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    Quinn Ngo is applying to the University of Southern California. They have been a tutor for three semesters and found great fulfillment in helping students from diverse backgrounds gain confidence in their studies. Quinn is ambitious, curious, and outgoing. They intend to gain both practical job skills and an academic background at USC to be prepared for graduate school or the workforce. Quinn is also interested in mathematical research and internships or co-ops in computer science. Due to a family health issue, Quinn had to take a semester off from their previous university to be a caretaker for their father who was diagnosed with cancer.

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    Ngo, Quinn

    TR RD Fall 2016 05/16/1996 CEEB: 4861 CAID: 15482262


    FERPA: Waived
    Submitted: 01/31/2016

    WRITING SUPPLEMENT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN


    CALIFORNIA
    Writing Questions
    USC students are known to be involved. Briefly describe a non-academic pursuit (such as service to
    community or family, a club or sport, or work, etc.,) that best illustrates who you are, and why it is
    important to you. (250 word limit)
    Many things have gone through my mind as I walked through the door to go to work. Sometimes, I thought about
    how stressed out my homework was making me. Sometimes, I thought about how I should have woken up earlier
    instead of skipping breakfast. But, in three semesters of being a tutor, it wasn't often that I walked in thinking:
    "Man, I'm going to make such a difference today."
    As a tutor, I met people from many walks of life. Some of them were just like me: they had come straight from high
    school, and college was the next logical step toward their futures. Others were returning to school after raising
    children, getting laid off, or even going to war. In either case, I made it a point to not just teach them math but also
    get to know them as people. My job was great because it was simple. I loved that something I felt was easy
    teaching math gave students the confidence to keep going. Each semester, I watched them start to believe in
    themselves, and some of them even began to enjoy their studies.
    Like I said, I didn't often walk into work thinking about the difference I was going to make; but that's because I
    didn't have to. By the end of each day, as I waved goodbye to my new friends, their smiling faces reminded me
    that I had made a difference. I was just having so much fun that I hadn't even noticed.
    USC Essay
    I would like nothing more than to say that I will continue to study mathematics and computer science forever, but
    the truth is: I am not even certain I will continue to study these disciplines beyond my undergraduate education.
    Although I currently have my eyes set on academia, I feel that it is naive to dismiss other interests and
    opportunities that may arise, especially given the rich academic culture that USC will provide. When I attend USC,
    I intend to gain both the practical skills necessary to join the workforce as well as the academic background
    necessary for graduate study so that I will be well-prepared regardless of my direction after graduation.
    At USC, I would like to join Dornsife's SOAR program in order to further my experience in mathematical research. I
    am looking forward to this experience not just because it will help me transition into graduate school but also
    because it will give me a glimpse into the academic community at USC. As a computer science major, I will spend
    a substantial amount of time on internships and cooperative education to gain a better sense of what working fulltime among peers will be like in the years to come. In either case, I look forward to taking on the challenging
    coursework at USC. I am confident that after challenging myself and exploring my interests, I will be more than
    prepared to take on whatever my future has in store.
    Describe yourself
    in three words.
    First Word:

    Ambitious

    Second Word:

    Curious

    Third Word:

    Outgoing

    Quick Takes -Favorite Food

    Sushi

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    Quick Takes -Sherlock Holmes


    Fictional Character
    Quick Takes -Greatest Invention

    Fork

    Quick Takes -- Fun

    Music - piano and clarinet

    Quick Takes -- Role Dr. Robinette


    Model
    Quick Takes -Book

    Howl's Moving Castle

    Quick Takes -Movie

    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    Quick Takes -Performer

    21 Pilots

    Quick Takes -Dream Job

    College Professor

    Engineering Collaboration
    There is one concert that stands out in my mind as a defining moment of my time in the UNLV Wind Orchestra. It
    was called American Heroes.
    The concert was a tribute to U.S. Military Veterans. Three Nevadans were to be presented the French Legion of
    Honor Medal. We had three incredible guest conductors: Colonel John Bourgeois, former conductor of the
    "President's Own" U. S. Marine Band; Bruce Broughton, an Emmy award winning composer; and Johan De Meij,
    an internationally recognized orchestral composer. For weeks, we rehearsed the same six pieces time and time
    again. This concert had to be perfect.
    Even though we had heard plenty about our guest artists and honorees, I don't think I realized the magnitude of
    what we were doing until we played the United States Armed Forces Medley on the night of the concert. As we
    began to perform the U. S. Navy's theme, the lights turned on in the hall, and I watched as dozens of veterans
    stood up and saluted our band. By the time we had finished the entire medley, hundreds of Las Vegas veterans
    were standing, proud to be recognized.
    I was not a typical music major. I never dreamed of performing solos with major orchestras for a living. Rather,
    what has always set music apart for me is the sense of community. So, nights like that one, when I came together
    with my colleagues and made something great those nights are the ones that make music worth it.
    Engineering Online Destination
    Facebook
    I chose Facebook because recently, it's helped me keep in touch with all of my friends. After moving to California
    so suddenly, there's no easier way to talk to people who are 300 miles away. I like that I can scroll through my
    news feed and see what everyone's up to. Also, Facebook is the most amazing backup contact list if I accidentally
    break my phone (like I always do).
    Viterbi Essays (VEES) 3
    Spring 2016
    About a day after my final exams were over, I got a call from my family: my dad had gone to the emergency room.
    That weekend, I drove to California to make sure he was all right. That was when I found out he had cancer.
    Consequently, I decided to move from Las Vegas to be his full time caretaker. As a result, I was unable to enroll at

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    UNLV for the spring semester.

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