Chance me? Lowish SAT score

Zelda_Fitzgerald
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:37:53 +0000

You have really great ECs, especially for journalism. A lot of kids on CC don’t realize how important having something like editor in chief of the school paper really is; they’re more concerned that they’re in EVERY honors society. (Which are BS ECs that only show you have a good GPA. The school sees that anyway!)

Being EIC is a great strong point for you. It shows commitment and dedication that other ECs don’t. Your GPA is also very good. I am just worried about the low SAT and the low AP scores.

I think you’ll have time to take the SAT ONE more time in the fall. Start studying now and try to get a 2000+ score. If you do this, I think you’re a plausible candidate. If you don’t, I can’t say what your chances would be – but I’d guess spring admit or 100% rejected.

You should definitely apply no matter what – but you should REALLY, REALLY, REALLY take the SAT one more time and study as much as humanly possible if USC is your dream school. Do flashcards, study/memorize math formulas, get a friend who did well on the test to tutor you, etc.

I bet if you got a 2000+ you’d have a good chance of getting in!