<p>I have finally given in and I decided to do a chance me thread for USC.</p>
<p>Student profile
Black, son of Jamaican immigrants
GPA; 94.667/100
Rank; 13/453
SAT; 1880- CR 670 W 650 M 560
APUSH-5, AP US Gov-5
6 APs, Took Spanish up to 4
Upward trend in transcript</p>
<p>Activities
Graduate of local student youth leadership institute
Drama club-9th-12th-vice president this year
Beta Club-11th-12th-vice president this year
Mock trial for last two years
Georgia Boys State delegate</p>
<p>Other stuff;
I work for my mom's cleaning company
I received a handwritten letter inthe mail from the assistant director of admissions at American university saying she enjoyed my essay (I submitted the same essay I made for USC to American)
Had a great interview</p>
<p>Looks like you have a decent shot. The only issues might be your low SAT score and your lack of AP classes–unless you mean six AP classes this year and not six AP classes total.</p>
<p>You need a better SAT score. You have a decent shot of getting in. However, I am sure you want some type of scholarship so I advise you to bump up your stats.</p>
<p>I know my stats could’ve been better. I’m frustrated too because I’m bad at math but I could’ve done better on the SAT and my school only allows students to start taking APs in their junior year.</p>
<p>Regarding SAT scores, is it better to have subscores which are all around the same area or is it better to have some good and like one not so good for example i got an 1890 M630 CR610 W650 which are kind of around the same area. is it better to have scores like that or would it be better to have like a high math middle reading and low writing??? im concerned USC wont like my SAT scores they kind of suck…</p>
<p>Writing should probably be the lowest score seeing as it’s the least important to admissions officers. But, you also have to remember USC practices holistic admissions.</p>
<p>So my scores won’t be too hot in the admissions dept. I applied for psychology major so hopefully the writing might hold more weight. Do you actually believe USC does take a holistic approach? I hear it a lot from them but in the past apps accepted have all had great sat scores and gpas</p>
<p>Hmm… Your SAT scores are definately too low…
But considering other factors, I do think you will get in. But didn’t USC already release their decisions? I got mine…</p>
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<li>When did you receive your decision letter? </li>
<li>Have you sent in your 2010 tax forms? My parents said their taxes will not be done until this Friday, and I am concerned that since I am sending this form later I will receive less aid.</li>
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<li>The copies of parent and student tax returns are due March 2nd, so this Friday will be fine. Have you already submitted the FAFSA and CSS/Profile? They were due February 2nd, so if they have not been filed you should do so immediately. They can be filed with estimated numbers and updated when you file taxes.</li>
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<p>I have submitted everything else long ago–FAFSA and CSS in early January. I know that the due date is March 2 for 2010 tax forms; my main concern is that since I am mailing it late February instead of earlier, will I receive less aid or will the amount not differ as long as I send those forms in before the deadline?</p>
<p>As thenextbigthing says, no, your aid will not be less than those who turned in tax returns earlier. Even those who are unable to turn their returns in until April will receive all the aid for which they are eligible - the only problem is that the package may not be presented in time to consider all your options before the May 1st commitment deadline. Those with that situation should contact the schools they are still considering to request extensions of the commitment deadline.</p>