<p>This is off topic but I’m trying to ask my question without having to start a new thread. I’ve been an actress since I was little, primarily interested in film (although all of my training has been stage based) I have finally started doing more film and the more I am around it the more I know that film is where I want to act. Now, to my question. I am going to be a senior and was originally planning to apply to theater schools. However, I started to think that maybe a film degree would better suit me. I could audition and act on the side but otherwise I could be immersed in the film industry, even if that means behind the camera. My question is, I’ve had my eye on USC. I, of course have many backups (ten to be exact) lol. But I was just wondering, if you have never made a film before, just acted, etc should you kiss USC goodbye? Or is it really a mix of academics, writing samples, etc. Thanks for reading this crazy long post!!</p>