not accepted...yet

Colleges & Universities University of Southern California
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<p>I got a letter from USC saying they need to see my transcripts for the first semester of my senior year. In a way I am happy that I was not flat out rejected and I consider usc as a very high reach school for me. I currently have an uw gpa of 3.27 and a weighted gpa of 3.77. my first semester grades look like this:</p>

<p>Calculus AB/AP: B
Spanish 4 AP: B
English 4 Language AP: A/B (not sure yet…pending my results of my final)
American Government AP: B
Microeconomics AP: B
Model United Nations: B</p>

<p>My math grade can be seen as an improvement as i got a C during the second semester of last year (pre-calc regular). As for the other classes, my grades have been consistent, except for spanish which dropped from an A. </p>

<p>My extracurriculars were very good, and I also attended USC’s summer program and was recognized for having a top five business concept in my class. </p>

<p>Also, I intend to attatch a recommendation letter from a family friend who is a well respected alumni at USC. </p>

<p>Do I realistically have a chace of getting into Marshall, or should I start considering other universities? Again, I am shocked that I was not rejected because of my low GPA and mediocre SATs (1940).</p>

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<p>Even if they choose to reject you, wouldn’t you not know anyways until April since rejections come out last…</p>

<p>I don’t think they flat-out reject anyone.</p>

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<p>Everyone needs at least 2 safety schools. If USC is truly your first choice, see what happens. If you do not get in, then talk to USC and see if you can work out a transfer agreement. I don’t think USC seeks out alumni recommendation letters.</p>

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<p>Can you elaborate on “transfer agreement?”</p>

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<p>firefornia, see post #149 in the “FAQ for USC Admissions thread”, presently on the last page.</p>