PS In your personal statement, address the following: Autobiographical In 700 words or fewer, tell us about yourself. We would like to know about the journey you have been on that has brought you to journalism. We want you to tell us the story of you, not repeat your résumé. You can discuss your background, your education and the life experiences that have shaped who you are today. We want to understand where your interest in this profession began, how you have cultivated it and why you want to pursue it further. The Profession In 400 words or fewer, tell us what role journalism should play in society and give an example of a story or series that speaks to that role and why. Your Future This is a demanding program that requires students to master skills as diverse as audio editing and computer coding, while also immersing themselves in the craft of reporting and storytelling. In 400 words or fewer, explain what you would like to accomplish at USC Annenberg and your ambitions for your career. CV A resume is required. List positions held, including internships, nature of work and dates of employment. Include academic and professional awards, honors, association memberships, teaching experience, subject matter expertise, language(s) other than English, and your familiarity with any research or communications technologies, e.g. Web design, television production, video editing, podcasting, spreadsheets, etc. Fee Pay the $90 non-refundable application fee with a credit card or request an application fee waiver prior to submitting an application. Fee waiver requirements may be found at USC Graduate Admission website: http://gradadm.usc.edu/lightboxes/usstudents-fee-waivers/. RL Two online letters of recommendation are required and professional recommendations are expected. If you are a recent college/university graduate, submit one academic reference and one professional reference. Transcript After receiving your USC ID*, mail official transcripts (original language and English translation) from all colleges and universities attended and any study abroad programs to: University of Southern California Office of Graduate Admission 3601 South Flower St., Room 112 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915 *USC Graduate Admission will send your USC ID via email 2-3 days after you submit your online graduate admission application. All program materials must be submitted online with the application in English. Once the application has been submitted, you may not upload or change any program materials. Once submitted, all materials and documents become the property of USC and will not be returned.