For international students

Don't let finances hold you back from applying to USC! Based on a quick Google search, it seems that USC offers a variety of notable merit-based scholarship programs, including the Presidential/Trustee Scholarship (the one cited in this video). I also highly recommend applying to other outside merit-based scholarships from private donors as well :)

Yay, glad my video helped! Best of luck to you as you navigate through the college application process. You got this - I believe in you :))

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Of course! Glad it helped :)

For the first prompt, I find what is helpful/useful for brainstorming/writing is trying to relate an object (ie: a paper, a pencil, a paper clip, etc) to something that's important to you. It'd be memorable and unique. For instance, you can relate origami to your love for problem solving, engineering, transforming 'simple' objects into functional, visual displays like a paper crane - what's key here is to make it personal to you For the second prompt, it's important to make sure that when writing, there is a throughline, though you are writing about someone else, it's always important to relate it back to yourself. Maybe, in this case, you can discuss the lessons you've learned from your grandfather's displacement and how it serves as an unwavering source of inspiration, awe, or reflection of humble upbringings, make sure to dig deeper, reflect, and ultimately relate his struggles to your crossroads as you approach college, what you want to study, etc I don't know the full scope of the narrative that you would like to craft in your essays thus it's a bit difficult for me to give personalized advice but I hope this helps. If you want more personalized guidance when it comes to writing and honing your narrative, please sign up for my college consulting services: forms.gle/E84cGfTbyTJcwFVp6 Best of luck!

Glad it helped!

Was pleasantly surprised by Twoset Violin's appearance! Thank you :D

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yes - coming soon!!! things have been rly busy rn for me (midterm szn) :'(

Hi there! I can't tell you directly what to write due to a lack of context but I can give you general guidelines for your supplements: - Show don't tell! - Be illustrative (add examples of your amiable behavior, etc) - Think outside the norm (add in some jazz that will differentiate your response from other people, maybe add in metaphors) - It's a process! Draft something, take a break, and look at it again with fresh eyes to refine the response A random example that I just thought up: - "As I entered the auditorium, the air was full of shrieks and shouts as I waltzed my way through a classical dance. It was the culmination of countless days of laughter, disappointments, and triumphs. The moment arrived and I was glad it paid off but most of all, for the audience to witness the flourishing of a vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures." Hope this helps!

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Hi Peter! Nice to meet you. Yes of course - I received a letter from my admissions officer regarding my college application and in that note, they commented extensively about this supplement I wrote about the moral dimensions of economics and what my teachers wrote about me - my participation in group discussions and bringing valuable insights, etc. So, gleaning from this, definitely show intellectual vitality (enjoying learning for its own sake) and to exemplify leadership and insight in the classroom. Apart from this experience though, as a rule of thumb, most top institutions such as Yale really look for first and foremost, academic prowess - being able to contribute to your future classmates and the classroom space through insightful thinking. Another thing I would mention is that Yale looks for people who have a track record of excellence to bettering their respective communities as their motto is about developing leaders for a better world. Lastly, a third thing that I’ve gleaned from meeting Yale students is an emphasis on interdisciplinary interests and passions (ie: interesting combination of majors/interests) Hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have additional questions! PS: I'm also planning on releasing more videos about college admissions in general so be on the lookout for that!

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thanks! so glad you found it helpful ;)