<p>I went on the USC website, but it doesn't provide the prompt for the personal statement for freshman applicants. Where can I find the prompt?! Or if you know what the prompt is, please tell me! Thanks.</p>
<p>Go to usc.edu/uga. Click “Apply to USC” (at the top) and then “Apply now” (on the left). On the left you’ll see a link that says “Preview fall essay”; click on it to find the essay topics.</p>
<p>500-700 words (choose one):
- 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.
- Thomas Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the modern electric lightbulb. 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 a step forward.” Reflect on an accomplishment you achieved in an unlikely way.
- 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>Short answers:
Tell us about an activity that is important to you, and why.
Describe your academic interests and how you plan to pursue them at USC.
Optional: Any information that you believe is relevant to our consideration of you as an applicant, but not already discussed or explained in your application.</p>