Waiting for Annenberg...

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I hope my bubble won't be burst.</p>

<p>I have posted here with stats before, so don't get annoyed if this feels like an echo. Now I have taken the SAT, and I don't think there's much else I can do to up my scores. Basically, if I do not get into Annenberg as a Communication major I will fall into a deep depression... bahhh. An honest someone on another board told me that Annenberg is a "FAR REACH" for me based on my stats, even though, in all honesty, I feel I would be an attractive candidate. Please let me know... do I have a good chance?</p>

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<li>African American female junior from CA</li>
<li>GPA UW: 3.83</li>
<li>GPA W: 3.96</li>
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<p>AP COURSES:
AP Euro - (I freaked out, failed the exam w/ a 2.)
APUSH - probably a 5
AP English - probably a 5
I also took a psych course at a CC last summer that I'm told will count like an AP Psych course.</p>

<p>In senior year, I'll be taking...
AP English
AP Stats
AP Econ.
AP Spanish
I am taking an art history course at a CC this summer that I'm told will count like an AP Art History course.</p>

<p>SAT - </p>

<p>1st time:
620 CR
520 M
720 W
total: 1860</p>

<p>2ND TIME (JUNE 6):
680 CR
560 M
750 W
total: 1990</p>

<p>SAT IIs: </p>

<p>US History: 730
Literature: Probably a 630 or something when I take it again...</p>

<p>EXTRA-CURRICS:
- Newspaper: A&E Editor Junior Year, Editor-in-Chief Senior Year
- Visual and Performing Arts Academy - Visual Art Major (Countless hours put into college art courses, art exhibitions, etc. In senior year I graduate from the academy with a diploma.)
- By end of senior year, graduate of Ryman Arts @ USC (A prestigious, application-based program for gifted high school artists. I was awarded an $8,000 scholarship to attend this program.)
- Junior/Senior Year - "Link Crew" mentor for Freshmen
- Junior Year and Senior Year - Commissioner of Publicity for Helping Hands Club (Club that offers tutoring to students who need it)
- Hundreds of hrs. working at my Church for Arts & Crafts - throughout HS</p>

<p>HONORS:
- Blue Honor Roll all four yrs.
- Art Awards - "Best in Visual Art," "Most Improved," etc.</p>

<p>CURRENT CLASS RANK (out of 531): 18 (top 3%)
CURRENT 10-12 RANK: 21</p>

<p>RECOMMENDATION:
From my newspaper advisor who will probably write a spectacular rec letter - and has been with me to several "USC High School Journalism Days." She knows that I really want to get into Annenberg.</p>

<p>I would be happy to chance you back, but I don't know how great I would be at it. :-)</p>

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<p>i like your chances. I think you will be fine</p>

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<p>I think your chances are actually pretty great. The only thing I would suggest is trying to SAT another time, just to be safe. </p>

<p>Also, USC recommends taking 3 subject tests. It’s not required, but if a college recommends it, it’s probably a good idea…</p>

<p>Anyways, good luck with your application. I myself will be starting my college career at USC, Annenberg School (:</p>

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<p>Don’t be concerned with an honest someone who told you Annenberg is a reach. NO ONE here can give you your real chances. The only thing I recommend is to compare your stats to those who were accepted. And even that is not that honest but it’s really all we can do here. </p>

<p>I’ve never seen that USC recommends three subject tests. CaptainKurtz- can you give us a link?</p>

<p>So- in comparison to the latest Freshman profile, your GPA looks good but I would recommend taking the SAT again. USC superscores and if you are that desperate to get in, not taking it again would be giving up.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>CC411–</p>

<p>[Freshman</a> Standards - USC Undergraduate Admission](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/fresh_standards.html]Freshman”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/fresh_standards.html)</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests
We only require SAT Subject tests from freshman applicants who do not attend a regionally accredited high school (e.g., home school, some non-accredited parochial or community based programs, even some newer schools). These students must submit three SAT Subject exams, including one in mathematics. For all other applicants, these exams are optional, but recommended. We find them helpful in evaluating applications for merit scholarships.</p>

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<p>^thanks CaptainKurtz- that works. I’m just the link police here trying to keep info valid.</p>