Is it really that hard to get into USC?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Well I've read on fastweb.com that it's extremely hard to get into USC, and then I heard from my friends that it's not that hard. Well anyways, what do you guys think about my chances? Here are my stats...again</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9W, 3.6UW
SAT I: 1910
SAT II: 1950
ACT:26
Latino student attending a Catholic private school
Extracurriculars:
Spanish Club
Volunteer group
Track
X Country
Editor on the school newspaper
About 100 hours of community service
Some work experience
Thinking of majoring in engineering</p>

<p>SO what you guys think?</p>

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<p>It's not extremely hard, but with those Stats your at a reach. SAT scores up to 2000.</p>

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<p>anybody else have any advice?</p>

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<p>assuming ur fully weighted gpa is higher you should be able to get in but w/ no scholarships =(</p>

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<p>Since you are a URM your chances will be increased.</p>

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<p>What's a URM?</p>

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<p>Under-represented minority</p>

<p>USC has a lot of Latinos though, because it's in California, so you aren't going to get much of an extra-advantage.</p>

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<p>hey i just graduated high school and i have a few quetions about going to usc.</p>

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<li>does usc have any nursing program?</li>
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<p>2.im going to a community college in california and what classes should i take that i would need to get into usc?</p>

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<li>what is the minimum of the GPA i can get to get accepted into usc?</li>
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<p>(1) No, they have no nursing program--they do have a school of dentistry, a school of preventative medicine, and a program on geronotology, however.</p>

<p>(2) You need to take courses in 4 general ed areas (there are six areas, but two of these courses have to be taken at USC) and an english writing course (this is in addition to any english composition course). Also, some schools have their own prerequisites--like for business, you have to take two econ, one calculus, one statistics, and one accounting course </p>

<p>(3) Average GPA for acceptance at USC last year as a transfer was 3.7. I'm guessing it was about the same this year. Since all programs there are competitive, the GPA is almost the same for all programs.</p>

<p>As far as the original poster's chances:</p>

<p>You are borderline or slightly below borderline (note the average acceptance of transfers is above your UW GPA--and they are taking college courses), but your hispanic background and good extracurriculars might get you in. Engineering is probably one of the two toughest schools to get into, however (the other being Cinema-TV production), and if you apply for that major I would not expect you would not be admitted unless you could write a great essay, have wonderful (even magnificent) recommendations, and can show some leadership potential by getting elected to some top positions in student government or your clubs--or do something dramatic this summer to show your potential.</p>

<p>Good luck to both of you. (jesper909 and sfboy987)</p>

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<p>It's easy dude: Just take a look at the application they use: usc_application_955.JPG</a> (image)</p>

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<p>^^^ Just kidding. I think you have an OK chance. 35%ish. It's getting harder every year though, as most places are.</p>

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<p>i love the application</p>

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<p>im trying to major in biochemistry.... but im not looking to deep into that i just wanna get accepted into usc first, because that has been my dream school and i have family members that attend ucla and i just wanna take a different direction....</p>

<p>thank you Calcruzer</p>

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<p>Hey, i really need you guys’ help. I’m an Indian student who grew up in Ecuador, South America. I’m in my senior year and applying to colleges right now and USC is a school i really want to go to. I screwed up my grades in 9th and 10th grade and got like a 2.77 GPA for those two years. My GPA for 11th and 12th grade is 3.8 and will probably increase more with this semester’s grades. My cumulative GPA comes out to like 3.1 or a bit more.
My SAT I: 2000
Subject tests i haven’t recieved my scores but i’m sure to get an 800 in the SPanish language and I’m pretty sure I’ll do well on the Math 1 subject test. I also skipped 7th grade and all these details would be included in my application to USC. I’m not looking for a scholarship, I just want to go to USC. Please be honest with me I don’t care if it’s too harsh… Do I have any chance of getting in? (My GPa is my biggest concern)</p>

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<p>Hey guys i know im a lil" young for this web site but iv always wanted to go to USC all my life and im only 13 but i go to the Rose Bowl a lot to go see them play. I was wondering what I need to do to get into my favorite collge USC. Please help!!!</p>

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<p>Also iv had family members that have gone to USC with a 4.0</p>

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<p>Hello im currently a college student at Phoenix College, im about to start my last semester and i have to turn in my application for USC by February 1st. Ive just finished my essay for the application and was wondering if th GPA i have now is acceptable? a 3.0</p>

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<p>hi im a freshman i wanted to know ifmy chances getting into a uc college is good
i have a3.5gpa
i did 5 hrs of community service from national health service
im african american
i want to get a bachelors in science
i was in jrotc miltary club
one career technical program</p>