class of 2014: chance?

cc411
Thu, 28 May 2009 11:08:43 +0000

uscgirl16-

A person with a killer portfolio and a 3.4 WILL lose out to a person with a 4.0 and an average portfolio.

I know nothing about getting into SCA so I am curious about your post. Do you have back up or stats to support what you said? How do you know this about SCA admissions?



Drop some APs and GET A GREAT GPA.

It may be different in SCA but I know for general admissions, I’ve been told time and time again by USC adcoms (visiting our local high school and on the phone) that they are looking for students who pursue the most difficult programs their school has to offer.
From the USC admission website FAQs-

Freshman candidates are evaluated on the rigor of their high school course work, their grades, scores on standardized tests, activities, essays and counselor/teacher recommendations.

“rigor of high school course work” is listed first.
Also from the USC admission website FAQs-

Students should pursue Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes whenever possible.



I think it is very important here on CC to offer opinions but when they are stated as facts, it is also important to help us out and give us back-up. Do you have any links, inside info (more than just one anecdotal story), or any other facts you can point to for us?

Please don’t take this as an attack- I just really want to know. :)