<p>I want to go to USC School of Cinematic Arts.
What do I need to do to get in? And how should I set up my portfolio??</p>
<p>ALSO: when making films, should i write little scripts first or just film whatever? are they looking for technique or content when it comes to making films for the portfolio??? how many films should i make??</p>
<p>Here are my stats:
-9th grade
-Courses: Honors Lit, Accelerated Math 1, Honors Biology, AP Human Geography, Spanish II, Personal Fitness/Health, Technical Theater I.
-EC's: Lacrosse, Piano, Filmmaking, Tech Theater,
-Volunteering: Have had 6 hours service at Community Food Bank (sorted salvaged food to be packaged and sent to those in need)
-Awards: Gold Medal on 2010 National Spanish Exam, Johns Hopkins CTY participant</p>
<p>What are they looking for in an applicant btw? What can give me an edge over other applicants? Do summer film camps help??</p>
<p>PLEASE HELP AND ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!! IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!</p>
<p>no reply yet ?
there is this LA kingpin who could answer in details.
I know one girl going there who did drama at magnet highschool but decided to go for film management, whatever that is.
no regular folks knows what USC is around here in NY and her mom was pleased I recognized its selectivity - thanks to LA kingpin who laughed at me before when confusing it with UCs or Cal States
she had solid ( I mean solid) academic numbers, control freak ( AKA great leadership ability), great interview personality-thou I don’t know she met anyone there- come from art /academic family (only child) who fueled all the stuff since her babyhood.
since she is not going to producing film, it might not help any, but it seems other thing you can do without film portfolio that you could cross apply within USC, if getting in there is your goal.
good luck!</p>
<p>My friends daughter just got in to USC. She sent an acting portfolio with pictures and DVD. She had excellent grades and great sat’s and sat II’s. She did go to an acting camp in the east coast, did very well and received a good rec from the professor. She did acting through her Junior year, but concentrated on grades her Senior year. This girl was a great package. She did have leadership positions, but nothing our of the world.</p>