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University of Southern California
Women in Chemical Engineering WChE Life Hacks - Applying to College and Viterbi |
Ready to apply to college?
Best of luck! College applications can be rough, but hopefully these general resources are helpful.
If there’s any other resources you’d like to see, or if you’d like more specific advice, feel free to reach out and ask!
Best of luck! College applications can be rough, but hopefully these general resources are helpful.
- First, Khan Academy has a great suggested timeline for applying to college.
- It can be helpful to organize all of the information you’re looking at in one place. The Scholarship System has tips on building a college comparison spreadsheet.
- College Express has comprehensive advice on how to narrow down your college source.
If there’s any other resources you’d like to see, or if you’d like more specific advice, feel free to reach out and ask!
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Thinking about chemical engineering?
MIT lists some great general reasons for
why chemical engineering is a fantastic major! If you’d like to speak to a chemical engineering student about the program, here are some potential questions to ask:
For insight into the lives of undergraduate engineers, check out the Viterbi Voices blog posts and podcast. For insight into the lives of chemical engineers specifically, check out our Voices of MFD pages. |
The chemical engineering (CHE) department at USC is also referred to as the Mork Family Department (MFD), or simply Mork, thanks to sponsor John Mork. MFD is under the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, which admitted 47% female students to the incoming 2020 class and has a robust Women in Engineering Program! |
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Consider applying to USC!
You can virtually visit and chat with USC students! Each department has specific resources; two are linked below. Some general questions:
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On top of the application deadline, make sure to pay attention to the scholarship deadline. Submitting a blanket application by the deadline will put you in the running for multiple scholarship opportunities - for example, if you apply to the Viterbi School of Engineering, this puts you in the running for potential selection as a Viterbi Fellow.
