<p>So, here I am, ready to start applying for USC. I am applying for Film Production as first choice, Critical Studies as second choice. Each requires a supplemental app. The essays...
length is measured in page # according to the application info. One of them specified double-spaced, the others said nothing. In that case, should I assume double-spacing for all essays? </p>
<p>Also, the Critical Studies app asks for a review or analysis of a film, but makes no mention of length at all!</p>
<p>Each asks for a Cinema TV Personal Statement, but the descriptions of what these should be about vary slightly. Does that mean I need to write two of them?</p>
<p>Sorry to bother with these questions, but I know the essays weigh heavily on CNTV admissions procedures, so I don't want to mess up.</p>
<p>I did the exact same thing as you and am now currently a Critical Studies major (and couldn't be happier.) I double-spaced all of my essays because it seemed like the standard thing to do. My analysis of a film was around 7-10 pages if I remember correctly, but there is no required length (believe me, they're not impressed by length, only content.) And yes, you should write two Personal statements, gearing each towards their respective emphasis. The essays are a very important part of the app process for CNTV. It's the only way they get to see who you are, what you are about, and the potential you may hold. So don't hold anything back, write what you know and then hope that it's good enough. The best advice I can give is to just be honest and original. They've read much of the same stuff over and over, so they don't want to hear the same "typical" film student stuff. Let them know why you REALLY want to be in film, and then be creative with everything else. I remember that my Crit. Studies personal statement detailed an unfortunate anecdote about my brother, myself, and my early childhood fear of the Marshmallow man from Ghostbusters (so basically you can talk about anything as long as it's interesting and relevant.) If you know you want to be in film, write like you mean it and be passionate about it. It's your only chance to impress someone that matters. </p>
<p>(And you can always email CNTV with these sorts of questions too, I did when I was applying and found that they were always very happy to answer them all.)</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>thank you so much
i love this site, the right person is always there with the answers : )</p>