Got a lower ACT score the third time around

<p>So I took the ACT on Dec 14th with high hopes of receiving a much higher score than the two times before because I spent longer than usual studying for the test. I just received my scores now and the composite ended up being one point lower (22) than my previous test (23). I feel really stupid now because I know that USC's average ACT is around a 30 and I got 7 points less, I feel like there's no chance now although my GPA is good and I've proved that my essay is pretty stunning as well as my EC's and community service hours. Has anybody heard of a person who got accepted into USC with such a low ACT score though? I'm trying to stay as confident as possible but I feel hopeless with this f***ing ACT score.</p>

<p>The very best information available on USC chances is here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1558825-what-my-chances-usc-final-answer.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1558825-what-my-chances-usc-final-answer.html&lt;/a&gt; . Pay particular attention to post #1 in the section entitled Hope for those in the lower quadrant. Good luck!</p>