Please tell me what I think I already know(USC)

<p>Son's chances at USC School of Cinematic Arts, Interactive Media major?</p>

<p>White male, 1st generation college. Highly ranked high school.</p>

<p>GPA 3.4UW/4.1W(upward trend)</p>

<p>SAT I: CR-770, M-710, W-710.</p>

<p>Good essay and recommendations.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>9th: Kendo, College drawing class. 60+ volunteer hrs. at homeless shelter.</p>

<p>10th: Wrote, produced, and shot movie that was used to promote school's art programs to county residents. Spent summer at RISD's pre-college program majoring in Game Design; individually produced own game.</p>

<p>11th: Attending summer school at well regarded local arts school(possibly volunteering, too). Part-time job at video game store.</p>

<p>I know USC's a reach. But is it worth applying?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any advice.</p>

<p>waht do you have to lose? they just might see something in him by his essays.good luck</p>