u/speechway

I was admitted to USC, and fully committed to USC but due to financial circumstances and the one big beautiful bill, I'm no longer able to attend. I'm on another school's waitlist, but I'm not too sure if it's going to open up any time soon.

I was wondering what can I do to boost my stats and chances as I know most schools look for 3.7 or higher.

My CSD GPA is 3.40.
Work experience: ABA, and special ed tutor
Volunteer Experience: hospital and private peds clinics
Extracurricular: VP of AAC club

Besides Cal States, what other schools should I be applying to?
I also want to add that I'm looking to work with the adult population in the medical setting.

I have two lobe piercings, and one conch and helix piercing. I'm debating if I should only keep my lobe piercings and take out the rest to look more professional. I plan to work in the medical setting, but also work in ABA and haven't run into any issues so far. Thank you :)