USC Chances?

Hello CC,

I applied to USC as my top choice, and I have seen all sorts of stats being accepted and rejected, so I want to know if I stand a chance for Marshall School of Business. Also, I listed my second choice as math major at Dornslife, so would my chances be different?

GPA (Unweighted): 3.75 GPA (Downward Freshman to Junior, Upward Senior )
GPA (weighted):4.382
ACT: 34, 35 superscored (2 tests)
Sat Subject Scores: Math II: 800, Chemistry: 690
Rank: 29/721 (Top 4%)
Senior Classes: Calc III, Linear Algebra, AP Economics, AP Comp Gov, Orgo/Bio Chemistry, PTE Class, Science Research

Extracurriculars:

  • part founder of Indian Cultural Nonprofit organization , donated over $5000 dollars to local hospitals.
  • As part of my nonprofit, i also participate in Voice of Specially abled people, where we help disabled people in india
  • President of Computer science committee: Tutor students, compete, and make apps using computer science.
  • Worked on Developing an ios game app, now on App Store (game name is Arö, check it out)
  • I teach java programming to students who want to take it but can’t, I have 7 students(Taught for Fun and Free)
  • Invest in Stocks outside of school(using money from summer job), one experience i bought DCTH stock, which went up over 100 percent in a day. Wrote my Personal essay about this experience
  • National CyberPatriot Competition - Captain of CyberPatriot team 2 years,CyberSecurity competition, eliminate vulnerabilities, Cyber Defense. Certificate Winner - State Platinum competition twice, 14th and 18th place in Northeast Competition (top 12 go to Nationals)
  • participated in a club where our school refurbished electronics and donated them.
  • Science Bowl (started this year, not sure if important)

Took STEM classes at George Mason University Junior and Senior Year
At GMU, I did University Research and Innovation Classes

  • Developed a Water proof Life Jacket that heats up to prevent Hypothermia using resistance wiring.
  • Junior Year Research: Researched and coded a bipedal leg implementation made from 3-D printed parts focused on cost efficiency
  • Finished an audio to text translating AR headset that will display translated text in field of vision, hope to get University funded patent
  • Currently Researching and developing an Infrared HUD display for firefighters. It will display sensor data in a field and it it has access to thermal imaging to facilitate firefighting
  • Hoping to qualify for ISEF 2018

Recommendations:
Counselor’s - Great
Calc II Teacher - Great
AP Economics - Good

In terms of getting “Chanced” for USC, it is virtually impossible for others to predict what may or may not occur in your specific case. I suggest reading an excellent thread on the topic from the beginning…

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1558825-what-are-my-chances-read-this-first-p1.html

I also suggest reading through the following very helpful insider’s guide to USC admissions…

https://tfm.usc.edu/a-guide-to-uscs-college-admissions-process/

Good Luck…