A while before starting my freshman year of high school, my mom died due to lymphoma cancer. That completely and instantly changed me as a person. I developed untreated depression and an eating disorder. My freshman year of high school, I got a 2.7 average GPA. YES. A 2.7. I regret it more than anything. But I was able to overcome my issues in sophomore year when my grades started going up. I had a 3.3 first semester, and 4.0 second semester. And junior year I had a 4.0 first semester, and I'm maintaining a 4.0 right now. As you can see, I'm a good student, but my mother's death influenced my mental health and my academics. Would USC appreciate the upward trend and the fact that I pushed through my hardest struggles? Freshman year really brought down my cumulative GPA. I also plan on getting over a 2200 on my SAT and a 32 or 33 on the ACT. And write a great essay ofcourse. Could I still get in?
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