msakai,

USC

B.A., International Relations

Hey! I'm an incoming freshman at the University of Southern California with a passion for politics, travel and netflix!

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Hometown Los Angeles, California

GenderFemale

EthnicityAsian, White Non-Hispanic

Class of2022
First Gen College StudentNo

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Accepted14 schools

USC, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Tufts, BC, BU, GWU, UCSD, Northeastern, UCSB, Occidental, Fordham, LMU, UC Irvine

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University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

Applied for a B.A. in International Relations

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

Personal Statement

668 Words

Academic achievement, Challenged a belief, Controversial topic, Development of personal values, Extracurricular passion, Failure experience, One moment that changed you

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

I lost the greatest debate round I ever had. On a cold January morning at a tournament during my freshman year, I checked the pairings to see who my round one opponent would be. When I saw the name, I began to nervously click my heels. ----- was rumored to be the best debater in the district and that day the competition gods decided that I, a freshman, was to be his first adversary. I slowly made my way to...

Supplemental Essay: Intellectual interest

255 Words

Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. (250 word limit)

As an aspiring International Relations student, I appreciate the value USC places on an interdisciplinary and immersive approach to all aspects of life. USC will allow me to explore the past, make connections to the present and deepen my understanding of the world. Courses such as “The Political Economy of Autocracy ” and “Terrorism and Counterterrorism” will surely challenge my view of global policy. The emphasis on integrative experiences seeps into student life as well. I envision myself joining student groups...

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General Admissions Advice

How to deal with the stress of applying to college

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Don't compare yourself too much to those around you! During the college season, you'll be hearing a lot of exciting and disappointing news, both in regards to...

What set me apart from other applicants

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I sincerely believe that your essays are the most important part of your application. Your essays put a narrative to an otherwise pretty boring number-based application — they're...

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice

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APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! When it comes to higher education, there is no doubt that wherever you go, it will cost some amount of money. So, my best advice to you is to try and find any...