<p>Hi,
So I recently visited the campus and it really made me want to go to USC, but I don't know if I have a chance or not. I think it might be a bit of a reach but I still want to go!
I live in Los Angeles, CA and go to a reputable high school
Planning to Major in Biological Sciences, go to medical school, and ultimately become a doctor.</p>
<p>GPA (not the best...) 9-12: Weighted: 3.730. Unweighted: 3.46 Weighted 10-12 (UC/CSU GPA): 4.0. Unweighted: 3.67
Rank: Within the 18%
SAT: 2030-- 670 Math, 630 Critical Reading, 730 Writing
Subject Tests: 720 US History, 660 Math 2
APs- APUSH:5, AP Eng Language:4, AP Euro:3</p>
<p>Freshmen Year:<br>
Honors Bio<br>
English<br>
Spanish 1<br>
Geometry<br>
Media Arts</p>
<p>Sophomore Year:
Honors Eng 10
AP European History
Chem
Spanish 2
Algebra 2</p>
<p>Junior Year:
AP US History
AP English Language
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
Spanish 3
Physiology and Anatomy
ASB (Student Government)</p>
<p>Senior Year:
AP Government & Economics (AP Econ not offered at school)
AP Spanish Language
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AB
ASB
Physics</p>
<p>Awards/Honors (not majorly important):
• RUHS Principal’s Honor Roll (12, 11, 10)—4.0 GPA or better
• California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (12, 11, 10)
• CSF Gold Sealbearer—Was in CSF for at least six semesters
• Academic Letter and Pin–3.5 GPA or better for six semesters (12, 11)
• President’s Award for Educational Achievement (11)
• AP Scholar (12)
• National Spanish Honor Society (12)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars/Community Service:
• Associated Student Body (ASB) (12, 11)
Senior Year: ASB/Senior Historian
• Middle Eastern Club (12, 11, 10)
− Senior Year: Co-President
− Junior Year: President
− Sophomore Year: President/Founder
− “Peace for the Middle East” Fundraiser—A school-wide fundraiser in which our club sold wristbands to raise money for impoverished Middle Eastern countries, specifically Pakistan, Palestine, and Afghanistan). We raised over $150 and sent it to an organization called Islamic Relief USA who works in those countries.
• Friendship Circle (12, 11, 10, 9)
− A chapter of a local organization. Volunteers hang out and socialize with special-needs kids to make them feel more comfortable and wanted at school and in the community.
− Senior Year: Secretary
− Bake Sale Fundraisers—Helped sell baked goods to pay for the cost of sending special needs kids to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
− Skechers Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk—Donated and walked to raise money for RUHS’ Friendship Circle Club.
• People to People International (12, 11, 10)
− A chapter of a humanitarian organization.
− Senior Year: Secretary
− Delivering toys at a Family Crisis Center to children in families who couldn't afford presents during Christmas
− Helping out with an organization called Project Needs by stocking up pantries in a church with food for Thanksgiving and passing out food to needy people.
• Link Crew (12, 11)
− Selected student organization made up of Seniors and Juniors that helps Freshmen get more acquainted with the school through many events during the summer and throughout the school year.
• Key Club (12, 11, 10, 9)
• Junior States of America (12, 11, 10, 9)
− A chapter of an organization. Students engage in debates over controversial topics to make them more active and educated members of society.
− Senior Year: Vice-President
− Sophomore and Junior Years: Secretary
• Cervantes (National Spanish Honor Society) </p>
<p>• Volunteer at Little Company of Mary Hospital (12, 11, 10) (Over 250 hrs.)
• Youth Group Leader at Mosque (12, 11, 10, 9)
− Small group of students who try to encourage more teenage Muslims to become better acquainted with Islam and to be devout followers of the religion by organizing fun activities.</p>
<p>If it helps, I'm also from a low-income family raised by a single mother. I'm half-Black and half-Asian (Pakistani). Mother was born outside of the US and didn't manage to complete a college education.
Thanks so much you guys, I really appreciate the help!</p>