Rough Chance Me

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I'm not looking for anything remotely definite but I just wanted a rough idea of my chances of getting accepted into USC so any input would be really appreciated!</p>

<p>Bio: Korean American, male, middle class, competitive high school (class of '11 is VERY competitive)</p>

<p>GPA unweighted: around 3.6
GPA weighted: around 3.8</p>

<p>College Courses: Biology - B, US History - A, Cultures in Music - A</p>

<p>SAT: 2200
PSAT: 210</p>

<p>Main extracurriculars:
Teens Reaching Out (9-12, VP, President) - 150 hours of total community service
Uganda Club (11-12, officer)
FISH Club (10-12)
Internship at CPA firm (summer - present)
Tutoring at math academy - around 450 hours over 3.5 years
Marching Band (9-12) - won 1st place at and participated in several prestigious competitions
Piano - 9 years, Certificate of Merit</p>

<p>Will apply early, will apply for financial aid, have completed Part I of the application, will try to schedule an interview.</p>

<p>USC is my first choice but I know my GPA is low for USC standards and I'm trying to be realistic about my chances so any input would be sincerely appreciated!</p>

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<p>any advice would be sincerely appreciated!</p>

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<p>looks good. just work on your gpa this semester in case you’re on the bubble and they want to see your midyear grades.</p>

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<p>The only thing that I think you may have to worry about is your GPA. But even then, I wouldn’t be surprised if you got in. Just rock your last semesters and I think you should have a pretty good shot!</p>

<p>If your school is as competitive as you say, then your GPA might not even be an issue. See if your guidance counselor can find out the average admitted stats of students applying to USC from your HS who were accepted and then compare your GPA for a better idea.</p>