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Answer to FAQ # 2
12021-09-08T12:30:49-07:00Arthur Kolat0d024661f4d5ec1e9c930ddff1977558f0247f25394372plain2021-09-08T12:46:06-07:00Arthur Kolat0d024661f4d5ec1e9c930ddff1977558f0247f25The Viterbi School strongly recommends that letters of recommendation come from Viterbi instructors or instructors in related fields. Viterbi instructors have extremely relevant information about an undergraduate student's potential for success in graduate level Viterbi courses. Ultimately, applicants must decide who is best positioned to speak to their potential for success in PDP in the event that a Viterbi recommendation is unavailable.
Q: I am a non Viterbi USC undergraduate. Can I still apply to Viterbi PDP?
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Q: Whom should I use as my recommender?
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Q: I don't see my instructor in the drop down list on myViterbi. What should I do?
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Q: What is the timeline to hear back about my decision?
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Q: How do I make changes to my course plan or change my major once I've begun my PDP?
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Q: What will happen to my financial aid when I am enrolled in PDP?
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Q: I started my USC undergraduate degree as a freshman and will not be able to complete all PDP requirements within the 12 semesters permitted. Is it possible to request a time extension?
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Q: Can I start taking graduate level courses before I begin my PDP?
If you still have questions please don't hesitate to email them to viterbi.pdp@usc.edu