<p>I think someone said there are 200 slots and every year there are about 197 kids apply so everybody who applies got in. I also read there are 15 kids who were not invited, but applied and got accepted last year. I think because of the intensity of the program, reading and writing, USC wants to make sure you really want to do it. By applying, you commit to do it. I speculate this maybe the reason why nobody was rejected.</p>