"Exceptional Accomplishments" on USC secondary

[boxdesker]

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I don't have any.

Should I leave this blank or write a sentence saying that I don't have any?

Or try to pass off some of my accomplishments that are definitely not exceptional, as exceptional?

What are some examples of your exceptional accomplishments?

 

[mamelons]

Any scholarships or awards -- maybe some of the same things you put on your AADSAS application.

 

[DiscoBalls]

Have you quit smoking? booze?

 

[UCSF2012]

I don't have any.

Should I leave this blank or write a sentence saying that I don't have any?

Or try to pass off some of my accomplishments that are definitely not exceptional, as exceptional?

What are some examples of your exceptional accomplishments?

Tell them, "I stopped using the crack, and I tell ya it wasn't easy."

 

[DentGuy]

My advice to you is to do parts of it, wait a few days, and then come back to answer more questions. Don't try to do it all at once, in case you come up with something better. To answer your question, did you do something in college that could distinguish you from the next applicant? I would try to at least come up with something. You had four years, there must have been something. Like, did you work forty hours while double majoring and ended up with honors? Or go abroads? Or raise money for some club? Good luck 🙂

 

[boxdesker]

Any scholarships or awards -- maybe some of the same things you put on your AADSAS application.

Good suggestion. Problem is there's a separate question that asks for scholastic honors and awards. And I had to reuse the same awards/scholarships that I put on the AADSAS question🙁

Have you quit smoking? booze?

Yes. I quit several times a year.

Tell them, "I stopped using the crack, and I tell ya it wasn't easy."

That actually would be quite exceptional, considering crack is so addictive and hard to quit. Unfortunately, I have never been addicted to crack.

My advice to you is to do parts of it, wait a few days, and then come back to answer more questions. Don't try to do it all at once, in case you come up with something better. To answer your question, did you do something in college that could distinguish you from the next applicant? I would try to at least come up with something. You had four years, there must have been something. Like, did you work forty hours while double majoring and ended up with honors? Or go abroads? Or raise money for some club? Good luck 🙂

I've been "doing" this secondary application ("doing" = looking at it, going "wow, I can't think of anything" then closing the window) for the past couple weeks. But I definitely agree with that idea for any and all applications. I like your suggestions. Previously, I'd been trying to think about huge events (i.e. starting a new club on campus, playing an NCAA sport, etc.) and couldn't think of anything. Thanks!

 

[Ninster]

I don't have any.

Should I leave this blank or write a sentence saying that I don't have any?

Or try to pass off some of my accomplishments that are definitely not exceptional, as exceptional?

What are some examples of your exceptional accomplishments?

Dude, do they send out a secondary or are you supposed to do it yourself? I didn't even know USC had a secondary :|

 

[DrReo]

Dude, do they send out a secondary or are you supposed to do it yourself? I didn't even know USC had a secondary :|

After interview.

 

[boxdesker]

After interview.

It's actually before the interview, if you get an interview. The application is due on interview day.

 

[youngmc27]

just seperate any awards that are not academic and use those for example for me it was an Eagle Scout and Humanitarian trips t Honduras. Good Luck hope to see you next year here.

 

[telebeans]

I think I repeated something from an earlier section but elaborated on it. It could have just been my interpretation that they asked listing sorts of questions, but you could elaborate on them later.

 

[rawknee]

I wrote that I saved someone's life by donating bone marrow recently. I didnt realize how great of a thing it was to talk about in secondaries and interviews till after I did it.

 

[y0ssarian]

Tell them about your DAT scores ;]

 

[DentGuy]

Tell them about your DAT scores ;]

haha

 

[harrygt]

I wrote that I saved someone's life by donating bone marrow recently. I didnt realize how great of a thing it was to talk about in secondaries and interviews till after I did it.

Nice Job👍. My dad's friend donated bone marrow to someone 4 years ago, and he still has pain in his leg everyday because of the procedure🙁. I guess they did not do it right.

 

[artanis]

Where is this USC Secondary? I applied so long ago and haven't received notification or nothing from them. Anyone else in the same situation?

 

[AggieDDS]

Where is this USC Secondary? I applied so long ago and haven't received notification or nothing from them. Anyone else in the same situation?

Looks like you didn't get an interview since the secondary is after the interview.

 

[boxdesker]

Looks like you didn't get an interview since the secondary is after the interview.

Secondary application is actually given at the same time as the interview notification is sent. The secondary application is due on interview day.

If you haven't gotten one yet, I wouldn't be worried because there's still PLENTY of time to hear back.

 

[artanis]

Where is this USC Secondary? I applied so long ago and haven't received notification or nothing from them. Anyone else in the same situation?

Looks like you didn't get an interview since the secondary is after the interview.

Answers my question, but very poor response. I hope this isn't how you filled out your secondaries.

Secondary application is actually given at the same time as the interview notification is sent. The secondary application is due on interview day.

If you haven't gotten one yet, I wouldn't be worried because there's still PLENTY of time to hear back.

Answers my question. Gives additional details along with the information I was seeking. Thanks for the informative response.

 

[boxdesker]

LMAO. The previous most made me lol in real life.