<p>What we have found is that USC’s merit scholarship selection process truly is holistic, and there is no one combination of factors that can be named. This thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1558825-what-are-my-chances-for-usc-final-answer.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1558825-what-are-my-chances-for-usc-final-answer.html#latest</a> is an excellent source for information on your question.</p>
<p>I for one am not a bit shy. As a parent, I was so glad to be looking in the rear view mirror at that stressful period of time when my child felt defined by her “stats,” there is nothing in the world that could convince me to revisit that - she, and all of you kids - are so much more than your “numbers” :)</p>