@madbean has made many great posts in the last couple years that are still super helpful and spot on…thanks madbean! Aside from the numbers changing from 800 to 1200 packages sent, and more interviews granted because of that increase, the process is the same as it has been for years. Always check the pinned threads at the top, there is some amazing stuff in there!
Number of awards given:
https://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/docs/Scholarships.pdf