University of Southern California

2026-27 · Common App

Early Action
November 1, 2026
Regular Decision
January 15, 2027

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus two supplements:

  1. Required · 250 words

    Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first and second choice major options.
    Review my draft
  2. Required · 100 characters each

    Short Takes: 10 quick short answer questions (100 characters max each).
    Review my draft

Deadlines around the same time