Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

Growing up, I craved control. I controlled my unruly hair by straightening it; I controlled my older sister by instructing her to be quiet; in my younger years, I even imposed on my cat by holding him

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USC believes that one learns best when interacting with people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Tell us about a time you were exposed to a new idea or when your beliefs were challenged by another point of view. Please discuss the significance of the experience and its effect on you. (250 words)

I was one of seven African American students in my 8th grade class, one of two players on my soccer team, and one of two individuals in my friend group. Upon entering high school, I experienced cultur

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Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 words)

I embody two academic personas: a yearning for social justice and a desire for hands-on learning. I’m a politically curious person who learns well through trial and error. At USC, my thirst for knowle

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Many of us have at least one issue or passion that we care deeply about – a topic on which we would love to share our opinions and insights in hopes of sparking intense interest and continued conversation. If you had ten minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your talk be about?

If I had 10 minutes and the attention of a million people, I here’s what I would say: November 2nd, 2018, at 7:30AM, an armed student walked into my school. Three hours later, the intercom went on: s

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Short Answer Responses (100 characters)

Describe yourself in three words: Now or Never What is your favorite snack: PB&J, two spoons of peanut butter on wheat bread; best when paired with chocolate milk! Best movie of all time: 12 Angry M

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Penn Main Essay 1

It was a gloomy day in November and my zoom calculus class had just begun. We were using the chain rule to solve a complex integral when my teacher’s excited shriek interrupted my thinking. Simultaneo

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Penn Main Essay 2

Through a rough Freshman year, almost fun Sophomore year, COVID-ridden Junior year, and a somewhat normal Senior year, I’ve had the same set of friends for ten years. I’ve come accustomed to having pe

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At the University of Colorado Boulder, no two Buffs are alike. We value difference and support equity and inclusion of all students and their many intersecting identities. Pick one of your unique identities and describe its significance.

I’m a strong, independent, African American female. I’m a proactive, hard-working, social activist. I’m also a giving, community service-driven, helping individual. I’d like to think that I encompass

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Please share a bit more about your academic interests.

For the past four years, I have been a part of a grueling, yet rewarding class known as student leadership. Before joining leadership, I could not speak before large groups—mainly because this was a n

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