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Confessions of a High School Valedictorian

By: Sophia Pei ‘22

Transitioning into college is a journey, and one of the greatest obstacles is developing a growth mindset. It can be challenging going from being top of your high school class to “average” in a USC curved class. Nevertheless, it’s vital that college students all learn to dissociate self-esteem and self-worth from grades and prevent a fixed mindset from holding them back. The following is a very personal account of my own slow development to having a healthier mindset about not only grades, but about myself.

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Pass/No Pass: Here’s What You Need to Know

By: Danielle Collins ‘20

It’s that time of the semester: registration. Time to find those double dipper GEs, bookmark Rate My Professors, and avoid Friday discussions at all costs. One thing you might be considering is whether or not to take a class Pass/No Pass (P/NP). Here’s what you need to know.

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4 Stages of GPA Awareness

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Fear: Have they been released yet? When will they be released? Is it five or seven business days after the last final? When was the last final again?

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