<p>Hello everyone! So USC is my top choice with UCLA coming in a close second (I know I should be shunned since they're rival schools but PLEASE bear with me!). I have already applied and everything, and I would just like to know my chances of getting in as I await the late March/early April decisions. I will chance you back if you need to! :)</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7 unweighted
Rank: Top 20% of graduating class (around 250 students, I believe)
ACT Composite: 28
Declared USC major: 1st choice - Broadcast Journalism; 2nd choice - Psychology (interest in minoring in musical theater)
Declared USC major: 1st choice - Psychology; 2nd choice - International Development Studies (intention in going into the Communications program junior year - at UCLA only juniors can be accepted into the Communications program)</p>
<p>APs/Honors/College Classes (dual enrollment classes):
-Honors English (equivalent to 11th grade AP English; my school doesn't have an AP English for 11th graders)
-AP US History
-AP English Literature
-AP US Government/Politics
-College-level American Sign Language
-College-level General Psychology</p>
<p>Academic Awards/Honors:
-Member of California Scholarship Federation (CSF) since Freshman year; graduation high school with a "Lifetime CSF status"
-Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Student since the 5th grade</p>
<p>Other Awards/Honors:
-Voted "Most Enthusiastic" at the annual Drama awards at my school
-Voted "Best Supporting Actress" at the annual Drama awards at my school
-2012 Homecoming Queen! :)</p>
<p>Personal:
State or Country: California, USA (San Francisco bay area)
School Type: Public (around 1200-1400 students)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity:
-White (European - Hungarian, Russian, Ukrainian)
-Jewish (both ethnically and religiously)
-Native American (not currently enrolled in a tribe, but we are working on obtaining tribal citizenship)</p>
<p>ECs:
-School and Community Theater (8 years) - many lead roles, student director
-Internship for a senator (2 years)
-Environmental Club (2 years) - President and Historian
-School Band and Choir (band-8 years, choir-1 year)
-Synagogue Choir (4 years)
-Leo Club (4 years)
-Dance classes (7 years) - hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, tap</p>
<p>Community Service:
-Outdoor Education Cabin Leader (1 year - probably going to do it again this year)
-Volunteer for a community college district at an annual festival to help raise money for student scholarships (5 years)</p>
<p>Work:
-Seasonal Cashier at Target
-Student poll-worker for the 2011 and 2012 elections
-Seasonal Sales Associate at Old Navy
-Babysitter (5 years)</p>
<p>Essay:
For UCLA Essay #1: I talked about my version of home - the theater; I talked about how it impacted me as a person and exactly why I felt as though it was "my home."
For UCLA Essay #2 and USC CommonApp Essay: I talked about my anxiety disorder and how finally building up the courage to ask for help changed my life.
For USC Annenberg Statement of Intent: I talked about my love of public speaking and my experience in communication and how it has impacted my views on my career and my goals in life.</p>
<p>Other Details:
-Legacy: My mom attended UCLA for a year or two, but didn't make it into their competitive Communications program, so then she transferred to USC (I know I know I know....). My mom graduated from USC in the 1980's
-I had a USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism interview in December, and I think it went pretty well!</p>
<p>Please be honest! I'll chance you back if you so desire :) thanks sooooo much!</p>