Question by kmart153: What are my chances of getting into USC?
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.
Best answer:
Answer by DEE W
Just apply. It is a tough school to get into.
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