I have 1180 in my SATs so I feel I have no chance at USC, however I was waitlisted at UCSD.
However, I do the IB Diploma and I currently have USCs average of 35 points. My unweighted GPA is about a 3.85 and my income bracket is $150000-$200000 so I can afford USC and don’t require financial aid. My essays and EC correlate in the sense that they showcase who I truly am and what I am capable to offer to the USC community.
Please be honest