chances to USC

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>School: very competitive public school in CA
GPA: ~3.5UW / 3.7W (I know it sucks..)
SAT I : taking in october (average scores on "blue book" tests ~ high 2000's)
SAT II: Spanish: 760
SAT II: USH: 630 (planning to retake)
Ethnicity: Asian</p>

<p>EC</p>

<p>SUMMER:</p>

<p>2005:
-Soccer "teacher" (reason why teacher is in quotations is because I wasn't really a teacher. I lived in a condominium, so during the summer, interested kids joined my "soccer league" and I taught them some basic skills. I don't know if this is worth putting on my application though)
-Tutor (unpaid/voluntary in the same condominium. tutored 3 elementary kids, helping with homework, projects, studying for tests, and whatnot)
2006:
-Volunteer at Open Space Preserve Nature Center.</p>

<p>CHURCH:</p>

<p>-Welcoming Team (many jobs: Greeting in front of the stairs, making flyers, table rep, etc)
-Homeless Ministry (serve food to the homeless in nearby area in a parking lot. I learned so many things by joining this team)</p>

<p>SCHOOL:</p>

<p>-Aid for Africa: Publicity head (designing shirts for the club, creating flyers, etc)
-Music: Symphonic Orchestra (1st violin section)</p>

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<li>I am Asian but lived in Central America for almost all my life. I moved to the US two years ago. I attended an Int'l School for Freshmen year*</li>
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<p>I might try to apply under ED</p>

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<p>USC doesn't do ED, or at least didn't when I applied.</p>

<p>Other than your GPA, You're about like me, though I was president of my senior class and of a few clubs too. Good luck</p>

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<p>bmanbs2: Did you get accepted?</p>

<p>I also have similar stats. But you living in Central America is a good characteristic, something that will set you apart from others.</p>

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<p>bmanbs2 - true. i just checked out USC's site. no ED available :(</p>

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<p>Are you a US citizen? It sounds like you aren't, which will make it a lot harder for you to be admitted.</p>

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<p>Yeah I got in, with a couple of honors programs to boot</p>

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<p>cowtipper1 - i'm permanent resident. would this still affect chances of acceptance?</p>

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<p>One of my good friends last year was a permenant resident, but every school still considered her an international applicant because she wasn't a US citizen. </p>

<p>Being an international applicant, unfortunately, decreases your chances of acceptance because they accept a lot less international students than US students. You should still definitely apply though, because you have a shot. Be sure to write killer essays, it can really help your application.</p>

<p>Plus, I think its really cool that you're Asian, but lived in South America for most of your life.</p>

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<p>oh man that sucks. i hope i can write some killer essays, though, i'm not a natural writer.</p>

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<p>bumpp? 10 char</p>