Chance me UCLA UCB

tsbna44
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:13:52 +0000

USC is not a target for anyone. That’s not because you’re not great because you are. But it’s a reach for everyone.

Do you have a budget? You show your income. But - that doesn’t mean your parents want to spend $80K a year. You are clearly very “name” focused - and I ask you to read what @gumbymom wrote. Have you had that discussion with your family - on what your budget is? They may make a lot of $$ but that doesn’t mean they want to spend it.

Your ECs are good - but you might consider a job that can continue into the school year vs. an internship…you might. part time jobs are great.

your LORs are good - but you might consider one from a non- math/science instead to show you do have a non-stem side (so 1 and 1).

The research paper won’t matter unless it’s published/reviewed, etc. The main thing is you want to have activities with tenure, impact (you did something that made a difference - like the soup kitchen), and leadership (not in title but in activity).

You’re a really great candidate - but you’re playing in a field of a zillion great candidates and that’s your only issue - hence you need the balanced list.