🧠Here is the University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024‍
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The first prompt for USC:
Word Limit: 250
Dancing for over ten years has shaped my interest in how the human body works. I once injured my knee during a dance rehearsal, and watching my body heal—muscles strengthening and joints regaining flexibility—deepened my fascination with biology. I realized how the body’s systems work together to restore balance, and this motivated me to pursue Human Biology at USC, where I can explore neurobiology and genetics in more depth.
My second-choice major, Global Health, excites me because it combines science with social issues. Courses like “Global Health Challenges” and “Medical Anthropology” would allow me to explore how biology intersects with culture and society. USC’s Keck School of Medicine and its fieldwork opportunities stand out as ideal resources to further my goals in both areas.
Dance has taught me discipline, teamwork, and physical awareness, which will help me approach both Human Biology and Global Health with a unique perspective. These skills, along with my passion for science, will help me succeed in USC’s programs.
I plan to become a doctor, possibly a neurologist, but I also want to make a global impact. After medical school, I hope to do missionary work in Peru, providing care to underserved communities. The knowledge I gain at USC will prepare me to address both the medical and social challenges in global health, helping me make a meaningful difference.
Here’s a condensed, unique take on the tips:
"The student body at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse group of unique engineers and computer scientists who work together to engineer a better world for all humanity. Describe how your contributions to the USC Viterbi student body may be distinct from others. Please feel free to touch on any part of your background, traits, skills, experiences, challenges, and/or personality in helping us better understand you." (word limit: 250)
"The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and their 14 Grand Challenges go hand-in-hand with our vision to engineer a better world for all humanity. Engineers and computer scientists are challenged to solve these problems in order to improve life on the planet. Learn more about the NAE Grand Challenges at http://engineeringchallenges.org and tell us which challenge is most important to you, and why." (word limit: 250)
"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?" (word limit: 250)
"Starting with the beginning of high school/secondary school, if you have had a gap where you were not enrolled in school during a fall or spring term, please address this gap in your educational history. You do not need to address a summer break." (word limit: 250)
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