How to Apply to College | How to College | Crash Course

[@arcofspira]

I wish I had a guide like Crash Course back when I was applying for college.

[@blueberry_borb]

Same. Staring at this as a freshman in college thinking how useful this would have been a couple years ago XD.

[@daniellejenkins3946]

I love love LOVE crash course! Idk if you guys would ever be interested in doing this, but I would love/greatly appreciate a series just like this about applying to graduate school (law school, med school, masters/PhD programs, etc) I know that it’s a super specific demographic but I think the content would be very beneficial to those who love this channel already!

[@TheZacharias333]

On the essay, You kind of have to sell yourself without making it look like that’s what you’re doing. More or less the best way to do that is to be very reflective about the essay process and try to express what is essentially *you* in the essay. Not just “what is this story I can tell about myself” but “does this story capture the core of my being, or at least an important aspect of it?”

[@Macieks300]

Admissions to college in my country are as simple as can be. You literally don't do anything but just let them know you want to study there. They accept students based on how well they did on one standardized test every student in the country takes at the end of high school.

[@crashcourse]

Which country?

[@MrAcuriteOf1337]

Well yeah. See, the thing is, in America, if you're missing this information, you don't get to go to college at all, whereas if you have the information, you're already a massive leg up. People whose parents went to college automatically are in the latter category. Thus, making the process as labyrinthine as possible is a really helpful way to continue widening the class divide and the achievement gap. Hope this helps!

[@catelyn_humphrey]

france? they take le bac at the end of high school..

[@Macieks300]

@@crashcourse Poland

[@effuah]

Germany is also similarly easy. There are also a lot of study programs that aren't restricted, so your grade doesn't matter, just show that you have an degree that allows you to attend a university.

[@kmmusic8]

If you can, visiting the campus is really helpful. Some campuses you’ll feel at home in, others you’ll know right away that it’s not for you. It sounds so strange to say you should make sure the vibe is right, but it really comes down to that, at least for me.

[@som1sauntie58]

I would love to help people apply to college. I love the application process more than anything. I did it twice for undergrad, and twice for grad school, and now I get to help my cousin apply!

[@StephanieRZ]

Lol I remember paying $50 to submit an application years ago, along with the completed application & got zero response back… When calling in for technical difficulties as well, I was hung up. Completely rude. I resolved the issue myself to pay for the application admission… Got zero response as the end result. I didn’t care. - In total, I’ve tried 7-8 different colleges and universities & just obstacles are definite, especially financially. It’s an interesting process to say the least. Best of luck! * I still chose to continue though. :) Just alternative routes ie correspondence learning, and a licensing program. Everything works out as it needs to.

[@ewalkthroughs]

Just wanted to mention that there are some states across the U.S. that have application systems in which you fill out all your information and submit that to all the schools of your choice. Essay choices are sometimes the same for schools so you can just submit the same paper. Definitely saves time and was the reason I applied to like 9 schools in Texas within a span of like two weeks 😂

[@crashcourse]

Yes excellent point! If a school only asks for a personal statement essay, it's expected that you'll submit the same essay to multiple schools. Just be careful that your essay answers whatever prompt they provide, and what each applications max word count is! You'll only need to write more if the school has "supplemental" short answer/essay questions.

[@Macieks300]

I remember how when I applied to high school I was only accepted into one in my list. It was actually the "reach" high school, number one on my list.

[@crashcourse]

Wow! Good for you!!!

[@Joe-ol5bq]

Now we need Crash Course Post-College on applying to jobs and other aspects of professional world aka Adulting!!

[@davidbright8978]

First step should be to figure out what you can afford and what your degree field will be then what the average cost will be. Cause attending a community college while living at home then attending the local public 4 year for say a total cost of 40k is a better choice then paying 120k to attend a out of state school. When both degrees will pay 100k

[@wenkeli1409]

With the college tuition being what they are, absolutely. When it comes down to it, I think most undergraduate education isn't all that different between reasonably decent schools, much less so than what you make of that education. So pick the better values.

[@rylenorth9783]

It’s a great video with good tutorials, but I had this guy at my office talk about Stray Administration and how they made degrees, was a decision I will never regret. ❤️

[@pixel4968]

While SAT is not always important, you can get scholarships which are helpful

[@raffyreviews7554]

Thank you for making this, I’m trying to apply and got out of the military due to injury 2 years ago. I have been trying to wrap my head around the overwhelming process and with some memory loss it’s difficult to stick to and not lose track

[@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041]

I was literally waiting for the next episode of this series!

[@srijandas5]

This video was very useful. I just entered high school a few months ago and was lost and on what exactly to do.

[@zacscalafini6545]

Will you guys being doing an episode on transferring? Such as from community college to a 4 year school?

[@crashcourse]

Yes we will be in a few weeks!

[@Forestlover22298]

Love this channel. I appreciate all the hard work you all do to produce all of these fantastic videos, really helps me study. I would love to see another college video on choosing a masters program and how to apply, etc. Thanks again for the videos!!

[@samanthatsuki4086]

Hozier's "Movement" started playing in another tab in the first few seconds of this and honestly a BANGER way to start applying to college. Thanks Hozier! (and probably you guys too I still have to watch ur video xD)

[@sophiamazo5863]

Let talk about the future goals college

[@yellowsunflower223]

I'm a junior. It's 12:05 in the morning, and my brain is stressing me out because i dont know how to apply to a college. (Hoping this is normal:)

[@malic_zarith]

I wish I had Crash Course as a resource back in high school.

[@cm5061]

If you're planning to go into the college's acting or musical theatre programs from freshman year, they will have you do an audition. Make sure you know those requirements and whether it has to be taped or in person :)

[@safaiaryu12]

Some really good advice on college application essays in here.

[@Fit_unicorn2]

does anyone know where I should go to talk to someone about what I should major in/ what I should study in general? I know I need to go to college for a job that I want but I'm not sure exactly what job? I know I'd like a job where I mostly work from home, and I'd like to work 6-2 or 9-5 Monday through Friday so I'm thinking a telehealth therapist because I'm interested in psychology, but I keep turning around and going "but is that REALLY what I want to do for the rest of my life?"

[@nezukokamado1293]

dont u just love crash course's small details like the hijabi lady cause its ramadan-?? or the transmutation circle and the young girl with her dog (i think her name was nina) from fmab in crash course physics in one of the electricity episodes- i love this channel and the animators sm goodness--- (p.s happy ramadan to everyone~)

[@anthonydavis5288]

0:01 Quiet... quiet... quiet.... AH! lol Love the video keep up the great work. Wish this was already out 6 years ago... my gosh that wasn't that long ago but it is. Yeah jeep up the great work.

[@juliacobian2301]

This is so helpful thank you thank you thank you🙏🙏

[@aissaouikarama4541]

An appreciation for how inclusive thought bubble is 👏 👏 crash course is one of a kind

[@ohdeerheavens]

Tutorial request: how to UNapply from college without getting my parents pissed

[@adwiteeyarupanteepaul7637]

woahhh new crash course playlist!!

[@sophiamazo5863]

I applying for colleges

[@Rose921]

Ah, yes -- just crashcourse helping me with my problems, as usual 😂❤

[@sophiamazo5863]

I did apply for college.

[@dot6614]

Can archery help me get into college?

[@crashcourse]

It definitely can as a way to talk about how it has helped you develop skills like focus, practice, patience, goal setting, and competition. As an archer, this is close to my heart :) - Nick J.

[@dot6614]

@@crashcourse thanks. My parents don't really consider it as something to get into. They want me to do stuff like basketball for college. I know they're doing what they think it's best, but basketball isn't my thing Thanks again for this, really helpful.

[@coreykingery8528]

How do you find the application to submit it? Like is there some website you have to go to?

[@crashcourse]

It should be linked somewhere on the school's website! Some schools use portals like "CommonApp" where you can send the same application to multiple schools, but it should still indicate on the school's website how to apply.

[@afifsahrin5708]

too bad i found this video 10 years later

[@mercedezlopez3662]

Thank you

[@ghadakameche2248]

Thanks

[@SophiaP-f8y]

I‘m an international student and I don’t understand where I should send my application to? Like to which email of the university or where to submit it? Some colleges are not on Common App, so how can i send my application there or where to?

[@pepperpitz3291]

Lmao ok now just tell me how to pass. Last time I tried college I failed in the first semester

[@ItsCelestia.]

Guys what University played in the ad slot before the video for you?

[@paranoiahax]

Wish I knew this before I decided to join the army! Lol.

[@doctorstrange7523]

🙋How a foreign country student can apply???

[@crashcourse]

On each school's website it should have instructions on how to apply as an international student. The test requirements may be different but the school's admission office should be able to answer any questions you have!

[@bikramkramash]

How do I get to Harvard?

[@squid1712]

Its a damn shame i never learned this in school.

[@gsav1320]

Helpful video but Ngl college isn’t for everyone don’t do it j cus everyone tells u to

[@dot6614]

Check out previous videos on this topic. That's what they started with, and hopefully, this series can help people with that decision

[@hopevang6810]

i havent finished

[@andrewjust8746]

Go Devils 😈

[@CindyGemperline]

I’m in 5th grade and it’s past my bedtime and I’m watching this. 😐

[@Nico1a5]

Does this tutorial apply for a third world country?

[@crashcourse]

Currently How to College is specifically about applying to schools in the United States, but most colleges all over the world have some sort of application process that may be similar. We hope to cover this topic more in the future!