<p>alamemom, thanks for your kind words. menloparkmom, S did submit his paperwork by the Dec 1 priority deadline and applied to CAS and the Bacc/MD program. He has received neither an acceptance letter, nor an invitation to interview. Given the timing of the scholarship interviews, we’re assuming that he would have received at least an acceptance letter by now if he were still in the running. By the same logic, he probably isn’t considered for the Bacc/MD program either.</p>
<p>Either way, I just wanted to dispel the notion that great stats, even when coupled with solid ECs are going to guarantee consideration. They are certainly needed these days when a 2300+ SAT is not a rarity anymore (kudos to all these amazing kids!!), but know that there are other factors that matter, some of them outside your control (for example, state and high school – ours sends tons of applicants to USC every year – or the specific program you apply to). As for us, we’re not going to second-guess USC. They made an informed decision and we respect that. I’m also genuinely happy for those who did get selected, especially since I know how high the bar was set.</p>