<p>I applied for Annenberg as a freshman. I'm an African-American/Asian female from LA. Challenging courseload, great ECs, solid letter of rec, awesome essay, etc. I meet the SAT average with a 1990. </p>
<p>For my senior year, I am taking 4 APs, a regular lab science and Journalism (no UC-approved credit, so it's just a regular elective). There is a possibility I will get a B in my AP Econ class, bringing my UW GPA to a 3.79 and my weighted GPA to a 4.09. My UW GPA for all of high school was a 3.8. My weighted has been a 4.1.</p>
<p>Will a 3.79 in senior year first semester kill my chances? </p>
<p>Here's the catch as well - does USC count summer college courses in the GPA as weighted?</p>
<p>I took an American Art History course and a Psych course at local CC's, both were UC-approved. I earned an A in both. If I count those in my GPA, then I'm at a 3.8 again and a 4.1 again total. </p>
<p>Please let me know. I'm sorry if it sounds ridiculous, but USC is just so competitive and it'll be devastating if I'm not admitted. Thank you.</p>
<p>USC uses unweighted GPA, so no classes are weighted. Course rigor is considered.</p>
<p>It seems to me that a 3.79 first semester senior year is essentially the same as the 3.8 you had through junior year. How would having the same GPA “doom” you?</p>
<p>One more note: You mention “UC-approved” a couple of times - I am sure you are aware that USC is not a UC?</p>
<p>@alamemom, I am aware that USC is not a UC. I just say UC-approved because this means that the college course does count for credit. Some college courses do not, and can’t be listed. Hope that clarifies.</p>
<p>I would think that the two college courses with top grades should enhance your college application because it shows that you are capable of high achievement. The main thing is to demonstrate interest in Annenberg via your extra curricular activities and writing a great essay. You sound like an excellent candidate. However, I suggest that you apply to a variety of universities. This advice is for all candidates.</p>