The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California.
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The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic University of Southern California admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with University of Southern California.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1, 2026 | By mid-December |
| Early Action | November 1, 2026 | In late January |
| Regular Decision (performing arts majors) | December 1, 2026 | By April 1 |
| Regular Decision (most majors) | January 10, 2027 | By April 1 |
Checked November 5, 2026 against University of Southern California's official admissions pages (admission.usc.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with University of Southern California.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Southern California's admissions office lists the Early Decision release as: By mid-December. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Southern California's admissions office lists the Early Action release as: In late January. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Southern California's admissions office lists the Regular Decision (performing arts majors) release as: By April 1. The application deadline is December 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
Pick University of Southern California, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.
Yes. Every university offers both an acceptance letter and a rejection letter; you choose which one your friend receives.
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No. College Decision Simulator is an independent entertainment site and is not affiliated with University of Southern California or any university. The letters are fictional and are not real admission decisions.