<p>Or let’s take a 3.9 UW, 4.65+ W (so just one B in HS, 8 APs with all As on those) at rigorous and prestigious HS, 2275 SAT, ton of EC’s, all As senior year with 4 APs (not even one A-), NMS, tech internship, volunteering, tutoring…and got nada, zip, nothing in science major. The prob this kid had at USC was being white and middle to upper middle class. So went to Princeton. </p>
<p>Again, moon and stars have to line up, meaning some things are out of your control. So do your best, apply, and have lots of options you are happy with.</p>