Chances at USC?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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What do you guys think are my chances at USC?

Live in Texas and will likely receive no financial aid. (Hoping for merit though). Asian male. Premed.
Current junior class of 2016

GPA: 5.52 out of 6, 3.95 out of 4
Class Rank: 8 of 525

SAT 2200 (630CR, 800M, 770W) I am planning on taking this again to improve CR
PSAT 230 (72CR, 80M, 78W)

AP Exams (Took four other this year and will have 5 more AP classes next year)
• 3- Human Geography
• 4- Computer Science A
• 5- World History

Work Experience Tennis Coach (Self-employed, 2014-2015)
• Coached small children in tennis to help them improve their skills and fitness
Math Tutor (Self-Employed, 2013-2015)
• Tutored high school and middle school students in SAT math and classroom material

Achievements National Merit Semi-Finalist (possible finalist)
Three-year Superintendent Scholar
Three-year President’s Award recipient
Participated in a week of on-site simulated training at NASA through High School Aerospace Scholars
6 week internship for biomed engineering at UH

Activities Tennis
• Played recreationally for ten years (2005-present)
• Played on high school varsity team for four years (2012-present)
• Played USTA tennis competitively for seven years (2007-2015)
Piano
• Played for thirteen years (2002-present)
Guitar
• Played for five years (2010-present)
Member of youth cultural organization
• Improved organization as Treasurer in 2013-2014
• Improved organization as Secretary in 2015-2016
• Volunteer by completing over 50 hours of community service (cleaning up highways, beaches, serving at soup kitchens, etc.)
Member of NHS (National Honor Society, 2012- present)
Member of Mathematics Honor Society (2012- present)
• Improved organization as Vice President in 2015-2016
Member of Red Cross Club (2012- present)
Member of United Way Club (2014- present)
Member of Science National Honor Society (2013- present)
Member of HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America, 2012- present)
Participated in UIL Math (11th grade)

Total, I probably have over 100 volunteer hours

Great teacher recommendations, average counselor rec, pretty good essays.

Am I leaving anything off the list?

I’m hoping for a lot of merit aid so if you have any idea about my chances for scholarships at these schools, let me know please.

Thanks to all in advance.

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You look like a qualified applicant and have a good chance at an acceptance.
Good Luck.

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Good chance at acceptance. Was accepted to Class of 2019 with similar stats and extracurriculars. Although maybe try to raise your SAT CR score?

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Thank you. And yeah I’m taking the SAT again this week

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i’d say you have a good chance, i was accepted into the class of 2019 w/worse stats. good luck!
**just a sidenote, if you think you’re not getting financial aid, it might not be worth the 60k tuition. still apply and see if you get any, but i would look at UCLA/Berkeley b/c even OOS is cheaper & you could get UC Regents Scholar

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Thanks!

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You look good, pal! I was admitted into the class of 2019 with similar (maybe slightly less impressive) :wink: stats! Now go slay those essays!

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Haha thanks!