Chance me! I will chance back!

<p>If you are in-state, then you have a decent shot at all of them. Of course, these schools are highly selective and even incredibly accomplished applicants get rejected yearly. But, I think your shot is about as good as anyone’s.</p>

<p>But you write that your essay was decent; if it truly was only “decent” and no better, then that is a hindrance. But if you are only being modest, and your essay was actually quite good, then I like your chances for these schools. </p>

<p>UCSD seems almost like a given for you; USC and UCLA are a little more iffy, but you can certainly get in.</p>