COLLEGE DECISION REACTION | got rejected from every college (5 IVYS, MIT, STANFORD, NYU + more)

[@escurridora]

Oh god, I am very sorry about this college's decision, I am applying this year and I am so nervous. But you must know that it WILL BE OKAY, its a very shitty process that no one should go through, but keep in mind that you will be, where you were meant to be, take every rejection as a re-direction, and always stay confident about you and your goals, I wish you the best. ( I am also applying to NYU, hope one day we meet each other) ;)

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much for this! I think you should get back to it when you'll open your college decisions!

[@gamalkorany1370]

Like LITERALLY you got high GPA, outstanding extracurriculars and honors and with all of that you are getting rejected because of the financial issues. I really hope it gets better soon!!! You really deserve it.✨ And wish me luck I am also applying this year as an international student and I am already losing passion about the whole process.

[@nadsbennani]

Don't lose passion, you have to enjoy the process unless you'll hate all of it. Good luck for the process wish you all the best!!

[@gamalkorany1370]

@@nadsbennani Thank you so much for this positive response ✨✨

[@nadsbennani]

You're welcome! In the end everything is going to be alright no matter what happens 😊

[@jacksinthehat_4776]

Awww I'm sorry girl. At least your family is so supportive and loving. It's great you have a good support system.

[@nadsbennani]

aww I'm okay now thanks! I'm really grateful for my family cause they helped me so much!

[@adnanhabib6528]

​@@nadsbennaniGreat video! I do want to know if you are attending anywhere? Could you share?

[@kkattrinnka]

don’t be sad! you have so respectful family, they’ll always support you

[@nadsbennani]

Yes, thank you!

[@butterfly22432]

It definitely looks like they denied you because the schools didn’t want to give you the money to attend… ive seen international students get rejected for the same reasons ☹️ definitely look into schools with need-blind admissions/international student focused aid and support!

[@nadsbennani]

Yeah I've seen that for other international students as well. Will definitely look at financial aid more for next year, thanks!

[@madisonkay5576]

@@nadsbennani wishing you the best! heads up that bowdoin (in the same state and similar to colby) just became need blind for international students :)

[@adrianasilva-gn1mx]

@@madisonkay5576 thanks for the info! im an international student and im lookng for need-blind options.

[@arrowsminnesota6846]

You should have applied to UW Madison. It’s ranked very very high. They call it the Ivy reject school but on some ranking systems it ranks #1. They accept a lot of international students. Online it shows they accept 50% but it’s lower. 60,000 applicants and about 8000 got in. My daughter got into Cornell but still chose Madison. She likes their program better

[@nadsbennani]

Congrats for your daughter! Unfortunately I've seen they don't give financial aid to international students so it won't be affordable to me. But thanks for the info!

[@longnguyen0911]

oh dear, I'm so sorry about your decision. I'm impressed by your resilience because I'm applying this year as well, and it stresses me out as hell. I'm hoping you'll get accepted to your dream colleges this year and sending you my best wishes (tbh I also feel pressure with your profile LOL). By coincidence, I'm applying to practically all of the same institutions you did, so it would be fantastic if we could attend the same university this year.

[@nadsbennani]

I know the application process can seem really stressful but everyone has its own circumstances and luck so stay hopeful! I also made a video about my mistakes if this can help you with your application. And yeah it would be amazing to be in the same uni!

[@longnguyen0911]

@@nadsbennani thanks, I've just watched it and left a comment. Now you have another fan of your channel :D

[@nadsbennani]

Aww thanks 🤗

[@the_vine_queen]

To anyone who wants some surefire advice: colleges love a good story, and they love passion. Put a lot of effort into your essays, and show that you are really passionate about the thing you want to major in. They really want students that know what they want and have done related activities beforehand. Colleges don't want to spend effort or money on students who switch majors or might drop out--so prove to them that you're committed to their school and the program you're applying for. Yeah, you gotta kind of suck up to the college a bit, but that's the price you have to pay. That's what I did, and I got into 8/10 schools that I applied to as a Mechanical Engineering major with an interest in space science (the 2 rejections being from Harvard and MIT). Also, DON'T SPREAD YOURSELF TOO THIN. Apply to the schools you know you want to go to, plus a few safeties, but don't tack on random Ivy Leagues that you don't actually want to go to. It'll just be wasted effort. Same thing with extracurriculars: colleges like focus, so doing 3 things each for 3+ years is better than doing 10 things and quitting after 6 months.

[@nadsbennani]

So true! Thanks for sharing and congrats for your acceptances!!!

[@chandramurthy7575]

I appreciate your Honest Review!!, You Deserve all schools

[@nadsbennani]

I'm glad you like it and thank you!

[@gheller2261]

Nobody "deserves" anything.

[@imalij123]

Sending good vibes your way. I hope that you’ll get more positive results in your next round of applications. I recently graduated from college so it’s been a while since I sent my applications but I’d be happy to help if there is any way that I can help.

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much for your support I really appreciate it. I'll attend an american university at home (Al akhawayn university) and will definitely try to apply next year! Will reach out if I need anything 😉 Thank you again!!!

[@linao4165]

You got this nada, sooner or later 💪🏻💪🏻

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much! I'll work as hard as I can and in December I hope to come up with an acceptance reaction video!

[@Spring_of_Smiles]

Your family hugging and comforting you just made cry

[@nadsbennani]

It actually made me cry even more when they started comforting me 😭

[@seleniumtraining]

Your confidence is the ultimate motivation! Watching you tackle challenges with such grace and poise is truly inspiring. Keep being the fierce goddess you are! 💪💖

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much!! I truly appreciate it

[@자영김-l6s]

Oh my god😪😪I cried when your family all came around to comfort you. As a mom of an international student applying for US college this year, I was really into your college decision youtube. I can 100% say that alot of rejections were because of the financial aid not because of you. Everything happens for reasons and I loved your personality and the way you handled the situation. But it was really heart breaking❤

[@nadsbennani]

I really appreciate your comment! All the best for you and your child

[@aya-ve3ib]

girl don't care about this u are much stronger brilliant and kind u just become one of my idols like you give me good vibes and this is super cool i just respect how much u love your family and how much your family loved you i am sure one day you'll be where you want to be stay strong we love you PS: could you talk about YYGS program ? I think the inscription will start at 10 January

[@nadsbennani]

Thank youu so much! It means a lot to me 🥰 Will definitely make a YYGS video if that interests you! What do you wanna know more about? The admission process? The experience? The academics?

[@aya-ve3ib]

@@nadsbennani admission process and how was your experience ??

[@nadsbennani]

I'll work on it then!

[@Bharathkumarbk7]

U got this nada I'm subbing waiting for more videos...... hope u get into ur favorite college/university

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much! I think I'll end up where I'm meant to be, and videos will be coming next week as I'm struggling with bad internet hhh

[@nadabenhmida6138]

You got this nada!

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you Nada!

[@gerberjoanne266]

You certainly deserved to get into an excellent college! What will you do? Reapply to other schools next year?

[@nadsbennani]

That's what I thought in the beginning, but I ended up being really happy with the uni I went to so I didn't apply

[@krishalbhattarai5843]

I feel that you are a strong girl because you have tolerated this. I am very afraid because i am 2020 +2 passed out with 2.93 CGPA in 4.0 scale, an aspirant for MIT, currently studying bsc 2nd year wished to apply for next August intake, not taken any IELTS or sat test. Huu...i don't know why I got mad for MIT suddenly even with such low grade. I don't even know how to get letter of recommendation and almost negletiable ECA. Please pray for me, it's very high chance that I will be rejected. International aspirant From Nepal.

[@nadsbennani]

I wish you all the best with your college application! Never stop dreaming but remember that you'll always get what's best for you! Thank you btw ☺️

[@krishalbhattarai5843]

@@nadsbennani Thank you so much for motivation. You have experience of filling up application form..May I know where should I contact you so that I can ask question while filling application form till January 5?

[@MSN539]

Hate to break to you but you not getting in MIT with a 2.93 😢😢😢

[@erickli9972]

It is pretty interesting that someone has gotten into YYGS and getting rejected by every school, I mean it isn’t the only factor for sure, but it just seems a bit rare…

[@nadsbennani]

That's what I thought as well after looking at my results

[@quanz1136]

That’s what I was thinking. I was so surprised, especially considering the fact she has a very strong profile overall. Then I realized she applied for financial aid and everything made sense.

[@erickli9972]

@@quanz1136 Yes, I see, didn’t consider that, a factor that is included for international students…

[@michalalves3029]

I wasn't very confident with my English, so I decided to apply next year, I hope my english improves and I can get it

[@nadsbennani]

You got this!!

[@linao4165]

I cried too in the last minutes 😢

[@nadsbennani]

Awww thank you for your empathy 🥺❤️

[@scottjackson163]

That’s a sick result. You should have been accepted by at least 2/3 of the colleges to which you applied.

[@ashalekanayake3374]

Rejection is the best motivation.

[@nadsbennani]

SO TRUE

[@FrankBatistaElJibaro]

I don't understand why are you saying that you will wait a year to reapply. Most of those schools on your list have higher acceptance rates for Spring Start application so you should definitely not wait till next year, you should apply right away for Spring. Now I might be wrong because maybe some schools say that if you applied, you may not apply again, but I think they prefer more applications than less. I would definitely apply at a lower level though, I think you applied to reach schools only. If you apply for Spring, try to shoot a little lower in Match. Keep this in mind, if you apply test-optional then the admissions board will be REQUIRED to see something outstanding in the other parts of your application. Test optional is only for people that are extreme in their ECs. When they see a test optional application, they compare it with an application with a 1550 SAT and great ECs and compare it with yours with only great ECs. Which will they allow? There are thousands of incredible applicants with great ECs and SAT scores that DON'T get accepted. TLDR As an international student I suggest you reapply for Spring with your 1350 to lower Match schools that are need blind.

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I would be open to any blind schools within my sat range. Also I think for the spring application round they don't offer as much financial aid which is even more competitive. I'll reapply with a higher sat this time.

[@ashalekanayake3374]

Stay strong.

[@nadsbennani]

I am!

[@Dakosx]

I was rejected from Wooster for the same exact reason (and from the other colleges). NYU was my dream school and when I got rejected I felt gutted. It really is unfair for us international not Rich students

[@nadsbennani]

I agree with you :(

[@adeyinkawuraola7305]

Bismillah I will wait for your college decision this year. I hope we meet at the same college and GOD knows best

[@nadsbennani]

Yeah who knowwws

[@macdonaldjovitaifeoma4941]

As an international student please is it possible for you to apply next year if you get rejected.

[@nadsbennani]

Yes it is totally possible, and that's what I'm gonna do!

[@macdonaldjovitaifeoma4941]

Please can i know the major you applied as

[@nadsbennani]

I applied for an environmental science or environmental engineering depending on the option

[@michalalves3029]

I hope you get in the next time 🙂

[@nadsbennani]

I hope so too!

[@sunilsandhu7863]

YESSSSSSSS! LETS FUCKING GO! LFG! LFG!

[@nadsbennani]

Thanks for the cheering! Hope the best for you

[@adeyinkawuraola7305]

And whatever is meant for you won't pass you by

[@nadsbennani]

Same for you 😉

[@MadChristoph]

What state are you from? That might determine the embarassing outcome as well

[@nadsbennani]

I'm not from the U.S. I'm from Morocco!

[@MadChristoph]

@@nadsbennani oh, well best wishes for you

[@nadsbennani]

Thank youu

[@Thediaryhub]

Are u from a middle class family?

[@nadsbennani]

I am in the country I live in but compared to the US it's lower class family

[@habi.las.4843]

you filtered your home address

[@nadsbennani]

Oupsi thanks for letting me know

[@JamesJoyce12]

you seem like a nice person but a 1350 SAT is not going to get you into a top school

[@nadsbennani]

I know that's why I applied test optional. But I guess it didn't change much

[@rubyhakim9674]

I know people going to Ivy leagues with SAT scores in the 1200s. Test scores are only a small part of a larger equation

[@betty2905]

The reason she did not get accepted probably she is international students . The acceptance rate for Intl students for those school only less than 10% . No matter what. Try your best and never give up ! 😊

[@debraab8946]

​@@nadsbennani Don't ever listen to anyone saying your 1350 score is not good enough because that's the opposite! A 1350 SAT is the cut off for most Asian male students in the US for Ivies. If u had submitted your 1350 SAT score, you would have gotten in! Most people get into those top colleges with at least 1100 SAT. It's not your fault u didn't get in, those top colleges and Ivies get jealous of high achieving low-income students and they use rejection as a way to make u feel bad when they're letting in rich students with low stats. I got rejected from every college that I applied to with a 4.60 GPA and other higher stats because I am from a low income family in the US. Also, race plays a major role here, if you are white with low GPA, you get in, if you are a different race with high GPA, you don't get in and then those colleges would lie about it saying that they let students from minority groups get in with lower GPA claiming affirmative action. Affirmative action is actually for the whites; let's truth be told!

[@nadsbennani]

Thanks for this and you're right, discrimination is still here and I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. I hope things can change

[@faresmarzouk3742]

I dont think a 16.5/20 is a 4.0

[@nadsbennani]

when I was in french school I had 16.5 in 10th grade, but in 11th and 12th grade I went to an american school and had a 4.0 gpa

[@faresmarzouk3742]

@@nadsbennani merci, ducoup en weighted ça fait combien? Ah, et bonne chance pour le futur!

[@nadsbennani]

you can't really switch between moyenne /20 and /4 gpa. Et merci beaucoup! Bonne chance a toi aussi

[@faiyazmahmudnirob7004]

Shitty colleges only want money! U dream big and InshaAllah u will succeed! Btw, u have a lovely supporting fam! So luckyy!!

[@nadsbennani]

Thank you so much tho

[@maaz218]

how

[@nadsbennani]

Good question!🤔

[@mirexpixels9322]

@@nadsbennani Very possible, a friend got into Dartmouth and Harvard test optional this year, from Nigeria btw. with impressive essays (especially for top school), decent ECA, strong recommendation letters you should have a good shot at your dream colleges. You mind making a video on mistakes?

[@nadsbennani]

I did one! You can check it out, but I think we can still never know why the college admissions officers rejected me

[@kojomensah8036]

Your grades must be really baaaaaad🤣

[@nadsbennani]

I agree 4.0 unweighted is sooo bad! 😂

[@kojomensah8036]

@@nadsbennani just messing 😁 all the best...

[@nadsbennani]

Aww thanks! For you too!

[@kimchee94112]

Welcome to the Asian rejection club. No worries, I'll bet many of those selected become failures in life buried in woke couture.