<p>Has anyone been admitted to Interactive Media yet?</p>
<p>Just those who received one of the big scholarships know this. With a 3-10% acceptance rate (depending on which stats you believe) it is a long-shot. My son applied and, despite his effort on the application materials, he realizes it is very doubtful if will be admitted.</p>
<p>I’ll just add that when my S2 entered USC IMGD a few years ago he was told that 1000 had applied that year and 20 were admitted. It’s really gotten to be an exceptionally popular program and I honestly would bet that there are at least 50-100 applicants who were equally talented and worthy of admission–but with so few spots open just missed getting in. Like other highly selective programs, the admissions committee most likely tries to build a diverse class among too many wonderful applicants. In IMGD, that means those with a variety of specific talents, skills, and game design goals. Not all will be gung ho for first person shooter games, but a few will be avid art game stars, a few will be into serious games, interactive health games, even interactive museum installations. I know it can be hard to wait for the results, but as I tend to remind people at this time of year, Steven Spielberg was turned down (skinny envelop in the mail) by SCA admissions 3 times. And he ended up doing fairly well anyway. 
Hang in there.</p>
<p>Well said, Madbean.</p>
<p>The school doesn’t determine a student’s success during or after college. A student determines their success by using whatever resources are available and being open to finding them. </p>
<p>And GamerGal27 - it’s not over until it’s over. We kept asking our child to rejoice in the runner up school because USC was one of the last decisions to arrive and it was a nail biting wait. But in the end, she and several classmates got the decision (her for SCA, them for other departments). Which means have realistic expectations. But keep hope alive until the end. Because they are going to take someone - it’s very subjective - your son has a good a chance as anyone.</p>