Decision: Accepted
**Date applied: ** 12/01/16
Date decision postmarked/received: 03/26/17
Which school/major at USC: Viterbi School of Engineering: Computer Science (Games)
Scholarships: Waiting for Financial Aid
Objective:
ACT (breakdown): 25 (English 28, Math 24, Reading 26, Science 22, Writing 9)
SAT II (place score in parentheses): 1250 (660 Reading & Writing, 590 Math)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.89
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 25/388
AP (place score in parentheses): Computer Science Principles (N/A), Biology (3), United States History (5), Psychology (5), English Language & Composition (3)
Senior Year Course Load: AP United States Government & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Calculus BC, Student Government, Physics, AP Literature & Composition
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): Student Government, AFA CyberPatriot, The Center for Information Technology, Spirit Club (Founder & President), National Honor Society, Key Club, Church, Computer Club (Instructor), High School Starleague eSports (Team Captain), Football (JV/Varsity)
Job/Work Experience: Qdoba Mexican Eats
Volunteer/Community Service: National Honor Society, Key Club
Summer Activities: N/A
Essays (rating 1-10, details): 9, Letter To My Incarcerated Father
Teacher Recommendations (rating 1-10, details): FERPA Status - Waived
Counselor Rec (rating 1-10, details): FERPA Status - Waived
Additional Rec (rating 1-10, details): N/A
Interview: Nope
Other
Applied for Financial Aid? Yes
State (if domestic applicant): Colorado
Country (if international applicant): United States
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $100,000 - $140,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM, Single Parent, Incarcerated Father
Reflection
Strengths: Extracurriculars, Supplement Essays, Common Application Essay
Weaknesses: Standardized Testing Scores (ACT - 25, SAT I - 1250)
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Well-Rounded Student, Computer Science Dedication, Compelling Story
Where else you are applying or have already applied: (Accepted) Georgia Institute of Technology, Cal Poly SLO, Colorado School of Mines, University of Washington: Seattle, University of Colorado: Boulder, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Utah, (Awaiting) University of Michigan: Ann Arbor
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: I’ve truly been blessed to gain acceptances to all these institutions despite my lower standardized testing scores. Don’t let numbers define what you are capable of.