Can I get into USC?

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I’m a junior.
Race: Arab

GPA:
Freshmen Year: 2.63 first sem/2.78 second sem (I’m aware I did terribly my freshman year, hopefully they’ll appreciate my improvement)
Sophomore Year: 3.3 first sem/4.0 second sem (took the only AP offered, didn’t calculate unweighted)
Junior Year: 4.0 UW/ 4.3 W (all AP/enriched)
planning on getting same scores for senior year
Senior Year: 4.0 UW/ 4.3 W (all AP/enriched)

one math course ahead than 80 percent of my grade (skipped algebra 1)

Planning on these test scores:
SAT: 2100
ACT: 31

Organized an entire Cancer fundraiser on my own
Student Council (Grades 10-12) hopefully executive by senior year
Drama Club (Grades 11-12)
Soccer (11-12)
More Community Service: Habitat for Humanity (twice), City of Windsor Snow Angels Volunteer Program, ETC
Lead Role in 1 school play, part of 2 other plays
Newspaper
School Play Club
Prom Committee

Hoping to start a school drama club this year.
Hoping to attend the USC Summer American Popular Culture Program in 2017

ESSAY: About the struggles of being an Arab who wanted to pursue the path of creativity at USC. Arab culture didn’t accept you unless you wanted to be a doctor/ business man/ engineer. (DID NOT WRITE MY ESSAY YET, JUST PLANNING IT)

I know my overall UW GPA average will be weak due to my terrible freshman year grades (everyone told me freshmen year wouldn’t matter) but I think I have somewhat of a shot. It’s my absolute dream school.

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ALSO, my mother died earlier in my life (before high school) and that led to untreated depression and an untreated eating disorder. I had to overcome both of them on my own (no therapist, hospitalization) during 8th and 9th grade. These will be added in my additional comments section.

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For an international student, I’d say you’re a mid/low reach. It’s honestly hard to chance you until you get your actual scores back, but aim for something higher than a 2100. Keep doing what you’re doing and showing improvement - it can’t hurt to apply, but remember to apply for safeties.