COLLEGE DECISION REVEAL 2020

[@arya-hp6qv]

it literally made my heart break when melanie had to put away the ucla cupcake because of financial reasons

[@semaphore5150]

Same🥺

[@PrincessDaisyTseng]

well shes oos so they give no aid, its a well known fact

[@helpme4611]

She do be making 40k a year (as social blade says) as a 17 year old...

[@emmanarvaez2919]

why do i read the comments before watching the video omg

[@jadengalloway6003]

dtxx 〈3 ?

[@itssangiex]

seeing people having to give up on their dream school because of money reasons in usa makes me so sad

[@thesunandmoonful]

ikr 🥺🥺

[@alexisgildore444]

my little bro got into a bunch of ivys and uc's and cant go. I hate the system

[@noor.schaudhry]

Alexis Gildore I’m so sorry:(

[@atypicaljasmine4842]

I made a similar decision and it definitely is very messed up :(

[@ariyannabrown2265]

rightttt :((

[@gwenjacquottet4017]

When you thought she was going pick UCLA

[@MelDiyx]

spoiler 😫

[@ellee8228]

omg yeah i was like "shes def gonna pick ucla". i was so shook

[@ebubechiabonyi5149]

Gwen Jacquottet fr I was so positive she was gonna pick UCLA or UW

[@vivian2816]

right?? that’s my dream school but i get where she’s coming from

[@atypicaljasmine4842]

broke my heart :(

[@anto4380delaguaridaa]

I understand how heartbreaking it must have been to give up to UCLA. I was admitted to NYU's Stern last year and it was impossible for me to afford it. Keep in mind that Gos id wise and there is a reason why we won't go to those schools

[@juliaobrien5353]

Anto4380 awh i’m so sry. i want to go to nyu tisch when i’m older, but as i age i’m starting to realize that ,that may not be a reality, due to financial reasons.

[@atypicaljasmine4842]

I’m sorry you had to give up NYU :( I hope you still had a good college experience!! I made a similar decision and chose a full ride this year so I totally understand

[@OversilentMagicalx3]

The same thing happened to me too! I was so excited when I got my acceptance to NYU a few years ago but the scholarship wasn't enough to cover the costs :(

[@deborahwey4183]

the same happened to me. nyu is known to not give much aid so idk why i thought i could’ve afforded it tho lmao. but yes! there’s a reason for everything

[@anto4380delaguaridaa]

Deborah Wey same! A friend of mine did get a full ride the previous year so that’s why I decided to try it out... hope you’re doing good wherever you are now!

[@sh4nonono]

melanie looked like she was gonna cry when she picked the ucla cupcake :(

[@sophiasommala6868]

That's what I was thinking when I saw her pick up the UCLA cupcake😥

[@Leo-ez2uz]

I mean isn't that the case for everyone in the college decision/application process, most people will get rejected from a school they'd really want to go to. Its a very stressful process especially for "non perfect" people, don't be surprised if you see her tear up or cry because deep down she's holding her emotions back and trying to put a brave face on for her fans

[@atypicaljasmine4842]

It was so sad :(

[@sophiasommala6868]

zora She didn’t get rejected l, she got in. She just didn’t have enough money which was rlly sad😢

[@SelinaSong06]

Ace Era She got in, she just couldn’t afford it.

[@sophiarao]

okay but can we just talk about how soothing her voice is and how fricking pretty she is

[@rizshika]

It sucks not being able to go to a specific college just because of financial reasons :/

[@nisha3836]

She applied to 12 schools and only rejected from 2

[@VanessaNagoya]

so so so happy for you girl WERE GONNA BE SO CLOSE

[@yagmuryaman4318]

Vanessa Nagoya GURL i love your videos pls be moru active

[@corastommel4495]

Dont say girl

[@corastommel4495]

You dont even know her

[@Michelle-vf4wm]

Cora stommel she could know her, and she can call her whatever she wants. your not the boss of her.

[@alexasmith4203]

Cora stommel lmao what’s wrong with saying girl u rly care that much

[@jessicacabrera3296]

I really thought she was going to eat the cupcakes 😂

[@viviannph4m]

breaks my heart that she got rid of UCLA and that was her dream school. But ik she is trying to afford schools she can go to, but it breaks my heart to let go of her dream school

[@ivymainguyen]

tbh i thought you were gonna pick ucla, and when you set that aside, i was like “oh she’s going to uw for sure!” however, i’m glad that you’re happy about your decision and i know that you’ll have an amazing time in college

[@ebubechiabonyi5149]

Ivy Nguyen sammee

[@lizziecatherine7048]

I love how she made a pros and cons list like Rory and Lorelei did (I don’t know if this is why she did, but that just reminded me of that lol)

[@tracyn6220]

I love Gilmore girls🥺 I learned so much from that show. Also, I did the same thing while choosing my colleges this year too. That show is so realistic compared to some shows. I also heard it’s realistic with the life at Yale University.

[@lindetorensma3465]

Yes omg I love that show

[@talia9379]

omgg i love gilmore girls

[@mintix13]

Melanie giving reasons why she wouldn’t go into certain schools 😢😢 I would’ve just done Siri choose a number in between 1-7

[@veyeral8082]

anna LMFAOO ME IM SO INDECISIVE ILL JUST NOT GO TO SCHOOL IF IT WAS UP TO ME

[@hayleyaccardi9141]

Omg😂😂😂 Tbh, me too

[@zucchini9177]

I applied to five schools and I told myself I would just go to the first college that admitted me because I never had a dream school. So I did.

[@gaziyousuf]

Diana Enriquez where did you end up going to?

[@juliette628]

nobody: litterally nobody: me: want to eat the cupcakes

[@jioshuman7484]

I thought Pepperdine is more expensive than UCLA especially in the area too

[@penppal604]

jio starr i think it is

[@danleiICESKATINGGURL]

she might’ve gotten scholarships! pepp is a private school so they’re more at liberty to give out aid and scholarships

[@n.a3642]

Yes, it is more expensive but remember this: private colleges almost always offer more money especially in grants, not necessarily just scholarships, so they end up being cheaper sometimes. This is the same misconception with how people think Harvard students are just rich while that's not necessarily true.

[@andreamtnguyen]

also when studying abroad tuition can be a little cheaper! (:

[@syydneym]

yeah I looked it up it’s a little over 10,000 more expensive then UCLA

[@hailey9811]

*when you look thru the comments to see where she goes to college*

[@FireEmblemWarrior14]

My sister also did Running Start and ended up picking UW Seattle over Bothell last year!! She just got her nursing acceptance last month! Foster is amazing and there's great Christian fellowships! You ladies are both making such a great decision and you were so thoughtful about your decision - it will pay off, as you want to go to college for the cheapest price point that you can - I went to Chapman when I could have gone to SPU or Seattle U! Cheers to you, and I hope that you have a great rest of your senior year! But also it's worth the risk. You're gonna kill it at Pepperdine!

[@KiaraMadisen]

So crazy excited for you!! You made such a good educated decision & I cannot wait to follow your college adventures! Low key was hoping for UW so I could come visit ya, but next time in Malibu I’ll hit you up ;)

[@bjankowski11]

I couldn't attend my dream school due to money reasons as well and let me tell you I'm so happy with my decision! I'm about to start my dream job that definitely wouldn't have happened it I went to a different school. Things happen for a reason and it always works out!!!

[@aspiringartgirl8yt607]

What school did you attended? Not to be rude or anything

[@annie6542]

What is your dream job?:)

[@oliviatolbert916]

I can't wait to see what she picks all of them are so amazing

[@carolinemanning]

OMG MELANIE!!!

[@timia9981]

Hiii ilyy

[@tas8300]

Hiiii

[@renske3076]

Caroline Manning i Love your music

[@jenniejeon4105]

Girl I am so sorry about UCLA .. I'm sure God is opening another door for you. If not, God is still good!

[@ayeshamid]

i almost cried when she said she couldn’t afford it. i know for college my parents paided in full based for me bc they could.

[@haleyc6895]

Yayaya but it made me so sad when you said that UCLA had always been your dream school and because of money you could not go there but besides that I am so happy for you girlie 🥰🥳🤩

[@itsmelaurenx]

You’re gonna be living at the Zoey 101 campus😭😭❤️

[@Anna-wx3lt]

that’s a dream

[@nicolevolgs8669]

My heart dropped when you said that UCLA was your dream school and you couldn’t afford it 🥺❤️

[@BrynLamanna]

congrats on pepperdine!!! my friend emily is going there too!! you’ll have a great time!!!

[@haleysmith7847]

I graduated from Pepperdine in 2015! You are going to love it. My favorite aspects were the Christian environment, the small class sizes and ability to interact closely with professors (as in have dinner, Bible study, etc at their houses), the people, and of course the location!

[@MaiNguyen-co4jh]

When I saw your cupcakes I thought you were going to pick ucla or Pepperdine. As a senior that lives in California, I know that a lot of the colleges here are super expensive especially for out of state people. I'm sad that you had to give up your dream school because of the cost but I think that you'll like Pepperdine. May you can watch Zoey 101 before going lol.

[@lanasami740]

Mai Nguyen hey! I’d love if you could check out my college decisions reaction video!💓

[@vikilin81]

This is very RANDOM but I’ve been thinking this since she started KZbin. Isn’t she half chinese and Japanese? Where does her last name “Locke” come from? Is it a rare Asian last name?

[@sophiango4427]

same i've always thought that

[@sophiapia1564]

Same dude. (In german locke means curl but I don't think its the source)

[@jesslost5cents]

been thinking the same thing

[@brittneyluong1669]

Viki Lin locke is a romanticization of the chinese last name Luo so her last name was probably changed when her family assimilated

[@isabelle-eh4pw]

Her mom is white :)

[@trinibear23]

I've seen many videos like this where they choose the school they liked but it was expensive. I admire everything you did to choose the college you want to go to but is also affordable too.

[@sayramendoza9464]

Okay but if you watched Zoey 101 it was filmed at Pepperdine so you can fan girl lowkey😍

[@strawberry6176]

When she has to put away UCLA for financial reasons it broke my heart :( I always new I was lucky to have wealthy parents but that made me really put it into perspective. If I get into my dream school, I know that I will be able to pay for it and seeing her have to put it away makes me feel terrible... I wish you the best of luck on everything!

[@felinetrohman6904]

i couldn’t even apply to a 4 year college for financial reasons so watching this made me kinda tear up :(

[@usjwkwkbracco5492]

Felinetrohman you can study outside America maybe in Europe , if you want study you can

[@dwuddle]

Felinetrohman same! I couldn’t afford a 4 year college but I went to community college and transferred over to a 4 year online college. I don’t have a standard college education but I’m graduating with my bachelors with absolutely no debt. Turn the negatives into a positive!!

[@tcbobb1613]

Go to Community College. It saves money in the long run.

[@HaileyJulia]

Yes girl! I go to Pepp! Welcome to the fam❤️❤️ You made SUCH a good decision! I transferred to Pepp from FIT nyc. I didn't know anyone when I got there but it was SO easy making friends! You're gonna love it. The views and weather are unreal! Professors are amazing (not all but most), and they so great when it comes to making connections. And we will be going back too, except a little earlier so that's a plus (I'm assuming you go the email lol)! But congrats!!

[@roguespartan1194]

As a college student myself, it just makes me so mad at how expensive college can be. It makes me sad to hear that people got in to their dream schools, but can't attend school there because they can't afford it.

[@teagank3958]

I live in Washington Seattle actually. But my fam doesn’t like them. They got into better schools but they didn’t take my siblings. And me Mom made 😬😂 it doesn’t actually rain that much. I moved to OH and it rains more here like seriously 😒

[@hanna-bear]

CONGRATULATIONS! You have an amazing future ahead of you Melanie 🥺❤️

[@abbys6655]

Last time I was this early we could actually hang out with friends ;(

[@sunava4071]

@@goobyluvr oop

[@ariyannabrown2265]

izzie LMAOOOO

[@hannahkim3664]

Watched an ad so Melanie could get that coin for college😫

[@jacelyn3024]

I am also a Christian and I am going to a Christian University (Harding University) and I have to say that it makes a HUGE difference! Not only am I getting a great education but I am making life long friends and growing in my faith! Congrats! This is such an exciting time!!

[@komsgill]

Congrats, it will be a great school for you!! I just wanted to say to anyone thinking about San Diego State - I chose it over some of the schools Melanie also got into & wanted to give a piece of advice to any others who are in her position or will be in the future. You don’t need to be in Greek life to find your place at SDSU! Yes, it’s a big thing for a lot of people but it’s not the only thing!! As someone who is graduating soon, I loved my time here & was not in a sorority so keep that in mind with any school. You can make it your home with or without the “stereotypes” that school may have :)

[@joannamueller685]

She must have amazing grades to be excepted in some of the schools

[@sophxx183]

This honestly makes me so appreciative of the fact that all universities in the UK are the same price 🥺

[@graceslilvlogs]

Last time I was this early Walmart wasn’t out of toilet paper

[@josiem]

so proud of you melanie!! you're such a good role model for girls💕

[@emmaleighsmith5620]

i’ve been looking at point loma since the beginning of high school so it was so awesome to see one of my favorite youtubers considering it!

[@pradaskye631]

Ahhh can definitely relate! I had to turn down my dream school for personal reasons, but in the end im happy where i ended up and ill be rooming w rly close friends!

[@lanasami740]

Prada Skye hey! I’d love if you could check out my college decisions reaction video!💓

[@1dgirly21]

YAY!!! My aunt went to the same college and LOVED it!!! She always says it's one of the best decisions she's ever made!

[@faithholliman1357]

as a current malibu resident, i’ll save you the trouble. sunlife is the best smoothie place/cafe in the entirety of malibu. it’s in the malibu country mart and it blows me away every time

[@shanellejones845]

Melanie, I hope your freshman year has been going well so far given the circumstances. This really touched me. I'm currently a senior at my state school, but I got into BU, my dream school, with decent aid and had to pass it up for more money elsewhere. It's definitely not easy in the moment, but when you get to your senior year, you're going to feel so good about having less or no loans to worry about. Hang in there and best of luck!!!

[@axelacrane1072]

so proud of you, melanie! here i was thinking u were just another crafty vsco girl, when in reality, you're so mature and wise beyond your years. pepperdine is a BEAUTIFUL school, and socal is totally your vibe. (also a lot of rich ppl attend=great connections!) congrats, you'll love it there!

[@lusoares6500]

I'm really REALLY happy for her even though this is the first time I watch her lol she seems so sweet

[@treasureeckles]

congrats mel!!!! ik that, regardless of where you go, God will be with you and you'll definitely succeed and shine brightly! ♡

[@pandakristine]

Wooooooooo!!! Bless you in your journey! It will be awesome for you to document your new Cali experience there and share it with us. I think lots of opportunities and growth will come from your decision! I live in Seatte too but I have visited Pepperdine because I know someone who works there and it is a wonderful school! The location and the sun will hopefully help motivate you a ton! I know what you mean about the weather here...after this living in downtown experience I'm OUT of here too! It's too gloomy and COLD a majority of the time here. Anyways, praying for you! 🌸☀️ Excited for your future content!

[@ashleejosias9303]

my heart broke into pieces when you put away the ucla cupcake, but with that being said, i'm so so happy for you melanie :)

[@AlwaysAlly02]

CONGRATULATIONS !!! Pepperdine is my dream school and I hope I can be a future wave with you one day 🌊💙

[@karinayeager]

could you make a video talking about like how you applied, chose where to go, aid + scholarships + stuff, and how you go into schools like academics and extracurriculars and stuff??? sorry that’s a lot haha but i’m gonna be applying in the fall and i have ZERO clue where to start except for a few schools i have my eye on and i’m hk scared 😅

[@lanasami740]

Karina Yeager hey! I’d love if you could check out my college decisions reaction video!💓

[@aftoncrain2042]

I'm so excited for you. Hopefully Corona doesn't mess up next semester.

[@kodaparkerr]

Omg congrats girl!! I do know how hard some of the decision making can be with money though. When I was choosing a college last year I had to take several schools off my list that I had been accepted to because of financial reasons as well. University of Washington was one of my dream schools, but I would've been in so much debt if I went. It broke my heart 😞 I would have been in even more broke if I had gone to any of the UCs (enough debt to buy a house). I wound up going to a public university that was originally a safety but I realize now that it's actually a really good school. I just had (and still have) really high standards for myself so it didn't feel like I had succeeded academically. It would have been dumb for me to go anywhere else though because my current school and the one other I had as my last option basically offered me full rides, which I'm extremely grateful for. Something I try to remind myself of that might be helpful for others is that your college career is not entirely defined by where you are. It's about how you choose to spend your time there. Be proactive and take advantage of every opportunity you can!! Good luck at Pepperdine and have fun :))

[@lydiagroshong657]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!!! we're like the same person in terms of what we want in college and i'm a junior and am so lost in this whole process and this gave me so so much clarity. no joke i'm really interested in pepperdine and the cons of me going there keep on becoming irrelevant solely off of my gut feeling!! sorry i'm literally freaking out over nothing but i think this is crazy!

[@vikilin81]

Good job for thinking smart especially about the money. I am so nervous. I don’t even know what I am abt to do next year!

[@macadysmith1722]

I'm so happy that I get to watch you go to college as I'm going to college. Can't wait for Fall semester!

[@mm.9558]

I live in Europe and, even tough we are aware of the basis of American university selection process, it still shocks me every time I’m faced with the amount of money you have to pay for school fees, specially for a simply bachelor. Public unis in my country have fees around 90/100 dollars per month (=3000/4000 dollars for the course) and they can’t legally increase it more than that. Even in private unis, the monthly amount is like 300/400 dollars (=9000 dollars for the course), but you can easily get into a public one and uni aid is accessible. Ofc that, in the masters, schools take advantage of putting the amount they want but still, the most expensive master here is 12000 dollars but the uni is on world top 50, because some master fees can be equivalent to the bachelor ones! Seriously, it makes me so sad to see you give up on some schools because of this...

[@hannahharris8144]

Hi!! So I was kind of in the same situation as you. I could have either chosen Cal Poly SLO and get the college experience by moving away from home, new environment, close to the beach, etc. orrrrr I could have chosen UC Davis, which was still a great school but just much closer to my home town and (I thought) would not really offer me as much of the "away from home college experience". So, what happened was I moved to Cal Poly and did not fit in AT ALL. Like I was so uncomfortable since day 1 there just with literally everything -- the classes, the location, the people. After my first year, I ended up transferring back to UC Davis and it has been an amazing experience since :) so I would just say to keep your heart positioned towards God at all times during your college experience. In doing that, you'll know exactly where you're supposed to be :) a huge congratulations to you for attending Pepperdine!!

[@aliettehuet1103]

So happy for you !!! Pepperdine is an amazing choice !! You’re still in Cali and you won’t be as stressed financially !! You are awesome ❤️❤️

[@iloveGod1105]

you are SO beautiful inside and out!!! you go girl! Praying for you to have an amazing school career!

[@lyndsayyang1151]

i totally see you absolutely THRIVING at pepperdine i’m so excited for you !! congrats !

[@Queenamizzo]

Would have been so cool to see you here at UW. congrats 💕

[@mackenzieailes]

i’m absolutely in LOVE w your hair haha

[@jujugirl011]

Same with me, I had to chose between a university near me and my family or one in a different bigger city where I could see my self at and I chose that one, I had to go with my gut feeling and now I can’t wait to go there this year, congratulations to you and the class of 2020 WE DID IT!!!🥳❤️

[@user-zc2yy9lk9c]

Congratulations!!! That’s so exciting for you, Pepperdine is also one of my dream colleges but it’s across the country from my family. That is something I wouldn’t want to be so far away for but congrats to you!!!!

[@virginiawerth4055]

I am going to college this year too and was super stressed out at first for my decision because I was interested in going to a smaller school where I could have smaller classes but also wanted to attend a college with big sports teams and school spirit as well! Pepperdine is an amazing school and I heard that it is also gorgeous there! Congratulations Melanie!! I think it is so cool that the school is so close to the beach and it also seems like the perfect school for you(: you’ll have an amazing time!! 💕

[@JulieYP]

Congratulations!!! College is definitely a huge change, but it's such a new and exciting experience!

[@isabelle-eh4pw]

You’re so beautiful and I’m proud of you for getting into all of these schools and your choice is yours! Nobody should make you feel bad for your choice.

[@mayajones4987]

Congrats Melanie!!!!!!! that is such a huge deal😊 you will do such amazing things

[@luciamunoz1219]

CHLOE LUKASIAK from dance moms is in Pepperdine!!!

[@elijahcota2408]

if you’re thinking of going to asu, tour the campus i’m the late spring or early summer and the weather alone will compel you to change your mind. (I’m going to dartmouth starting this fall but I live down the street from asu)

[@journeymoffitt963]

I toured Pepperdine 7 years ago. It’s so beautiful. It was for a family trip when I was 10 year old.

[@livetodanceanddream]

great choice! I went to my state school that was the 'safe' smart and close to home option and ended up needing to transfer. getting away from home is important!

[@chloepeterson7874]

Just want to say that I appreciate how you emphasized your Christian background and prioritized that. I’m Christian and will be attending BYU as a freshman in the fall, and I also made that one of the most important factors in my decision process. I don’t think that sharing your morals and values is forcing religion on others at all! If anything, it provides them a larger perspective in to your life

[@estherleesohn04]

guys she didn’t go to UCLA but she got ACCEPTED. literally amazing.

[@julietteblouin]

Congrats Melanie! I’m so happy for you🥺

[@kylaquintos9142]

so proud of you melanie

[@savannahschober6152]

bc of living like RIGHT NEXT to ASU. good choice that you decided to not go there! it’s 60°-100° never lower. there’s no 4 seasons. and ASU is known as the HUGEST partying school in arizona and the ASU college town is very sketchy and crime filled. it’s a good school but you don’t want to be caught walking by yourself at night. not rly a safe campus it’s also super duper busy

[@maia9456]

BRO my sibling goes to pepperdine and it is absolutely stunning!!

[@shannons2006]

Aww yay! I’m glad you chose Pepperdine because that’s what felt right instead of choosing UW because it was cheaper!

[@sophie-nw9mf]

Ilysm Melanie ❤️ Your literally the thing that makes my day better xx 🤍

[@Joy-io9te]

so forever happy for you, Melanie! God will perform wonders for you at Pepperdine!!

[@BeautEAby]

I'm excited for your future! College is fun and you're going to grow so much! Truly a different experience. Pepperdine is lucky to have you ❤️

[@haleysilva645]

I’m so excited for you to start this new journey! Pepperdine is a great school, you’re going to have so much fun 💙🧡

[@JessiesEra]

Congrats on Pepperdine!🤩 I attend Pepperdine for their graduate program and have loved it. The campus is absolutely beautiful and I know students love going there for their undergraduate degree😊 I hope you love it there!

[@aprildew9099]

Not having the financial means to go to the college of your dreams hurts and I feel this on a personal level best of success on your future endeavors!

[@larissadomingo0812]

WOW!!! I’m so excited for you Melanie!! I visited Pepperdine & it would sooooo beautiful. The living on campus seems like a dream. You are going to do amazing(:

[@MelDiyx]

going to college this year too and i'm so stressed 🥺

[@kaileytometich3303]

I wish I was prepared and knowledgeable as you when I was applying for colleges. You go girl!

[@alyssecameron958]

ucla is my dream school so i'm really looking forward to going there one day.. also side note - zoey 101 was filmed at pepperdine

[@emmyyyy45]

When she said she wasn't going yo Chapman my heart dropped that's LITERALLY my dream school since I found out about it in 8th grade and I'm in 10th grade now it's just such a good school I hope I get into when I'm of age

[@ananonymousaccount3530]

Melanie! I was wondering if other people felt the same about the weather as I do. I really find myself down when it's overcast, which it almost always is. I don't believe it is good for my mental health. I plan on leaving Washington once I'm 18 or so and getting to someplace warm and sunny. Congrats and good luck in all your future endeavors!