College Essay Tips: Revealing essays that got me into 8 Ivy Leagues!

[@theaccentman93]

Cassandra, I just read your essay. You write with such a nice flow! Even though it didn't have big vocabulary words, it still felt very very advanced and put together! I don't think I would be able to write so well!

[@CassandraHsiao]

thank you!!!! hopefully your writing process is going smooth. if you hit any bumps like writer's block, check out my latest video on how to overcome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@jeffpape6519]

This is probably the best advice I’ve gotten regarding essays. Really well explained, thanks!

[@CassandraHsiao]

Thanks for watching!

[@CassandraHsiao]

if u encounter writer's block, check out my latest for a trick to conquer it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@briipatell]

Literally what I was about to comment 😂

[@scarletcabrera3006]

She was in the Jubilee video!

[@minetime6881]

Which one?

[@swirledswan]

wow inspirational queen !

[@CassandraHsiao]

thanks for watching!

[@ysshib.torres3185]

i just read your essay and I dont know why but my tears just flowed during the president of the class part T_T that's so beautiful and inspiring! hope to read more of your works!!!

[@CassandraHsiao]

d'aww thank you for watching!! shared some of my other essays on my channel recently in some latest videos

[@rauza2738]

your story is adorable and your pieces of advice are super valuable. Thank u!

[@CassandraHsiao]

[@Namukags]

OMG This is soo helpful and I really admire you right now. When I first started the video I was honestly (kind of) jealous of you but now that I’ve finished it, I know for sure that you really deserved it all. You clearly knew what you were doing and I hope that I can write some killer essays as well. Although I don’t have confidence because I’m in big block and I’m just starting now :(

[@CassandraHsiao]

facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra/permalink/154313911788992/

[@CassandraHsiao]

very sweet of you!! i have a some resources in my college facebook group compiled somewhere in an archived post on writing the essay :) here's a start: admissions.yale.edu/bulldogs-blogs/cassandra/2018/10/19/how-write-college-essay-discovering-myself

[@CassandraHsiao]

hi evelyn, here's my latest video on how to conquer writer's block kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@ananayamains1520]

I appreciate your honest efforts to help out other students. You are so inspirational.

[@thia.]

You’re so helpful! I’m actually only 14 years old and I’m applying to an early college academy. This really helped, I hope you’re doing well!

[@bombdottcom111]

Wow loved it! Love your personality, 💚

[@iisimplyamy8031]

I read your essay and wow, I'm speechless. The whole essay is so inspiring and I can now see why you got accepted to all the Ivy League schools. It is exactly the type of essays colleges want to see- it will set a great example for me later on when I have to write a application essay myself.

[@CassandraHsiao]

[@cherrysoda277]

I visited Yale this November to participate in a competition, always wondered if I’ll ever got in it and honestly watching your videos made me feel so inspired and aspire to work harder. Tysm 💗

[@CassandraHsiao]

Join my group to learn more : facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra/

[@ilyeszeraiki2560]

I went too! I felt the exact same way, and Yale is my dream school! Cassandra also inspires me, but based on her scores she sounds extremely smart.

[@CassandraHsiao]

new vid series on life @ yale! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYTbfKiKgK-hnJY & kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqvnYSpltqbb8U

[@shyellebensimon8010]

@@ilyeszeraiki2560 hi! May i ask what competition?

[@user-mt5uq9df9j]

Hi Cassandra. Thank you for sharing such a motivational essay with us! Would you be also able to upload videos about tips to improve writing skills? I'm a first generation student who came to America 2 years ago and it's really frustrating that I can't express my thoughts well on my essay due to a language barrier.. I'm pretty sure those tips you have will help me improve my writing skills a lot!

[@CassandraHsiao]

김현민 Good article for improving writing skills www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2014/08/07/improve-writing-skills

[@CassandraHsiao]

hi hi! im back w a video on how to conquer writer's block for when you're writing your essays! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@jordansu2664]

Thank you Cassandra

[@emilyhou9403]

Hi Cassandra! I read your essay and it is so well-organized and inspiring. What prompt did you write about for your common app essay?

[@CassandraHsiao]

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[@CassandraHsiao]

if you are ever stuck during writing your essays, check out my latest vid on how to conquer writer's block! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@emilyhou9403]

Cassandra Hsiao I just checked it out, thank you!!

[@bridgetsheng279]

Hi Cassandra, I am a high school senior and your video is very helpful! I am wondering whether you still help students edit essays? Thank you!

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi, not at the moment, but if you have any general questions feel free to comment them here!

[@bridgetsheng279]

@@CassandraHsiao Hi Cassandra, Thank you!

[@melvinjijumathew3022]

Mam how to improve thr creativity and vocabulary?

[@Tayyabfn]

Hey Cassandra, your essay was so good! Would you recommend writing an essay on multiple experiences or just stick with 1 e.g I have written an essay where I talk about my Body Transformation journey, then creating a digital Marketing agency, then an online e commerce store and then Presidency of my club. Would you say I include all of this or no just pick 1 or 2 and then elaborate more on them?

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi! It depends on the school. some schools have more supplements than others so you can split it up by activity; others have less, so you have to either prioritize your most important topics or you find a way to talk about all of them, although the latter is definitely a very difficult task!

[@TT-playfan]

Hi Cassandra, just curious. Did you have a counselor to edit your essays?

[@sarahaesthics572]

I honesty love writing and I really want to be a kid reporter for Schoolastic, but I'm not sure about the idea. What should I do? I have no writing coach, and I have a lot going on at school..

[@CassandraHsiao]

Join my group here : facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra/

[@virajreddy]

Hey Cassandra! Is it by any means possible to reach out to you for reviewing my common app essay? I don't want this to be a complimentary service. Please let me know. Thank you!!

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi! thanks for reaching out. I am not currently reading essays at the moment, but I’ve written a lot about this subject. You can like my Facebook page here: facebook.com/LoveCassandraHsiao/ and join my college advice group here for more information tips and tricks for applicants (I’ve archived some posts there about writing the college essay). facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra I hope you find it helpful. best of luck

[@jeaanette3]

hi! quick question, do ivy leagues and uc’s look at middle school grades as well, or just high school grades? what do you recommend we do for us to stand out in our applications?

[@CassandraHsiao]

just high school grades!!! & check out the rest of the vids on my channel to answer your second q!

[@helenatan1030]

Hi! Cassandra, would you advice applicants to mention their overseas volunteering experience ( building houses for the least fortunate)in their essay? Thanks

[@CassandraHsiao]

this topic does strike me as a little bit cliche, so if you choose to go this route make sure you can approach it in a unique and profound way!

[@emilycarter8922]

You might want to check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-lo5d7lKiFbpI

[@u8jlxx405]

Any tips for improving writing prose?

[@CassandraHsiao]

reading!!! it is critical. read lots of articles... i love long form journalism and the short stories over at new york times, the new yorker, and the atlantic

[@novalee4719]

Can you tell me your experiences in interviews?

[@CassandraHsiao]

coming so soon ;)

[@CassandraHsiao]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gam7oGOJrch-fLM journalism video! about my past interviews

[@alexyu3091]

it's the girl who was on that show of community college vs Ivy

[@cybergamer2329]

could you reveal the essay( intellectual vitality) that got you into stanford

[@CassandraHsiao]

So great you asked! Just released one for ya kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3ykZmRshLp5nsk

[@artyomayvazyan3886]

Hi Cassandra! Is it by any means possible to reach out to you for reviewing my common app essay that I've already sent to a couple of places and will be sending soon too. I would be highly obliged if you could alot a minute or two just to read my essay.

[@CassandraHsiao]

not at the moment, but you can read my tips in essays here : facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra/

[@sangbawi2292]

How come you choose yale over harvard and stanford?

[@CassandraHsiao]

admissions.yale.edu/bulldogs-blogs/cassandra/2019/04/16/why-i-chose-yale-coin-toss

[@sangbawi2292]

Thanks

[@CassandraHsiao]

new vid series on life @ yale! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYTbfKiKgK-hnJY & kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqvnYSpltqbb8U

[@atigang]

You have been a good role model for my 15 year old daughter. Did you have rebellion period ? What should I do for my daughter’s strong rebellion?

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi, I'm Cassandra's mom. Thank you for your kind words. I will answer this question for her. As far as I know, Cassandra doesn't have "rebellion period" throughout her high school days. We had disagreements sometimes but we always resolved them with prayers. Jesus is our peacemaker. I tried my best to understand her points of views. I listened to her and gave advice when she needed one. My advice for you is to focus on your daughter's strength and not too much on her weaknesses; see the good in her and praise them; check your expectation of her regularly - is it realistic and reasonable? Is she in stress about school work ? Allow more independence while expecting some responsibility, staying empathetic during disagreements, and give her clam and clear guidance. Most importantly let her know how much you love her.

[@atigang]

Cassandra Hsiao thank you very much for your quick and very valuable answer . I’m not the person who is able to express our my love and care, this is my weakness and should improve . All your points are important and I will implement them one by one . Thank you again . Gang Liu

[@CassandraHsiao]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKCoqHWanbCib6M Q&A with my mom with some words of advice from her!

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi, if your daughter is interested, i am offering 1:1 writing classes for high schoolers this summer! You can message me on Facebook for more information: facebook.com/LoveCassandraHsiao

[@tarimarvelfan2767]

so you can write an essay like Elle Evans and get into Yale. Aight

[@atigang]

You are a role model for my 15 year old daughter in the past 2 years . Did you have rebellion period ?

[@amine2432]

Stop interfering too much in your daughters life.

[@lewis1609]

@@amine2432 how do you know hes interfering? Because his daughter has a role model?? Dumbass

[@BobBob-sr3zp]

I feel dumb. Lol. Also I realllllllly wanna go to yale

[@vernikadhoundiyal8802]

can you help me with my college essay please?

[@tonytonychopper999]

Vernika Dhoundiyal may*

[@CassandraHsiao]

hi vernika, i can't offer any critiquing services on essays at the moment, but if you're stuck on how to write essays check out my latest tip for overcoming writer's block kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@keturalainy4341]

I read your essay and it is so good! I am so nervous about writing my essay. would you be able to edit it for me please? that would mean a lot.

[@CassandraHsiao]

Hi Ketura, unfortunately i can't edit college applications at the moment as I'm working for the yale admissions office and it's a conflict of interest :( but definitely subscribe to my channel and watch my other videos for a lot of tips on essay writing! & join my facebook group here for more resources: facebook.com/groups/collegeboundcassandra/

[@keturalainy4341]

@@CassandraHsiao That's totally okay! thanks though. also please disregard my instagram text because I kinda asked the same thing!

[@reginaap]

Why I’m seeing this, I’m 13🙂

[@abrahamlincoln8748]

Hi Cassandra, remember me?

[@saarthshah]

How do you find the perfect topic to write about? I have written 4 essays already and I feel all of them are just cliche. How do I find the topic to write about? I don't really feel like my family has a story like yours.

[@CassandraHsiao]

hi, i'd recommend checking out my recent videos on my yale and stanford apps. i know those are not specific to the common app and rather functioned as supplementals, but i think the themes of what i break down in those videos might be helpful to you! and definitely dont give up. it took me a few different topics before i landed on the one for my common app. the others were contrived and forced, but necessary for me to write before landing on the right one

[@saarthshah]

@@CassandraHsiao Ohk! I am probably gonna try 100s of times before I land with the most perfect prompt! Thanks for these amazing videos, they are really helpful.

[@eyenunnahar7228]

Hello Cassandra, I just went through your video and I found it really helpful but unfortunately no matter how much I try to open the links in the description box it says "link unavailable". Can you give me the link to your essay here in the comments? It would be really helpful. Btw good luck for your future.

[@CassandraHsiao]

secondstarcass.wordpress.com/2019/09/19/i-got-into-all-8-ivy-league-schools-read-my-common-app-essay-here/

[@eyenunnahar7228]

Thank you.

[@CassandraHsiao]

hi eyenun, hope your essay writing is going well! if you're stuck with writer's block, check out my latest vid on how to overcome it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@zaynaajeda136]

I can't get the essay. Could you help me please?

[@CassandraHsiao]

thetab.com/us/2017/03/31/got-into-all-ivies-64085

[@CassandraHsiao]

good luck with writing your essays. in my latest vid i talk about how to conquer writer's block if you need a tip! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPTh3yraMicmq8

[@zaynaajeda136]

@@CassandraHsiao Thank you so much!! I've been trying to search for your essay since a very long time! Glad you shared the tab. I must say that you're really a creative writer. And my objective is to be like you!! You're my inspiration!☺☺😊

[@edimluna]

Not me watching these kind of videos after getting accepted and soon committing

[@CassandraHsiao]

congratulations!

[@kohikohi2825]

Hi, I was just wondering... But what's your zodiac sign?

[@CassandraHsiao]

Gemini

[@uswahishfaq9687]

@@CassandraHsiao geminis are intelligent