Just submitted my USC app, please chance me!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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GPA: 4.2 weighted 3.85 Unweighted (Upward trend) 3.56 Freshman 4.0 Soph 4.0 Junior 4.0/4.0 college GPA Senior (predicted)

Most rigorous schedule from my school

Rank 1/220

From Washington

Major: 1st choice: Computer Science/Business Administration 2nd choice: Economics/Math

Courses:Took all AP courses offered + dual enrollment.(AP Computer Science, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB) 3 AP’s (4 is the maximum, I didn’t want to take AP Stats - too easy), Linear Algebra, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Engineering Physics Mechanics, Engineering Physics Electricity and Magnetism, Engineering Physics Waves, English 101 and Political Science in dual enrollment.

School: A really low performing school. Nobody has ever gotten into USC(Or nobody applied, who knows) Only 4 AP’s are offered(I took 3 of them) and no honors are offered.

SAT: 2050 superscored; (630 CR 800M 620W)/1430 CR+ M - My school averages a 1300 on the SAT, not sure how this will affect the weight. Low by collegeconfidential’s standards… Sorry guys not my fault I didn’t have private tutors!

SAT II’s: Chinese w/ Listening: 800, Math Level 2: 780(Careless mistakes, rushed through the test on 4 hours of sleep)

EC’s:
-President/founder of computer science club
-President/founder of finance club
-1 Varsity sport(not recruited)
-Worked a job for over 2+ years(contributed all my earnings to my family)
-200+ hours of community services
-Network security research with University of Washington’s CSE department
-Managed a 20k portfolio averaging 12% returns(started from 8k)
-Math and sciences tutor at my local community college(only high school student tutor).

Rec’s are 9/10 at best but probably going to be an 8.(I wasn’t a teachers pet)

Hooks: First-generation college student, Low income, Upward bound, had a job for 2+years(?)

I am a quest-bridge finalist but didn’t apply through match so not sure will USC still give me that advantage.(huge mistake, I know.) I am applying to USC as regular decision.

Personal statement/supplementals are very good. (Talked about poverty and how I overcame them while excelling in school.)

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I think you have a solid shot, your extracurricular seem solid (especially 12% returns wow, im impressed) GPA is solid and as long as your personal statement ties up everything you seem to have a great chance.

But one thing your statement “Sorry guys not my fault I didn’t have private tutors!” irks me. I didn’t have any private tutors at all (self-studied probably spent $80-100) and achieved a 2350+, although it is understandable don’t make remarks like that it won’t do you any favors.

But anyhow great job excelling at your environment, good luck!

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I think you have a pretty good shot and I think you’ll be admitted becasue of your GPA/rank. Your SAT is your weak point though and like above said you shouldnt give them any excuses even though they may be valid. Good luck
Chance back?
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1846622-chances-for-usc-ucb-ucla-ucsd-will-chance-back.html#latest

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@thecoolboy1234 @laphysica Thanks for the chances! I am sorry if I came off as a cynic off that statement - it just really makes me cringe when I hear some private school kid scoring a 2100 and bragging about it. (Not in any way a bad score, but I think it isn’t good comparing the resources other had. I had to use my work money to buy the blue book and barron’s.) I didn’t use the same tone in my essays as I did when I made that statement.

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I consider USC a high-match for you.

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@uclaparent9 thank you for your feedback! USC is my dream school. It would really be a dream come true.

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You’ll get in no problem, although, good luck with tuition. $70k a year is gonna be tough, even with financial aid.

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@silvermansachs Really?? If so, that is so heart breaking :frowning: I checked the financial aid calculator and they said I would be 100% covered. (Although I would have to take out 5k stafford loan every year, for a total of 20k which I am fine with)