Should I apply?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>USC is my dream school, but I've been debating going through the trouble of applying because I know how competitive it is. Is it worth a shot?
I bolded all the important stuff :) Thanks</p>

<p>Background:
African American
Female
New York</p>

<p>GPA 3.6 (bad freshman year.. 3.9 for 10/11th grade)</p>

<p>ACT: 31
(English 32, Math 30, Reading 34, Science 28)</p>

<p>SAT:
Biology- 700
Physics- 620
US History- 600
(Considering only reporting the Bio Score..Is that okay?)</p>

<p>Past honors/AP classes:
AP Physics- 4
AP US History- 4
Latin 4 University (earned college credit)
Spanish 4 Honors
Biology Honors</p>

<p>This year:
-College credit for Medical Terminology
No AP Classes this year due to a special academic program (New Visions Health Careers Exploration):
Participating in a selective program for seniors in my county who are interested in a career in medicine. 13 kids are accepted out of my entire county. The course load is VERY intense. 3 days out of the week are spent shadowing doctors to gain clinical experience.</p>

<p>Awards/Certificates:
Outstanding Participant for National Achievement Scholarship (top 3% of black scorers on PSAT)
Completed LeaderSpark program
2 years in a row Cum Laude Award for achievement on National Latin Exam</p>

<p>ECs:
Drama Club primary singer grades 10 and 11 (our schools theater program is very intense. we win regional awards every year)
Photography editor of Art/Lit magazine grades 9-11
National Honors Society member
Latin Club grade 10
Job part-time during school year and full-time over summer</p>

<p>Excellent recommendations from 2 Teachers and my Guidance Counselor
Already wrote a really nice essay about living with a disabled parent, just need to edit it a bit to fit USC's essay requirements.</p>

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<p>yes. i didn’t even look at your stats, but yes. if you apply your chance of acceptance is > 0%. if you don’t, it is 0%. simple as that. considering it is your dream school, i wouldnt leave it at a 0% chance.</p>

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<p>Okay, thanks! Could you by any chance look at my stats and give me an idea of my chances too?</p>

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<p>im in the same boat as you- applying to USC for 2011 admission. i also dont know the school very well in terms of admission…so i cant really give you too good of an estimate.</p>

<p>that said, i would give you a good shot. your test scores are ok and your UW gpa is average. but an upwards trend in gpa is good and you’re a URM so those will definitely work in your favor.</p>

<p>i also suggest writing a new essay for USC unless yours matches very closely with the prompt- they specifically state they know when an essay has been recycled and they don’t like it at all. </p>

<p>good luck though!</p>

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<p>Thanks! I’ll probably start from scratch then, definitely think I’ll write about my disabled parent, though…everything helps, right?</p>

<p>Good luck to you too!</p>

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<p>Not an expert at all, but I think you should definitely apply. It sounds like you have a unique combination of interests and talents and I think USC likes that.</p>

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<p>Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>You actually have pretty good stats for USC, only thing that might hold you back is GPA. I wouldn’t be surprised if you got in, but then again I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t. You should definitely give it a shot</p>

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<p>President Nikias wants to have a greater number of out of state seniors accepted at SC. Also, SC is your dream university. Apply. Be sure to show your enthusiasm for the university in the application.</p>

<p>Is your high school competitive? What is your class rank?</p>