USC Strategy

<p>Hello. my CC urged me to apply to USC. however this was only 10 days before the deadline (tommorow). I think it would be best to use either of my UC essays, which I have already worked on for at least a month, and i know are of a better quality than anything I can whip up in about a week.
would anyone help me figure out if any of the two UC essays can apply to the following USC prompts?</p>

<p>Please write an essay, approximately 500-700 words (typically one page) in length on one of following topics. Check the box for your topic.</p>

<p>The 18th century French philosopher Denis Diderot said, “Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.” Describe one of your passions and reflect on how it has contributed to your personal growth. </p>

<p>Thomas Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the modern electric light bulb. He said, "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward." Reflect on an accomplishment you achieved in an unlikely way. </p>

<p>Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. Tell us about an external influence (a person, an event, etc.) that affected you and how it caused you to change direction. </p>

<p>The UC essays are around 500 word each, which is the bare minimum that USC requires (500-700), so i know I will probably need to expand the chosen essay. any opinions?</p>

<p>it really depends on what you wrote about for the ucs essay.</p>

<p>would you mind reading my UC essays and help me decide?</p>

<p>ill help where i can</p>

<p>sure
you can pm me if you want</p>

<p>Hey FranccesscaGca,
I was in the same situation. I realized I wanted to apply to USC and I didn't really have time to write a whole new essay. I too modified one of my UC essays to work for the USC essay, and I think mine turned out pretty well! If you need any help just let me now!</p>

<p>yup yup
i recycled my uc essay to.. but i turn in the usc app in dec</p>

<p>yeah i turned in my app in december also...all thats left are sending off my transcripts.</p>

<p>thanks 2 all of you for offering ur help. i really need an unbiased opinion on this "strategy" of sorts and on my essays.</p>