2021 college decision reactions lol

/ jackieliuart 🫶
hi people!! sorry this isn’t art content - i decided to make this because i wanted to share other aspects of my life with you all, and also because i have ~things~ to say about the college system 🥴 i applied to 11 schools: umass amherst, vanderbilt, risd, northwestern, duke, brown, columbia, harvard, princeton, yale, + stanford. (i did submit test scores - SAT + 3 subject tests - for those wondering.) the admissions process is often so arbitrary (and sometimes rigged), and this year was especially wack because of the panny. please know that the colleges you do / don’t get accepted to are not, by any means, a reflection of your worth.
regarding my “rant” at the end: in no way am i an expert, and i definitely didn’t fully capture the nuances of the issue. i just wanted to share my thoughts - but feel free to shit on me in the comments if you disagree with them :)
thank you for watching! ❤️
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[@Lauren121197]

Girllll the way you just moved on from that Harvard acceptance had me dying!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That’s so exciting!!! You go girl!

[@binmattshorts]

@Katie Ellen Tu good one haha. enuf motivation for not to apply at Harvard for PhD

[@saramansour6596]

you're the type of person id sit and talk to for hours because you're so smart and wise and funny and sarcastic!!

[@savannalee]

PLS the stock market is just astrology for white men in suits joke was so funny omg

[@fuongv4894]

thank you Jackie you just ease my college anxiety through a video (for 13 minutes) anyway

[@lucy-ig7sp]

HOLY SHIT CONGRATULATIONS JACKIE!!!!

[@mmarismind]

Congrats!! Which Uni/College did you choose?

[@mlot4470]

wow such a open mind person girl...👏

[@Thatsojjosh]

EXCUSE ME MAAM 😭 HARVARD!?!??

[@MrGoldstone1]

JACKIE WHAT THE ACTUAL HECK HOW ARE U JUST SO CALM YOU'RE INCREDIBLE WAHT

[@jackieliuart]

AHAHAHA I LOVE U SAM GOLDSTONE

[@MrGoldstone1]

@@jackieliuart I LOVE U JACKIE LIU

[@mimig7462]

oh hey queen

[@marisagill123]

*literally gets into HARVARD* “that’s so funnyyy”

[@julianicole8521]

PLS “the stock market is just astrology for old white men in suits”😭😭😭

[@julianicole8521]

@Katie Ellen Tu HAH

[@julianicole8521]

@Katie Ellen Tu i would but im dumb😅

[@julianicole8521]

@Katie Ellen Tu i don’t trust bitcoin either idk anything abt it but i just don’t like it

[@julianicole8521]

@Katie Ellen Tu it’s a youtube comment. it’s not serious. i’m not abt to proofread a comment on the internet, thanks tho-i’ll save that for my essays.

[@julianicole8521]

@Katie Ellen Tu i don’t write my comments the way i write my essays. thanks for the concern though!

[@javin2671]

I like how she got into Harvard skips over it so happy for u❤️❤️

[@jackieliuart]

HAHAHA thank you so much!!!

[@adriannakopp2691]

*Gets into Harvard “That is so funny!” 😭😭 Congrats though you’re definitely a genius 🥳

[@georgebaily7934]

Wow, that final rant really changed my perspective. I’m blown away that you’re my age and yet you have such a clear understanding of this whole system which can suck you in so easily. Your bit about how you shouldn’t dedicate your free time in high school to improving your resume seems so obvious, so I’m not sure why it took watching this video for me to get it.

[@jackieliuart]

ahhh that really means so much to me, thank you 🥺❤️

[@madelinecombs3427]

That rant was actually so necessary. I’m so glad someone FINALLY went further in depth than just saying “college doesn’t define you” I hope future generations hear that message and take it to heart. Congrats on all the acceptances!!

[@xoxliltina12xox]

So impressed with your self-reflection! I'm a Harvard and MIT grad, was an Aerospace Engineer for 3 years, and then dropped everything and moved to the jungle, where I learn and preserve natural building techniques that are disappearing. I currently live in a home made of clay, sand, and straw, which is highly beneficial for health although not as profittable for the construction industry since I built it myself from materials on my land. I'm grateful that I was able to step away from the illusion of prestige at a young age and stop the "chase" to nowhere. Retirement is an illusion. Many people will never get there. We have to live life now and define what "successful" means to each of us. I have more than I need living simply and have no regrets!

[@topkek9935]

😂 I can't even say if you are for real or it's a subtle trolling

[@aadyaaa27]

Are u joking?

[@gaby4061]

@@topkek9935 it seems like a troll, but from how well-spoken this person is combined with their subscribed (a lot of nature-focused channels), i don’t think it is. if it isn’t, that’s honestly so inspiring

[@mylittlebouquet3994]

Oh my god... that’s amazing.

[@haylavas4635]

That’s so admirable

[@shxronp8966]

I'm european but i love watching these videos because i just can't grasp how college admissions are so important to americans. i'm going to the top university in belgium (which is also a global top 50 uni) without having to do a thing and without going into crippling dept as well . we literally only have entrance exams for art schools and medical and engineering majors. the us really has to fix their system

[@anyravelloalfaro8729]

Omg if you know how it is in latam **cries in poverty**

[@arayasimms1607]

wait what ? I really don't get it ? So they don't like....check your grades...or extracurriculars? But then , if everyone can get into top universities , how do universities accommodate all those students?

[@Neo-tx9ok]

@@arayasimms1607 European here. The fact is that, even if some faculties don't have an entrance exam, the courses during your first year are usually tough enough to do the "cut", allowing only the students that have the right preparation and motivation to continue their path, the others usually leave or change the field of study. I watch a lot of videos about US universities but I'm always amazed on how easy everything looks over there..maybe is just an impression 🤷‍♀️

[@katherinemora9676]

Please write that rant out into an essay!! I need to share it w everyone I know loll. But seriously, I agree with what you say. The 3% acceptance rates are absolutely insane, for every successful acceptance video there are 33 other unsuccessful ones.

[@suhanee8710]

OK BUT STANDFORD AND HAVARD I CANT- PLS YOUR TOO GOOD

[@samanthacasas7347]

LOL WHAT WHY DID YOU GET INTO HARVARD AND U WERE LIKE 🙂👍

[@catnarc813]

THE FACT THAT YOU JUST STARTED LAUGHING AND SAID "THATS FUNNY" WHEN YOU GOT INTO HARVARD OMFG SDFHGEJAYGDWBYu

[@smallpotato0406]

How is she so calm when she got into Harvard and Stanford LOL

[@amandanguyen3775]

Your essays must’ve been bomb. I can just tell by how you spoke at the end. You go bestie!! I honestly see why these colleges accepted you the sit-down at the end of the video... I was enlightened. What you said about the institutionalized racism, privilege, and prestige prevalent in college admissions and higher education was very eye-opening. High-quality stuff man. I’m a sophomore just trying to get into a good college and get a quality education. 👍

[@rintamakilover]

I just got into Columbia for grad school. Went to UCI for undergrad. I feel so differently going back to school again at 37 because this time it’s what I want to do not because my Azn parents had me oblige them. Your whole spiel at the end was an exercise in wordsmithing. And I totally agree with you on the enumerated points about elite colleges. I also resonate with your musings on happiness and life trajectories. I will have to watch again. Thanks for keeping it real and honest. This is the first reaction video of the many college decisions reactions I’ve watched that has really critiqued establishment precedents.

[@vivicorre2354]

"i dont deserve to get into risd" uM says the girl w over 1m followers on an art tiktok congrats queen

[@julia-pw8fz]

LOL RIGHT I WAS LIKE DUH SHE GON GET IN

[@TheJoieB]

I wouldn’t need to see anything on your applications to know you deserve a spot in every college/university you applied to. That ‘rant’ is the most intelligent, real, human speech I’ve heard in a long time.

[@topkek9935]

you probably should interact more with people then 😏

[@TheJoieB]

@@topkek9935 eye roll 🙄

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

@@TheJoieB Really though.

[@charlesenglander1392]

This is the kind of girl that always complains that she's going to fail the next test, and pretends that she is so scared, but then proceeds to get the highest grade in the class.....by far

[@chiarasirianni4447]

I got the same vibe!

[@PHILLYMEDIC69]

@My autism is exacerbated saying this, but to be fair though, (statistically speaking) it is very unlikely for most people to be accepted into an ivy league college

[@pallavi6013]

asians have the lowest chance to get accepted to IVY league colleges also,some people are really hard on themselves,so even if they're doing exceptionally good in the eyes of others,they will never get the actual feeling of being happy UNLESS they achieved the standard set for themselves I was one of those kind of people. so please,don't be rude to someone who you don't know. From her portfolio,I can say that she wasn't as kind to herself as she is to others.

[@matsab7930]

@@pallavi6013 i just don't care. You're privileged as fuck if you're overachieving but are just too hard on yourself. Some people literally can't achieve what those people can, but as per usual the lucky place the spotlight on themselves.

[@valentinar529]

Congrats on your acceptances!! Your rant at the end rlly inspired me as I’m nervous for applying to college in the fall! I hope you succeed in the future at whatever school you choose!!

[@feyday7710]

Am I the only one who slammed my hands to my face when she got into Harvard? I was singing and I was so shocked lmao

[@feyday7710]

Stanford too! Congratulations!! Your smile is so contagious

[@julia-pw8fz]

@@feyday7710 i think i was more excited than she was lollllll

[@supahninjadawg]

Congratulations on your admissions! While I agree with your rant, you absolutely earned your spot at any one of these institutions. You’re one of the most talented and intelligent young people on the planet. You’re going to excel and thrive in any field you choose (but never stop painting though please 🥺).

[@lanemac]

you are such an icon for saying that to the duke interviewer HAHAHA congrats on all your acceptances!!!!

[@four2896]

This is one of my favorite videos on youtube. I loved the truth bomb at the end. People should stop obsessing over which college they & others are going to. It's all part of a system that is meant to fool us to value things that aren't worth our valuing. We don't need to feed the system. Go outside, play, do your own thing, be a human & live for yourself.

[@charstar444]

I was not expecting that ending and it just made my whole week. GO. OFF. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@janvihuria1623]

SO PROUD OF YOU!!! YOU DESERVE ALL YOUR SUCCESS AND MORE! also your analysis at the end is so well articulated!

[@rebeccaayaoo]

oh my god u are so cool this is by far my favorite college reaction video thank u for including the end and congrats!!

[@aidanpayan2033]

You need to make more content, you’re so smart and entertaining!!! I love what you said about elite universities, these name brand schools are just another accessory for wealthy individuals to obtain. Like a Louis Vuitton wallet. Regardless congrats on the acceptances, you deserve them! 🎉🥳🥳

[@shyamchandra7434]

Hands down the best college reaction video I’ve seen. Even though you acknowledged that the college reaction genre and your experience fed into the system of privilege, I personally love how you juxtaposed your analysis with your reactions. Super excited to see where you go from here

[@smac1823]

@11:33. Genius. Actually this whole video is genius. I’m saving it for my 10 and 12 yr old boys to watch once they have the vocabulary for your vids lol. Keep on doing life on your terms, lady, and sharing it with the rest of us! You’re a rarity!

[@d.dyadyukh]

really thank you for the last part of this video, it's very important to hear and consider, but very few people say that

[@d.dyadyukh]

I actually wrote down some of your words, and now they will hang on wall in front of my desk

[@denisamentea7058]

can we be friends? I'm so grateful I've just found you in this corner of the internet, you're amazing

[@seohyun8128]

Could you pls tell us ur stats/ECs/ major?? AND CONGRATSSSS!! So happy for u

[@elianarivas9344]

YOURE SO INCREDIBLY FUNNY OMG 😭 had me dying for like 5 min after what u said to the Duke interviewer 💀 CONGRATS ON EVERYTHING

[@antonina9614]

thank you for the speech at the end, it was very deep. Would be cool if you will be able to continue your observations in Harvard

[@d.blaiseelliott6291]

This is by far the best college reaction video I have seen and I am in loveeee with the rant. You covered all your basis. You will do so well wherever you go. Brava!!

[@seojinkim8375]

Thank you so much for sharing your view on the college education system. It was very insightful and helpful! I'm so impressed that you're able to let go of obsessions with status and prestige. Regardless, congrats on your acceptances! I'm sure that you will go far in life in your own unique way! I'm rooting for you!

[@madisonowens2728]

Having that insight and outlook you shared at the end is SO impressive for someone your age, or really anyone! You said it so perfectly and are 100000% right. You will do great things.

[@4ethr]

i don’t understand how you’re so calm!! a few days ago i got accepted into a private high school with a 25% acceptance rate after initially getting waitlisted and i was screaming with my mom😭😭congratulations on getting into your schools!!

[@assmasabri5640]

Congratulations 🎉 U achieved all this and deserved it to go to these University's. I personally think u should think about your self higher 'cause even if u don't see it u r talented

[@patcorn2]

Wow I just stumbled on this video after binging college decision reactions. I looked into your art and It's REALLY good. How long does it take you to make a piece usually?

[@Ruru-zp3ol]

Thank you for your insights at the end of the video. Honestly, it makes me feel better with how my mindset had me revolted whenever I do not reflect the aspirations for prestige. Additionally, your well evoked opinions are the kind of things that matter when we decide a path to take and not the Ivy League persona. It allows people like me, who focused on getting by be okay with focusing on what matters instead of building an acceptable resume, focus on real goals. Whoever accepts me is who I'll be glad for. :) P.S. With what greatness I see in your videos, I am not surprised with the acceptions. You are awesome!!

[@Vincent-ds3kc]

I hate the mentality that if you work hard enough, you will be successful.

[@soup712]

OHHMYGOD i remember why u seem so familiar i was literally in awe by ur tiktok voiceovers (& the amazing art ofc) and i am not surprised at all by ur acceptances. also as a fellow hs senior, i agree that the education system is stinky!!!!!!

[@dhwaniprajapati2452]

can u please make a video with Your Stats and ecs and stuff and what is your major? You are so down to earth.

[@julia-pw8fz]

check her linkedin

[@gaby4061]

wow. i absolutely loved your rant at the end. most college decision videos have a “talk” at the beginning where the person says that the college you go to doesn’t define you, and then proceeds to get into all of the ivies. i still 100% agree with this sentiment, but it’s somewhat frustrating because it’s so easy to say that when you got into prestigious schools that would “define” you as a respectable person on society. your talk was so real and described perfectly how i feel about the education system and America in general. i love that you recognized your privilege. i hope you do well wherever you go - stanford is my dream school!! xo, a rising senior scared to death about college apps :’)

[@alexandernguyen8311]

lol it was plagirized. knew this sounded like an article I read. word for word plagirized.

[@simonressom2567]

Thank you so much for telling us about the many flaws in our education system! You most def the realest person on here. You are extremely wise and really know everything wrong with these prestigious schools. I am a low income poc who has experienced all the bs that comes with attending these money laundering schools. I am so happy you explained the many issues in the system bc not enough ppl talk about it. I am so proud of you too and congrats on all your acceptances!

[@GiriColnat]

Best college decision video I've seen. And I've seen many.

[@christiankirby9650]

I love how all the colleges she applied to with little confidence she got into

[@hilmaniswilpurt326]

omgee can we be likee bestfriends?? you're my actual hero!! I agree with everything you're saying, we spend our crucial years hyping up these colleges when we should be living for ourselves in the moment. Truly when some of us break our necks for these colleges we're feeding into their bull crap and just repeating the oppressive cycle. Congrats on your achievements!! the future seems brighter with humans like you in it.

[@sophiechic727]

SHE IS SO UNDERADER UGH YES QUEEN THIS EDUCATION SYSTEM IS B R O K E N!

[@Fyawtfc]

This is the best college admission reaction video there, clearly aware of the surroundings, only people like u is our future, not all those who only indulge themselves with their achievement admitted to somewhere.

[@katherinelazar4990]

Wow holy shit! The second half of your video was iconic! Magnificent!

[@desireacavazos]

“Harvard why would you let me in?” 😭😭😭

[@HelenPiltner]

CONGRATS GIRL, HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR COOL DURING THESE AMAZING ACCEPTANCES

[@graceliu4686]

PLEASE I don’t even know you but I LOVE YOU AND UR TALK AT THE END WAS SO GOOD

[@amandacheung955]

First of all, congrats! I followed your art on IG and Tiktok so that's why you seemed familiar! Before I came across this video, I could already tell how intelligent and accomplished you were. Anyways I never comment on KZbin videos but this was an exception because of the second part. I thought your rant in the end really resonated with me: I took an English class this year (I'm a college freshman) which explored the concept of higher education in the U.S. Throughout this semester I found myself exploring those same questions you did about the faults in the American higher education system so this video really hit different. I love the combination of humor and introspectiveness you pour into your content so keep it up!

[@desireacavazos]

“For the sake of my mental health I’m just going to let myself be deceived” I lost it -

[@squidtheward5865]

how tf do u keep ur face like 🙂 when u get into Harvard PLSSS I WOULD LITERALLY KILL TO GET IN

[@ninitalwar6085]

I totally agree w/ this video but I also see the irony here since you are a beneficiary of the system you criticize! I believe viewers are respecting your opinion because the acceptances grant you credibility. Let me ask you this-- do you think people would have seen and supported your monologue if you didn't get into Harvard or Stanford and you decided to go to a state school? I don't think so, and that's a problem. We take getting into elite colleges as a marker of strong moral, intellectual, and emotional character for students who do, which relates to your point at 12:32, but it also plays to your advantage because you made it to elite colleges. Nonetheless, even though you have significant privileges, I appreciate that you're using your platform to raise questions about the nature of the elite college system, not many (or any) people choose to do that!

[@lailiecarrillo]

me in 8th grade when she said "for those of you in middle school watching this, stop it right now, go play outside or something" :o

[@fatnoot5428]

LMAOAAOOAOAOA A PATHOGEN ME WHEN I APPLY AND REILIZE THAT THERE IS HELLA OTHER ASIANS FROM OTHER PLACES THAT ARE PROBABLY BETTER THAN ME

[@shinyjirachi8740]

YOU ARE SO FUNNY ,, CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR ACCEPTANCES!! also, out of curiosity, what major did u apply for ? just finished watching the video and you're so so right about the higher education system being completely broken.. it's not discussed nearly enough & you put it perfectly. thank you so much for this!

[@soimike]

The second half of your video is brilliant! I'm sure what you said had a profound effect on someone out there. Congratulations!

[@lanemac]

that rant and the falsified narrative of the american dream EXACTLY

[@marls3169]

omg i knew i recognized you from somewhere, i love your art on tiktok!! congrats on the acceptances, you totally deserve them. this is by far the best college decisions video i’ve seen, i never really thought about what you mentioned at the end and you changed my perspective so much

[@kerjaassignment9924]

Congrats. How come you've got rejected from Brown, Yale and Princeton but got accepted into Harvard and Stanford???!!! That's amazing.

[@katielarsen2630]

Love the ending! The availability of free information on the internet should have made a college education nearly worthless by now except that it exists to be a class gateway.

[@adelaidel.8348]

YOU GOT INTO SO MANY GREAT SCHOOLSS CONGRATS DONT SAY U DONT DESERVE TO GET IN YOU DO UR AMAZING AND TALENTED AND HARDWORKING also pls put urself on columbia's waitlist i love columbia i think its such a great place :)

[@itscosmicnerd]

I know the chances of me making into any of these schools is SOOOO slim but this video and your whole channel gives me so much motivation and hope lol. Also that rant at the end?? Realest shit I’ve heard in a while. It’s rare to find people that go beyond the “college doesn’t define you 🥺” speech.

[@Clubarue]

You’re incredibly inspiring, I pray to have an ounce of your understanding. And may I be in your position God willing ❤️

[@catecm]

you’re the cutest! congrats! (what you said to the duke guy is so funny and true LMAOO)

[@catecm]

also you’re so well spoken and i appreciated the ending “rant”

[@melangelopride8684]

Sis I love your energy... I had to subscribe lmao. Anyways, congrats on all your acceptances!! Toodaloo

[@topkek9935]

First part of the video was cringey, but somehow you managed to make it worse in the second part lmao

[@mintysherbet]

"because I am a pathogen" got me rolling on the floor HELP

[@johnlin5554]

JACKIE U ICONIC QUEEN!!! so proud of you and can't wait to see you soon!!! ❤️🤩❤️

[@Clairemathers]

Best rant I’ve ever heard. You really are a special person. Congrats and good luck for all your future endeavors~

[@XxKiDCuDiFTWxX]

I can tell you are suffering from imposter syndrome. Girl, you deserve everything that comes your way! Believe in yourself!

[@luzramos2477]

I highly agree with the 2nd part of this video.It's really refreshing to see this type of analysis.

[@gabrielagomes1510]

I am an international applying to the US. Do you think we could chat about the application process sometime?

[@sandyosullivan]

Jesus, mate, you're brilliant! Seriously, this is the kind of analysis I dream that my PhD students will arrive at. Also, perfect advice at the end.

[@peachiepizzazz]

Congratulations on all of your acceptances! I especiallu loved your reflection at the end :)

[@rayjeanelle]

wow this video is really what i needed. thank u sm for this it so well spoken and organized. i will keep this is mind while applying (: also i love ur energy !

[@dontmindme.4220]

You are very reflected. Have a lot of respect for you! I wish you good luck and please, never stop painting :D

[@tobiokageyama1152]

i’m sorry but i love your smile so much, it just seems so genuine

[@genevieve4679]

I finished my undergraduate degree in a province in Canada (where getting into a really good, in-province school in a non-competitive program with really good grades is really easy) more than 10 years ago so I don't know why I'm watching these... but a big thanks for the second part of the video. I hope many people watch it and learn from it!

[@jasmina.8473]

As a non-American: is there a logic why you were rejected from some schools and not others? I mean if you are good enough for Harv, shouldn't Brown and Yale also want you? Or do schools have different criteria? This is so confusing, I just thought Harvard was the most difficult to get in!

[@chaoticdays4461]

maybe the administrator had a bad day or the interview didn't go well or the essay wasn't good enough. Its really confusing for me too sometimes but then I remember everything that is counted into admissions 0-0

[@jasmina.8473]

@@chaoticdays4461 thanks for your reply! I guess it shows that application is not as straight-forward and objective as one might think.

[@chaoticdays4461]

@@jasmina.8473 All g!

[@christabelnneoma3158]

Wow, did you study philosophy or something?😂 You're like so insightful

[@cloudy-it7dy]

truly wish I'd been fortunate enough to watch this video when I was making similar decisions as you and wading headfirst into the whole "elite college" system... unfortunately I'm a year older than you 😔 but still, this was wonderful, and educational, and sums up the way I've come to feel after two years of college better than I ever could've myself. here's hoping the high schoolers who need to hear this get a chance to. peace and love and best of luck as you move forward--thanks for making these videos

[@roselynrojas8586]

this is the best video i have watched in a very long time, you’re incredible

[@kevinsun3660]

Hey Jackie. Congratulations for making it to Harvard and Stanford!!!! I was just wondering you could make a stats video and ec? Ty and I’m so happy for you

[@ririv2887]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST COLLEGE VIDEO IVE SEEN. I really enjoyed how you explained everything in the second part. KEEP GOING MISS GIRL YAA