I am a sweatpants aficionado. Not because I am lazy, but because I am a dancer. Their accumulation in multiple drawers serves as an anthology of memories that is, quite literally, comforting. From my understanding, most people throw on their favorite pair to relax after school or work, sighing finally home. My pair of sweatpants is of a faded carbon black. The fit is remarkably streamlined, with pockets for hair elastics and elastics that tenderly hug my ankles. On the...

​After attending the October Information Session in Boston, Massachusetts, I felt confident that the University of Southern California would offer the optimal environment for me to study chemical engineering while actively pursuing other interests, like dance, music, and Spanish language. I have long known that a career in chemical engineering is my calling. I feel that the profession is suited to my personality type and learning style because it is hands-on and collaborative, with a focus on technology, community outreach,...

Prompt: Some people categorize engineers as geeks or nerds. Are you a geek, nerd, or neither? Why? (250 word limit) · Operational definitions are necessary to distinguish between “geek” and “nerd” and determine which one, if either, best aligns with my personality. As sponsored by the extremely reliable dictionary.com, my understanding of these words is as follows: · Geek: specialist in a certain subject matter · Nerd: stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person; “a single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby” I always...

Two questions posed by USC. Put time into your essays. These were two that I think worked and really helped me get in.

I wish I had higher standardized test scores. I was really committed to dance and...

To get my ideas, I would go on a website that would monitor how many words you typed in a given time frame,...

I think what set me apart wasn't my scores or grades, but it was the ability to have relatively good scores and grades while being really involved in a diverse set of extracurricular...