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Get the inside scoop on University of South Dakota admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Admission process was very smooth. I transferred here from another school and found the environment to be very welcoming and open while maintaini...   READ MORE
Current Student
No interview. Just an essay, relatively easy admission process. Plan to pass GMAT first, some will be allowed to take almost all classes but the...   READ MORE
Alumni
GMAT Test, Personal Essay and Application   READ MORE
Current Student
I received an early acceptance letter because of extraordinary achievement in high school. My suggestions for applying are to make sure you have ...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Classes were all very consistent in level of coursework and quality of instruction. Professors encouraged interaction outside of the classroom an...   READ MORE
Current Student
Workload is not bad. Quality of classes is improving but they still have room for improvement.   READ MORE
Alumni
The MBA program at USD is nice b/c it is a 1 year program. The professors are great and very knowledgable. The advising for the program is terri...   READ MORE
Current Student
Just like every school, there are good professors and bad professors; enjoyable classes and bland classes; easy ("slack") classes and difficult cl...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
I have yet to explore this personally however; I have heard that employment in one's field of study is something readily available after graduation. ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Good network for undergrads, not so much for graduate students.   READ MORE
Alumni
The school did very little to reach out and try and help there graduates find jobs. They tend to work with a lot of the great students and just forge...   READ MORE
Current Student
So far, I have not gained anything from my time at the University of South Dakota. I have been turned down from every internship application so far.   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The campus is very welcome and inviting overall. There are campus safety issues just as with every collegiate setting however; USD is very commit...   READ MORE
Current Student
Vermillion is a great community, nice small town, very affordable.   READ MORE
Alumni
Vermillion sucks, but it is quiet and it is very safe.    READ MORE
Current Student
I don't recommend the University of South Dakota, to be honest. It used to be a great place to attend, but since there has been a change in admin...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Your social calendar will burst at the seams if you choose to allow it to do so. There are many events planned by the college and student groups ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Students in program are friendly, easy to meet new people, many different activities on campus and off.   READ MORE
Alumni
If you are young its not that great. Most people just hang out with other students.   READ MORE
Current Student
I don't participate in the drunken festivities that are college life. It's pointless and not worth my time.   READ MORE

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