COLLEGE DECISION REACTIONS 2020! (Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, UPenn, USC, +13 more) | IVY DAY

Thank you all so much for watching my College Decision Reactions video! I watched these videos RELIGIOUSLY before applying to colleges, so having the opportunity to make my own was really rewarding.
I applied to 19 colleges: MIT, Princeton, U Penn, Harvard, Stanford, Brown, USC, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Santa Clara, University of Washington, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, Harvey Mudd, Claremont McKenna, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and Northeastern. I received admissions to all of them except Stanford and Harvard.
Let me know in the comments if you have any other requests for videos I should film related to college admissions.
If you want to see my stats, ECs, classes, honors/awards, and more, check out: • How I Got Into MIT, Pr...
I also made a video about my college essays with TONS of tips on how to write amazing supplemental essays. Check it out here: • College Essays and Tip...
I was also fortunate to win multiple scholarships, including the Coca-Cola Scholarship. If you have any questions for me on my stats, extracurriculars, or T20 and Ivy League college admissions, feel free to leave me a comment on the video. I'll be making a follow-up video on my college application process soon. You can also drop me a question here: airtable.com/s...
If you want to learn more about effective college counseling for elite schools, check out Bullseye Admissions: joinbullseye.co... Their advisors from Princeton/Harvard/Stanford/Penn are super helpful and I enjoyed working with them.

[@animeaddict4999]

Imagine having to decide between all these schools

[@ikramrafi6481]

Can't relate

[@ForTomorrowToday]

I never applied.

[@DivineBeastVahMedoh]

@@ForTomorrowToday why not?

[@reardelt]

Uhmm. Easy choice. MIT all the way.

[@ez3902]

its easy choose the one with the biggest student debt...

[@lolaandyoyo6513]

This whole video: *Checks "I got in!" "WOOOOOO"

[@juliadeffner2956]

you forgot the part where the dad says HOLY *BLEEP*

[@anagreve4724]

WHOOP WHOOP!*****

[@yuxingji348]

exactly. But other students won't be that lucky.

[@farruhhabibullaev5316]

You forgot "whoop, whoop"

[@siimpplysunshine4278]

And then holy *****

[@sum6198]

i like how this was straight to the point. your voice is also very mature lol congrats!!

[@ZoeSimon]

thanks so much!

[@shucaypka9820]

@@ZoeSimon I watched your video it was amazing could you please help to get one of these colleges thank you [e-mail] contact that Email

[@inaekim1937]

wtf she's just like collecting the colleges

[@rachelelfman2769]

😂😂 I know right!!

[@becomingdoctorkal]

gotta catch em allll

[@tesscundiff3115]

HAHAGAAVASH FR

[@vanditarastogi2934]

i love your pfp

[@inaekim1937]

@@vanditarastogi2934 thanks I love that you are a swiftie :)

[@harrisonsmith4784]

This video just called me a disappointment in 7 different languages😞

[@veronicarubi7047]

You're not alone lol

[@delq]

I heard more than 7

[@jmkikkawa]

Such a large number of acceptances is very unusual. For 99.99% of people it doesn't go like this. Hold your head up, nothing's wrong with you.

[@pranaykumar6166]

I feel you.

[@sunjanadas8795]

You’re not a disappointment!! Zoe is incredible and her accomplishments are astounding but your value isn’t dependent on what college you get into 💙

[@pragyabhatt9001]

Why were you so calm at getting into MIT bro like whattt

[@ZoeSimon]

i'm not a very emotional person i guess lol

[@favlibra]

She wasn't but ok

[@EmilyCarmenAmerika]

What about UCLA and Brown

[@fatmahassan4402]

Can someone explain What’s so special about MIT?(i don’t live in America )

[@juantan3787]

@@fatmahassan4402 MIT’s computer science program is ranked as No. 1 in the US by US News

[@Calladegeorge2025]

This is the best one I’ve watched before, she handles success very well and disappointment

[@collinfolk7749]

*gets into Princeton* DAD: "HOLY SH*T!" 😂

[@vuhnella2635]

imagine being this smart

[@taylor8153]

you can be, you just have to work hard and keep at it

[@vuhnella2635]

Denis James 5021 aint an advice why are u pressed

[@darya16]

@@vuhnella2635 periodt gurl.

[@Leo-rb9sp]

If Stanford didn’t accept her with her stats and activities, idk what on earth they want. Congratulations!

[@ZoeSimon]

lol thanks!

[@cybergamer2329]

Stanford accept people with lower stats than her like i have seen some collage youtuber who got into Stanford with lower stats than her.

[@josuemartinez6526]

Hehe I applied to Stanford for restrictive early action. I take (and have taken) college courses, 3.87 GPA, and I'm currently interning at 3M. Let's hope this works out!

[@prajna-satheeshbs4519]

@@josuemartinez6526 is it less?? Cause i don't know

[@josuemartinez6526]

@@prajna-satheeshbs4519 what do you mean?

[@morenikeay6902]

Your dad swearing after every acceptance is me as a parent in the future. Congrats I am so proud and please help future highschoolers how to get into college.

[@ZoeSimon]

Morenike Ay i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned!

[@ashikraia3442]

holy crap girl I need to see your stats. You’re so amazing congratulations!!!!!

[@ZoeSimon]

thank you! i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips later this month so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel!

[@kendallrintamaki144]

You’re like the only person I’ve seen get into Princeton

[@jessicazeller8060]

Kendall Rintamaki Jake Wang got into Princeton!

[@jannat4650]

SAME

[@colinscheid7941]

Too bad you don’t know my uncle.

[@elizabethabraham65]

bro that’s actually insane!! I’m so impressed and can say I know a freaking genius🔥🔥

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thanks liz!

[@raissanabila1930]

17/19 wow how?!!! Congratulations!!

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned!

[@VideosOfRandomContext]

Holy crap Zoe’s family is literally so lit wtf 😂😫

[@skylarjohnson6305]

Why did this make me wanna cry? Like dude I’m so proud of you and I don’t even know you haha

[@ZoeSimon]

Skylar Johnson this is so sweet!

[@howtogetintocollege6834]

CEO of "i got in!" - congratulations on all the acceptances! Hope you got your MIT tube in the mail shortly afterwards :)

[@camiller6472]

COME TO PRINCETON!!!!!! class of '23 now and it's literally the best choice I've made

[@parulyadav609]

This just so overwhelming Zoe! I feel so proud and grateful to be knowing and working with you. Please guide your fellow mates 🙈about the essays and extra curricular that you been working on. That will be so so helpful!! 🥺congrats again 💕

[@ZoeSimon]

i'll be filming a few videos about my application process shortly. thanks parul!

[@Laralove14927]

I wouldn’t be upset about Stanford, even Miley Stewart didn’t get in so they don’t know anything😂

[@ZoeSimon]

haha facts

[@itssangiex]

Your parents cheering you up is the best! Congratulations!!

[@GlennaJaneMusic]

i stumbled upon your video and am so glad i got to relive the joy of getting into princeton. i’m a rising senior, and these past few years have been full of growth and happiness, and it always makes me excited to see other people get the chance to experience that. congrats on all your acceptances! deciding which college to go to is tough but you got this!

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thank you! is there any way i could email you some questions i have about princeton? thanks!

[@GlennaJaneMusic]

Zoe Simon for sure! my email is [e-mail]

[@miragowaikar98]

omg!! Congrats on getting into so many schools! This is the best I’ve ever seen ✨

[@ZoeSimon]

Mira Gowaikar aww thank you!!

[@Annalyons1220]

Living for the dads reactions 😂😂 congrats!!

[@Mikistarfish]

CONGRATS! your video is the first one I saw of someone applying to MIT, you rock, celebrate all your accomplishments!

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thank you so much!

[@shmaimat]

Despite the college decisions , THE EFFORT OF THIS VIDEO IS PRICELESS i lovedd itttt

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thanks!

[@shmaimat]

Zoe Simon you’re absolutely welcome 💜

[@stt5v2002]

I'm a year late but I am reminded of lines from one of my favorite movies: "Have you ever seen anything like that??" "Hell I ain't never even heard of anything like that." You cracked the code and give hope to those who have seen a few too many of these videos. Well done.

[@ZoeSimon]

Thank you, Steven! Your comment made my day.

[@amyloidb3ta]

This was so heartwarming to watch! You literally SLAYED the college app game. I hope to see you at Princeton this fall! :)

[@columbiavb]

Congratulations, Zoe! Thanks for sharing your reactions - 17/19 is awesome! Exciting choices ahead :)

[@frankiecrawley1178]

the editing on this is AMAZING

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thank you!

[@samcivi]

Congratulations on your acceptances!! And the scholarship opportunities!! Its really amazing watching these reaction videos.

[@ZoeSimon]

Aww thank you so much!

[@bluemoonproductions7693]

how are you so chill about getting into all these amazing schools I would be CRYING

[@hazmat429]

Congrats... The world is in your hands! You have worked so incredibly hard to get to this point and I'm sure you deserve everything that is to come. I am so glad so see that we have brilliant young individuals that I believe can save our planet. So awesome!

[@phil-jaywhyte6503]

the fact that i dont know u but im proud of u 😭😭 congratulations!

[@annamaria4737]

I’ve watched SO many of these and urs is by far my favoriteee

[@ZoeSimon]

Aww thank you!

[@claughlin]

As a soon to be MIT grad myself (Sloan Fellows MBA '20), and having had many family go to Princeton, I just want to say congratulations - both places will be amazing experiences, so go where your heart calls you.

[@ZoeSimon]

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you. It was definitely a difficult choice, but I am pretty confident I made the right decision.

[@claughlin]

​@@ZoeSimon Outstanding, I just saw that you chose Princeton, and I think that's a superb choice. My grandfather studied there and then lived in Princeton for most of his life, and I saw how positively and profoundly the Princeton experience, institution, community, and network shaped him and enabled him to have a truly extraordinary life full of friendships with some of the most amazing people on the planet. You're going to love it! And four years from now, when you're thinking about where to go next, do keep MIT in mind. It's also an amazing, life-changing place. Now go do!

[@ZoeSimon]

​@@claughlin That's great to hear! I'm really excited about Princeton. I'll definitely keep MIT in mind, it was quite difficult to turn down. MIT would be amazing for grad school!

[@goldenxt]

mit is my DREAM school so i was really excited when you got in! congrats on getting into so many!

[@ashleyrogers8744]

Woah if I were you I’d take that full ride from Santa Clara in a heartbeat! Congrats on all your acceptances!

[@ZoeSimon]

Ashley Rogers I haven’t decided yet but I will be in the next few days. Stay tuned and subscribe to see where I end up choosing!

[@Leo-jw4ex]

Congratulations...Makes the rest of us feel so small....Lovely parents and great future...So blessed!

[@ZoeSimon]

Thank you so much! And don’t feel small :(

[@ananyav3395]

OMG! Congratulations 🎉 I'm so happy for you! I literally so excited to see that joy in your face! Well congratulations again:)

[@khadijahnasir5249]

Congratulations best of luck for your future!

[@xosvmp]

Ok but like 17 out of 19 IS AMAZING! Goals right here!

[@ZoeSimon]

iiilxlly y thank you!!

[@kayladirectioner808]

you are SO wellspoken omg

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thank you!!

[@AntiMasonic93]

I wonder if UCLA is still the most applied- to school in the United States.

[@ZoeSimon]

damien Smith it is! they mentioned that in their decision letter email :)

[@tessa.705]

Stanford and Harvard knew they messed up when MIT and all the other good ones accepted her lmao

[@t.s5806]

Stanford and Harvard are both more prestigious than MIT tho. They're really hard to get into.

[@Napolean46]

​@@t.s5806MIT is the best

[@polinakukhar5156]

Congratulations!!! Can you make a stats video, etc. if possible? But this is amazing wow!

[@ZoeSimon]

Polina Kukhar i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned!

[@taichai5346]

MY NEW FAVORITE VIDEO! I am beyond proud of you zoe! You worked hard and it was worth it in the end, can you please like read your essays and give tips on how you got into so many colleges. I’m going into 7th but I really want to know! You seem so intelligent!! And can you also talk about the classes you took in high school and how you got up to this point and what did you get on the SAT’s ACT, whatever you took! I know I’m asking for so much but I wanna learn from you! You seem like a very good and well educated person to look up to, so please let me know :)

[@redmeat2ndamendment695]

Best reveal video yet. You got through almost 20 applications in under 8 minutes. And no drama. Your future alma mater is lucky to have you. You will be great! Congrats on your final decision as well. I won’t give it away.

[@mwangijames47]

I soo love the pace of the video

[@ZoeSimon]

thanks!

[@dreindenver798]

Best of luck to you, on your next journey, wherever life ends up taking you. You'll do amazing wherever you go.

[@aniket420ish]

I am an Indian. And I don't know why I love to see people getting into this well known Colleges. Don't know the system of getting into one of those ivy league college. Very happy for you hope ur future will be awesome. Wishes Health to you and your family!

[@mankiratsingh4853]

please make a video explaining what you did in high school and your stats.

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned!

[@Fan-qu8qy]

Zoe, ypur acceptance reaction with your parents PRICELESS! Thank his was fun to watch.

[@heirantala]

Those sums seems just incredible because universities here are free. 219 000$ full ride.. u can build a new house with that money. Students Usually have to take a loan while studying but it’s mostly 20 000-40 000€ and thats a lot!! But congrats to you! Well done!!

[@elyset5072]

oh my gosh congratulations!! could u make a stats/ec's video?

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a video with stats and extracurriculars soon so turn on my notifications and subscribe!

[@pavitarara]

i have no words for you, all i just wanna say is you're awesome 🙏🏼

[@ZoeSimon]

Pavita Rara thanks so much!

[@ycabonifacio]

one of the best reaction videos ive ever seen! so proud! also love your parents reaction

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thanks!

[@cindyb.6837]

i’m so proud of you, girly💞

[@ZoeSimon]

Cindy B. Thanks!!

[@culturedgirl]

GIRL HOW DID YOU GET INTO ALMOST ALL OF THEM WHAT THE HELL

[@vivekram6362]

I laughed soo hard when I saw you stuck "Brown Uni" on your hoodie😂

[@tesscundiff3115]

UR KILLING IT TF

[@rachelloo2455]

Girl, you are extraordinary! Congratulations! Wishing you lots of luck!

[@ZoeSimon]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Tara-is6xr]

Congratulations! :D I'm sooo happy for you! PLEASE do a stats/ec video! pleeeeaaase!

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned!

[@emilynicole5795]

You’re the first person I’ve seen get in a major that I’m highly interested in. I holding on to hope that in 2022 I get into schools that I like and In this major or others ones I really like. Congrats!

[@ZoeSimon]

good luck! thank you

[@matified4335]

You’re the smartest person I ever seen.. How did you do it? Any tips for me as a freshman in high school..

[@ZoeSimon]

Check out my other videos for tips but feel free to DM me on Instagram if you have any specific questions @zoesimonnn

[@operatingvindictively6864]

So she basically got into everything!! I'm so proud

[@JjGabrielPianist]

OMG SO HAPPY FOR YOU ZOE ! Hope i can be like you one day ! :)

[@tanaytandon4924]

Looking forward to a stats/ECs/essays video!! Congratulations!!!

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, the application process, and tips in mid April so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel to stay tuned! thank you!

[@narline5173]

Congrats!! What are your stats??

[@ZoeSimon]

i'll be doing a video with stats and extracurriculars soon so turn on notifications!

[@priscillasy7776]

Congratulations!! Your dad's reaction was so funny! Can you do a stats video?

[@ZoeSimon]

i am going to film a few videos talking about stats, extracurriculars, my application process, and tips in the next few weeks so turn on notifications and subscribe to my channel!

[@MAESTROSDELMETAL]

17-19 in Engineering, thats is awesome, it’s so difficult, congratulations.

[@KylieMaples]

I can’t wait to find out what school you go to :)

[@isoom93x]

I love love love your video editing skills.

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thanks!

[@aishanisingh3784]

Omfl congratulation dudeee you got in almost every college your parents must be sooo proud!!!

[@nathanhood2415]

Congrats! I am going into my second year of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster up in Canada and am loving it. I hope you enjoy your time through first year no matter what you choose.

You have to keep making videos, this was really well edited and you spoke really clearly. Congratulations on all your acceptances! ❤

[@ZoeSimon]

zeynep serdaroğlu I’ll be filming a few more discussing the app process and how I got into these schools. thank you!

[@Rose-ft3ts]

Your parents were so excited lol! We love to see it

[@kaylab4619]

So nice to see she was never like “oh this is a safety school”

[@fireblade7786]

U got admitted to the top 1 university in the world!! I would've freaked out 😂😂😂 congrats!!

[@madisonbutler4608]

Wow congrats I loved this vid by far my fav college reaction vid😄

[@ZoeSimon]

thank you so much!

[@tylerdrangula7444]

I loved how calm you were without coming across as bragging - thank you! Do u think u may post a stats video?

[@ZoeSimon]

Tyler Drangula l’ll be posting videos discussing stats, ECs, and essays this week!

[@tylerdrangula7444]

Zoe Simon thank u!!

[@Jasminee.latresee]

This was so cool! Congrats! 🎉 Are you going to make a decision video on where you’re going to go?

[@ZoeSimon]

i haven't decided yet, but i will be in the next few days. i will be filming a video in the next few weeks discussing how i made my decision and where i will be attending, so subscribe!

[@trentoncampbell4912]

Congrats!! Amazing job on the schools you got into:)))

[@chloekinnss]

Omg this was crazy. I feel like your dad cussing every time 😂😂😂 it’s wild and exciting and you should be very proud of yourself!!

[@atypicaljasmine4842]

Wow congrats on all your acceptances what a beast!

[@ZoeSimon]

aww thank you!

[@leila3819]

OMG PRINCETON CONGRATS!!!!!🎉🎊

[@mo2wheelz74]

Congratulations on your acceptance

[@user-ce5cd1kw1y]

got waitlisted at Princeton and really conflicted abt whether to pursue..but congrats! you deserved it so much!

[@realelzi7898]

Wow that's incredible!!! Congratulations!!

[@dameeshsauce]

Go Zoe!!! Beyond thrilled for you.

[@ZoeSimon]

thanks michele!

[@lofibeast4718]

This is amazing! congrats on your acceptances!!

[@mjrug9448]

I have seen so much of this video and I’m not even American 🤣

[@isabell3473]

Rock Me me too OMG 😂

[@heyyeo1216]

Congrats to you and all your amazing results! Loved your video:):)

[@iona8714]

OMG! Could you tell me how to write university applications? . _ . Btw congrats! I'm happy for ya

[@graciedoyle2051]

Yessss my queen!!! Love u big dog

[@ZoeSimon]

love YOU G!

[@siddharthmajhi1]

Somehow it felt very personal! I cried at each victory. Best wishes for future! :)

[@adriannakopp2691]

Jesus Christ congrats girl I could only dream

[@elsy5569]

CONGRATULATIONS !!