USC Marshall MS Finance Application Guide

WEB-ADMIT GUIDEStep-by-step application guide

WebAdmit Application Guide1.0STEP 1: SIGN UP1.1Click the ‘Create an Account’ button1.2Fill the Form*All fields are required unless marked Optional1.3Click the ‘Create my account’ buttonPROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

You are ready to start your application!!PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

2.0SELECT THE MSF PROGRAM2.1Select ‘Master’ from the ‘Program Level’ drop-down. Click Search2.2Select ‘Marshall School of Business’ from the ‘School’ dropdownSelect Marshall School of Business (Specialized Masters Programs) from the ‘Department’ dropdownPROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

2.3Select the ‘Finance (M.S.)’ Program2.4You can select other programs as well. When done click on ‘I am Done, Review MySelections’We cannot see which programs you applied to as part of your application.2.5You are ready to fill in your application!PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

3.0FOUR QUADRANTS OF THE APPLICATION3.1To complete your application you need to complete the four quadrants shown below.Click on any one to get started3.2Program Specific Material3.2.1Select the ‘Program Materials’ QuadrantPROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

3.2.2Select the ‘Finance (M.S.)’ program. Each program has its own set of requirements.3.2.3‘Documents’ Section: Submit a professional resume, a personal statement and an optional document3.2.4‘Recommendations’ Section: You will invite your recommenders to add a letter of recommendation to yourapplication.PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

Add information about the recommender. Your recommenders will receive an invitation via email to attach theirrecommendation to your online application.PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

4.0SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION4.1Go to the submission tab from the navigation bar4.2Important notes for submission: Fee waivers need to be approved before you submit an applicationPlease do not wait for your letters of recommendation to be submitted to submit your applicationPROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

Common Mistakes to Avoid Incorrect biographical information Name, birthdate, citizenship,address Indicate all names Incomplete education history/ missingacademic records Sending documents before you submityour application Sending academic documents withoutUSC ID Submitting documentation if fee waiver isrequested Not responding to USC e-mails Transcript: Leave it blank since youcannot resubmit the transcripts. You cansubmit them after the applicationAfter You Submit YourApplication Approx. 4 weeks processing time fortranscripts Email notification for missing transcripts,fee waiver documentation and educationalhistory GradAdm and MSF application review Your decision: Apply Yourself andyou.USC.eduPROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

Decision Notification: youSC Go to you.USC.edu and register for youraccount @ https://you.usc.edu/login/This service gives you access to your:a) University Decision Letterb) Welcome to USC brochurec) If admitted, Certification ofEnrollmentContact Information Office of Graduate Admissiongradadm@usc.edu MSF Programms.fin@marshall.usc.edu Immigration (I-20 and visa ions.uscMonday – Thursday 9 am– 1pm Pacific Time Visit USCRonald Tutor Campus Center (TCC)(213)740-1111PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDEUSC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MSF;2017

account @ https://you.usc.edu/login/ This service gives you access to your: a) University Decision Letter b) Welcome to USC brochure c) If admitted, Certification of Enrollment Contact Information Office of Graduate Admission gradadm@usc.edu MSF Program ms.fin@marshall.usc.edu Immigration (I-20 and visa questions) usci20@usc.edu .