USC's GPA requirements and high-school course prerequisites?

Hey everyone, I've been doing some research on USC, and I can't seem to find concrete information on their high school requirements and average admitted student GPA. Can anyone provide me with more information or clarify what their expectations are?

USC (the University of Southern California) does not have a specific minimum GPA requirement for admission; however, they do evaluate applicants holistically, considering academic achievement, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement, among other factors. In practice, the average admitted student GPA at USC is quite high. For the Class of 2027, the middle 50% of admitted students had an unweighted GPA between 3.79 and 4.00. This indicates that a majority of admitted students had strong academic records in high school.

In terms of high school course prerequisites, USC does have recommended coursework for applicants. While not an absolute requirement, the university prefers applicants who have completed the following in high school:

1. Four years of English

2. Three years of mathematics (four years recommended), including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry

3. Two years of a foreign language (three years recommended)

4. Two years of laboratory science (three years recommended) including biology and chemistry or physics

5. Two years of social sciences, including one year of United States history or history of your home country

6. One year of visual and performing arts (e.g., music, theater, dance, visual arts)

7. One additional college preparatory elective (an additional English, math, science, social science, or foreign language year)

Overall, while there is no concrete GPA requirement, strong academic performance in a rigorous and well-rounded high school curriculum is crucial for increasing your chances of admission at USC.