<p>I agree with Ellebud that there is no need to publicly discuss credentials of individual applicants. USC is a balanced university and is going to look for the best talent in a variety of areas-from athletic stars to future research scientists, kids who are going to go places in their areas of strength. That said, my husband heard (forgive me, I don’t know the exact words) President Sample say at the recent family week-end that there were a considerable number of students in this year’s applicant pool with SAT scores between 2200-2400.</p>