Freshman Year: 2.6 first semester / 2.8 second semester (no ap’s offered)
Sophomore Year: 3.2uw/3.3w first semester / 3.7uw/3.8w second semester (one ap - only one offered)
Junior Year: 4.0uw/4.4w first semester / 4.0uw/4.4w second semester (3 ap’s)
Senior Year: planning for same stats as junior year
I would love to attend USC, it’s my dream school. (Communications)
Other factors:
2250 SAT / 33 ACT
Many great, well rounded EC’s
Creative, solid essay
International student, Female
Do I have a chance of getting in to schools with same standing as USC with scholarships as well? Can’t really afford it without aid.
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I think you will do well in the process if you develop a balanced list of schools. USC is a reach for almost everyone. Your upward trend is good, your SAt is excellent. I suggest the guidance counselor mention the loss of your mother, because that is a major trauma and helps explain your grades in 9th.
As an international student, financial aid will be very limited. USC is extremely expensive (~$70K per year).
Most schools have a GPA requirement for their scholarships. If you can find a school that will accept your test scores, you should apply.
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You will struggle to get financial aid as an int’l student at most schools, but with your stats and justification for lower GPA, you should find a school that will accept you (even if it isn’t USC).