USC105124,
USC
B.A., Communication and Media Studies
18, Bilingual, A French-Canadian-Portuguese-Haitian-American
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Essays
8
Schools
8
Scores
5
Advice
4
ECs
0
Sports
Background
Hometown
Scottsdale, Arizona
GenderFemale
EthnicityBlack / African American, Hispanic, White Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
No
Other Language(s) Spoken
French, Portuguese
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Applied for a B.A. in Communication and Media Studies
Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: Both ParentsSchool Specific Essays
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Personal Statement664 WordsCareer aspirations, Creative personal story, Interest in other academic subject, International background, Issue of personal significance, Leadership experience, One moment that changed you, Overcoming personal struggle, Reaching a goal, Story central to identity, Study/travel abroad, Summer experience, Volunteer/public interest work, Work experienceOn December 14th, 2013, my family lost our home and everything in our possession to a fire. I would like to say that the fire is not central story to my identity, but that would be a lie. Not only did this loss occur the Saturday before my December finals, but also it irreversibly altered my entire second semester of junior year—the most important semester when applying to colleges. Many people call the situation “shocking,” but I find the word ...Read more...General Admissions Advice
Recommended summer activities during high school and college44 WordsIn high school, it is crucial to participate in as many internships, jobs,...Read more...My advice about getting recommenders69 WordsGet one teacher who knows you BEST, who's seen your best improvement, or who just really appreciates who you are beyond...Read more...How to increase chances at my school28 WordsBe a well-rounded individual. Try to diversify your...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to80 WordsApplying to schools is hard-- and its even harder to narrow down your list. And applying is extremely expensive to boot. When choosing which...Read more...Why I ultimately chose my school42 WordsWhenever possible, TAKE THE COLLEGE TOURS, and when possible, make them DURING THE...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.50RankTop 5%
College Classes In High School
Academic Performance in High School Steady
Explanation of Low Grades
Test Scores
Highest SAT1480on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2120SAT Score Details
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details5 classes and scoresSports
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesNational Honor Society, French Club, Tutoring/Mentoring, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization
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