<p>Since the USC server isn't working, I unfortunately can't access the essay questions, let alone the application itself. So, I figured I would finish the essay while I was waiting. Only problem is, I don't have the questions. Can anyone help me please? :)</p>
<p>Yes, they are:</p>
<p>Please write an essay, approximately 500-700 words (typically one page) in length on one of following topics. Check the box for your topic. </p>
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<li><p>USC’s speaker series “What Matters to Me and Why” asks faculty and staff to reflect on their values, beliefs, and motivations. Presenters talk about choices they have made, difficulties encountered, and commitments solidified. Write an essay about an event or experience that helped you learn what is important to you and why it is important. </p></li>
<li><p>Visions and Voices is a university-wide arts and humanities initiative that seeks to transform students’ perspectives through presentations and performances by top artists, writers, and scholars. Tell us about a creative project, performance or other work of yours and how it reflects your vision or voice. </p></li>
<li><p>Thomas Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the modern electric light bulb. He said, “If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.” Reflect on a challenge you overcame through persistence.</p></li>
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<p>And if you need the usc one paragraph short answers:</p>
<p>-Tell us about an activity that is important to you, and why. Please feel free to talk about an activity other than one you may have discussed in your essay.</p>
<p>-Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections. </p>
<p>-OPTIONAL: Any information you believe is relevant to our consideration of you as an applicant, but not already discussed or explained in your application.</p>
<p>Thank you both!</p>
<p>I am also trying to write about this same question and am not quite sure how to approach it. Any ideas for a hopeful biology/pre-med major?
Thanks!</p>