How to prepare to apply for USC MFA producing?

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Feb 1, 2022

I graduated with my bachelors in engineering because of family and societal pressure; now that I have an engineering job I have taken the time to realize I have to prioritize passion over profit. Wondering what steps are needed to properly prepare myself for this next step in pursuing a MFA degree.

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