I really hate "Chance me" threads but...

<p>Chance me? Like I said, I'm not generally a fan of them, but it's nice to get an idea.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.78 UW (About average for kids getting into USC from my school, a rigorous jesuit prep school)</p>

<p>Freshman:
English I
Russian I
Algebra II
Biology
Theology I
Global History I
Lab Band (sophomore jazz band)
Health Class first semester, PE second</p>

<p>Over the summer- Computer fundamentals + Rock Climbing for PE Credit</p>

<p>Sophomore:
English II
Russian II
Advanced Geometry
Chemistry
Theology II
Global History II
Combo Band (Junior jazz band)</p>

<p>Over the summer- Micro and Macro econ (full semester course in 7 weeks) at Harvard, earned an A- as well as rock climbing for PE credit</p>

<p>Junior
English III
Russian III
Advanced Precalc first semester AP stats second (Expecting a 5)
AP Physics - Expecting a 5
Theology III
American History
Jazz III (advanced senior band) as well as Combo band to help out</p>

<p>Over the summer- C++/Unix class at local university, hopefully an A</p>

<p>Senior year (assuming I get all my first choices)
First semester:
AP BC Calculus
AP Psychology
AP Chemistry
American Literature
Russian IV
Christian Life Choices
Astrophysics</p>

<p>Second semester:
AP BC Calc
AP Psych
AP Chem
Short Story writing
Russian IV
World Religions
Modern Physics Topics</p>

<p>Can't take any APs before junior year, and honors courses are severely limited as well (typically 1 or 2 options per year, starting as a sophomore)</p>

<p>Test scores:
2210 SAT - 750 M 730 CR 730 W
Not sure what subject test scores will be, taking those on Saturday</p>

<p>ECs: This is where I'm pretty weak
-Russian Club - 4 year member, no exec positions available
-Rock Climbing Club - 4 years, no positions available
-Philosophical Debate Club - 3 years, executive member Junior/Senior year
-Non-school related competitive rock climbing team - 4 years, was on a different one for 3 years before that, so 7 total. Have placed top 5 in regional comps, but had no desire to compete beyond that
-In a band - We've released an EP and played multiple shows, including ones we got payed for. Opened for the band of a Grammy winning drummer on their first national tour
-Tutor both for community service and as a job</p>

<p>Other:
-I really, really like my Common App essay, so does my English teacher. I got one of 2 or 3 As given on it in my class of ~24, so I figure it's pretty good. It's about moving, as Jew, to a largely Catholic, Jesuit school and community right as high school started.
-I'm in the Midwest in a fairly underrepresented state at most good private universities, so that should probably help.
-Will be at least NMSF, likely NMF and USC likes those...
-Obviously expecting good letters of recommendation since I asked teachers that I know like me</p>

<p>Thanks a lot for reading all this haha
Any insight is greatly appreciated</p>

<p>I think that you have a good chance. USC is VERY focused on SAT/Grades/HS, so in that department I think you have pretty much got your bases covered-although your GPA could be a smidgen higher. Other than that, your ECs look decent and your Geo location can be a boost/hook. To sum it up, I think you have a really good chance. You’d have an even better chance if you applied early.</p>