Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at georgia tech?

The University of Southern California (250 words max) –
Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections.
– Mention USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory and their rocket Traveler IV which was the first rocket developed by undergrads to be sent to space – http://www.uscrpl.com/traveler-iv
– Here is a small excerpt I wrote that you may tweak/edit to incorporate as part of the essay:
During quarantine, I immersed myself in the model rocketry hobby…I would watch youtube videos for hours on end about various topics of the hobby from high-power rocketry to homemade rocket fuel. One day, I came across a small documentary made by students at USC part of the rocket propulsion lab. I was absolutely mesmerized. As of today, I have watched the 30-minute documentary a total of 18 times. The documentary, called “Space or Nothing” portrayed the engineering process the aspiring engineers and rocket scientists at USC underwent to put their entirely student-developed rocket, Traveler IV, into space, the first-ever team to accomplish this. “I want to be a part of that team,” I told myself. Now, I have that opportunity. USC…
– Mention USC-specific engineering programs and how they provide a distinction and specialization in astrospace engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology (300 words max) –
Why do you want to study your chosen major specifically at Georgia Tech?
– Mention Georgia Tech Ramblin’ Rocket Club – https://rocketry.gatech.edu/
– Mention Georgia Tech THE YELLOW JACKET SPACE PROGRAM – https://www.gtspaceprogram.com/
– Mention specific course(s) offered at Georgia Tech (including course number) as part of their aerospace engineering program
– Mention global research and internship program – https://grip.oie.gatech.edu/home
I am applying to both schools as an Aerospace engineering major. Each college has its own engineering benefits and programs and internship opportunities so their opportunities must be unique to their college (research their programs if needed from their respective websites).
My resume is included to help make the essay more personal.


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