COLLEGE DECISION REACTIONS | International Student (Ivies, Stanford, MIT…) | 🇫🇷🇨🇭

[@LuanaSilva-yu5zq]

The college application process is already really intense for American students but it's probably 1000% harder for international students, specially the ones who are applying for any financial aid. Congratulations on to your acceptances, I'm 100% sure that you r gonna succeed no matter where you go.👏

[@david-liorusa6422]

This message really made my day, thank you. Yes, I think we all underestimate because it is so hard and sadly random, but the only thing we can do is our best. Are you applying this year?

[@jaap8270]

i thought one couldnt apply for the FAFSA aid as an international student. don't you have to have a SSN?

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@jaap8270 You are right. We cannot apply for FAFSA because it is only for US citizens (and some special people too such as DACA and undocumented students,), so international students have to apply for the CSS profile, which allows us to get financial aid.

[@kira1813]

This is a great video. It shows the reality of how it feels like to be an international student trying to study in the US. No matter what your stats are, finances will always be the number one thing they will look for, and that's just the reality of it.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yes. I hesitated to post it but it’s so accurate ‘

[@kira1813]

@@david-liorusa6422 it’s actually good that u posted it! It also poses as a message to others that we don’t always get the chance to attain things because of certain barriers. That realities like that do exist. Wholesome content. Unfiltered. Authentic. I am an international student myself, too, so I know how tough it can get. :)

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@kira1813 thank you so much for the kind words. Hope it didn’t go too bad for you

[@hedwig7526]

This might be the realest video for an international student. We have very much lower chances than even the US citizens so it's a really hard process. And the financial aid just makes it harder even more unfortunately

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yes, it’s more about who you are rather than what you do. Some people go through and get a full ride, but that is extremely hard. Thanks for the kind words.

[@kelvinleung1049]

I just want to show appreciation for your effort and willingness to post this video. I understand how hard it is for international students to apply to all these colleges with financial aid (and get rejected by many of them). I must say... you handled rejection so well! I can't imagine how much effort you have put into writing all these supplemental essays. No matter where you end up going, I wish you all the best!

[@david-liorusa6422]

This comment made my day thanks. I figured it would be useful because most people who post their reactions are full pay from elite schools, so showing the reality was my objectives. Thanks a lot for the kind words, and I also wish you the best.

[@suhanishah7190]

It’s absolutely ok I understand that it’s really hard to get rejected. I’m an international student who applied to 29 schools (and financial aid) in the USA, got rejected from 28 and waitlisted at one, so trust me when I say I get it and thank you for posting this video because it was a true representation of the 2022 application process!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot. Yes, I thought it would be a good idea because most internationals who publish their videos are full pay from private feeder who get into half of the schools they applied to.

[@suhanishah7190]

@@david-liorusa6422 exactly!! Thanks once again

[@damnitsmelol]

What will you do now

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@damnitsmelol Not so sure… maybe gap year.

[@blizz8563]

There must be something seriously wrong you must be overlooking here. I've heard of people getting rejected from most unis but never to this extent.

[@arlenec3983]

This is a really good and brave video . I know a lot of students get rejected to their dream schools but afraid to post up their experiences. This is a good reality check to many students out there to tell them they’re not alone(esp after seeing all the happy videos to those that did get accepted to their dream schools). Whatever you do and school you decide to go to , you’ll be more than fine. I can understand though wanting to go to a US university to experience that college life . I went to one of my state university nearby (mostly because it’s very affordable and I didn’t end up with any debt after graduating). And although not the Ivies or most people’s dream school, I still made sure I got the best out of my college life and education. As I wanted that college experience , I still lived on campus . Even got my dream senior project to work at Walt Disney Imagineering. And before graduation, got a great job offer to work in Seattle that I got because of my college’s on-campus interviews . I guess my point is , even though you didn’t get into your dream school, as long as you work and study hard, network with as many people you can, and enjoy the 4 years as they go by fast . I still think about my college years and it’s some of the best times in my life . Good Luck!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for this long message. Yes, most international students who post are the ones who get accepted/ full pay. I wanted to share mine because that’s how it turns out for almost everybody. I’m reapplying this year and will let you know how it turns out. I’m happy to see you’re enjoying your life.

[@peterkaloev418]

I had this too bro. International student life is tough. Luckily I got accepted to NYU which I am really grateful for.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Congrats on NYU. Was it ED?

[@peterkaloev418]

@@david-liorusa6422 no if was regular decision in April bro

[@mhraju5740]

​@@peterkaloev418which country are you belong?

[@ester_b]

Thank you so much for posting this video! As a fellow international student, I know how it's harder for us! Congratulations for your full scholarship, it's amazing! Greetings from Brazil

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you very much for the nice comment. Yes, it is so hard :/ WHere are you heading to?

[@janaknwy9971]

Congratulations!!!you have made it through this tough process. It's way difficult for international students than citizens ,so don't feel bad about your decisions!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, it’s sad to see that education is a business in the US, but I’ve learned so many things through the process that I’ve already won 😄! Hope it went well for you

[@janaknwy9971]

@@david-liorusa6422 I am an international student from Egypt.I'm applying actually this year .Hope it goes well!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Wish you the best, lmk if I can help in any way

[@karimali7095]

@@janaknwy9971 hey, if you dont mind me asking. Are you in the national system or in the igcse system ?

[@janaknwy9971]

@@karimali7095hi, I'm in the national system.

[@key.a1329]

I am an international student from France and I am living the exact same situation right now ( applying for the class 2027 to us colleges). Paradoxically, I got into amazing canadian and uk unis that are equally or even better ranked academically...

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey man, I also reapplied this year and got pretty awful results. Where did you get in in Canada and the UK?

[@key.a1329]

Sorry for taking so long to answer. I was just waiting for my last decisions on UCAS. I got into Durham, UCL, KCL and Mcgill after being rejected by every single american uni I applied to 😂.

[@david-liorusa6422]

No way so many close choices. I also got into McGill with a scholarship and LSE. What about you now?

[@key.a1329]

Wow congrats ! i’m going to kcl

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@key.a1329 Hey, I’ve just read this comment and I’m going to LSE haha

[@Lwoods1717]

Hi David, Congrats on getting accepted to such prestigious colleges! Also, thank you for your candour in posting the rejections as well. Good luck and have fun on your college journey.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much L. Yes I thought it was important to show the Ls too :) good luck for your college journey too

[@maiadratler972]

I literally had the same experience, I applied from argentina for around 15 schools and only got accepted to one and it was because it didn’t check financial funds, it is literally the worst, because I know I was overqualified for most of the schools and still got rejected

[@david-liorusa6422]

Haha sorry for you. I know it’s so frustrating when you feel “superior” to those schooks

[@자영김-l6s]

The way you handled the rejections was very mature, and showing one's vulnerability isn't easy. As a mom of an international student, I really want to express my support for all your hard work. Congratulations, and don't forget that college decisions are just the beginning of a new chapter in your life~!! I'm 100% sure that you will strive even more in the future. Great job👏👏👏

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, everything always works out and I received a scholarship to study finance at LSE, so even if not in the US, I love London!

[@tiss1388]

You are great. You applied to all these colleges, and this requires a great effort. I wish you success in your life 👊🏽🌚

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the nice comments. I wish you the best too.

[@4lton512]

I’m sorry for all those rejections bro … you’ll find your path I don’t doubt it

[@david-liorusa6422]

Haha thank you so much bro

[@pragatigautam5942]

Loved it!!! Hope one of your waitlists pull through

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much Pragati, hope we can meet up in the US

[@krishpatel3372]

I randomly show your video ..... and it's just amazing to see as a international student ❤️ it's very inspiring video for some international student who applied in international university ...... it's showing reality of how it's feel like international student .....keep growing and succeed in your life🎉❤️

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words, wishing you the best!

[@david-liorusa6422]

It’s important to show the reality of the majority of international students :(

[@david-liorusa6422]

Just posted a stats video :)

[@maddymanning-bi]

congratulations on all your acceptances!! im also a senior in the class of 2022 so just wanted to say great video and congrats on making it through this tough application process 🎉

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot 🤩

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hope the process went well for you too

[@maddymanning-bi]

@@david-liorusa6422 thank you 😌!!

[@RezikoOkropiridze]

Thank you for making this video, Im happy for the scholarships you got and good luck in future!

[@lola-hq7xf]

i loved that you shared this video. It shoes the truth about the American school selection committee and how hard it is. As someone who is also international, this video made me feel much better

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot for the kind comment.

[@kevinmo7593]

You are so brave to post them. I was too afriaid to post mine online because the results were not great. But there's still chance for transfer in the future. Good luck with that^^

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the support. Yes, it’s so hard for us and I thought it was important to share it anyway. Where are you heading up to?

[@henlynch]

hey man! i came over here after your comment on my vid. sorry for your rejections, but I love and appreciate how honest this video is. best of luck on your waitlists; maybe I'll see you at bates or colby ;)

[@david-liorusa6422]

Haha thank you so much for the nice message. Yes, let’s pray our waitlist work out for us!! Good luck for your end of senior year

[@sportingdirector1]

Congratulations on your acceptances! Unfortunately it's way way harder to get in as an international student, but with hard work, you will succeed anywhere! Keep your head up high!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I eventually received a scholarship to the LSE for finance, and I’m really happy there.

[@sportingdirector1]

Congrats!!! Proud of you!@@david-liorusa6422

[@Dakosx]

I relate to this so much. Even tho my first year decisions were very similar to yours I still will TRY AGAIN as a transfer and I hope it works out

[@Alisa-xx4xh]

Merci pour ta vidéo ! Ça m'inspire vraiment à me pas me décourager dans ma démarche pour étudier dans des tops schools des usa. Félicitations pour tes réussites!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci beaucoup et désolé pour la réponse tardive. N’hésite pas à me dire si tu as besoin d’aide. J’étudie au Royaume-Uni au final.

[@GS-ue8sw]

Admissions decisions for internationals is always hard. Congrats on your acceptances though!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot, yes I underestimated the process so much. It really comes down to not a lot :(

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot for the nice comment.

[@eddiepickens5639]

I love your accent. Thanks for the great video 😊

[@adarshgurung9432]

Appreciate your effort of posting the video. For real.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Just posted a stats video :)

[@3arezu]

franchement félicitations pour ton courage et ta détermination ! c'est vraiment très dur pour les internationaux... je suis aussi stressée (alors que je suis encore au lycée)

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci beaucoup. Au final, j’ai eu une bourse pour aller à la LSE en finance et je suis là-bas!

[@3arezu]

wow félicitations!!! c'est une super fac, bon au final l'Angleterre c'est pas si mal ;)@@david-liorusa6422

[@lilygreep9607]

franchement pour nous les internationaux cette année c'était horrible, congrats on your acceptances and showing what the real application process is like, and that only a very small minority actually get into all their top colleges!! bonne chance pour tout!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci beaucoup pour la gentil réponse. Oui j’ai beaucoup hésité à la poster mais je me suis dit que c’était important vu que la plupart des gens sont acceptés dans toutes les ivies (ceux qui osent poster haha). Tu vas où toi?

[@jihanhajirashid9554]

Congrats on your accepents. I realy love how you still posted that video even though you got many rejections. You are so brave. I wish you the best. I hope i can also be as brave as you and imply to Us collages. Ps I am also from Switzerland.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the nice comment Jihan. Please follow your dreams and apply to the US 🇺🇸.

[@faresmarzouk3742]

Super la vidéo ! je félicite ton courage, mais également ton full ride a Bocconi (c'est l'un des top choix en Europe), cette année fut très dur (et le bac n'a pas aider). Bonne chance pour le futur.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci beaucoup pour le commentaire sympa. J?ai aussi reçu une bourse pour la London School of Economics en finance et c'et où je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.

[@faresmarzouk3742]

@@david-liorusa6422lol, en fin de compte taura eu une école au même niveau qu'une ivy ! Bravo à toi!

[@r22gamer54]

Great Video! and congrats!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much

[@indianism3191]

All the Best Bro

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much man. Wish you luck too if you are applying !

[@nro337]

Congratulations!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks 🙏

[@ItsRanked]

Nice vid man 🔥🔥hope you’ll get good news for your waitlist offers

[@david-liorusa6422]

Next week is going to be a good one for both of us :))

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much. Next week is gonna be good news for both of us

[@djfkfnrfgltkfbfend7177]

I'm also from Switzerland. Did you went to a gymnasium?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yessir! Public school. You can contact me on insta if you want to chat @david__lior

[@lbz5910]

I really appreciate you posting this vidoe. Would it be possible for you to go over some of your stats. What you got on your sat retake? The awards you had? And your extracurricular activities

[@david-liorusa6422]

Sure, I will post it

[@david-liorusa6422]

Just posted a stats video :)

[@sweetie31]

u had an amazing sat score! i wonder how u got sm rejections :( i was also an international student and I think it was very tough for us this year 😓 congrats on your acceptances!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much for the kind words. It was very sad to be rejected, but I think colleges tend to give more money to students from developing country. They get enough full pays from Switzerland without needing me :/ Where are you going? Thanks again

[@sweetie31]

@@david-liorusa6422 I dont think its fair at all despite having good gpa and extracurricular getting rejected :/ but u can always transfer! Did you get off waitlist at any?

[@david-liorusa6422]

I don’t think it’s fair neither, but that’s the broken system in the US ☹️. I didn’t get off any waitlist but plan to take a gap year and reapply. What about you ?

[@alexdrakopoulou2584]

pas grave! it's very hard to get in the really competitive schools if you're an international student and asking for financial aid!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci 🤩. Oui c’est très compliqué mais il faut toujours essayer pour pas regretter

[@manuelnunez-rodriguez9047]

Congrats!! Hope to see you at ConnColl!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much mate. Hope to see you too there :))

[@phamcongnhat8383]

Hi David, sorry to know that your great efforts did not receive the adequate results. Stay trong! Just a bit wonder if you could post your GPA and extra activities you use to apply for the Ivy's schools, i think it would be very meaningful for other international students. Hugs from Vietnam!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the kind message. I will post a video soon!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Just posted a stats video :)

[@david-liorusa6422]

Welcome :)

[@lassi2954]

Great video and good luck with the waitlists! Genuinely curious: why do you wanna attend a uni in the USA instead of e.g. EPFL?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey L_ thanks for asking the qeustion. Unis in Switzerland are top tier but we have guaranteed admission there, which means that many people go there. Only 40%ish pass the first year, since they do not want to make a selection before freshman year. My friends there told me the culture is very toxic since everyone is kind of competing with each other. Plus, most people spend their time outside working because the workload is so high. Compared to US schools, EPFL and ETH Zurich have so much more hours per week and so much work that it ends up being unfulfilling. Indeed, you get a high paying ob, but I truly think that the US succeeds at making college education enriching, fulfilling, and interdisciplinary. Hope that helped!

[@ISangaloUnofficialFR]

@@david-liorusa6422 us universities are also extremely toxic because of this competitive culture, especially in the ivies. they of course won't talk about the suicide rates when promoting their schools.

[@arlenec3983]

Strawberry milk- I don’t know where you are in your career but in a way that’s life . Any company you work at or even starting your own business you’ll encounter some type of toxicity and competitive environments. College is just a start to learn how to handle those situations and how to better succeed.

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@ISangaloUnofficialFR Just saw this comment. Yes, I definitely feel this. I’m currently in one of the most competitive unis in Europe and can relate

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@arlenec3983 So true, but from my perspective, some top schools have an environment that’s even more competitive than in real life because every single person wants to succeed.

[@_edd.ie_.o.8101]

I know the feeling man, I got rejected by one of my choices even before sending my transcripts🤣🤣they really be on demon time in those offices

[@david-liorusa6422]

No way what happened?

[@_edd.ie_.o.8101]

@@david-liorusa6422 I had early applied to it I don't know if it was because I was a international student but just one week after they had rejected me and closed my portal 🤣 funny thing is I have mid and high 90s on my subjects and my extra curriculars weren't bad. I guess they just didn't want me, ooh well can't cry over spilt milk

[@david-liorusa6422]

Drop the name of the school so that I know where not to apply next year. Sorry for you

[@michaellai2672]

ce n'est pas grave!!!!!!!! Do know that grad school for ivy leagues or top US uni are relatively easier to get into than undergrad!!!! You can think about it and plan out early, get great gpa for 4 years undergrad, get internships, do competitions, and apply to Masters in the US!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the tip, but don’t you think that masters is not so interesting in the US? I think that the college experience is so unique

[@michaellai2672]

@@david-liorusa6422 I think master, usually being 2 years, def also have access to great experiences, you can still join many events, and clubs and all. The missing experience for master would likely be the dorm experience (where many people make friends), because master students sometimes are restricted from applying to dorms. Regardless which university or college you go to, def join many clubs for that college experience. As an Asian student, I know many people studying their bachelor's in Asia and go to US for masters and still have a great experience in social life and all. This is a possible route. Also do remember that the American "college" experience is not limited to Ivy leagues of course! search on youtube or social media and find out about social life of individual colleges or even pay a visit/ tour to those schools and experience a little.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the long answer. Indeed, college is not limited to ivies but it’s pretty hard to find other colleges who will take internationals RD (finaid). Feel like it’s much more common to take ED

[@david-liorusa6422]

I will definitely think about the masters part but I’m not even sure I want to do a Master

[@worldwidevalerie740]

Hi, thank you for uploading this video! Would you consider posting your essay? I'm currently applying to us colleges from Germany and, well, you know how stressful it is... Also, for what majors or academic interests did you apply?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hi, what essays do you want? I had a cross interest in law, business, and linguistics. If you need help, don’t hesitate to send over your essays at [e-mail]

[@worldwidevalerie740]

@@david-liorusa6422 Maybe the big personal statement? Of course only if you're comfortable with it :)

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey Sorry, not really. In Europe I wouldn’t mind, but in the US they have crazy rules about plagiarism, and I might be penalized myself if somebody copies my essay. It’s both that you’re going to do so, but I don’t feel like sharing it with a stranger online. If you need help reviewing your essay, however, I’d be more than happy to!

[@IsraelHansSGolez]

Hi! I would like to ask if you apply to individual links (links of each school) or there's like a portal where you can apply all schools all at once like in UCAS?

[@david-liorusa6422]

CommonApp and Coalition let you apply to multiple schools.

[@IsraelHansSGolez]

Do they require a certain application fee? and if that "multiple schools" have a limit like 5 schools in UCAS.

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@IsraelHansSGolez 20 schools for common app and unlimited for coalition but not all schools are on it. Fees vary between. 0 and 110

[@StevieM2]

Washington University in St. Louis is my alma mater. It would be awesome if you could get off the waitlist and go there. Connecticut College is also supposed to be a fine school. My aunt wanted me to apply there because she had heard good things about it.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yes, I really hope to get off the waitlist at WashU. It’s one of my favorite schools. Thanks for the comment

[@youngtrier2474]

Congrats on Bocconi! Great school. May I ask which GPA you had when applying? (Or in general which average in your specific Highschool degree (if you didn’t go to school in US)

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey, so I think I might make a stats video but freshman year 5.2/6 but I ended my first semester of senior year with a 5.7/6 which probably is a 4.0 since we have a lot of grade deflation. high school degree is called the swiss matura.

[@youngtrier2474]

@@david-liorusa6422 Thank you! Great stats. May I ask why you don’t consider Bocconi ? It is ranked way higher than most of the us schools you applied to ?

[@david-liorusa6422]

I do consider bocconi, but the US has been my dream for so long. Bocconi has a very weird ranking: on some, it’s ranked as T10 for business but for general education it’s ranked 600😂

[@youngtrier2474]

@@david-liorusa6422 Yeah, that is normal for top European business schools. Great Business programme, but of course not in other subjects. Just check linkedin placement, it places way better than most us schools (maybe even some ivys) and in Europe it is really really renowned. If you are into Business, I thing you should attend. You can still do a masters in the us with a bachelor from one of the best European business schools in your pocket.

[@david-liorusa6422]

I haven’t checked that on LinkedIn. Will do, so thanks for the tip.

[@tilekduyshobaev2130]

As a int myself I feel you! Congratulations on your acceptance anyway! May I ask where did you end up committing?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot mate. I’ve decided to take a gap year so I’m not committed.

[@jiewang6845]

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t financial aid not supposed to affect your chances, because you apply after you get accepted?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Wrong. Financial aid is mandatory at the time you apply and it is the single most important factor in the application process (sadly)

[@Camille-ux2lc]

Nice video ! 😊🤩

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci 🙏

[@emmale9655]

how much is your expected family contribution? (I'm applying this year and my family can only contribute 20k/year and I'm scared

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hi, I’m not sharing this sorry. You will be at a huge disadvantage with this, but please believe in yourself and hope for the best. It will be a matter of luck 🍀

[@acccc927]

I really do not understand why people get rejected for financial aid

[@david-liorusa6422]

Because we cost more to the college than students who can afford to pay the whole price.

[@germainehenderson8070]

I see in your comments you’re thinking about a gap year. I’d take the biggest scholarship and spend a year there and then transfer to your “dream school.” You’ll show colleges what you’re capable of and you’ll not have to fit into their boxes as much as when you’re aiming for freshman entrance (it’s easier to get in as a transfer). Come to the U.S. and see if you even like it here 😅 P.S. My son’s going to LMU, class of ‘26

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the kind comment ! Happy for your son and hope he enjoys Los Angeles. Unfortunately, admission rates for international transfer are

[@germainehenderson8070]

@@david-liorusa6422 well, I'm sorry the system is not set up to help you live out your dream here in the U.S. I think you'll do amazing things wherever you land. Good luck!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Never read your comment, sorry. Thanks a lot for the kind words 🫶

[@phe.mp3]

Congrats!! Rejection sucks, but you took it like a champ. You got some killer scholarships from some great schools! Also, be careful as I noticed you left some personal identifying info in this video.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot for the kind words. I don’t really mind (or I’m too lazy to remove them) because those info can be found online too.

[@phe.mp3]

​@@david-liorusa6422 Lol, fair!

[@iguzman3064]

It's so rough on us internationals tbh.

[@david-liorusa6422]

At this point it has become like watching a comedy show: you just know what’s gonna happen

[@Jkouhffezsxn]

Hey from Belgium , I also want to study in the US (currently in my last year of highschool). I feel like it basically impossible if you don’t have money as well as a perfect sat. What tips would you give me to increase my chances of getting accepted ( as well as a scholarship offered)

[@david-liorusa6422]

I would say that for the SAT, you need higher than 1540 if you’re from Europe. Try to show your passions, but remember the competition is fierce with all the feeder schools out there. Try to ask your recommenders from top letters, and take the time to write your essays.

[@elizabethsacks8137]

Congrats on getting some scholarships sorry you didn’t get into some of your dream schools hope u go somewhere near us so u can visit

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the nice comment sister 😝. It’s fine, thanks 🙏 I might take a gap year? Not sure… hope I can see you soon 🇺🇸 And happy bat mitsvah, when is it?

[@elizabethsacks8137]

@@david-liorusa6422 may 21

[@harper8737]

Lol it says u got the merit scholarship I think for LMU but good job!!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yeah I got a scholarship but it’s so bad it was like 2500 per semester 😂😂

[@harper8737]

@@david-liorusa6422 haha ! Great job though I know u will be successful wherever u go

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot mate.

[@JDLPC]

I saw you were wearing a University of Oregon hoodie in this video. I am an alum of the University of Oregon, Go Ducks! Sorry about the school rejections, it is a very difficult thing to have to go through, but one thing I’ve learned in 46 years of life is you land where you are supposed to be. Hang in there!

[@david-liorusa6422]

I was, indeed! I lived in Portland for one year. Thank you for the kind words.

[@4lton512]

Wowww love it !! You are so handsome ☺️🤯

[@david-liorusa6422]

No you are 🤤

[@razmikeloyan7250]

What were your stats on SAT, TOEFL, and GPA?

[@david-liorusa6422]

1520,110,5.7

[@kengnedaryl6548]

Courage à toi. Moi même j'ai apply cette année. C'était vraiment difficile. J'ai apply pour 11 au total et j'ai eu 7 rejets, 2 admission and 2 waitlist

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci beaucoup 🙏 tu as été admis où? Oui en tant qu’international c’est très compliqué

[@kengnedaryl6548]

@@david-liorusa6422 yes I was admitted to Virginia Tech and university of Cincinnati as an internet student. I applied for scholarship, and I didn't qualify to receive

[@kengnedaryl6548]

@@david-liorusa6422 I was waitlisted at Columbia University and Pomona college

[@david-liorusa6422]

So great; hope Columbia will let you in. A good friend of mine also got waitlisted there

[@david-liorusa6422]

Congratulations, those are great results; where are you heading?

[@asaaddekelver6935]

How much did you pay for all your applications?

[@karimali7095]

Congratulations!! Have you decided which college are you going to yet?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey, no I am not sure yet; I might be taking a gap year...

[@karimali7095]

@@david-liorusa6422 wishing you the best of luck in the future

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thank you so much buddy. Best of luck to you wherever you go to college!

[@marcelo2455]

Une question: Tu as fait le collège (maturité gymnasiale) en Suisse ou le lycée en France?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Salut, j’ai fait une maturité bilingue en suisse

[@avneetgrewal114]

slayyyyyyyy💅🏻

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks ahaha

[@SOT233]

The American admission process is very different from that of European countries. In Europe, academics, grades and results in standardized tests are the only things schools look for when deciding who gets admitted or not. But in the US, many more factors come into play. Since US colleges get most of their funding from alumni donations, they prioritize students who have the most chance of being donors once they graduate. This is common knowledge although college administrators will never openly admit it. So American graduates are much more likely to give back to their alma mater than international students are since alumni donation is part and parcel of American culture while that's not necessarily the case in most countries, especially in countries where the university system is public as is the case in Europe. That's why most international students who get admitted at US schools come from very wealthy families or very reputed families (ex.: children of presidents, ministers, royalty, etc.). So don't let all these refusals put you down. In all honesty, Switzerland is an amazing country with excellent universities. So I'm a bit surprised you want to study in the US that much since your country probably has a better university system as a whole than in the US! However, if you really want to study in an English speaking country, I would suggest Canada since their universities are on par with American ones, while still having an admission process that's a lot simpler for international students. Canada has great English speaking (and French speaking) universities: McGill, U of Toronto, UBC, McMaster, Queen's, Waterloo, etc. So maybe you should take a look at them! French speaking students are the smartest students I've met in my whole life, so don't let the refusals you got from American colleges discourage you! I'm sure you're an extremely bright person, especially if you're the product of Swiss education! The mere fact that you're at least bilingual already gives you an asset most American students don't have!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Switzerland has a terrible university system happiness-wise with most students doing absolutely nothing outside of school, so it was a big no for me. I am aware of the sad reality that US schools are more like a business than a university, but thanks for the kind words; I really appreciate it. I received funding to study finance at LSE, and I love it!

[@danianoman2041]

Congratulations on all of your acceptances! i wanted to ask that does bocconi university have english as their language of instruction?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey. Thanks a lot for the nice comment. Bocconi basically has a special thing, in which you have to take one year in Italian. Most people do 2 years English and one Italian :D

[@nicholasbitar7276]

Where did u end up going?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey, I am going to LSE Finance

[@yoichicafee1607]

Je suis dans un lycée français et pour l’année prochaine je prévois de postuler à nyu mais juste pour le plaisir car malheureusement les internationaux qui ont besoins d’aides financières sont littéralement jetés dehors 💀 mais en tout cas félicitation c’est vraiment génial que tu ai été pris dans certaines !!!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Merci pour le gentil commentaire :D Les internationaux à NYU ne sont pas du tout tous rejetés! Quelques-uns sont pris en ED1 ou ED2 mais je te conseille pas de perdre ton temps la dessus parce que NYU a un des pires programmes d’aide financière des USA (même pour les américains). Leurs package de financial aid est fait a au moins 30% de prêts à rembourser.

[@azamatazimov4513]

@@david-liorusa6422 Hello, I'm from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. I'm planning to apply for US Universities (+financial aid) next year. This year I have taken gap year. So wich Universities are kindly open to afford financial aid for international students? Are Ivy colleges reliable?

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@azamatazimov4513 Yes, most Ivies are generous. Look at Rice, Bowdoin, Colby, Wesleyan…

[@anonymeanonym5033]

Salut je suis étudiant au gymnase en Suisse y aurait t’il moyen de discuter par mail ensemble, j’aimerais beaucoup étudier à l’étranger et j’ai plusieurs questions

[@david-liorusa6422]

Tu peux venir me contacter par Instagram @david__lior

[@david-liorusa6422]

Écris moi par e-mail à [e-mail]

[@qianyihe6188]

Come to Canada . We love French speaking students .

[@david-liorusa6422]

Ahah, I was actually planning to go to McGill but eventually decided on going to the UK, where I am very happy!

[@qianyihe6188]

@@david-liorusa6422 that’s great. I am happy for you. Congratulation!

[@sophia6008]

Were you accepted in some where you were waitlisted??

[@david-liorusa6422]

No(t yet)

[@david-liorusa6422]

I was not.

[@tarzzyk8105]

I know it hurts but considering financial aid over elite schools is smart, you don’t want to get through a degree only to spend the next 5-10 years paying it off. I’m sure you will do great wherever you go

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks a lot for the comment. Yes, cost is so high

[@lianevoelker9845]

So where will you go?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey, I haven’t decided yet…

[@dev10shah]

Can you share you extracurriculars? or any other thing you would improve upon ! Thanks bro good luck

[@david-liorusa6422]

Hey there :) If you want to I can make a video about it? Are you looking for advice specific to international students?

[@dev10shah]

@@david-liorusa6422 sure, but can you just give a brief about it in the mean time

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@dev10shah tennis for 12 years, a lot of tutoring, exchange year in the USA, part-time job, piano, theatre

[@dev10shah]

@@david-liorusa6422 bro ! I wonder how did you not get in with these kinda extracurriculars and i think 1490 is a fairly decent score

[@dev10shah]

?

[@MrBjorn6]

Your french is so fluent 🤔

[@david-liorusa6422]

I’m either good at languages or I’m French 😂

[@MrBjorn6]

@@david-liorusa6422 Do play tennis like Federer or Stan? 🤔 You deal with rejection very well. Congratulations 🎉 on your full-ride.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Haha I wish I did. Thanks for the very nice comment bro; are you also heading to the US?

[@MrBjorn6]

@@david-liorusa6422 I live in NYC my Nephew got into Yale Princeton Cornell John Hopkins and Cornell this cycle.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Oh haha, I’m sorry because I thought you were also an international student. Congrats to your amazing nephew. Can he give me one acceptance 😜

[@claudiarevueltamencia1172]

what are your stats?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Top gpa and 1520 sat

[@harrisondo9159]

What school did you choose?

[@david-liorusa6422]

I haven’t decided yet. Maybe gap year.

[@mohammedrashid8990]

Hey bro Im currently an International student from Sudan.In Sudan we don’t have that many facilities in schools especially in my school we didn’t have any extracurricular sponsored by the school(no clubs, no sports teams that competes on yk national tournaments and stuff)so its rly hard to get anything done. I study at a school that teaches in English and we study the British curriculum IGCSE and im planning to tale A levels once im done. I already finished my 11th year(with my igcse) and i have no extracurriculars. On the bright side, im traveling to another country which has great facilities and stuff.any advice that my help me on the extracurricular side which i would be doing for like 2 years( A levels duration) im pretty good on the stats side (7 A*) in the mock as predicted grades for the IG ( i hope I don’t mess up my grades bc of this lol). So anyways any help?

[@mohammedrashid8990]

Sorry for the long comment also great video bro its sad u didn’t get into any Ivys which is what i think I’ll do have to go through to but im trying anyways

[@david-liorusa6422]

Not having ECs will always be a problem for US colleges, especially since you can do so many things on your own, but don’t let people tell you you can’t. I know a girl who had almost no EC and got into an ivy with full ride. Just believe in yourself until the end of the process 😄

[@david-liorusa6422]

Yes that’s good 👍

[@mohammedrashid8990]

@@david-liorusa6422 alr thx man I’ll see what I can do

[@mohammedrashid8990]

@@david-liorusa6422 do u know which Ivy she got into or if u can give me some way i can contact?

[@IwanOutmani]

Stats?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Top grades and 1520 SAT, 110 TOEFL

[@lephuongbui6383]

You're still on the waitlist of some high-rank schools in the US. You may get off the waitlist.

[@david-liorusa6422]

I wish!

[@david-liorusa6422]

Did not get off :/

[@lephuongbui6383]

@@david-liorusa6422 I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you success next year if you decide to take a gap year.

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@lephuongbui6383 i took a gap year and ended up with a dream choice ! Hope everything worked out for you too.

[@gabriellerousseau1070]

A mon avis les universités américaines n'ont pas ou peu de connaissance des systèmes de notation des autres pays, et du coup tu as beau être bon élève ils prennent pas le risque... De toute façon ces universités sont hyper prestigieuses mais je trouve ça affolant de dépenser 200k€ pour l'équivalent d'une licence alors que tu as de très bonnes universités en Europe qui ne demandent pas un tel prix 😉

[@david-liorusa6422]

Oui, elles ont clairement un savoir très limité de nos systèmes de notation (spécialement en Suisse, où la plupart des gens restent pour l’université). Mais pour le prix, 99% des unis donnent des bourses. Il y a une très petite minorité de personnes qui payent le prix complet (la plupart du temps plutôt même dans les 300k€), car le système d’aide financière est assez présent. Il y a plein d’autres activités extra-scolaires et des occasions qui n’existent pas en Europe, c’est ce qui me donne tellement envie d’y aller.

[@iwanttoleave6305]

You applied to way too many schools. Its hard to get in as an international applicant but you can get into top schools if you really put in the effort to each of your applications and if the qualifications are there.

[@david-liorusa6422]

You seem to know so well xd well go ahead

[@iwanttoleave6305]

​@@david-liorusa6422 Yeah I do. I got into Harvard, Yale, and Cornell as an international applicant. Either you were simply unqualified or you jeopardized your essay quality by applying to too many schools. If you just used your brain a little things might have gone better. I was trying to be kind in my comment but I can't believe you are so ignorant to not grow from this experience.

[@iwanttoleave6305]

@@david-liorusa6422 And you say you have a 1520 SAT. That's not that bad and you could have gotten into some of these schools along with I'm assuming solid grades if you put thought into essays.

[@livinthefilm]

Dude you look like Jude Law

[@david-liorusa6422]

Really haha, you’re the second person to tell me that 🤣

[@livinthefilm]

@@david-liorusa6422 Enjoy your day...!

[@livinthefilm]

@@david-liorusa6422 The smile gives it away...

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@livinthefilm Thank you, you too!

[@AK_B2B]

Please post a stats+ec video so we know what not to do XD

[@david-liorusa6422]

That was harsh haha. I’ll make one, but to answer your question: try not to get a 1520 and 4.0

[@AK_B2B]

@@david-liorusa6422 Thats really good stats, you might have messed up with the ecs or essays.

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@AK_B2B The process is really competitive. You have to realize that for 100 students, only 10 or less than that get into the schools. I personally think my essays were good and my ECs too, but I’ll never know. Are you applying next year

[@AK_B2B]

@@david-liorusa6422 I got into Upenn with a 1480 and full financial aid+50% on living expenses lol. Anyways congrats on all the acceptances and dosent matter if you didnt get into an ivy league you'll shine wherever you go.

[@david-liorusa6422]

Congratulations to you mate! Wharton? I think I’ll reapply next year but still deciding :)

[@tiss1388]

I hate to say that but money make life easier😩💔💔

[@david-liorusa6422]

Learned that the hard way haha

[@tiss1388]

@@david-liorusa6422 😂😭😭😭Sorry

[@david-liorusa6422]

Thanks for the support hehe

[@gigilapralineje9382]

French power

[@david-liorusa6422]

Haha yes

[@mzithesurgeon9533]

Don't give up, only bitches do

[@david-liorusa6422]

Grazie mille per il commentario gentile, non diventeremmo delle bitches

[@dwaynewynette7659]

🌟 Pᵣₒmₒˢᵐ

[@david-liorusa6422]

Huh?

[@rookie1491]

Hey how you doing now?

[@david-liorusa6422]

Doing good :) I’m on a gap year traveling a bit and playing a tennis 🎾

[@rookie1491]

@@david-liorusa6422 oh great i am happy for you i am going to a community college in usa hope my visa gets accepted as the acceptance rate is really low

[@david-liorusa6422]

Good luck. Hope you’ll have fun there, and I’m sure visa isn’t going to be a problem.

[@rookie1491]

@@david-liorusa6422 it is bro i am from India the visa process for community college is really really hard to qualify

[@david-liorusa6422]

Why so?