Hi,
I got a 30 on my act:
24S
36R
26M
33E
I have a 3.8 GPA and I am nearly a straight-A student. I have done numerous internships and am the head of many clubs at school. I am worried after reading that a 30 is considered low. What are my chances for Annenberg?
Thank you!
USC is about so much more than gpa and test scores. They turned away 3000 applicants in the 99 percentile of scores/grades. Plenty of 4.0 - 4.5 gpa’s aren’t accepted, it is that competitive. Some with lower scores get in. It is holistic, which means it is about the entire application and them building a class they want, which no one on this forum can see no matter how much information is provided. Generally speaking, chance threads are even a bigger waste of time at a school like USC that is so holistic. Apply broadly, find multiple schools you would love to attend and avoid a “dream school” so you don’t end up disappointed at a time that should be very exciting for you. Good luck!
@rjcwxox - the big stat from last year to me was 69% of admitted students were “students of color”. They are very determined to be diverse. As CADREAMIN pointed out - a lot of high scores do not make it in. My two sons were in the 3000 mentioned. Your “story” needs to shine through in the essays. Why do you deserve a spot at USC? How will you provide value to USC now and in the future? If you are answering a version of those questions, IMO you are on the right track.