Getting into usc

Applying to College
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<p>okay..I only a sophomore but I've already been thinking about this.</p>

<p>So I pretty much screwed up my freshman year. my gpa was like a 2.5ish maybe even under. (i know..i know) and I want to get into usc.</p>

<p>I know usc really cares about being able to pay for your tuition and alumni stuff. My brother and sister in law both are alumni.</p>

<p>So what sats and ecs do i need the next three years? are they even going to accept my freshman year gpa!? My band teacher has really good connections with the usc people..</p>

<p>i'm going to be in band for four years.
I plan to take at least 2 aps next year. I want to do 4, but i don't know yet.
I plan to do EC'S LIKE CRAZY.</p>

<p>and what else...yeah. I live in California. What should I do?</p>

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<p>Get really good grades and a really good SAT/ACT score. Participate in a few ECs, and do so enough that it’s clear you really care about them.</p>

<p>And realize that if you don’t get into USC, there are an insane number of good college options available to you in California.</p>