<p>I'm an incoming senior and I really would like to know if I have a chance at USC, it's my dream school and I really don't want to go anywhere else so I would like to know some tips on how to improve my chances and where I stand currently.
Entering 2014, From California, White
GPA(weighted/UW) :4.00,3.6
SAT(first time):1910
ACT:27
Major: Russian Literature
Take mostly ap classes
Member of Key club, CSF, Astronomy club, 1000 hours of community service, worked for the city, Speak 4 languages, starting my own Russian Lit club, 4 years of Piano, 3 years of Art(outside of school), Captain of the Girls Varsity Basketball team (two years), President of the Advance Placement Club, Interning this summer at Warner Brothers Studio, Stole from Key club
Sorry I know it's a lot to ask but it would be so helpful to know what to do because I really need to go to USC!</p>
<p>You have a strong GPA and your ACT/SAT scores are excellent! Youre also a California resident which is a good thing and will be in your favor! I would say its a definite match!
Chance me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1521305-help-do-i-stand-chance-university-florida.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1521305-help-do-i-stand-chance-university-florida.html</a></p>
<p>Sorry to disappoint you, but the person above is unfortunately incorrect. Your GPA is below average for USC, and the ACT/SAT is waaaay below average for USC. I’d raise the SAT at least 200 points, and the ACT at least 3 or 4 points.
However, your ECs are actually decent. But I don’t think they’ll help enough to make up for the other stuff.
USC would be a low reach/reach depending on your improvement and how good your essays are.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1213/USCFreshmanProfile2012.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1213/USCFreshmanProfile2012.pdf</a></p>
<p>Your UW GPA is below the average and your SAT is below the 25th%-tile. USC’s admit rate is supposedly down below 20% for the most recent class. I strongly urge you to consider USC a big reach. Your recommendations and essays need to be spectacular.</p>
<p>Does it mater if I’m going into a noncompetitive major? I will also be interviewing.</p>
<p>USC: Reach</p>
<p>Aim for 2100+/31+, otherwise put your act together in college for 2 years and then transfer (provided you do not want to attend USC for film or communications). Or you might want to attend USC for grad school instead.</p>
<p>Thank you guys 
I think I just might go to a UC for 2 years and then transfer</p>