<p>Another recent Trustee Scholar here.</p>
<p>All my stats were pretty “up there,” but really, just be yourself. Prepare yourself for an Ivy admissions pool, do well in school and ECs, and be genuine in your application. Other than that, hope for the best, expect the worst.</p>
<p>If you really want to do something that’s in your control, STUDY AND DO WELL ON THE PSATs. If you score high enough and are admitted to USC, you will automatically get a Presidential scholarship.</p>
<p>(One more thing, I didn’t “need” the scholarship to go here, but it certainly helps!)</p>