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I have little idea about NMF, but how many students actually take PSAT, what kind of correlation between PSAT and SAT score? Personally, I believe USC want to get students with high score (who doesn’t?), but that can be achieved during admission process. To award a NMF finalist is more likely a way to promote the school among future seniors. According to my knowledge, the number of NMF who actually got the half tuition is not high, which won’t affect the school’s average that much. Correct me if I am wrong. </p>
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The 1.64 is obtained when you compare the 2008 graduating class with 2008 freshman class. I remember USC is reducing its freshman class over the recent years. Furthermore, not all transfers are from community colleges. Some are from other 4-year university, or overseas. Considering the dynamics of retention rate and graduation years, it is not that easy to evaluate the impact of transfers. </p>
<p>Anyway, the verdict is GrooyGeek is one level below Sam Lee in thinking skill.</p>