Do I have a chance of being accepted at USC?

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<p>GPA: 3.83 UW / 4.3 W
Junior/Senior Year: 3 Honors Classes, AP USH, AP English, AP Calc AB, AP American Gov
SAT: 1960 (superscore)
SAT II AP US History: 660
SAT II Literature: 620
SAT II Math II: 580</p>

<p>I applied at USC to Viterbi for Undeclared Engineering</p>

<p>I go to a very competitive private high school.
ECs: Varsity Diving, JV Water Polo, Freshman Mentor, Campus Tour Guide, Paint Crew for Musical, School Newspaper
Community Service: Swim Instructor, worked at a store for low income individuals
Employment: Paid Swim Instructor</p>

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<p>I have like the exact same stats as you, my SAT score higher though (2320).</p>

<p>I got my fat envelope today! I’m sure you can get in too.</p>

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<p>2320 is MUCH higher than 1960, though!!!</p>

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<p>Anyone else care to comment? I would really appreciate some feedback :D</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance of getting in!</p>

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<p>Your GPA is on par…SAT’s are on the lower end of the middle-50 for USC…SAT II’s are kinda low. EC’s look pretty good. The only thing that might hurt you a bit is your standardized scores. One question though - are you sure you want to do engineering with a 580 on Math II? Frankly, since you’re applying to Viterbi (whose applicants are going to have incredible math scores), your chances may be a bit lower. However we know nothing about your essays/recs, so it’s hard to say anything for sure. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Agh! I know I’m a bit low for my scores, especially to apply for engineering at Viterbi, but it’s really what I want to do! Even if I’m not accepted into Viterbi, is it possible to be admitted as an Undeclared student at this stage in the application process since there’s nothing I can do anymore except wait…?</p>

<p>Basically, is it possible to be admitted to USC, but rejected from Viterbi?</p>

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<p>Did you choose anything for your second-choice major? If you did, for example- something in CLAS (which has the highest admit rate, I think) or even “open” major, then it’s possible that they will admit you to another college at USC (depending on your second-choice major selection) if not to Viterbi.</p>

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<p>Hmm…I’m not entirely sure if I did or not, but I just checked the application status page and this is what it says:</p>

<p>“Part II Undergraduate Application (Part II, Fall 2010) - Submitted
in (387) Undeclared Engineering”</p>

<p>So, this makes me feel like I did not put a second option…</p>

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<p>I don’t think that would tell you if you put a second choice because mine only lists my first choice even though I did indicate a second choice major.</p>

<p>To check whether you did indeed put one down or not -
Click on “Part II Undergraduate Application (Part II, Fall 2010) - Submitted” and scroll to the bottom where it says “Download/Print Application.” Download your app and it’ll be right above your name on the first page.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help! No, I did not put a second choice. But, I guess if I want to go to a school, I want to be admitted for engineering and not necessarily a different major. There’s nothing I can do now except wait…</p>

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<p>Totally understandable. It’d be pointless to be admitted for something you didn’t want to study. Nonetheless - the best of luck to you! I hope all goes well :)</p>