<p>OP - Any chance post for a school that uses the holistic approach to admission rather than simply looking at GPA/Test scores is just too tough for us mere CC posters to call. And it is risky to the person asking the question. USC is looking at you as a whole person - the entire application - which of course we don’t see. So for example, if we think someone’s GPA or test score is a little low, it wouldn’t be good to comment on it. First, the poster is typically a senior and can’t do anything to fix it at this point in time, so why make them feel bad, and second, it may be good enough to get them in because the essays or ECs are amazing, which again, we don’t see. If a person has amazing GPA and test scores, we still shouldn’t comment because of lot of those are turned away as well, because perhaps they lack anything else outstanding on their application, at least to the person evaluating it. We don’t want to discourage someone from trying and applying, nor do we want to make someone feel they are certain to get in because we just don’t know, and it could lead to extreme disappointment if they don’t. The best we can do is tell you to read the “What are my chances” thread to give you overview and to set realistic expectations in the competitive landscape that is college admission these days and in particular, at USC. But we all wish you luck!</p>