<p>You’re competing with everyone for a slot at USC, but don’t overthink it and obsess with your competition. Just control what you can control, and that’s your application and your grades. Worrying about other people is pointless and, as the cliche about track and field goes, you can’t run as fast as possible when you’re looking over your shoulder at other people. Every college will tell you that they admit students, not schools, and that the number of students admitted from any one school is going to fluctuate from year to year.</p>
<p>Beyond that, just reread ALameMom’s post. Very good.</p>