<p>My daughter, a USC freshman also from PA, had about the same GPA and scores as you do (perhaps a point lower on the ACT/low 1100s on the SAT) and she did not receive any merit aid. Keep in mind, however, that the current Freshman class at USC was the most competitive class that the University has ever had; perhaps this is the reason. I will tell you that she did receive some local scholarships which did help. With or without merit aid, she could not have chosen a better school and home away from home. She thoroughly enjoys everthing about USC. I wish you the best.</p>