benjaloni,
USC
B.S., Economics
Going to school across the country, but already feel at home. Interested in applied mathematics, physics, economics, and business.
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Hometown
Rochester, New York
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2020
English First Language
Yes
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Applied for a B.S. in Economics
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Personal Statement145 WordsChallenged a belief, Childhood memory, Controversial topic, Family background, Feeling out of place, One moment that changed you, Overcoming personal struggle, Role model/inspirationOn Monday, I watched my father say goodbye to his father. And that Sunday morning, for the regular mass, my father asked me to accompany him to church, as my mother had to work. I said yes-no questions asked. Sitting, my back aching from the pew, I felt myself begin to drift off, but I went through the routine. Head up, eyes open, sway back and forth. The words went through my ears, but nothing left a mark. However, peering...Read more...Supplemental Essay Diversity statement29 WordsI wrote about my experience playing on a very diverse sports team, and the experiences that I had, and how I took that back to a very white suburb.Read more...Additional Essay Details103 WordsMany schools ask similar questions. I personally had 3 or 4 essay bases I used through my 14 applications, and adapted them to fit exactly what the schools' specific prompt was. Additionally, most schools will ask "Why us?" For each school that did, I would look on the website for the major I was applying for and find something interesting a certain professor was researching, if it was a research institution, for example, along with the basic "I love the school spirit and...Read more...General Admissions Advice
5 adjectives that describe a typical student at my school (Feel free to elaborate!)164 WordsAt USC, everyone is passionate about what they're doing. Every single student is looking to pursue their goals- their lifelong dreams. But they also are passionate about helping others reach their own dreams. Students are involved. From orientation, it is widely seen how every student is in any...Read more...High School Performance
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