USC Cinematic Arts Transfer Question

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I’m currently a freshman at the University of Waterloo and I would really like to be a part of USC’s Cinematic Arts Program next fall. Right now I’m actually majoring in MathEcon and minoring in Computer science. I always knew it wasn’t for me going in, but there was so much family pressure. But after 2 terms/semesters I’m eager to finally pursue something that I’m interested in. Those classes honestly depressed me. </p>

<p>Anyways, like I said I would really like to be a part of USC’s cinematic arts program, specifically the Screenwriting program. The problem however is that because I spent so much time on my STEM-based courses I literally have no extra-curricular activities that display or show my creative side. I’m obviously going to try to make up for it next term and will throw myself into more extra-curricular activities but I’m scared that because USC is a school that gives much attention to areas other than academics (especially for Cinematic Arts), I don’t have a chance of making it in. </p>

<p>Please help. What should I do? I’m willing to listen to any advice.</p>

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<p>I think the reason why you’ve gotten no responses to this question is because the answer to that is on the School of Cinematic Arts page. That student’s don’t have to have prior hands-on experience to apply. Even so - your decision to pursue SCA means that you’re going to have to start working towards showing your new passion in your application. </p>

<p><a href=“USC Cinematic Arts | Frequently Asked Questions”>http://cinema.usc.edu/admissions/faq.cfm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>SCA concentrates on the supplement. But USC has to take you first - they’ll concentrate on the main application. SCA takes so few students as a percentage - it is best to have a back-up plan. The majority of applicants won’t get a spot. Graduate school for film is also an option.</p>