<p>You are right that your GPA could be a problem. But this will help a little: PE is not included in your academic GPA. </p>
<p>Compare your stats to the latest Freshman profile:
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0910/FreshmanProfile2008v3.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/0910/FreshmanProfile2008v3.pdf</a></p>
<p>and also to some of those recently accepted:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/642272-stats-only-usc-decisons-2009-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/642272-stats-only-usc-decisons-2009-a.html</a></p>
<p>Your good SAT score, ec’s, and essays, and upward trend could make a difference- good luck!</p>