jgoldner96,
USC
B.F.A., Film, Video, and Photography
Fun and life loving person majoring in Film and TV Production at USC.
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Hometown
Los Angeles, California
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionRegular Decision
Class of2019
English First Language
Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken
Hebrew
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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Applied for a B.F.A. in Film, Video, and Photography
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Personal Statement628 WordsCreative personal story, Family background, Family member’s disability, Issue of personal significance, One moment that changed you, Overcoming a financial obstacle, Overcoming a health obstacle, Transition to adulthood, Work experienceThe dim fluorescent lights cast a subtle yellow glow over the cinder block laden walls. Here I am, sitting next to my dad in a hospital waiting room, awaiting the arrival of my mom who was misdiagnosed with a mental disorder and sent here. On the television above, Tom and Jerry cartoons are blaring. I look up at the screen and notice Jerry using a noose to convince Tom to hang himself. I chuckle slightly at the irony of the...Read more...Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay250 WordsBefore high school, I had no idea that I would fall in love with debate. But by the time 10th grade came around, I was on Shalhevet's award winning Model Congress team, Mock Trial team, and Model UN team. Especially when it comes to Model Congress, debating ideas, getting your points across, listening to others, and eventually compromising is incredibly important. The first Model Congress trip I went on up to Washington DC was a tough one as I wasn't...Read more...Supplemental Essay Strong beliefs/principles215 WordsSince I was young, I have been fascinated with film and everything related to it. When I was about 6, I made my first film and the seed just started growing from there. In 4th grade, I made my own independent film that I wrote, directed, and starred in for our school's talent show, and by middle school I had made a name for myself when it came to film production. I am constantly asked to help make films either for...Read more...Additional Essay Details32 WordsMy essays had a strong impact on those who admitted me. I spoke to them and they told me it was a major part of their decision along with the art portfolio.Read more...General Admissions Advice
My advice about getting recommenders34 WordsI received recommendations from 2 of the best teachers in the...Read more...How I chose schools to apply to42 WordsI wanted to study film so I mainly looked at the best film...Read more...Why I declined other schools39 WordsI mean, USC has the best film school in the country. It's...Read more...Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received18 WordsMy school had 2 admissions counselors...Read more...What I like about my school’s location and culture20 WordsLos Angeles is the center of...Read more...High School Performance
GPA3.40(no specification of weighting)RankTop 25%
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
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Highest SAT1420on 1600 scaleHighest SAT2020SAT Score Details
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Details1 classes and scoresSports
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ActivitiesSchool Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, School Newspaper/Magazine/Journalism, Film, Model Congress / Model UN, Nonprofit, NGO or Charitable Organization
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