SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

MARCH 1, 2013 is the new application deadline.

We were able to get the Graduate School to extend the deadline by two weeks to help those of you who needed more time to complete your application.

If you have any questions, please call Don Ward at 213 740-2282  or email him at  warddl@usc.edu

 

 

The GRE exam is a mandatory for MHB application, The USC Graduae School has established these MINIMUM scores: 144 Qualitative Reasoning and 153 Verbal Reasoning.

                                 APPLICATION MATERIALS

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS - all COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED

OFFICIAL GRE SCORES – quantitative reasoning and verbal reasoning sections. GMAT scores CANNOT be substituted.

Official test scores should be sent from the testing agency directly to USC. USC's ETS school code is 4852. Please select 99 if a department code is requested.    

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (max. 500 words)

1. Explain why you think the MHB program will help you achieve your short term career goals. (Approximately 200 words.)
2. Describe one or two elements of the MHB program that seem especially relevant or useful to you. (Approximately 200 words.)
3. Briefly describe what you think you would contribute to classmates in the MHB program. (Approximately 100 words.)

 RESUME 

1. One page summary of your educational and work history, plus your computer and language skills. The content should be similar to the information you would provide on a job resume.  It should not follow a curriculum vitae format.
2. Example resume formats can be found at:http://careers.usc.edu/docs/handouts/Resume_Booklet_Small.pdf

 THREE (3) LETTERS OF REFERENCE  (can be from professors and/or people in the business world)

      In a one page letter, the referee should discuss why he/she thinks you would be well suited for the MHB program.

      Please alert your referees that ONLY a personal letter of recommendation is required. They do not have to complete the "standard recommendation form".

 

THESE ARE THE ONLY ITEMS OF DOCUMENTATION THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION (except for TOEFL scores required for international students).

                          APPLICATION PROCESS

This year the admission application is handled solely online through the USC Graduate School.

General information about the admission process can be found at:  

http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply/index.html

 You can open your application by going to: 

https://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/applyonline/

 

All applications will be reviewed at the same time after the February 15th deadline. There are no early admissions and there is not a rolling review process.

 

Note: letters of recommendation should be submitted ONLY through the electronic apply on line system. Please do NOT have latters sent by email or hard copy to the director of the program.

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO THE GRADUATE ADMISSIONS SITE

Go To the USC Graduate School Application for Admission page.

First set up a personal account and you’ll get a page that has personal welcome.

In the column to the left, the Application Instructions are followed by Application for Admission with 11 items beneath it. 

1 Biographic Information is straight forward

2 Contact Information is straight forward

3 Application Information requires careful attention

1. Click on fall 2013
2. Click on USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
3. Click on  Human Behavior (MHB)
4. Irrelevant
5. Click on Full time  - contact jellison@usc.edu if you want to only be part time
6. Irrelevant
7. Indicate if you want ESL studies
8. NO to Distance Education
9. Irrelevant

10. -14 as they apply to you.

4 Financial Aid as it applies to you

5 Academic Background is straight forward

6 Test Information simple, and you MUST have an official transcript sent directly to Grad Admissions.

Official test scores should be sent from the testing agency directly to USC. USC's ETS school code is 4852. Please select 99 if a department code is requested.   

7 Employment Info/ Resume   - IMPORTANT and straight forward

8 Language Background

9 Additional Questions straight forward -  IGNORE QUESTIONS 6- 11

10 Supporting Documents  IMPORATANT - input your personal statement

11 International Applicants – only if relevant

SKIP ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

RECOMMENDATIONS  straight forward and IMPORTANT

 

If you have further questions about the admission process, please contact Dr. Jerry Jellison, Director of the MHB Program, directly at jellison@usc.edu