<p>Date applied: Late November, by mail. Date decision postmarked/received: 3/15, received 3/18 (DHL) Accepted at which school/major at USC: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Linguistics (Pre-Medicine)</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2270 M: 790, CR: 770, WR: 710,
[</em>] ACT: N/A
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: MathII: 800, BioM: 750, Chem: 760, Frenchw/L: 800
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: ~3.6?/3.78 (Freshman: 3.3, Soph: 3.6, Junior: 4.3, Senior: 4.1)
[<em>] Rank: N/A
[</em>]AP/IB classes: Full IB Diploma, HL Chem/Math/Bio, SL English/MandarinB/History.
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Good.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: English and math. Probably good.
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Didn’t get to read, but probably better than teacher recs.
[</em>] EC highlights: 10 years of piano, lots of community service, lacking in sports, job teaching English for 3 years, tutored math/English[/ul]</p>
<p>Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: China
[</em>] School Type: International
[<em>] Ethnicity: Asian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: Skipped a couple grades, fluent in 4 languages.</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: Not sure yet.</p>
<p>Date applied: November 16, 2009 Date decision postmarked/received: March 17/March 20, 2009 Accepted at which school/major at USC: Writing for Screen and Television (B.F.A.)</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2010 M: 660, CR: 660, WR: 690
[</em>] ACT: 30
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: 730 Literature, 680 U.S. History
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.84/4.36
[<em>] Rank: 7/391
[</em>]AP/IB classes: World (4), Statistics (4), Biology (3), Psychology, English Literature, English Language, and U.S. Government
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Excellent
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Really good
[<em>] Counselor Rec: N/A
[</em>] EC highlights: Won multiple film awards, had short films screened at major festivals, NHS Co-Vice President, NEHS Chapter Co-Founder and Co-President, Marching band captain[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: Virginia
[</em>] School Type: Public
[<em>] Ethnicity: White
[</em>] Gender: Male
[/ul]</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: Awesome, dream school and major.</p>
<p>Date applied: December 27, 2009
Date decision postmarked/received: March 13/March 20, 2009
Accepted at which school/major at USC: Viterbi, Civil engineering</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT Total: 2000 M: 670, CR: 720, WR: 610*
ACT: 33
SAT Subject Tests: 690 Math I, 670 Math II, 640 Physics
GPA-UW/W: 3.93/4.11
Rank: 48/585
AP/IB classes: AP Calc BC, AP Physics C, AP US History
Subjective:
Essays: Um… I wrote it the day I submitted my application… But it was full of ideas I had been pondering for months.
Teacher Recs: I was impressed on how much they knew about me… Especially the things I didn’t tell them
Counselor Rec: I have seen him twice… I doubt he knows who I am though
EC highlights: Director of mainstage high school production, stage-managed several main stage productions, designed/built several sets as construction crew chief for four mainstage shows, president of thespian troupe (high school thespian group), elected senior advisor to the drama club (we don’t have traditional offices… It is equivalent to president), went to a few engineering camps, won bridge building contest at Colorado State University two years in a row…
Location/Person:*
State or Country: Colorado
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: I am pretty excited! USC is one of my top choices… But I am slightly annoyed it took a week to get here… Haha</p>
<p>Date applied: 11/28 Date decision postmarked/received: March 12/March 19 Accepted at which school/major at USC: School of Cinematic Arts, Production Major!</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2230 M: 690, CR: 800, WR: 740,
[</em>] ACT: N/A
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: Lit-750, U.S. History-740
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.88/4.1
[<em>] Rank: N/A
[</em>]AP/IB classes: AP Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics B
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Really good, my phone interviewer complimented me on my writing.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Did not read
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Did not read
[</em>] EC highlights: Taught Final Cut Pro and film production techniques to students at a performing arts center. Interned at a public access television station over the summer. Interned for a semester at Pixar Animation Studios.[/ul]**Location/Person: **[ul][<em>] State or Country: California
[</em>] School Type: Public
[<em>] Ethnicity: Latina
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: Really it’s all about the portfolio for SCA. If you write well and stand out, you have an excellent shot. It’s not about how many films you have made, it’s about your ideas and your ability to express them. I think my hooks would be my desire to become a film editor rather than a director, and perhaps my ethnicity.</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: It would be fantastic if I were to attend SCA next year! Like many other applicants, I am worried about financial aid. Fortunately I’m NMF, so that will help a lot. Right now I’m just applying for tons of scholarships and hoping I win a bunch of money. :D</p>
<p>Date applied: Dec 1 Date decision postmarked/received: postmarked 3/17, received 3/18 Accepted at which school/major at USC: Thornton, Popular Music (voice)</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 1780
[</em>] ACT: X
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: X
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.6/ 3.82
[<em>] Rank: X
[</em>]AP/IB classes: none
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: pretty good i guess
[</em>] Teacher Recs: i’m assuming great
[<em>] Counselor Rec: i’m assuming great
[</em>] EC highlights: lots of volunteer work, church worship leader, sunday school teacher for 4 years, school clubs, 4 years work experience @restaurant, missions trip to south africa… [/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: California
[</em>] School Type: public
[<em>] Ethnicity: white
[</em>] Gender: female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: good audition :)</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: i am definitely under-qualified for SC, but i guess the music department liked me alot :)</p>
<p>Date applied: 11/2009
Date decision postmarked/received: 3/23/2009
Accepted at which school/major at USC: Philosophy - Pre-Law</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT Total: M: 730 CR: 750, WR: 780
ACT: N/A
SAT Subject Tests: 770 / 690
GPA-UW/W: 3.76 / 4.31
Rank: N/A
AP/IB classes: 7 APs & 8 JCs
Subjective:
Essays: Good
Teacher Recs: Excellent
Counselor Rec: N/A
EC highlights: > 200 hours volunteering
Location/Person:
State or Country: CA
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: F
Other Factors, hook?: None</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: Accepted to UCLA, UCSD and waiting for UCB. Will decide based on financial aid offering.</p>
<p>Date applied: November 28, 2009 Date decision postmarked/received: March 23,2010/March 24,2010
**Accepted at which school/major at USC:**Viterbi Engineering School</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total:2040 M: 690, CR: 650, WR: 700,(Highest in my class)
[</em>] ACT:28
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: Math IIC 630, U.S. History 600
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.9/4.2
[<em>] Rank: 3/60
[</em>]AP/IB classes: 3, 6 by the time I graduate
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: I think it was good…
[</em>] Teacher Recs: I never read it but it was from my math teacher who taught me for 3 years
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Didnt have one
[</em>] EC highlights: Piano Classes for 5 years, Mock Trial Lawyer and Witness, Counselor in Training for Summer Day Camp, 100 volunteer hours[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: CA
[</em>] School Type: Small private Armenian School
[<em>] Ethnicity: Armenian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: X</p>
<p>Date applied: 11/27/09 Date decision postmarked/received: 3/16 rcd: 3/18 Accepted at which school/major at USC: School of Cinematic Arts: Film & T.V. Production</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2050 M: 690, CR: 680, WR: 680,
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.93/4.36
[<em>] Rank: 31/553
[</em>]AP/IB classes: AP US History, AP Eng. 3, AP Eng. 4, AP Stats, AP Chemistry (and many more PreAP)
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Great
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Great
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Great
[</em>] EC highlights: Student Council Officer - 4 years, LOTS of charity work, and many school clubs[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country:
[</em>] School Type: HUGE public school
[<em>] Ethnicity: caucasian
[</em>] Gender: F
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: Lots of passions for my intended major</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: Committed as soon as I got my acceptance!</p>
<p>Date applied: December 09 Date decision postmarked/received: received yesterday (3/24) Accepted at which school/major at USC: Critical Studies, BA</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 1960 M: 600, CR: 690, WR: 670,
[</em>] ACT: n/a
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: French: 790 Literature: 730
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: n/a (from Canada)
[<em>] Rank: 6/150
[</em>]AP/IB classes: n/a
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Wrote about my parents kicking me out for wanting to study what I’m studying, different directors I liked, etc…
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Absolutely glowing. Got my two film studies professors to write some for me plus another teacher who loves me.
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Lovely letter.
[</em>] EC highlights: Editor in chief of the college newspaper, member of the Social Justice Committee, local volunteering[/ul]</p>
<p>Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: Canada
[</em>] School Type: CEGEP (intermediate step here between high school and university)
[<em>] Ethnicity: White
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: I think the fact that when my parents told me I could either stay in nursing school where I was, or get out, I chose to leave their home and support myself while maintaining a high average. All because I was sure that I wanted to study film (:</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: I was also accepted to NYU, but I will be going to USC.</p>
<p>Date applied: January, 2010
Date decision postmarked/received: Well havent received letter yet but I have enrollment boxes and RSVP on my usconnect profile so I’m expecting a letter tomorrow
Accepted at which school/major at USC:Viterbi Computer Sciences/Business Administration</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT Total:2100 M: 750, CR: 690, WR: 660,(Highest in my class)
ACT:—
SAT Subject Tests: N/A
GPA-UW/W: 3.6/NA
Rank: Top 20% out of 250
AP/IB classes: 4, 8 by the time I graduate</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: Wrote about how i was a janitor this summer
Teacher Recs: Glowing… One teacher talks about me in her classes all the time
Counselor Rec: Probably Amazing
EC highlights: Math Team Captain, Varsity Soccer Captain, President and Vice President freshman sophomore year…
Location/Person:
State or Country: Upstate New York
School Type: Medium size public school
Ethnicity: Cawkashun
Gender: Male
Other Factors, hook?: Upward trend in my grades… 97 and 98 percent first two semesters senior year with 4 APs… Maybe essays</p>
<p>Date applied: 1/2/10 Date decision postmarked/received: 3/24/10 Accepted at which school/major at USC: Undecided, CLAS</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2280 M: 800, CR: 700, WR: 780,
[</em>] ACT: n/a
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: 790, 780 , 700
[</em>] GPA-UW/W:3.5/3.9
[<em>] Rank: n/a
[</em>]AP/IB classes: total of eight by the end of this year
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: great essay, probably made up for my low GPA
[</em>] Teacher Recs: haven’t read, but pretty confident they were good
[<em>] Counselor Rec: good
[</em>] EC highlights: X[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: CA
[</em>] School Type: public
[<em>] Ethnicity: Asian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: no hooks</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: didn’t apply for a scholarship but is seriously considering USC if I get good financial aid! My status changed from reviewed to forwarded two days ago and it’s STILL forwarded. So if your statuses are a little funky, don’t lose hope!</p>
<p>Date applied: Just before Dec. 1 deadline Date decision postmarked/received: postmarked: 3/22, received: 3/25 Accepted at which school/major at USC: Marshall</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: average, ~low 700s
[</em>] ACT: unsubmitted
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: high 600s-low700s
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.9/4.9 at time of app.
[<em>] Rank: top 10%
[</em>]AP/IB classes: 3 junior year, 7 senior year
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: very good but that’s my opinion. I talked about my summer trip to China and how it taught me that balance between work and play is crucial to enjoying life.
[</em>] Teacher Recs: didn’t read it, but guessing it was amazing
[<em>] Counselor Rec: most likely average but respectable
[</em>] EC highlights: varsity cheerleading, Chinese National Honor Society President, NHS, student council
[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: IL
[</em>] School Type: public, selective
[<em>] Ethnicity: Asian
[</em>] Gender: Female
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: Really good interview, I’ll never know if I would have made it without it, but definitely my best interview. </p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: I will probably be heading to USC next year unless I get into one of my reach schools…then we’ll see. </p>
<p>To all future applicants–hang in there, don’t obsess over cc, and take comfort in the fact that its no longer in your hands; just enjoy senior year :)</p>
<p>Date applied: November 30th Date decision postmarked/received: Received today, March 25th Accepted at which school/major at USC: Business</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2330 M: 790, CR: 800, WR: 740,
[</em>] ACT: Didn’t take
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: 800- USH, 800- Math II, 760- Chem
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.7ish/4.1
[<em>] Rank: No rank
[</em>]AP/IB classes: 10 total, five this year, with four 5’s and one 4 on tests taken
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: pretty bad
[</em>] Teacher Recs: good
[<em>] Counselor Rec: good
[</em>] EC highlights: Eagle Scout, All- district in a couple varsity sports[/ul]Location/Person:[ul][<em>] State or Country: VA
[</em>] School Type: Public Magnet
[<em>] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[</em>] Gender: Male
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: none, unless national merit counts</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: I’m really excited I got in, but I doubt I’ll be attending. Probably going to end up at UNC (where I’m already in) or UVA (find out tomorrow).</p>
<p>Date applied: January 11, 2010 Date decision postmarked/received: 3-23/3-25 Accepted at which school/major at USC: College of Arts Letters and Sciences-Undeclared</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total:1940 M: 610, CR: 660, WR: 670,
[</em>] SAT Subject Tests: US HIST: 600 BIO: 710
[<em>] GPA-UW/W: 3.88/4.6
[</em>] Rank: 1%
[li]AP/IB classes: Bio, World History, Calculus AB, English Lang, US History, Psychology, Gov, Econ, Art History, English Lit</p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: X
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Goood I guess
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Okay, generic sounding
[</em>] EC highlights:Clubs</p>
<p>[/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] State or Country: CA
[</em>] School Type:Public
[<em>] Ethnicity:Persian
[</em>] Gender:F</p>
<p>[/ul]Other Factors, hook?:
none really</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?:
My application was so half assed! I couldnt believe it when I got that beautiful package in the mail! haha I’m going to UCLA though because I can not afford USC!</p>
<p>Date applied: Nov. 28 Date decision postmarked/received: 3/25 Accepted at which school/major at USC: Marshall/Business</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2060 M: 690, CR: 620, WR:750
[</em>] ACT:
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: 680 Math II
[</em>] GPA-UW: 3.7
[<em>] Rank: top 5%
[</em>]AP/IB classes: AP Calc, AP Physics B
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: Pretty good
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Good
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Excellent
[</em>] School Type: private
[<em>] Ethnicity: white
[</em>] Gender: male
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: first generation</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: IM SO HAPPY!!!</p>
<p>Date applied: One or two days before the deadline? Date decision postmarked/received: I received it March 19, but I’m living overseas so it probably took longer. I’m not sure of the postmark date :S Accepted at which school/major at USC: Architecture</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT Total: 2030 M: 680, CR: 650, WR: 700
[</em>] ACT: N/A
[<em>] SAT Subject Tests: Math II: 700
[</em>] GPA-UW/W: W: ~3.8 (UW not provided by my high school)
[<em>] Rank: N/A
[</em>]AP/IB classes: IB Diploma Candidate (all IB classes)
[/ul]Subjective:[ul][<em>] Essays: they emphasized my diverse background and were unique
[</em>] Teacher Recs: Probably good.
[<em>] Counselor Rec: Probably good.
[</em>] EC highlights: Tons of community service (I live in a developing country), art activities, and a few leadership roles [/ul]Location/Person:[ul]
[<em>] School Type: Independent (Private)- An American/International school overseas for diplomats/expats etc.
[</em>] Gender: F
[/ul]Other Factors, hook?: I’ve moved around A LOT to different countries and been to many different international schools, so I really emphasized my diversity. Also, I’m an IB diploma candidate which may have helped?</p>
<p>General Comments, scholarship chances, status info, going to USC…?: I might be going, but I’m still waiting on my other top choices. Also, I want to change my major so I’m not sure how that works…</p>
<p>Date applied: November 30, 2009
Date decision postmarked/received: March 23,2010/March 25,2010
Accepted at which school/major at USC:Viterbi Engineering School/Biomedical Engineering</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT Total:N/A
ACT:32
SAT Subject Tests:
GPA-UW/W: 3.6/4.1
Rank: top 10%
AP/IB classes: AP Statistics,3. AP European History,3. AP English Language, 4. APUSH,3. AP Psych,4. AP Biology,2. AP US Government. AP Spanish Language. AP Physics. AP Calculus AB. IB Biology Advanced Topics.
Subjective:
Essays: Good
Teacher Recs: Good. One from my APUSH/English teacher. I have known him for 3 years
Counselor Rec: Good, because I am in the Gifted Program at my school I have a Gifted Counselor who knows me really well.
EC highlights: Tennis team, 4 years. Captain 2 years. MVP 4 Years. (biggest highlight)
Location/Person: Nashville
State or Country: TN
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Other Factors, hook?:</p>
