My name is Carter, and I am in my second year of studying Psychology at the University of Southern California. My hometown is Longmont, Colorado, and some of my hobbies are drumming, mountain biking, DJing, and solving Rubik's cubes. My college application process was a valuable learning experience, and I spent a lot of time revising my essays. Getting feedback from my teachers at school helped me improve as a writer, and I have definitely been able to use the skills I gained during the application process in my writing assignments at USC!

What are previous Jobs/Internships you have had? If yes please list Jobs/Internships

Shift Lead at Cold Stone Creamery from 2022-2025 (customer service and store maintenance responsibilites)

Are you involved in any student organizations, activities, or clubs on campus? If yes, please list the name(s) of the organization(s), activity/activities, or club(s)

I am currently a member of the Trojan Marching Band Drumline, and we perform at all of the home football games for USC. In addition, I am a member of the Trojan Knights, a service organization that volunteers to help the community both in and around the university!

Did you receive scholarships/financial aid? If yes, names of scholarships/names of financial aid

I am currently attending USC with a Presidential Scholarship, which covers half of my tuition each year. This scholarship was awarded to me by the university because of my National Merit Scholar status. 

Have you received any awards to date? if yes please list awards

I was named a National Merit Scholarship recipient in my senior year of high school. To earn this award, I had to score well on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and submit an additional application (which contained a personal essay similar to the Common App personal statement).