
Hello world! As a member that is new of web log team, I am so excited to share with you numerous of my day-to-day experiences as an Assistant Director of Admission at USC. When I communicate with my buddies and family members about my job, they frequently ask questions like ‘what do you do on a regular basis?’ or ‘do you have to work in the summer?’ I’m hoping that through my additions that are monthly this blog, you will get a better idea of what we do every single day as admission counselors.
So let’s begin with today’s. This i woke up at the Courtyard Marriott in Vienna, VA morning. My first visit began at 7:45 am. That may appear early with a, reasonable to others, but I can inform you, this morning at 7:45 am, I was tired (7:45 am in VA feels like 3:45 am in CA…oy.) You see, my flight from Los Angeles was designed to arrive at Reagan National Airport at 3:43 pm yesterday (become precise.) But instead, due to a cockpit that is wet (I kid you not,) my flight was delayed three hours. Luckily, my very first school visit today always has coffee waiting I was especially appreciative today (Thanks Sheila! for me, and) I visit, at this school it’s a different format which consists mostly of me answering questions although I usually give about a 30 minute presentation to students when. Thankfully the students came prepared. They asked great questions and I also think I only stuttered a few times.
I had a while to kill before my second visit and luckily found a Peet’s Coffee on my way. I stopped for many breakfast and a coffee refill shmoop.pro. In a world that is perfect arrive about 10 minutes prior to a visit, but frequently i am about 15 to 20 minutes early. Thankfully, my car’s atmosphere conditioning kept me cool while I ate my bagel and drank my latte. I was also able to chat with some counselors which is always a highlight of my day today. University counselors are always full of information about students, their schools, and usually life as a whole. Additionally reminds me of my high school days where I invested a complete lot of the time on my counselor’s couch.
Exactly How coffee that is many are you able to find in this picture?
My third check out today had been to a school I’ve never visited prior to. There were about eight students present plus one ended up being even wearing a USC t-shirt. This pupil, let’s call him Brandon, told me about his recent trip to campus so we’d a moment to gush over how USC that is pretty is. I like sharing common USC experiences with pupils, especially when i am abroad.
Finally, between my third and fourth visit this early morning, I was able to grab a 6′ veggie pleasure as I drove to the next school that is high. A nice reminder of the relationships I continue to build at each school upon checking in, my picture from last year’s visit appeared in their computer.
After my fifth and visit that is final, we returned to my resort, debriefed my time by means of notes and headed to the closest Starbucks to catch up on some work. My instinct that is first is to check on my email. Oh look! I acquired a message from Brandon I mentioned thanking me for my visit and asking a question about something. Love when that occurs!
I hope to satisfy many of you as We continue my travels! If there’s whatever else you intend to know about our experiences visiting your highschool, please feel free to leave concerns into the remark section and I will do my best to return to you soon!
Fight In!
Mythbuster: I need certainly to show the admission counselors that USC is my top choice
The Myth: Attending college fairs, visits and tours will increase my likelihood of admission.
The Verdict: Not at USC.
Every late August/early September, you will find 5 or so emails in my inbox each and every morning using the subject ‘Introduction to USC.’ These emails usually have a similar format that is general. ‘Hello Jessica- just wished to inform you I play baseball and I can’t wait to apply to USC that I go to ABC High School. I’ve always wanted to be a pupil in the Marshall School of Business.’ Ok great, but just what am we supposed to say? Good luck along with your baseball season? Every winter, I have comparable emails with the subject ‘Update.’ Students tell me how their first semester went, they got the role that is lead the spring musical, and that USC is still their very first choice. Awesome, but chances are I currently saw your senior grades (or will soon) year.
At USC, we do not monitor students’s interest outside associated with the actual application for admission choice purposes. Going to our programs is a way that is wonderful learn more about USC, but gonna an event or sending email messages like those we described will not raise your chances of admission to your college.
As admission counselors, its true with any help you may need that we are your main contact as you go through the admission process at USC and we are happy to assist you. However, pupils just benefit from trying to us they can’t find the answer online if they have specific questions- especially questions to which. I believe pupils often confuse this role and make the assumption us and initiate a conversation in order to have a shot at admission that they HAVE to email.
So how do you show us you’re interested in USC? rather than investing your time emailing us with updates, it is in your absolute best interest to make use of that time to function on your reaction to the application question ‘Describe your academic interest and how you want to pursue them at USC.’ You should discuss specific resources and opportunities you’d like to take advantage of at USC. in the place of emailing us your list of tasks, fill out the Activity Summary completely. A thoughtful and very carefully assembled application stands out much more than an introduction e-mail or an invite to coffee.
Bear in mind that some educational schools may track demonstrated interest. Some colleges may expect all students to reach away to them, while others may expect students in the area that is local visit campus. The notion of demonstrated interest differs, if it is factored into an admission decision so you should always ask a school if and how they track interest and.
At the conclusion of the day, we do want to see that you’re enthusiastic about USC and that you’re really considering being a student here. The way that is best for you really to articulate this interest is through your application.