Focus: Environmental Engineering
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Ever thought of how we might be able to minimize pollution and design sustainable solutions that can fuel the entire population? Or ever thought about how to find solutions to problems of planetary health? These are some of the plethora of problems environmental engineers address, and tackle. They use engineering discipline to create and design solution that prioritizes planet health, in a very general basis.
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental engineering employment is expected to grow 6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, see this U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics link and watch the video! |
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A-G Student Manager
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Be wise and plan out your future classes with the help of USC MESA's A-G Student Manager. This tool will help you create an Individual Academic Plan (IAP) in order to ensure that you exceed the A-G requirements, making you eligible to apply for college right after high school.
Follow the instructions on how to download the tool and use it. Feel free to bring it up with your counselor if you have any additional questions or need help obtaining the classes you desire. This is a tool for you! |
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Individual Academic Plan FormHere is another tool you can use to monitor your A-G courses with the help of USC MESA's Individual Academic Plan Form.
You must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a letter grade of C or better. You also may meet them by completing college courses or earning certain scores on various acceptable exams. We strongly recommend that you complete the following:
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Resources for First-Year Prospective USC Trojans
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USC EARLY ACTION
USC Early Action (EA) is for first-year students applying to majors that do NOT require a portfolio/audition. Students must apply EA to be considered for USC Merit Scholarships, unless your intended major does not participate in Early Action. SCOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Students must apply by November 1 or December 1 (depending on your major) to be considered for USC Merit Scholarships. |
TEST SCORES ARE OPTIONAL
Applicants do not need to present ACT or SAT Scores. Students will not be penalized for not submitting the testing results |
Free College and Career Workshops
Your Future LA is a free series of financial aid, college prep and career workshops open to students and families throughout Los Angeles County. These virtual events are geared toward high school students and first-year, first-generation college students who need more guidance on navigating the college process and parents looking to create a college-going environment at home.
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Need help paying for College?College can be pricey. However, there are a multitude of programs willing to help cover the costs. Here are a few to look into:
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UCs, CSUs, Community Colleges, and Privates
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UC (University of California), CSU (California State University), Community Colleges, and private colleges and universities are all viable options to apply for college! Consider doing research about college student life, financial aid, choices of major, and more!
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University of California (UCs)
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