Hey everyone,
I have been aspiring to attend USC since I was a little girl. I’m currently a student at SBCC and am planning to apply in the fall of 2019. The past two semester I has medical issues that completely altered my GPA and definitely do not accurately represent who I am as a person. I just had a few questions about admissions if I have other things going for me besides my GPA. My great grandfather, grandfather, and uncle all went to USC and now my uncle works closely with with business department leading workshops and teaching some classes for the school. I also have letters of rec from several USC professors. I am fluent in both asl and see sign, and work closely with a special needs rehabilitation facility. I am a very good writer ( when I need to be ). I’m really hoping that my personal struggles in life that affected my gpa will not completely ruin my
Chances of attending my dream school. What do yu guys think?
These days, even those applying to USC (whether as a freshman or transfer applicant) with stellar stats (grades and/or test scores) cannot solely rely on such to gain admission. Far too many apply, resulting in 90% of all legacy applicants getting rejected and in 3000+ applicants with 4.0 GPAs and 99th percentile test scores getting rejected as well. Granted, it has historically been somewhat easier to gain admission to USC via the transfer process than as a high school senior applying, but even still - all applicants really need to place emphasis on their “Why USC?” answer… demonstrating that you have done your homework and researched both USC and the School you are applying to for your chosen major. Successful applicants usually provide sound reasoning as to why USC is the right fit for them and also what USC may be gaining by admitting you. In your case, your essay(s) may also need to point to why your grades may have suffered before but how you have turned that corner. For any applicant with less than ideal stats, other elements of their total application packet… ECs, leadership roles, unique background or experience, special qualifiers (ethnicity, geography, demographics, etc.) and writing ability / unique perspective or point of view offered via essay(s) will be what may set you apart and lead to an admission decision. And if USC is truly your dream school, tell them… but back it up with the why answer too.
Good Luck
Thank you so much !
you’re welcome