USC-What are my chances?

kmart153
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:20:19 +0000

What are my chances of getting into University of Southern California?
Here are my current standings:

I didn’t apply for any scholarships.
UW GPA: 3.5
ACT: 31 (equivalent to 2040 on SAT)
IB Diploma candidate

500+ hours of community service

Classes I took this year:
IB Biology II
IB Biology II Labs
IB Latin IV
IB English IV
IB Calculus AB
IB History
IB Theory of Knowledge

This is a condensed form of my resume:

Volunteer Experience
Beach Clean-up; Corpus Christi, Texas - 2008

Taught Art Class for Senior Citizens; Fayetteville, Arkansas - 2008

Worked at Water Ski Camp; Fayetteville, Arkansas - 2008

Mexico Mission Trip to Ven De Christo; Piedras Negras, Mexico - 2007

Brighton Gardens; Austin, Texas - January 2009 - Present

To Write Love On Her Arms Suicide Prevention; Austin, Texas - 2007 - Present

Gateway Church Small Groups; Austin, Texas - 2007 – Present

Homeless Shelter; Austin, Texas - 2006 - Present

Work Experience
Babysitter; Fayetteville, Arkansas - Summers 2000 - Present

Internship, Interior Fabrics and Design; Fayetteville, Arkansas - Summer 2008

Employee, Cheer America Competition; Austin, Texas - 2006

Office Assistant, Martens & Associates Law Firm; Austin, Texas - 2006 - 2007

Extracurricular Activities
Attendee, Gateway Church; Austin, Texas - 2006 - Present

Jazz and Ballet Classes, Dancers Workshop; Austin, Texas - 2007

Member of Anderson High School Clubs; Austin, Texas - 2007 - Present
-Little Theater Company (LTC)- Students in theater get together for social activities.
-Key Club: Members perform community service around the city.
-Green Club: Collect recycling on Friday mornings before school; work on projects
outside of school.
-Film Club: Work together to produce films for film festivals; create film festivals and
activities at Anderson.
-Anderson Adventure Club: Do active things around the community (ex. hiking,
kayaking, etc.).

Digital Filmmaking, Austin School of Film; Austin, Texas - 2008 - 2009

There is more, I just didn’t put it all.
I helped organize a dance marathon (which happened last saturday) to raise money for a charity (BeatSarcoma) as well.

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