advice/chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Basically, I just wanna know my chances (percentage-wise) for USC, and get any advice that could help me in admissions.</p>

<p>BACKGROUND:
*White/Female/very low-income family on social services
*suburbs of Richmond, Virginia
*Blue Ribbon Public School</p>

<p>STATS:
*GPA: 4.7 w, 3.9 uw (hardest courseload possible)
*Rank: 10/413
*SAT: Critical Reading 740, Math 680, Writing 700 = 2120
*SAT2: Math Level II 760, US History 660, Literature (score pending)
*AP Classes: Literature, European History, US History, US Government, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics
*COLLEGE Classes: Beginning Screenwriting (4 units), Directing (4 units), Film Study (3 units), Colonial American History (4 units)</p>

<p>EC'S:
*Theatre (10,11,12) - Student Director, Stage Manager - Best Stage Manager award, Sound Technician, Drama Club Historian & Officer, International Thespian Society member
*Film (9,10,11,12) - Student Film Society President & Founder, production assistant/intern for various films, screenwriter, local events volunteer
*Figure Skating (9,10,11,12) - LearnToSkate program volunteer, ISI certified Judge, USFSA member, annual ice show soloist
*Rowing Team (9,10,11,12) - (considered a school club) but Varsity boat for all 4 years, Vice President
*Web Design/Development (9,10,11,12) - owner/designer of a large website since 2000.
*Volunteering through NHS and Beta Club.
*Violinist for 13 years.</p>

<p>SUMMER PROGRAMS:
*Harvard SSP 2004 - received grant to attend
*USC Summer Seminars 2005 - received financial aid</p>

<p>HONORS/AWARDS:
*QuestBridge Finalist
*Early College Scholar (state program)
*Lowell Student Scholar (Harvard University Extension School)
*National Merit Commended
*AP Scholar
*Junior Marshal
*Honor Roll, National Honor Roll</p>

<p>(I'll be applying to the film production program, and yes, I know it's extremely competitive and you can't really evaluate my chances for the film school.)</p>

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<p>As you said, it is very difficult to calculate your chances for the film school. Here is my personal opinion:</p>

<p>You have a very very strong chance of acceptance to USC. I would say around if not above a 75% chance. As for the film program, I don't really know how it works. I think if you were not to get into the film program, you would still be allowed to apply later while at USC? </p>

<p>Anyway, you are a very very strong candidate for USC. I love how you have taken college courses. That just tipifies your candidancy. Fight on!!</p>

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<p>it seems to me that you'd be a lock, to the college in general at least...</p>

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<p>thanks, anyone else?</p>

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<p>the film school requires additional things besides just your grades, SATs, and a few essays when you apply. Just looking at your stats you'd probably get into USC, but the film school usually requires its applicants to submit a portfolio of work they've done (sketches, pictures, basically anything to better describe you). You don't need any prior film experience.</p>

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<p>yeah i know... actually they said they dont want actual artwork, but there are some essays, extra recs, and a portfolio list needed.</p>

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<p>anyone think i could get a scholarship?</p>

<p>i need one badly. :/</p>