An Interview with a USC SCA Admissions Committee member

Chris W

Chris W

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Huge thank you to @USCSCAAlumni/Faculty for agreeing to do the interview and to @Svaja Paka for doing such an amazing job interviewing them. :)

How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member

How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member

Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...

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