Being dropped into an unknown world can lead to unexpected possibilities. Being asked to discover one’s true self in a limited amount of time and make crucial decisions that could decide an entire future is not a simple task. Alice fell into Wonderland as a girl who had no idea who she was, where she was, or what she wanted. As she traveled through the alien land of Wonderland, she was faced with tasks that she never imagined she...

I chose the "fictional character or someone that influenced your life" topic on the common application.

I chose schools to apply to based on where I thought I would get in. I chose a few safety schools, meaning I...

Be unique. Be interesting. Be yourself. Schools look to enhance their student population, so you...

Club...

Internships and jobs. Traveling as well, especially out of the country. Anything that will...

I am honestly so proud of the culture at my school. We are a diverse, accepting, passionate group of individuals working towards our goals. Everyone is special and talented in some way, kind, understanding, funny, tolerant, and curious. Everyone is there...

Talk about the students and the feeling you got when you visited. I told them that USC felt like home to me.....

I would say my essay. The fact that I had...