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You must be sure to submit a completed USC Graduate School application form, two letters of reference, transcripts from all previous college work, a term paper (which shows your writing skills, preferably in your area of interest), and scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).
Personal Statement:
In addition to this material we request that you submit a statement of 200-500 words describing your interest in studying anthropology at the graduate level at USC. In your statement please indicate if you are interested in studying with a particular faculty member. Please relate your interests as specifically as you can to the emphasis of our program: cultural, linguistic, archaeology, biocultural. If your interests overlap these areas please direct your letter toward this.
Recommendation Letter:
Two or more letters of recommendation are required.