<p>Oh yeah, the interviewing prof in his major, which is not a popular one, really wanted him. Trustee scholarships are divvied up by School at USC, and I think that is one reason he was selected. S had done 2 years of grad level research with a top Scientist in that field in HS, in addition to having great stats, so he did present an unusual level of accomplishment in an obscure, specialized area of science. He was the only student at the table for his major during the incoming Trustee students lunch 4 years ago.</p>