GMAT (09/26/2012): 570 - would like to apply round one, and my time and funds are limited at the moment so retesting would be hard to pull off.
UG GPA: 2.96
Work Experience: 2.5 years post-grad as a manager in internet marketing
Career Goal: Business Development/Strategy Planning in Video Game Industry

Schools:
USC
UW
UCI
SMU

My questions/request:
USC is a dream school for me so I am going to apply despite my stats. I would run across continents and swim all of the oceans to attend USC. Is there even the slightest chance of getting admitted?

I am searching for a "safety" school in Seattle, SoCal, or Texas that are near/in a metropolitan area. Does anyone have any suggestions for a fifth option for me?

Are the schools above a good fit stat-wise, and will I be admitted to at least one of them?

Does something like being first in family to graduate help when applying to an MBA program? I am not sure how personal "hurdles" help or hinder in the application process.

Thanks for reading my post and any suggestions.

Edit: Added a question.