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JoshuaSmith16,
USC ‘20
B.S., Music Management
Features Included
3
Essays
7
Schools
5
Scores
0
Advice
5
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown San Jose, California
GenderMale
EthnicityBlack / African American
AdmissionRegular Decision
English First Language Yes

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
  • California State University - Chico (Chico, CA)
  • San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
  • University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

Applied for in Music Management

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
652 Words
Art/acting/singing, Bizarre talent, Career aspirations, Creative personal story, Feeling out of place, Interest in fine arts, Issue of personal significance, One moment that changed you, Overcoming depression, Overcoming personal struggle, Place you’re content, Reaching a goal, Story central to identity
Everyone has a hobby. From soccer to stamp collecting, studying rock samples to studying every chess move in the book, there is always that one thing that fascinates you. And then there's a passion, that one thing that you can't go a day, an afternoon, or even an hour without having it crossing your mind. And even then there's an addiction. Something that is constantly on your mind, in your heart, and in your soul. I am addicted to music....
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Supplemental Essay Unique question posed by school
1 Words
Involvement
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
1 Words
Interests
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

GPA
3.31
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 25%
 
High School TypeOther Private
Academic Performance in High School Low at first but improved

Test Scores

Highest ACT
28
 
ACT Score Details
 
ACT Prep
Highest SAT
1900
 
SAT Score Details
 
Converted SAT Score1350
Other SAT Scores
SAT Prep
SAT IIs

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Sports

SportsBasketball, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesAdmissions or Post-Acceptance Committee, Church, Black Student Union, Prom Committee, Broadcast Journalism / Media / Television

Experience & Awards

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