SAT scores vs. interest in major

Applying to College
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<p>Hi i just recently got my SAT scores back and i got a 1610 :/
CR - 470
Math - 650
Writing - 490, 8 Essay</p>

<p>i know these scores arent going to get me into the college i want to get into which is USC but, will my interest in my major make up for it?I want to major in computer science because my dream job is to become a game programmer.</p>

<p>I am currently enrolled in an online C++ game programming course, module I and II</p>

<p>I am going to enroll in a intro to computer science course at my community college next semester and enroll in more advanced courses pertaining to computer science after that.
I'm in an academy called AOIT(Academy of Information Technology) and i'm going to get a internship over the summer after my junior year. </p>

<p>I'm currently doing dragon boat as my sport and i plan on continuing to do until my senior year which is 3 years total. I've volunteered for all the marathons that happen in my city.
Currently i am rank 52 out of 352 juniors which is top 14% but, i plan on raising it or technically making it lower.</p>

<p>On my off time i like to code in C++, i've been programming for like 4 months now.</p>

<p>My GPA for my semester last year was a 4.0 with no honors or AP unfortunately.</p>

<p>Last quarter i got a 3.5 but, i plan to raise that up in the next 2 grading periods.</p>

<p>How does this look?</p>

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<p>The common rationale is that specified interest in an underrepresented academic department or uncommon major will therefore result in additional admissions priority. It’s one of the more common curiosities on this website beyond the “Will I get in?” and “Is this score good enough?” inquiries. However, admissions committees realize that your focus of interest and academic boundaries will be refined, expanded, and frequently altered as you explore college course options. Accordingly, identifying your attraction towards Computer Science most likely will not favorably slant your prospects of admission, per se. The main exception is the attainment of outside achievements and a palpable level of actively demonstrated talent rather than a mere purported interest. Nonetheless, your enrollment and quality performance in college-level courses and participation in relevant extracurricular options could reflect favorably (though I certainly cannot give any context to the extent of a possible advantage).</p>