
Hello world! As a member that is new of weblog team, I am so excited to fairly share numerous of my day-to-day experiences as an Assistant Director of Admission at USC. They frequently ask questions like ‘what do you do on a daily basis?’ or ‘do you must work with the summer? once I talk to my friends and family about my work,’ I’m hoping that through my additions that are monthly this web log, you’ll get a much better concept of what we do every single day as admission counselors.
So allow’s start with today’s. This morning I woke up during the Courtyard Marriott in Vienna, VA. My visit that is first began 7:45 am. That may appear early to some, reasonable to others, but I can inform you, this morning at 7:45 am, we was tired (7:45 am in VA seems like 3:45 am in CA…oy.) The truth is, my journey from Los Angeles was expected to reach Reagan National Airport at 3:43 pm yesterday (to be exact.) But instead, due to a wet cockpit seat (I kid you maybe not,) my trip was delayed three hours. Luckily, my first school see this morning always has coffee waiting for me, and I also was especially appreciative today (Thanks Sheila!) Although I usually give in regards to a 30 minute presentation to pupils once I visit, at this school it’s a different structure which consists mostly of me responding to questions. Thankfully the students came prepared. They asked great questions and I think I just stuttered a times that are few.
I had some time to kill before my second visit and luckily found a Peet’s Coffee on my way. I stopped for a few morning meal and a coffee refill. In a world that is perfect arrive about 10 mins just before a trip, but frequently I’m about 15 to 20 minutes early. Thankfully, my car’s air conditioning kept me cool while I ate my bagel and drank my latte. Today I happened to be also able to talk with some counselors which is constantly a highlight of my time. University counselors are always filled with information regarding students, their schools, and usually life in general. It reminds me of my high school days where We spent a complete lot of the time on my counselor’s settee.
How many coffee cups is it possible to find in this photo?
My visit that is third today to a school i have never checked out prior to. There were about eight students present and something ended up being even wearing a USC t-shirt. This pupil, let us call him Brandon, told me about his recent stop by at campus so we had a moment to gush over how USC that is pretty is. I like sharing common USC experiences with pupils, specially when I’m overseas.
Finally, between my third and fourth see this morning, I happened to be in a position to grab a 6′ veggie delight as I drove to the following senior high school. Upon checking in, my picture from last year’s shmoop essay writer see appeared in their computer, a nice reminder of the relationships I continue to build at each school.
After my fifth and final see today, we returned to my resort, debriefed my time in the form of records and headed to the closest Starbucks to catch through to some work. My first instinct is obviously to check my email. Oh look! I obtained an email from Brandon I mentioned thanking me for my visit and asking a question about something. Love when that occurs!
I am hoping to meet many of you as We carry on my travels! If there’s whatever else you want to know about our experiences visiting your school that is high feel absolve to leave questions into the comment section and I am going to do my far better return to you soon!
Fight In!
Mythbuster: we need to show the admission counselors that USC is my top choice
The Myth: Attending university fairs, visits and tours will increase my chances of admission.
The Verdict: Not at USC.
Every late August/early September, you will find 5 or so emails in my inbox each morning aided by the topic ‘Introduction to USC.’ These emails usually have the same format that is general. ‘Hello Jessica- simply wished to let you know that I head to ABC highschool, we play baseball and I can’t wait to apply to USC. I’ve always wished to be a student in the Marshall School of Business.’ Ok great, but what am we supposed to express? Good luck along with your baseball season? Every winter, I have similar emails with the subject ‘Update.’ Students tell me personally how their first semester went, they got the lead role in the springtime musical, and that USC remains their first option. Awesome, but chances are I currently saw your senior grades (or will soon) year.
At USC, we don’t track a student’s interest outside of this application that is actual admission choice purposes. Going to our programs is a wonderful way to learn more about USC, but gonna an event or sending email messages like those we described will not increase your chances of admission to the college.
As admission counselors, it is 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, students only benefit from trying to us if they have specific questions- especially concerns to which they can not find the answer on the web. I think students often confuse this role and make the assumption they’ve to e-mail us and initiate a conversation so that you can have a shot at admission.
So how do you show us which you’re thinking about USC? as opposed to investing your time emailing us with updates, it is in your very best interest to use the period working on your response to the application question ‘Describe your academic interest and how you want to pursue them at USC.’ You should talk about specific resources and opportunities you want to take advantage of at USC. in place of emailing us your list of tasks, fill down the experience Summary thoroughly. A thoughtful and carefully assembled application stands out far more than an introduction e-mail or an invitation to coffee.
Keep in mind that some schools may track demonstrated interest. Some colleges may expect all pupils to reach out to them, while other people may expect students into 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 end of the day, we do wish to see that you’re enthusiastic about USC and that you will be seriously considering being a student here. The way that is best to help you articulate this interest is throughout your application.
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