COLLEGE DECISION REACTIONS 2024 (ivies, stanford, mit, t5, & more!) | *no safeties…the end is crazy*

[@historyrevisited1803]

The fact that MIT released their decision on pi day is actually awesome.

[@HelaineZhao]

Yes! Agreed :)

[@Maryoomaal]

The way when u got accepted into harvard made me tear uo😭😭 congrats !!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you :)

[@definitelynot_mahi]

Why am I crying so much rn in happiness for her , it’s also my dream to go Harvard medical school😊

[@Ririkumi]

That's so real I might be in middle school but I have wished to work in the medical field since kindergarten​@@definitelynot_mahi

[@definitelynot_mahi]

@@Ririkumi omg same for me but except I was in year 1 lol 😂 (British)

[@Kozun008]

I say this as someone attending Yale. While I’m loath to admit it, I recommend you go with Stanford. Don’t get me wrong, I love it here, but you can’t beat that California weather!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much for the advice! I am definitely considering Stanford a lot :)

[@ughkaliyah.]

lol if I get into both in the future def choosing yale no matter what

[@justinnguyen4902]

Stanford > everyone else. I know a few people that graduated from Yale and they all shared that its career services were weak. From an exit ops perspective, Stanford easily.

[@ughkaliyah.]

@@justinnguyen4902 if it's yale grads then those are opinions. stanford is great and all but ivy league 🔛🔝

[@cielarie]

Stanford my dream school! Please consider Stanford. I'd love to see your college vlogs there🎉

[@kristelleetmbl]

CONGRATSS! can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do🫶🏻

[@HelaineZhao]

thank you!!

[@aero.l]

You didn't get rejected by those colleges. They just know with your academic credentials and curriculars, you'll have offers from more exclusive colleges and therefore they prefer to keep a vacancy for others who might not have the same opportunities as you.

[@slurpeenoodle189]

this is so impressive omg, 真是恭喜妳！As a taiwanese hs student this is so inspiring to me! Wish you the best of luck!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@Vloudi]

Stanford, MIT, UCLA, UC Berkely, Yale and mostly Havard You're so SMARTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! I hope I can achieved this... Keep Up The Work!!!! Edit: Y'all thank you to all that likes this comment never knew that this would get to 200 likes!!! Thank you Very Much!!!✌✌💖💖😊

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you! You got this ☺️

[@sahedhasan6203]

Can anyone tell me pls that harvard is better than mit?

[@Vloudi]

@@sahedhasan6203 Well it is based on your preference...MIT focus more on STEM curriculum....

[@Thvluval]

CONGRATS!!! AHHHH seeing this videos made my hopes up 🥹

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you. You got this!

[@istillwatch2018gachavideos]

I’m in high school, but I still have a year before I can apply for any Universities. I’m hoping to go to UPenn or any Ivy League at all. I know the amount of pressure in studying and applying. So I’m really happy for you! I really hope I can get even a quarter of the acceptances u did. Greta job!❤

[@JasmineRodriguez]

Congrats! I went to Stanford and had the absolute best time :)

[@HelaineZhao]

Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that 😄 thank you!

[@vasannapersaud97]

Congrats girl and well done for getting into some amazing colleges!!!❤🎉I wish you the best on wherever you go.

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!

[@TricksterLoverz]

@@HelaineZhaopass your other colleges to me please omrreee what if I don’t get anything goodwhat classes did you take please tell meee

[@Greater726]

Please update with your decision! You got into some of the best schools in the world! Congrats and great job

[@HelaineZhao]

Of course! Thank you very much

[@KittyLover12977]

Congrats! You deserve it and handled your rejections REALLY well! Can you do a STATS video where you talk about things like that? I’m subscribed, love you!

[@HelaineZhao]

Yes coming soon! Thank you 😊

[@KittyLover12977]

Thank you for replying!

[@elie.y.]

OMG! Congrats! You did such a great job! ❤❤❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@PROLYVR]

If your omG means oh my GOD please don’t say GOD’s name in vain

[@heyok5004]

congrats thats amazing! im excited for the stats video ♥🎉

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@aurodip]

Congratulations!! You’re so lucky and i hope you have a great time in college! ❤❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@RachelRoca]

You deserve it congratsss!!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@Rajesh-rx5rm]

CONGRATS!!!!!!! u must be crazy smart. As a freshmen in Highschool, I find this video very encouraging!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!! I'm so glad :)

[@adiw.852]

Congratulations!!! Amazing accomplishments!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@rashidasiba]

CONGRATULATIONSSSS!!!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@haniyaya]

ahhh i smiled sm watching you get into stanford and harvard, watching you cry made me tear up 😭CONGRATS!! And I wish you the best for wherever you commit to 💗

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@jerosalejos]

Congratulations on all of your admissions!!!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@yvonne9019]

恭喜恭喜！听出你的家人都为你感到骄傲！

[@HelaineZhao]

谢谢！

[@peachieangie]

hi helaine, not sure how i found this channel since i'm 28 and university is a ways behind me now, but beyond your academic and ec achievements i hope to have a daughter one day who has your positive outlook on life and determination. i hope you know how lucky you are to have (what appears to me!) such a supportive family network. keep it moving, enjoy harvard! ❤️

[@HelaineZhao]

Aww thank you so much!! I appreciate it :)

[@fruitfantas]

congratulations!! this was so fun to watch 🎉❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you 😊

[@rotneder2814]

He got into the best schools: Stanford, Berkeley, Yale, MIT and Harvard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're a beast!

[@R.S-l2g]

you’re such a sweet girl. congratulations on your acceptances

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@DavidYoon]

Congratulations on getting into Stanford and Harvard! Both schools are fabulous! I went to Harvard for undergrad and had a fabulous experience and then went to Stanford and got an MBA. Both are fabulous choices!

[@trusttheprocess4775]

Bro wtf ur cracked 😳🔥

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!! Just wondering if you can share your experience on both schools and maybe which you liked more since I’m having trouble choosing 😅 thank you’

[@mhalliday8591]

stanford for sure​@@HelaineZhao

[@2010.slayqueen]

OMG NICE JOB! I’m going to high school next year and I’m js hoping for good results

[@HelaineZhao]

Best of luck!

[@EmandaWeldegerima]

the fact that i almost cried in happines when she got accepted to harvard!! Congrats girl!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Aww thank you!!

[@lilypan6803]

congrats!! this was a huge inspiration for me, and i hope you do well!

[@HelaineZhao]

thank you!

[@allegra9496]

I feel like after opening a bunch of the college decisions you can kind of tell where you're going to get accepted and where you're going to get deferred/rejected/waitlisted. I think it's partly because colleges kind of know which schools would fit you best, where you'd be happy, where you would thrive the most, etc.

[@HelaineZhao]

Yes this is true!

[@sitisunny6058]

So inspiring, congrats!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!

[@SuperSimpleSauppe]

Congratulations! You are amazing!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@btsarmyborahae198]

Girl great job! You literally got into my like 4 of my dream colleges/universities. I mean I'm only in 8th grade but hey it's not bad to have big dreams... right? lol I'm sure you'll do great and I know that whatever decision you make for your college will go great. Keep up the great work!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!! You got this :)

[@Fariha_Tabassum11]

Congratulations girl, you are damn talent, best wishes for you! ❤️

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@cailinrugema6900]

hi love the reaction video, if possible could you do a stats video possibly with essay tips, im appling very soon and im really nervous

[@HelaineZhao]

Stats coming soon! Good luck 👍

[@kailuqn]

Congratulations! You did so well!💗

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!

[@nadine-s6e]

Omg you’re so inspiring to me and many watching! I have a few years till college and seeing you getting into all these great colleges makes me excited!! Lysm and your loving fam!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@nadine-s6e]

@@HelaineZhao ofc! also did you decide yet? If so what did you end up choosing?

[@Rafsan_0079]

Congratulations on your acceptance to MIT/Harvard/Yale/Cambridge.. That's an incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work and dedication .You have some great eca's😊...best of luck 🎉

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!

[@Sailor-boat]

congrats! I love hearing stories of applicants that have attracted attention of admission officers! If possible, could you please your essays! Congrats again!

[@HelaineZhao]

I will be sharing my stats soon, essays are a bit personal 😊

[@Supported-Characters]

I say choose the school that has the best program that suits your major. Also consider which school you may want to attend for grad school. For stem, definitely MIT. For arts, I would choose Stanford or Yale. Harvard would be best for law or medicine.

[@srinikagollapudi7516]

YOUR SOOOOOOO SMART!!! I COULD NEVER!!! GOOD JOBBB!! Im scared what ill get into

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you! Good luck, you got this :)

[@srinikagollapudi7516]

@@HelaineZhao Tysm!!!

[@niteshtaneja6428]

Congrats ur the best don’t cry ur crying is making me cry

[@HelaineZhao]

Aww thank you!

[@ch4rliz3_]

can you do a stats video / essay prompts you chose ?? thank you !!

[@HelaineZhao]

Coming soon!

[@Potatoeschannel777]

can i get into Harvard or mit with high sat score only? i don’t have any activities or talents so i’m curious about it 😭😭

[@Akshara7787]

Congratulations, you are SO smart, I hope you have a great time in college! We need stats please!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you! Stats video is out

[@StephanieShi-on4ii]

I'm so happy for you, I was smiling so hard when you got in :), you're my inspiration for going to top tier schools now

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@spedupaudi0z]

Congrats! Could you please do a stats and extracurricular vid?

[@HelaineZhao]

Coming!

[@gczy886]

Congrats! You did soooooooooo well!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@tavdashi]

this is so inspiring!!! you’re awesome 🩵🩷 congrats!!!!!! 🩵🩵🩵🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@adr77510]

That is going to be such a difficult choice now! Which way are you leaning? Congratulations on such an amazing achievement!!!!

[@HelaineZhao]

I think probably Harvard or Stanford!

[@keshiii_sm]

oh your harvard reaction is the best oh i am crying over here too lol.

[@HelaineZhao]

I was very emotional hahah thank you!!

[@brokenpact]

WOOO CONGRATS so deserved

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@kirthika2707]

OMG YOU ARE SO SMART, when I grow up, I wanna be just like you❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Aww thank you

[@Roly-Poly-Guy]

9:20 are you talking to me? (im a class 2028)

[@HelaineZhao]

Yes!!

[@karthimeyyappan3645]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@Brokendishes-g9o]

Congrats girlie! ❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you :)

[@luvleynina]

OMG CONGRATSS🎉❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@dollhaeri]

So sweet how you covered your family’s faces! 7 years until I am a freshman in college, but I’m already preparing lol. (I’m 11.)

[@HelaineZhao]

You got this! Good luck

[@dollhaeri]

@@HelaineZhao Thanks! So happy for you :)

[@Jakefuturewife]

Omg congratss Helaine🔥🔥 We're expecting more vid in future 💗💗

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@JadaAmani-ve1xi]

congratulations ! please drop a stats video.

[@HelaineZhao]

Coming!

[@sidnellonguma]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@jaanz21]

congrats... this is so inspiring 💞

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@erinontheguit]

Congratulations! 🎉 When all of the hard work finally pays off…😭😭😭😭

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!!

[@AkshayStemUs]

Congrats!!! You might wanna upload your Stats/EC's that got you accepted into these elite Uni's....

[@HelaineZhao]

I will soon

[@anona9214]

wow congrats on all your acceptances!! ty for sharing your reactions. i’m a hs freshman right now (class of ‘27) and my dream is to get into an ivy league, or any top college really. do you have any advice on what students can do to be a competitive applicant? and is there a part of your application that you feel was especially strong? or is there anything you wish you did earlier in your high school career? sorry for all the questions haha, congratulations on ur acceptances again!!

[@Malloch_Hui]

just fyi trying to gear your whole life towards getting into an ivy league of any top school is setting yourself up for disappointment. You definitely can get in, especially since you are a freshman but unless you have rich parents or have a really good story nothing is guaranteed (even with those things it's still not). and having the attitude of only wanting to go to a "top school" is not very healthy, the top schools are only toip because they conform to standards set by institutions like us news. For example northeastern was not a "top school" until (I think it was a new president) gamed the us news rankings, then all of a sudden people marvel at how good of a school it is but in actuality nothing changed. I use to have the same mindset of ivy or nothing but it only sets you up for disappointment, you can still get into a "top school" but I would make sure you think about if the school is actually a good fit for you not just the name. But to answer your question if you want to get into a top college they want to see a clear spike in what you do through your highschool career, so if you want to major is like computer science they like to see you have done activities shaped around that subject. You should have as a baseline good grades, good test scores (some of the median sat scores at the top schools can be like 1540), and then good ec's. some really good ec (extracurriculars) are international competitions as they compare you to other students from around the country/world and can't be infalted liek your GPA. Just some advice I would try really hard on the PSAT and become a national merit scholarship finalist its a good award to put down. also make sure to utilize the chances given to you, if your school offers 5 ap's take all 5. College admissions is suppose to be a holistic process where you are rated based on the opportunities you had to schools like to see that you used all the chances you were given. If you have the ability to I would get a good college advisor as they can help you with a lot of stuff and give you a leg up on admissions. lastly remember that nothing is guaranteed, Ive seen people with crazy stats, ec's, and stories not get into the top schools it really is a game and is almost fruitless to devote your life to. Good luck

[@Sassyvibes06]

Exactly, I don't get the obsession​@@Malloch_Hui

[@HelaineZhao]

Stats and ec video is coming soon 😊

[@anona9214]

@@Malloch_Hui thank you so much for taking the time to write this! i totally agree with what you said in the beginning and i will try my best to keep it in mind as i progress through high school 🙏

[@nguyenhaininh4341]

omg congrats!!!! i must say it surprises me

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@kleinl3434]

好厉害啊！！！我马上25fallREA斯坦福，接接好运！🥰

[@HelaineZhao]

加油！你可以的～

[@kendiyazarkendiokur]

I am studying in Turkey and I want to study in Ivy League schools. But there is a problem, it does not fit the system of the country I am studying in and I do not know how to get in. Helaine, can you give me advice as someone who has been accepted to these schools? I would like to get advice from anyone who has experienced this.

[@MayaJaff-jp8vv]

Me too I dont have ap classes extracurriculars and clubs and the extra exams i forgot,but I want to go to Yale but my Kurdish school system doesn’t have that

[@jessfisch1441]

Based on your comments, it seems like you are deciding between Stanford and Harvard. I would advise to visit the campuses if you can afford to, to see which one feels like home to you. When I visited Berkeley I thought I’d love it, but I hated the campus and how overcrowded/overenrolled it was. Also, think about where you would be happier, the architecture, the weather. Both schools are virtually the same in prestige. I’ve heard you can make connections with outstanding people at Stanford that can help in your career, and Harvard has the name recognition. Also, think about your major and where it is better. If you’re doing CS/tech, Stanford is better, etc. I would consider all these things, not just name recognition. Also, wanted to please request a video on some of your advice and tips, excluding jyst stats. As a transfer applicant, that would be super helpful!! Thanks and congrats!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you very much for your advice!

[@abssb6287]

amazing! please do a stast video

[@HelaineZhao]

I will soon

[@bruhkenneth]

YAY, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 I suggest making a stats video, please 🙏

[@HelaineZhao]

It's out :)

[@AustinChenChen]

Which one is your final choice? I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU !! YOUR COLLEGE DECISIONS ARE INCREDIBLE !!!

[@HelaineZhao]

I’m not sure yet 😅 thank you!

[@antoniacelestin8350]

Girl you did AWESOME!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@heather-is6ki]

YAY HELAINE I LOVE YOU ❤❤ SO AMAZING

[@HelaineZhao]

OMG IlYM HEATHER!!

[@jenosleftshoulder]

you are so brilliant and this video is so cute. i love this.

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you so much!!

[@nyalepwalbichiok]

Congratulations, you did amazing, Helaine! ❤🎉

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you! 🤗

[@shin1770]

Lol this just came across my feed - CONGRATS!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@itsbellaaaaa]

I’m so proud of u! Plz tell me ur secrets what r ur grades and extracurriculars. Congratulations!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you! I have another video on that

[@Tasnim-s8x]

I’m so happy for you girl😩🫂

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@ronbeaubien]

After getting accepted to Stanford right off the bat, I can see why you might withdraw you applications to some other universities. That early acceptance also likely took a lot of the sting out of the later rejections you received.

[@AbdullahAzmeer]

Congratulations! I want to know about your stats and extracurriculars😭what you write in you application

[@HelaineZhao]

Will share soon 😊

[@Dankshorts10]

Keep up the good work 😊

[@抹不掉樱桃]

Congratulations! So happpyyyyy! I really want to know your stat, what kind of achievement do you have?

[@HelaineZhao]

The video is out!

[@抹不掉樱桃]

@@HelaineZhao thank you so muchhh!

[@ektapatel6705]

Congratulations, this is amazing! Could you post your stats or ecs?

[@HelaineZhao]

Will be sharing soon!

[@stanfordclassof2027]

Your hard works payed off. ❤

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@qqx01]

Congrats. Could you please mention the majors of the accepted? Thx

[@prettysavage8230]

You are so smart!!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@Faceremusiq]

harvard says tht admitted for the class of 2027 so shell go in the year 2027????????????

[@Lalalalala98872]

no bruh it means that she will graduate harvard in the year 2027. that's what class of 2027 means.

[@riyaraya01]

You ,just have worked so hard! Plsss do a stats vid🙏

[@HelaineZhao]

It's out already!

[@SwapnilThapa-b5v]

Currently I am in 11th and My class is going to start very soon. Plz give me advice to make it to MIT.

[@g.lingeshwaran4868]

Waiting for your stats and extracurriculars!

[@HelaineZhao]

Editing it right now!

[@kaitlynwood4441]

Congratulations! Your hard work is paying off :)

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@ughkaliyah.]

AHH!! YAYYY omg yale is my dream uniiii I hope I get in too hahah 😭💖💖 but I'm graduating highschool in like 4 years lmaooo

[@HelaineZhao]

Good luck!!!

[@vante4738]

When you said subscribe your subscribe button started shining 😭 I replayed it like 10times

[@HelaineZhao]

Aww thank you!!

[@Muhlisa-c5f]

Oh girl! Congrats you got this🎉 i cant believebthat this is possible to get even to one of them😢 can u give any tips❤?

[@brightyan07]

Congratulations. But you probably should withdraw other applications after your REA? So as not to hinder other applicants, or waste other school's time?

[@RJKookie]

The sound of your family cheering is the best! 💜🥹 hope to see where you end up - great that you have so many options!

[@HelaineZhao]

Thank you!

[@vincentmeng88]

Congratulations hope my daughter can succeed as well , btw , what is your online novel website ?