<p>I had everything in before December 1st, and I had a 28 on my ACT, but I got a 33 on the one I took in December, with writing, but the writing isn't scored yet. Will they get my ACT in time to consider it for scholarships and/or even admission? I have to write them a letter because of a schedule change, and send them my 7th semester grades, so would it be reasonable to include the ACT scores I got in December unofficially, and would they consider those scores and just verify them later when they get the scores?</p>
<p>I would suggest FAXing admissions a printout of your score today. That is a significant improvement, and you want them to have it as soon as possible. You don’t need any excuse to do so, just write your USC ID# on the printout and FAX it.</p>
<p>Office of Admission Fax Number:
(213) 821-0200</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>*And yes, they use unofficial scores to consider applications and verify with official scores when they arrive.</p>
<p>FAX IT NOW FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION!</p>
<p>My H is on faculty and will likely be asked tenative dates for his availability on a scholarship panel when het gets back on Monday.</p>
<p>I faxed it, thanks for the advice, but what about the fact that the writing component isn’t scored?</p>
<p>Yay! Thanks for letting us know. </p>
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I don’t “know” at all how they might handle that. The reason to FAX it right away is the possibility/hope that a significantly higher ACT could possibly move your application over to the scholarship pile - before it is too late for that possibility. I also recommend that as soon as the writing section is available to you that you print out the scores and FAX them again.</p>
<p>Good luck, and congratulations on the ACT score - great job!</p>
<p>Thanks! I’m really proud of my improvement. </p>
<p>@Findaplace</p>
<p>do you know for sure that they haven’t done scholarship stuff yet? It’d be amazing if my 33 could be considered for scholarships</p>
<p>thanks again for your help, both of you!</p>
<p>Lightja,
Merit scholarships are not awarded on SAT/ACT scores. That is only a part of the selection process. Recipients in previous years did have fine scores, but also achieved amazing things outside of the classroom. Also, an interview is part of the process.</p>
<p>When a senior’s application is reviewed test scores are only a part of the deliberation. Some students have had to surmount enormous difficulties to achieve their dream of attending a university.</p>
<p>Actually, as much as I agree with you, that scores aren’t the only thing, I want to say you’re actually wrong.</p>
<p>I do believe that you automatically receive the presidential scholarship if you’re a National Merit Scholar.</p>
<p>Besides, no matter how you slice it, a 33 is much more desirable than a 28.</p>
<p>You are correct. I was explaining about the other scholarships.</p>
<p>If an applicant is a National Merit Scholar and names SC as his/her first choice college and IS ACCEPTED the individual will receive a half tuition scholarship. While enrolled at SC the student must maintain a certain GPA and take 16 units each semester.</p>