Is gettin in SC possible for me?

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>Hey guys. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>International Student
Attend pretty competitive private academy in NH
Take AP’s and honors classes.
GPA = 3.99 UW.
SAT: CR: 510, MA: 730, WR: 710 (CR is miserable, i know)
Toefl iBT:100
SAT Chem: 760
SAT Math I: 740
Taking Math II in December : expect 750+
I had some EC’s and awards but nothing exceptional:
Math team champs regional (2009, 2010) and state champ (2009)
Quiz Bowl
Rensselaer medalist
National Society of high school scholars
150 hrs of volunteering</p>

<p>Any comment is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Hope you guys have great stats!</p>

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<p>Anyone please ???</p>

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I think you have a good chance of getting in. You may want to re-take the SAT and bump it up to 2050 or higher. Another option is that you can take the ACT, which in my opinion is a lot easier. USC doesn’t look at SAT 2’s, but it shows your strong points in different subjects. What are you applying for? Do you think you can write a good essay? Don’t stress out too much about it :)</p>

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<p>Have you decided on a major or are you undecided? I agree with the previous poster, give the ACT a try. </p>

<p>I realize you are an international student. Have you had any work history, travel experiences or talents which would help you stand out among other candidates?</p>

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<p>Thanks guys for the response. </p>

<p>I’m applying to the Chemistry program in the College of Arts and Sciences. I think my essay is going to be somewhere between over average and great. The only thing that may help differentiate me from others that I could think of is that I spend 150 hrs picking up trash on the beach. Sure enough, I have some travel experiences because I’m international!</p>

<p>I was wondering if my decent TOEFL score would compensate for the low CR score. I don’t know if it’s still early to prepare and take the ACT now. Since the deadline is on December 1, I won’t have much time studying enough for the ACT to do well on it. And on top of that, I have loads of hw at school too!</p>

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<p>buumpyy bump… anyone else?? Eager to hear from you all!</p>

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<p>You might get in the spring semester! Many of my friends with similar stats did :slight_smile:
Good luck!</p>

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<p>You have a shot as long as ur not applyn for financial aid</p>

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<p>10ninja: I’m hoping for the fall enrollment. If i get admitted for the spring semester, i will have to force myself to look into my other choices :)</p>

<p>Happybudda: well, i’m international, so i can’t apply for federal/ institutional financial aid. I can only count on merit scholarship for money aid if i get admitted. So yeah, i’m just gonna cross my finger :)</p>

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<p>Since USC admissions is need-blind, it doesn’t matter whether you are applying for financial aid or not.</p>

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<p>yeah, you’re right. It’s need-blind for citizens/ green card holders. But it’s unavailable for foreigners, unfortunately.</p>