My interest in film began with my first movie—or my first love: Monsters Inc. Engrossed in the magic of animated movies, I became an elementary school animation aficionado. As I was immersed in Disney 24/7, their films taught me that stories are not just for kids, but for people of all ages, and that there are no limits to what stories you can tell. Naturally, I became obsessed with creating my own. I spent my days crafting my stories by...

An education at CMC interests me because I can combine and pursue two of my interests: media and business. I aspire to be a film producer, and I believe that it is important to not only pursue a media studies major, but also a broad liberal arts education. Film isn't only just about creativity and storytelling. It's also about the economics behind putting a film together, marketing a film, managing a budget, analysing and forecasting results, and fundraising. CMC offers...

Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer's core values? In my school community, I practice and advocate for student engagement in the arts. My participation in my school's art program helps bring people together to create and back fellow artists and the arts community as a whole. I'm involved in a several arts communities, such as dance, theatre/drama, technical theatre, and film, which are all...

I'm attracted to Scripps because I've had a fulfilling experience surrounded by young women at Hockaday. I've been a student at Hockaday since elementary school, and I've loved being immersed in one of the most positive and empowering environments. My experience here has shown me that as a girl, I can pursue anything, and my community will support me to the end. I've learned how to lead and follow my passions, whether it's academically or in the arts, and that...

You have just been invited to give a TED talk. What is your topic and how would you engage the audience? My TED Talk topic would be "The Art of Turning Your Passion into Your Career," and I would engage the audience by sharing my personal experience in overcoming the same challenges faced by every audience member: proving life's naysayers and doubters wrong. I have always faced people who have discouraged me from a career in the arts because my...

I've grown up hearing about SMU. Many of my family members are proud alumni, and I've always wanted to continue the legacy. I've known many graduates with an SMU education that have gone on to do really impressive things locally, internationally, and in film. And now that I've seriously looked into SMU, I feel like I would fit well in the community and in the film department. There are so many outlets where I know I can continue being creative...

SMU is a diverse learning environment shaped by the convergence of ideas and cultures. How will your unique experiences or background enhance the University, and how will you benefit from this community? (250-word limit) Though I'm from Dallas, I have a broad perspective of the world. Studying in Switzerland or travelling to Asia and Europe, I learned that I aspire to connect the world through film, and I can begin working towards this goal in the SMU community. To reach...

After school, I can be found at a theater rehearsal, stage managing for my school's theater program. I'm in charge of coordinating the seemingly effortless magic of theatre, but stage managing comes with challenges, responsibilities, and tedious work, which I'm not afraid to take on. The final product makes stage managing worthwhile. With every cue I call, I see shows come to life in front of my eyes and I love seeing the company's work come together. Then, I can't...

What is the most significant challenge that society faces today? (50 word limit) Using media to properly reflect society and including diversity in content respectfully, behind and in front of the camera. With the power of modern—especially digital—media, media should reflect society as a whole, a melting pot of people, places, and ideas, in order to enrich society and create global positive change.

I used the additional information section of the common app for explaining my activities. Most of my essays were done close to the deadline, as I used the time before it to brainstorm before actually writing to get the best ideas for my essays. Otherwise, this how I did it: Journalism: I lead online broadcast video production in my school's newspaper, The Hockaday Fourcast. I've produced individual news stories, including coverage of a mammoth skeleton discovery in Texas, and to...

I would get to know the teachers well beforehand, by going in for office...

I would have done everything...

The alumni network is so strong, and stronger...

I had a private counsellor and the individual attention helped me more. I did like having two people give...

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USC - Very professional, and also kind, despite me...

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Probably my extracurriculars. I was very into "real world experience" because I wanted to get out...

I didn't have a first choice school, I ended up have THE choice...

Graduate school if...

I chose an area and a major and that was my criteria....

For its major program that I was accepted into. Its prestige and their resources...

There's so much to...

They actually reached out to...

I applied for scholarships, but I wasn't going to get any. However, that's...

Having good grades, or luck, on your side....

If you have a chance to...