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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a Ucla alum with a child at Usc(it's a mental pretzel, tho' I've come across enough other parents in similar situation where it almost seems like it's a thing). Ucla has the nicer setting/location and better local & historical academic reputation. Usc formerly was a relative academic joke but past 30yrs or so has sincerely boosted their standing. Usc feels more pre-professional vs more academically-feeling Ucla. Usc has a stronger esprit de corp vs Ucla and has a strong network in SoCal where I grudgingly give them their respect in Business, Real-Estate, Film, Communications and to some but lesser extent Engineering, Law & Med.
 My Usc child attended a competitive private prep school on the east coast, NMSF, had stats in line for Ivies but didn't get into any Ivies(wl at ucla but "vibed" significantly more w/Usc pre-results).  Had a choice between Michigan & Usc. Loved their Usc visit(s) and felt at home. Chose Usc partly for chance to continue in EC niche + NMSF $ from Usc. Child has had a great experience at Usc. Appreciated the ability to change majors(even schools)plus flexibility to minor in most anything. Got an internship and then job via Trojan Network. Child is outgoing, in the greek system and enjoys the football/school spirit, party scene and availability to explore Los Angeles. Diverse student body. Definitely a # of wealthy students. 
Mostly anecdotal and conjecture but fwiw the kids I've met at today's Usc seem more academically accomplished, social & polished vs the kids I know of getting into Ucla via my west coast group of friends. (Perhaps results of UC's being test blind?)
Usc: Fun School, Party Scene, Football/School Spirit, Strong SoCal network, [b]Strengths in Film, Business, Entrepreneurship, Communications. Respectable in Engineering, Law & Med. [/b][/quote]

Agree. Solid take on the student body.
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