5 COMMON APP MISTAKES you're making + a Surprise :)

[@topgear_75]

Us highschooler in 10th: starting businesses, and doing much more. Me in 10th: studying for my boards and watching Netflix 😂🤣

[@RayhaanKhan-mu4qu]

bruh actually in india the extracurriculars opportunities are very less

[@shreysomani359]

​@@RayhaanKhan-mu4qubro what. Lmao there are tons ton of opportunities in India Indian students just focus on studies in general rather than those activities

[@runup454]

@@shreysomani359 and due to this, i was in a hoax of a believe that if i get perfect grades, gpa, i can rest well get into good colleges but infact, even with perfect scores... it doesnt work out that way. Now i only have 1 year to practice for boards as well as prepare my ecs and this is very straining, on top, working on my essays and applications

[@kryptx1339]

@@shreysomani359 Now: Toxic Parents enters the chat.

[@ShauryaSinha]

If I knew the thumbnail would show until it premiered.... maybe there'd be a more appealing picture...

[@sohamgupta9515]

its pretty appealing already lol

[@monikagupta7204]

Shaurya can you please link the form here? Because I couldn't find it in the description

[@rasleengrover]

Bro would love to shoot a podcast with you. Please accept my request on LinkedIn

[@krishnavhanumanthu4936]

:-)

[@dontsleeponNeel]

Oh don't ya worry. The picture's pretty whack. In a good way, of course.

[@LourDrickValsote]

Wish I had this back when I was applying to schools

[@aryanmisra4028]

Hey, you watch these videos when you are not watching anime? Noice!!! Is your interview in the course too?

[@snappy2k]

Lour Drick Valsote I know who u are I watch ur videos a lot

[@ShauryaSinha]

Really appreciate it Lour Drick :)

[@neesanegi8911]

Who knew shaurya would use a word like "ghanta" 😂😂

[@pratikn30]

We ghanta knew😂😂😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

There's a lot you don't know ;)

[@tejasdeepsingh456]

Ghanta

[@shlokmalpani3157]

@@ShauryaSinha xD

[@shailaja4337]

@@ShauryaSinha ohhh that's sounds suspicious😏 😂

[@mauli.]

My god , this guy has done so much in life , it makes me feel jealous.... And still he is impacting our lives by these videos... Thanks so much man!!

[@vijantimalachouhan4678]

Woah!!! Selected for 50% financial aid. Means a lot to me, man. Thanks, Shaurya for doing this. 🙌🙌 Gonna meet you in Stanford.

[@utkarshmaheshwari3433]

What were your extra curriculars? And activities?

[@jayeshdeshmukh3511]

How you apply for Scholarship?

[@tektics]

hello please can you tell us how you got scholarship

[@aviralsharma2940]

Man this is sooo f..ing informative I seriously really needed this This is the best piece of work u have made until now Shaurya

[@rajwardhandeshmukh8480]

Please do a video on college interviews. I'm pretty sure I messed my Stanford REA interview; don't want it to happen with the others.

[@ShauryaSinha]

What happened?? But will do!

[@rajwardhandeshmukh8480]

@@ShauryaSinha I kinda got stuck on the classic 'why the major?' question, and the alumni caught me in a loop of hard to answer questions. The rest was fine, but I hope to do better in other schools' interviews.

[@ch..5751]

So, you got selected on or not

[@rajatjadhav2276]

You should have done this a month ago , i applied to universities for ED and EA :( Nevertheless , i'ts helpfull and I will definitely keep this points , for RD applications

[@ShauryaSinha]

Best of luck!

[@tanushikhandelwal2292]

Where did you get in!?

[@kasshvisaxena3795]

Shaurya is literally the person who always gives us HONEST opinions Thanksss!!

[@mireya1621]

I'm binge watching your videos for my applications due in about 5 days (not the best timing, I know). Looking at all the things you have achieved and activities you have done, it is worrying to see that you still got deferred from Stanford at first. My list is not even close yours in terms of significance of your activities and it is a bit too late to start something now. How am I going to get in to my top schools? X0

[@davidfretes7736]

How did u do?

[@ShrayDas]

@@davidfretes7736 lmao she's in SF

[@jaap8270]

@@ShrayDas she got in?

[@shresthi1917]

@@ShrayDas as in stanford?!

[@saragreen1143]

This is incredibly useful. Thank you so much!

[@prashastikaushik892]

SHAURYADON'TFORGETTOBREATH WE LOVE YOU❤️

[@ShauryaSinha]

THANKYOUVERYMUCHPRASHASTI

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@ShauryaSinha i guess dumb people don't get scholarship Didn't get one😔

[@laurae8149]

HAHAHA LOL

[@electric_deer2007]

@@prashastikaushik892 which university did you apply to ??

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@electric_deer2007 I'm talking about sleepdepriveddreamers scholarship

[@igntrollington5519]

I wish you did this video before the REA deadline :( but thanksss anyways, it'll definitely help for RD!

[@ShauryaSinha]

So sorry!! But best of luck :)

[@nadinprabhu8480]

There was a shift in the colour contrast of the vid while switching from the 4th point to the 5th one.

[@ShauryaSinha]

I'm so blown away you noticed that, they were shot on two different days :) notice the ring and bracelet are both gone too

[@nadinprabhu8480]

@@ShauryaSinha Yeah😂 True

[@aishwarya6497]

I've watched all your videos and it helped in clearing my doubts about applying as an international student ! Thank you 😄 P.S : you are very sweet and amazing!✨

[@homo-sapienovo740]

you can definitely tell he's a speech and debate kid from those gestures and the way he backs up his points by providing examples and explaining those examples (tbh it becomes a habit lmao)

[@jasmannsingh5341]

Hey Shaurya, for those getting a 50% or 65% aid, is that on the early bid cost or 199 $ ?

[@ShauryaSinha]

Good question, I already have 50+ students :/ so it is on the original price of $195

[@rishitverma5075]

Would there be second batch of the dreamers scholarship??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Next year!

[@arnavrao8252]

thanks for your videos! they are so helpful ngl :) I have some questions if you don't mind me asking: how were you able to achieve the un award, eg how did you apply for it? and also the summer programs and the exchange program you did seem/were pretty expensive when i checked them out, like yygs, so how were you able to afford them or do you come from a relatively high-income family? thanks so much!!

[@archanaagarwal7093]

Please tell how did u manage to get an internship in 9th standard.most of the people till 12 standard just study for their school exams 😉

[@AdityaSingh-bi3nw]

Do you have send proves of awards???

[@anshumansarda3447]

Literally jumped when I saw my name ! 50% Financial aid lessgo

[@ribhavbhatia7606]

50% financial aid for what mah man?

[@ShauryaSinha]

So proud of you man keep killing it

[@eeshanrao8340]

Anshuman sarda how do I reach to that folder not able to find it

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@eeshanrao8340 Here's a spoiler, you won a 50% Financial aid package :)

[@eeshanrao8340]

@@ShauryaSinha got the document mate, thank you so much for providing such an opportunity will the make the best use of this course🙏🙏

[@harazizsingh1266]

Video on Summer Schools won't be a bad idea. I think many people don't know about it but you, my friend can help them! Hope you will do

[@shlaghyachaturvedi9499]

Yeah! That would be amazingly helpful

[@08vairohi]

Hi I am 15 and I am not able to do extracurricular it's just that I just stop doing something and procrastinate everything and you see I never lose I just abandon things,so shaurya or anyone can you help me out?

[@pranitab8710]

Shaurya, I'm in 9th and I really want to study Social Psychology, is there any quiz or scholarship for me too? I really want to show up my myself

[@SMittalGaming]

Definitely excited seeing the thumbnail😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAHAH you know it

[@Ayush-se5nm]

#suggestion Bro make sure to start this scholarship next year before hand so that we can get enough time to perfect essays after taking guidance from your courses

[@ayushsolapurkar4716]

Hopefully, the service will be available next year for ED!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

I would start early if I were you but it will!!!!

[@ayushsolapurkar4716]

@@ShauryaSinha Haha I wish i could but corona hit me in the balls hard, I am taking 4 AP 2 subject and the SAT this summer 😂😂

[@edendamienaugustus7570]

I'm in eighth grade in Delhi and I really love your videos. It's like one of the few channels that can guide me to get into an elite university abroad from India. Can you please tell me if interschool achievements count in the awards section? Or is it necessary that the achievements should be of a regional or a national or international level. Lookin forward to your reply😊

[@edendamienaugustus7570]

Can you please also tell if only high school achievements count in the extracurriculars or do achievements of fifth or sixth or seventh grade also get considered

[@user-ur4yy1fu4o]

only high school achievements are counted. However if you did something amazing that you got a national/international recognition for in middle or primary school then you can include that in your essay

[@prakharparkar5497]

Glad to meet you😃

[@hardiktalwar4538]

Didn't you promise a UC application video? Never mind, today was the deadline... Btw excellent job on running the college essay program brother!

[@devanshi269]

How did you got internships in such early age! I'm also trying to get internship after my 10 grade .. please help how to find it out

[@atharvavispute7662]

If you're in the US - start emailing people! Don't be afraid to just ask as many people as you can.

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@atharvavispute7662 This applies everywhere ^^^ Persistence is valued universally

[@atharvavispute7662]

Absolutely! Besides, the worst anybody can say is "No!"

[@pratikn30]

@@atharvavispute7662 most people don't ask so they don't get any internship. Remember Steve jobs told, "Ask and you shall receive"

[@ayatisharma1901]

See now I don't know why I'm watching this when I've already submitted my application to 13 universities.

[@aryanmisra4028]

Woah I made it!!! Thanks, Shaurya. Ooooh Also... Aditya Ray made it huh? That was a pleasant surprise. alsoiknowiambeingabitannoyingbutspectraversephase3resultswhen???? (Yeah read that superfast cause I am shy to say it out loud)

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAH congratulations!! Also so sorry this keeps getting pushed, but expect it this Monday for sure

[@vanshikasinghania5482]

Hey aryan, Can you please tell me how you applied for the scholarship. I looked through their website and deduced that this scholarship was only for US residents. Do you live in USA? Or is there a way to apply for it next year?

[@aryanmisra4028]

@@vanshikasinghania5482 I am from India and currently, I am living here too. I don't remember any such criterion being there as people from all over the world have gotten this scholarship. As for whether or not the course will be available next year, I am not too sure about that. You should ask Shaurya for the details.

[@astha_tripathi01]

When (in which age ) u decide to become a entrepreneur .. I mean u r just 18 (I guess ) ..

[@rasleengrover]

Will you come with similar course again?

[@harazizsingh1266]

Is it important that you must have done great or doing different things can get you an admission??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Both paths work!

[@harazizsingh1266]

@@ShauryaSinha That's the answer , but if someone didn't go in YYGS, didnt do any fancy stuff what is the chance that he will get admission I am not asking for a easy path I am asking the reality

[@anuravsingh6831]

@@harazizsingh1266 from what i have read, summer programs do not really add to your application. Also, it depends a lot more than the overall appeal of your application than singular achievements

[@dreameralways2668]

Your intro is enough for me to binge watch 🤷‍♀😍

[@vinayakthakur4757]

What are some good US colleges other than the iv league for engineering?

[@prashastikaushik892]

How will i know that i received scholarship or not? Please tell

[@krishnathani1678]

Do we have any separate honor section on commonapp??

[@ayushiraina1768]

Please start posting videos for the guidance of fall 2021 applicants applying early . It would be much useful like this one related to common app mistakes as I don't have any counsellor or teacher who can guide me in the admission process

[@harmonykothari6058]

In the additional info section, can I scan a copy of my certificate and put a google drive link? I mean I don't really have websites talking about me so...

[@Eweiski]

OMG you're so cute, I really miss out half the stuff you speak about, admiring you, lol not kidding 😂

[@vanshikachauhan3341]

He is such a great a man, he actually gave me hope that you just don't have to be on top of everything🤣😂😅 , and be the topper in your country✌✌ ... duhh Thanks bro 🧡😊

[@vanshikachauhan3341]

@@wolverinelogan602 hey you're correct that was in fun way man anyways i want to get in AFMC and serve as an Indian army doctor 💖

[@Hibascosmiclife]

I always love the intro part.

[@odaphustriumphantdavies3447]

Thanks so much brother, I’m highly inspired by your enlightenment. Thanks a lot. And I’m currently applying for a scholarship through common application with a university in the US, and I really need your help if you won’t mind.🙏

[@jasreet5742]

Did you get tHe scholarship?

[@austinpereira9204]

Can you explain more about financial aid and scholarship for international students

[@elsaf.8299]

Do you think that talking about a C or B grade in the additional information portion would be helpful? I chose to take a really challenging class for my skill and I didn't do as well as I hoped, but I wanted to talk about how it was a learning experience for me that led to growth.

[@saarthshah]

Lol, your SpectraVerse description and my Joining Helping Hands description is pretty similar. Founder, Joining Helping Hands Created non-profit platform providing 500 workers unemployed by Covid19 with 53 full-time & vocational jobs; led 52 members; partnered with start-ups

[@electric_deer2007]

How do you guys do these thing jeeezz.... I find myself fully occupied with studies no time bruhhhhh

[@saarthshah]

@@electric_deer2007 bro its a grind!

[@pragadeeshwarkannan297]

Which grade are you in?

[@electric_deer2007]

@@pragadeeshwarkannan297 I am in 11 th

[@saarthshah]

@@pragadeeshwarkannan297 12th

[@dimplerane3876]

Seeing Shaurya’s little annoyed face has made me excited😃 + waiting for the email reply too 😅☺️

[@ShauryaSinha]

Which email reply!!!! I'll do it also

[@dimplerane3876]

@@ShauryaSinha The one with (no subject ://)realized it later ya:))but for now gotosleep😂

[@dimplerane3876]

Thank you and sorry for adding a little task to your schedule ☺️☺️

[@martianurmom7771]

How is it that I always end up seeing ur vid after you put it up an hour ago???? 🤯🤯🤯 desi connection perhaps 🤣😂 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

[@perseusvlasov367]

Bro i really enjoy your content even though I'm not planning for applying any foreign colleges😂

[@pourushkumar9397]

Hey bhaiya, can you make a video on how you got a reaserch opportunity with MIT professor and how can we proceed

[@niharikasharma2521]

Does also have to submit a certificate for proving volunteer work?

[@niharikasharma2521]

Does one*

[@sherlythinker]

I assume not. They usually take your word for it.

[@niharikasharma2521]

@@sherlythinker thanks❤️

[@Game-mj4pb]

Hi Shaurya. I missed this amazing opportunity for the full scholarship. Is the scholarship still open?

[@ShauryaSinha]

So sorry it's closed :(

[@Game-mj4pb]

@@ShauryaSinha Can an exception be made please. I believe that I have a noteworthy story to tell and you inspire me so much.

[@dipshitistired]

what if someone is not as talented as you are and just have participation certificates, like an introvert?

[@revlord5868]

the phrase "extracurriculars matter more than academics" hits hard here

[@aaryamankhanna5951]

Bold of you to assume that I have awards.

[@sherlythinker]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adityamulay]

How many languages can you speak?

[@navniverma3205]

You got into stanford after 12th ? Pls reply

[@DailyGriffins_clips]

video start at 2:49

[@simarjeetsingh9083]

I am jealous and inspired at the same time ;-;

[@saniya5602]

can you tell about your film making, mun and design thinking internships? like just in brief how you did and when did you do?

[@shreyasgkamath9271]

I got rejected for the scholarship but I learnt one mistake I did in applying to scholarship, i should never tell exact numbers and i should tell them in percentage. It would look and feel better

[@yashvardhansharma4224]

How did you format the additional information with those bullets?

[@aadhirajnayar7538]

Why did you not list the Bal Pursakar as an award? Isn’t that like the biggest award an Indian child can achieve?

[@ShauryaSinha]

I got it after I submitted my applications!!

[@electric_deer2007]

@@ShauryaSinha what was your reaction .. how did you feel when you found out you were gonna get the bal puraskar from the prime Minister??

[@Jiokijaiho]

I applied for financial aid but got no reply, or maybe I am not aware about how we check our status updates for financial aid

[@dontsleeponNeel]

Greetings buddy. It's really important for me to know if you are still giving out the Dreamers Scholarship 'cause of the fact that I just discovered it. I really hope that you are. And if you aren't, can I still make it to the program even if it means that I'll have to pay. Really appreciate your time here answering this.

[@DreamsWurld]

When you included head boy into your activity section what did you put as the organization name

[@jasmannsingh5341]

Hey, the Media that you've added in the Add'l info section is that included in the 650 word limit or there's a separate place for media in the Add'l info section?

[@ShauryaSinha]

That is included!

[@gamingwithsanam9446]

Thank you Shaurya for this scholarship.. Let's see if my parents agree:) :) :)

[@pogochamp3495]

How you bagged a Research Internship at Sloan MIT?

[@shashankyaji8518]

How should I redeem 50% of Financial Aid? any type of Coupon Code or something please answer this

[@ShauryaSinha]

Will be sending results tonight

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha Thank you so Much

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha That's wonderful of you replying to a comment which is posted after 2 days

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@shashankyaji8518 Always appreciate my commenters :)

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha Thanks a million; You're amazing

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hey there! How do I submit proof of my extra-curriculars and achievements?

[@Nanami_X_Higurama]

Shaurya please do make the course available next year 😳🥺🥺

[@devanshverma67]

The fortis psychology quiz you are taking about I also have it in my 8th standard but I got to know that I am very bad at psychology but the same year I got a international 4 in computer olympiad and then 25th and then 13th in consecutive years and I got to know that I want to do computer major so listing your video for that😁😁

[@jatinverma6759]

How can I show competitive gaming? I am a cofounder of my team. We havent won a tournament yet but we are practicing for that

[@SohanSrivathsa]

Hey Shaurya, how are you doing in Stanford? I am from Hyderabad, India in class XI (ISC) and i want to ask about mandatory extracurriculars and academics i need to get into atleast a tier 2 college in usa with a full fledged 100% scholarship. i have got 96% in class X (ICSE).

[@karma.parana.thoughts]

Can you make a video on transfer application form..

[@bidishasharma9678]

can you please tell about the legal procedures involved in Spectraverse??

[@thebruhtruth8973]

IF I GET TO JOIN STANFORD FOR THE CLASS OF 2028 SHAURYA BRO....YOU ARE GONNA HAVE SO MANY CAKES SENT TO YOU AT YOUR GRADUATION CEREMONY

[@AyushKumar-ot9hf]

What about the scholarship for 2022??

[@sunidhipatil2574]

Hey Shaurya Could you please tell me under which act have you registered your Organisation? It would be great if you could tell me the portal as well!

[@hetvisampat]

hi, can you just tell all the exams that you have given for your application like sat, act etc.

[@akarshrai]

SAT, SAT Subject and AP

[@hetvisampat]

@@akarshrai what about gre ? is it compulsory?

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@hetvisampat Undergrad no.

[@hetvisampat]

@@ShauryaSinha yes

[@electric_deer2007]

@@hetvisampat GRE is for people who are doing their masters not undergraduate (bachelor degree)

[@harpreetlamba4427]

Great videos...what is ure take on taking help from career counselor....u went through entire application process on your own or took help from a career counselor

[@barraqsohail2114]

Quick question. Do all activities have to be certified. E.g. I am only listing my internships in my activities section but i did do other stuff that's not recognised by a 3rd party (via certificate). Do do i list them or not?

[@jeandelacroixshimimana3667]

You mean, what is it, that organization u collaborate with??

[@padmarajvikramannair2781]

can u tell me about dreamers scholarship ,I think I missed it

[@emrekarakus1864]

Thank you very much

[@padmarajvikramannair2781]

Shaurya can u tell me more about the virtual college fair,I registered

[@Thenareshm]

can graduate student apply through common app ? For masters degree applicants ?

[@bleubluebleu]

The common app is not for MS applicant, yeah?

[@anshjangda6509]

Can I list my sports awards I got in Honors section?

[@elenapaz6261]

Hi! Do you still give some college advice? I really need some quick tips right now!

[@Yor.3]

do they ask us to send them certificates of our activities?

[@someone1059]

shaurya brother I want to show you my status,grades,achievements etc then please tell me if I have any chance in Ivy league.I am in 11 now please reply me quickly as I will be starting my procedure after some time.Thanks for the video btw

[@astha_tripathi01]

U r doing great.. when the world is busy in making videos on roasting makup (yeah it's their pasion but ..) while as u r busy in changing the world of disables great work ...#juniourelonmusk#

[@rasleengrover]

I missed the scholarship