The 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...

Before 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...

Since 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...

My 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.

I received recommendations from 2 of the best teachers in the...

I wanted to study film so I mainly looked at the best film...

I mean, USC has the best film school in the country. It's...

My school had 2 admissions counselors...

Los Angeles is the center of...