<p>So since DreamingFIlms asked that accepted students post their stats, here are mine:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.85 unweighted
SAT: 2120 (690 CR, 660 M, 770 WR)
ACT: 30 composite</p>
<p>AP classes: World History, Biology, English Language and Composition, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: 10 years of competitive basketball, 6 years of musical theatre and drama (multiple lead roles in school productions), 2 years of forensics (2012 state champion in Play-acting), 2 years of jazz choir, 2 years of amateur theatre criticism for a local newspaper, 3 years of active filmmaking (wrote, directed, and edited 7 short films), a couple years of film blogging at [Unpopular</a> Culture](<a href=“http://unpopularculture.org%5DUnpopular”>http://unpopularculture.org)</p>
<p>But honestly, when it comes to SCA, the above is less relevant than the passion, drive, and talent you display in your essays, writing samples, and visual samples. I poured everything into those parts of my application, because my statistics are decent but nowhere near outstanding.</p>
<p>I lucked out with my visual sample, because I got to work with Molly Kunz, whos a fantastic up-and-coming indy actress (shes the older sister of one of my best friends). I ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the shoot and it was all thanks to her.</p>
<p>As for my writing sample (three pages of dialogue), it was one of the most original ideas Ive ever had. I was going to send in something I had already written but when the flash of inspiration came, I just went with it – and it paid off.</p>
<p>Finally, for my essay, I just concentrated on why I love movies so much, what I plan to do with the medium, and what I think movies mean for the world. In the process, I talked about how my interests and experiences in life have shaped my sense of story and narrative. I started this back in August and slowly, slowly developed it over a long period of time.</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone who got in – Im looking forward to potentially meeting you all!</p>
<p>And to those of you who were denied, dont bat an eyelid. As long as you have a love for what you do, itll all pan out eventually. Just look at Spielberg – USC rejected him multiple times in an age where it was LESS competitive than it is now. Look where he is. I know it sounds cheesy, but just because you didnt get in doesnt mean that you wont end up like him ;)</p>