Transfer Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I am thinking about transferring for the Fall '09 term. Right now, I am in the second semester of my sophomore year at a another top private university in the Southeastern region. </p>

<p>HS Stats:
Jewish male from upper-middle class family in South Florida
Very Competitive High School ("A" rated/ US News ranks it (171/1200)
Majors: International Business, Communication( Public Relations)
GPA: 3.7 UW, 4.1 W
Rank: 80/500; Top 15th Percentile
Courses: 2 AP's( straight A's), 14 Honors( all A's and 1 B)
AP Psychology- 3
AP European History-3
SAT- 1220/1910
ACT-28
Extracurriculars: Choir- two years, Drama- two years, Jewish Forum- four years, Push For Peace- one year, Key Club- four years.
Community service involvement: numerous cancer walks and events, numerous events for Darfur and underprivileged countries(northern Uganda). Volunteer at Center For Group Counseling(peer mediator)
Awards and Honors
National Honor Society
Community Service Recognition(300+hours)
Most Improved Male Tenor Vocalist(2006)
Top Student in Chemistry(2007)</p>

<p>College Background:
University of Maryland GPA: 3.0 (Fall 2007)
University of Miami: 3.84 GPA (3.74 GPA (Spring 2008) and 3.94 GPA( Fall 2008)
Combined Transfer GPA: 3.56
Major GPA: 3.6
Extracurriculars: Involved heavily in student life, Jewish life, Community Service Involvement EBoard MEmber for club geared towards raising cancer awareness. Internship @ UBS in NYC for Summer 2008, volunteer 3 hrs a week @ children's hospital, involved heavily with Barack Obama campaign.</p>

<p>Special Circumstance: Due to personal problems that occurred during junior year of high school, the caliber of my courseload (only 2 AP's) is suffering. In reality, it should've been 5-7 APs. Same goes for my college board scores. Realistically speaking, I would've received somewhere in the mid 1300s to low 1400s. However, I am not willing to retake them, because I'm already in college and do not want to be bothered studying for such a tedious and stressful exam.</p>

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<p>It seems to be much bigger task here on CC to chance transfer students to USC so don't despair if you do not get answers here. There are just too many factors for anyone here to evaluate and give any insight beyond a random guess. You might be able to find some stats of past transfer students by using the Advanced Search function above. </p>

<p>I'm sure you know that if you have completed 30 or more college units, USC Admissions will look primarily at your college work. Make sure you study the page of USC prerequisites and Transfer Planning Worksheet<br>
USC</a> Undergraduate Admission - Transfer Students</p>

<p>Good luck- even though the first part of your member name is a little difficult to look at here! :) </p>

<p>(I know this probably isn't helpful, but I didn't want you to feel ignored- in case no one else answers you.)</p>