan Mack and my role at USC is to serve as one of our International Admission Officers. The big picture of what I do is ensure that the university recruits (and enrolls) amazing, bright,...
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Human Resources: How to Get in Touch with a USC Counselor
While applying to college requires students spend countless hours navigating university websites and inputting data in the Common App, it is still fundamentally a human process. While the bots might be...
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