<p>I am currently a freshman english major looking to transfer into USC's Cinematic Arts, and I know the chances of getting in are very slim.
I was wondering if for my writing supplement, (the instructions being "The writing sample should be a review or analysis of some aspect of film, television, or new media; a discussion or application of critical theory; or a published article") should be about film genres and broader topics or if it would still be okay if I used an essay I wrote last semester comparing two meta-films and their implications? Should I write something new?
I also don't have very much experience in film, as I am an english major, but I took one class last semester on film and fell completely in love. This means my recommendations are from 2 Grad Students in english and one in film, will this hurt more than help my chances?</p>
<p>Did you take 190 last semester? I think you can call the SCA admissions office and ask about using your essay from last semester. I would imagine it would be perfectly fine (and if you got a great grade/feedback on the essay even better)–but you should make sure. Best of luck.</p>
<p>No, I actually go to Boston University right now, hoping to transfer into USC. My essay is from a “Literature and the Art of Film” class I took from last semester. I only started my application a few days ago when I really realized it was what I wanted to do, and why not go for it, right? But that said, I don’t have a lot of experience in film or a lot of time to make a new essay, so that’s why I thought it might be better to ask someone for advice. I did get good feedback on it though! and got an A in the class!</p>
<p>Sorry–I misunderstood and thought you were at USC already and trying to transfer majors. No problem with using an essay you’ve already written if you believe in it. Best of luck.</p>