Feedback on Personal Statement Draft? USC Film and Television Production MFA (1 Viewer)

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Hi everyone!

I'm applying to USC for a film and television production MFA, and I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me some feedback on my personal statement? I'm trying to find a central story to pull from my current draft so I can show and not tell more, but I'm having some trouble.
 
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