Chance me for USC!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi Guys!

International(Indian)
Male
FA Needed.(Financial Situation has changed)
Intended Major: Business Related

Academics :

SAT 1 : 2300 (800M,750CR,750W)
SAT 2 : 790M2, 790PH

9th : 8 CGPA(Out of 10)(~79%)
10th : 8.6 CGPA(Out of 10)(~82%)
11th : 86%
12th : 92%

Marks increased from an 80 in 10th to 92 in 12th.

  1. Founded an App Startup with over 50k downloads.(10 - Present) -- Made 4 android apps. -- One of the apps lets you send a message to someone, while you’re driving without touching the phone. -- Took no formal training to develop these apps, all the skills were self acquired.
  2. Founded an initiative to spread awareness about the increase in rape cases in India.(11 - 12) -- Made an app that lets you send a emergency message to someone, if you think you’re in danger or you are being followed, just by shaking your phone. -- Started a fund raising campaign for the initiative. -- Raised over $2500. -- Took no help from any adult whatsoever.
  3. INSEF Finalist.(12) -- Qualified for INSEF. -- Submitted project on Machine Learning. -- The Research took place over a period of 7 months.
  4. House Prefect - Ravi House.(10) -- Led to the victory of our house in various house events like Sports and Tech competitions.
  5. Team Captain - School cricket team.(11,10) -- Led to the win of school team in Inter-School Cricket competition.
  6. Member - The Global Education and Leadership Foundation.(10,11,12) -- Completed the tGELF course in 2 years.
  7. Intel ISEF National Finalist.(Qualified for my countries national fair) -- Submitted my research paper on Random Number Generation.
  8. I have been playing guitar for the last 6 years. [Recreational Level] -- Performed at a couple of small level concerts(around 200 people).
  9. I won the annual Inter-House tech competition in 10th Grade.

10.Research : (11 - Present)
– Wrote 2 research papers on Machine Learning and AI published on High Impact International Journals.

  1. Survey Response Co-ordinator at CARE.(11) -- Analysed over 200 surveys based on Women Issues in Africa.
  2. I have been playing Lawn Tennis since 7th Grade. -- Led to the win of school team in Inter-School Tennis Tournament.

Awards :
• INTEL ISEF Semi-Finalist.
• Qualified for 2nd round of Vivekananda Competition.
• Pramerica Award for Community Service Award - Silver Award
• INSEF Finalist.

Academic Honours :
• Scholar Badge recipient
• National Cyber Olympiad – Top 60 in State
• National Science Olympiad - Top 100 in State.
• Qualified for Inter-DPS Science & Maths Competition – Top 10 in School.

Thanks guys!!
Sorry for posting chance me threads again and again. I’m really anxious.

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First off, which SC? The private one in LA or the public one in South Carolina? (For the rest of the post, I’m assuming Southern California)

Second, international students rarely get financial aid. If you’re considering the private SC, I heard they give a lot of financial aid and merit scholarships out. See if you can get one of those.

Third, your grades and SAT scores (both standard and subject) are solid.

Finally, your ECs.

Really, none of your ECs numbered 4 to 12 really matter (I would also say #3 doesn’t matter as much as well). I say this with a grain of salt because you can definitely make them matter by explaining how they shaped who you are and why you want to go into business. HOWEVER, take a look at your first several points. These are the best cases for why you want to become an entrepreneur. Mention your other ECs in your application (list them), but focus your essays on these ECs.

I would say you have a very good chance at getting in if you write your essays about the right things and put yourself in the right light. Remember, USC is a very good school, and they’ll be getting many applicants like yours. Don’t get cocky in your essay and stay on topic.

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@redwall1521 thanks a lot for commenting!! I’ll definitely work on my essays.

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