kradovanic,
USC
B.S.
Chemical Engineering Major, Dance Minor at USC
Features Included
5
Essays
10
Schools
6
Scores
9
Advice
4
ECs
1
Sports
Background
Hometown
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
GenderFemale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
Class of2019
First Gen College StudentNo
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
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How I would rate the career center or my advisor25 WordsMy first-year advisor was not great. Discouraged me...Read more...Research, job or internship opportunities available to students at my school52 WordsMuch harder to get research than anticipated. It's hard to get a good class schedule, and...Read more...What I now know about my school that I never would have known prior to enrolling40 WordsCertain APs count as GE credit. If I had known this when...Read more...How I would describe the wider community surrounding campus45 WordsNot as bad as people make it sound. Most of the neighborhoods within 4 blocks...Read more...My plans for a typical weekend65 WordsGame Day is HUGE at USC. You don't have to get involved in it, but it makes life much more...Read more...Most popular extracurricular activities at my college102 WordsGreek Life is really popular at USC. I didn't think I would join a sorority because I thought the Greek system was shallow and arbitrary, but I gave it a shot...Read more...More Essays
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Personal Statement626 WordsStory central to identity, Creative personal story, Interest in fine arts, Issue of personal significanceI am a sweatpants aficionado. Not because I am lazy, but because I am a dancer. Their accumulation in multiple drawers serves as an anthology of memories that is, quite literally, comforting. From my understanding, most people throw on their favorite pair to relax after school or work, sighing finally home. My pair of sweatpants is of a faded carbon black. The fit is remarkably streamlined, with pockets for hair elastics and elastics that tenderly hug my ankles. On the...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay249 WordsAfter attending the October Information Session in Boston, Massachusetts, I felt confident that the University of Southern California would offer the optimal environment for me to study chemical engineering while actively pursuing other interests, like dance, music, and Spanish language. I have long known that a career in chemical engineering is my calling. I feel that the profession is suited to my personality type and learning style because it is hands-on and collaborative, with a focus on technology, community outreach,...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school274 WordsPrompt: Some people categorize engineers as geeks or nerds. Are you a geek, nerd, or neither? Why? (250 word limit) · Operational definitions are necessary to distinguish between “geek” and “nerd” and determine which one, if either, best aligns with my personality. As sponsored by the extremely reliable dictionary.com, my understanding of these words is as follows: · Geek: specialist in a certain subject matter · Nerd: stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person; “a single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby” I always...Read more...Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school0 WordsRead more...Supplemental Essay Other23 WordsTwo questions posed by USC. Put time into your essays. These were two that I think worked and really helped me get in.Read more...General Admissions Advice
What I’d change about my application process51 WordsI wish I had higher standardized test scores. I was really committed to dance and...Read more...How I narrowed down my essay topics77 WordsTo get my ideas, I would go on a website that would monitor how many words you typed in a given time frame,...Read more...What set me apart from other applicants111 WordsI think what set me apart wasn't my scores or grades, but it was the ability to have relatively good scores and grades while being really involved in a diverse set of extracurricular...Read more...High School Performance
Weighted GPA4.31RankTop 10%
Academic Performance in High School High at first but got worse
Explanation of Low Grades
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Highest ACT32ACT Score DetailsOther ACT ScoresACT Prep
Highest SAT1490on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2150SAT Score Details
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details4 classes and scoresSports
SportsDance (Recruited)
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesTutoring/Mentoring, Spanish Club, Green Club, Local Orchestra / Symphony / Band
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