<p>I'm from Jersey - my stats meet the middle 50 percent but I was wondering if my geographic location will increase my chances.</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing! My scores fit their ranges, except for writing which exceeds it, so I was thinking maybe my Boston-residence would give me a boost with the whole geographical diversity thing. I guess we'll find out come April!</p>
<p>I heard from a confidential source that an admissions officer told her that because of our location in Georgia, we should have less problem with admissions. This statement is not fully confirmed, but it is what I've heard. I don't think geographic location will play a significant part in admissions, but it can't hurt. As far as the North goes, it will be slightly harder for you than me due to the number of students from that part of the country. New Jersey is the 7th most represented state at USC, so don't count on much. (<a href="http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0910/FreshmanProfile2008v3.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0910/FreshmanProfile2008v3.pdf</a>)</p>
<p>Note: The Southeast is the most underrepresented section of the country at USC. If I remember correctly, only a tiny portion come from the south, like .7% of the student body is from there or something. Don't quote me on that, though.</p>
<p>A sad sad sad day for New Jerseyians :(</p>
<p>HI has a huge # & % of kids at USC, so getting into USC from HI is fiercely competitive--they rejected my S's lab partner (who had been accepted at UPenn & is now attending Boston U with significant merit aid).</p>