class of 2014: chance?

dreamupsided0wn
Thu, 28 May 2009 00:55:59 +0000

User Name: dreamupsided0wn
Gender: F
Location: Lake Zurich, IL
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes

Academics:
Junior 1st Semester GPA - Unweighted: 2.88 (yes, I know it’s terrible; my UW semester GPA is usually at least 3.4. Unfortunately, I failed a math class this year because of a huge problem with my teacher. I WILL be retaking the course over the summer so my GPA WILL increase again.)
Junior GPA - Weighted: 3.38
Cumulative GPA - Weighted: 3.54
Class Rank: top 50% - #186
Class Size: 560
Honors: almost all.
AP: European History (4), United States History (took this year), English Language & Composition (took this year - expecting 5), Art History (took this year), United States Government & Politics (taking next year), English Literature & Composition (taking next year), Spanish Language (taking next year), Music Theory (taking next year), Psychology (taking next year - self study), Environmental Science (taking next year - self study).

Scores:

ACT: 31 (English: 32, Math: 27, Reading: 32, Science: 33, Combined English/Writing: 31, Writing: 10) - retaking in fall 2009. Goal: 33.
SAT: will take in fall 2009.
SAT II: will take US History, possible others in fall 2009.

Significant Extracurriculars: Concert Orchestra, Jazz Band (next year), Drama Club, Technical Theatre Club, International Thespian Society, Habitat For Humanity, Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Environmental Awareness Club (next year), Spanish Club (next year).

Leadership positions: Concert Orchestra: Violin I Section Leader, Officer; Drama Club: Historian/Photographer; Technical Theatre Club: Secretary, Stage Manager for several plays/musicals/performances; International Thespian Society: Honors Thespian; Scholastic Bowl: one of many captains - not official.

Volunteer/Service Work: Habitat For Humanity. Looking for more.

Honors and Awards: Honors Thespian (International Thespian Society), several Math Team awards, several Spelling Bee awards, photography contest awards, 2009 Illinois Theatrefest participant, Honor Roll/High Honor Roll.

Applying to USC’s School of Cinematic Arts for either Critical Studies, Film & Television Production, or Writing for Screen & Television. I know I’m not that great of a student, but with a decent portfolio is there at least SOMEWHAT of a chance that I can get into any of these programs?