Check out the profiles of our DTAP members below! If you are a prospective transfer student to USC and would like to connect with our students, DM us on Instagram: @usc.dtap OR @uscdornsifeadmission. 

Aimee Poole

Hometown: Ashland, Oregon

Transferred from: Trinity College

Major: Economics

Hobbies/Interests: Listening to music, playing soccer, watching movies, board games, & going on walks

Favorite things to do in LA: Trying new restaurants with my friends & going to concerts!

Ashan Abrol

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Transferred from: University of Washington

Major: Applied and Computational Mathematics (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: Tennis and basketball,  shopping for sneakers and streetwear, hanging out with friends, reading mystery and thriller books

Favorite things to do in LA: I love driving around LA, hanging out with friends, going to Century City Mall & The Grove, eating at amazing restaurants, and playing tennis at MountainGate.

Ginella Barajas

Hometown: Norwalk, CA

Transferred from: Cypress College

Major: Psychology

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, drawing and watching movies

Favorite things to do in LA: Going to the beach, visiting coffee shops, and going to live shows with friends

Hyejin Yun

Hometown: Montrose, California

Transferred from: Pitzer College

Major: Neuroscience (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Hip hop dancing, drawing, video gaming, and crocheting!

Favorite things to do in LA: Visiting all kinds of museums and cafes!

Ian Qi

Hometown: Arcadia, CA

Transferred from: Pasadena City College

Major: Law, History, and Culture (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: Lifting, gaming, reading, watching movies, listening to podcasts, driving and talking about cars

Favorite things to do in LA: Always trying out new restaurants and cafes, hiking, and thrifting

Jeff Karnsomprot

Hometown: Northridge, CA

Transferred from: Los Angeles Pierce College

Major: Neuroscience (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Videography, basketball, billiards, snowboarding, hiking, cliff jumping

Favorite things to do in LA: I’m a very spontaneous person! You can catch me cold plunging at a waterfall, stressed out at cafes, or even at the top of Griffith Park at 5AM.

Jessica Hovhannisyan

Hometown: Glendale, CA

Transferred from: Glendale Community College

Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Beekeeping, baking, skiing, philanthropy, and research!

Favorite things to do in LA: I love trying new restaurants, going out with my friends, and visiting museums.

Kaitlyn Coto

Hometown: Monterey Park, CA

Transferred from: Pasadena City College

Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, going to raves/concerts, trying new cafes, and baking

Favorite things to do in LA: I love going to the beach with my friends and hiking!

Mason Viramontes

Hometown: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Transferred from: Whittier College

Major: Psychology (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, going to concerts, listening to music, going to the beach

Favorite things to do in LA: Trying out new matcha spots and exploring different viewpoints!

Niloofar Sahimi

Hometown: La Cañada Flintridge, California

Transferred from: Pasadena City College

Major: Environmental Studies; Legal Studies (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: Jewelry making, sculpting, thrifting, watching sports, cooking/baking, photography, watching movies

Favorite things to do in LA: Walking around 3rd Street Promenade, finding new coffee shops and restaurants, going to the beach, shopping at The Grove

Sahara McPoland

Hometown: Washington State

Transferred from: Cal Poly Pomona

Major: Human Biology (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, pottery, and plants!

Favorite things to do in LA: Going to the museums.

Sarah Chong

Hometown: Fullerton, CA

Transferred from: Pepperdine University

Major: Health and Human Sciences (Pre-Health)

Hobbies/Interests: Photography, baking, scrapbooking, drawing, golfing

Favorite things to do in LA: Go on a hike and grab a refreshing drink afterwards!

Ximena Castillo

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Transferred from: East Los Angeles College

Major: Political Science (Pre-Law)

Hobbies/Interests: Dance, watching and playing sports (particularly soccer), listening to music, reading, shopping, spending time with my dog and doing word searches!

Favorite things to do in LA: Discovering new restaurants and exploring the city!