<p>3.88 is the GPA that they’ll probably be looking at which is a good GPA. Improve your ACT by one or two points, and I’d say you have a good chance.</p>
<p>I don’t think this is a very high reach for you. I’d say it might be 50/50 for you.</p>
<p>USC mainly cares about GPA, Class Rank, and Test Scores. So your best bet is just to study hard and try to improve your ACT or try taking the SAT and see if you do better.</p>
<p>Also. Make sure to apply Early Action! If you apply by the regular deadline, you may have missed out on your spot. At least with Early Action, if you get deferred to Regular Decision you can send USC your senior first semester transcripts, any improved test scores, and show your continued interest in the school.</p>
<p>I’m in-state, so it’s a little different, but I got into USC with a scholarship with a 3.4 weighted (2.9 unweighted) and a 1230 SAT (and a 25 ACT, I think). So our stats are similar.</p>