Yale Students Tell Us How They Got Into Yale | SAT Scores, GPA, Common App Essay & MORE

[@isabellan8192]

i’ve never felt so dumb this motivated me to do better in school

[@niyah8633]

Right

[@uneatenpluto7239]

Fr

[@angelinat6816]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@murimimuchina855]

Same. I still have six years to work on it

[@slobe3820]

Murimi Muchina wth what grade are u in

[@stellar2435]

I'm sorry ONLY YALE?? I could not take that kind of risk

[@user-qd4he8jz9t]

There early action decisions comes out before many regular decisions application deadline.

[@Coasterrr]

She’s probably did an early decision

[@clairemalone998]

Gillian Diel it was the only IVY LEAUGE she prob applied to other schools

[@bryanterry1111]

Gillian Diel she’s got that Elle Wood’s mentality

[@1983khd]

Shes a gambler I love that.

[@doodoowater7863]

"what was the lowest grade in your report class?" Guy: A- in middle school Me: aight imma head out

[@solomonekanem4013]

Jeez

[@kaeyynn]

My lowest grade was like a low F. (You really don’t want to know the score) That was so embarrassing, but that was in my history class in middle school lol. I guess I did deserve it though, didn’t study at all and basically guessed through it all. Luckily middle school grades don’t really matter (and getting that F served as a lesson, I worked harder on the next test I had an got a 91!) , otherwise I can say goodbye to decent education :D

[@miaa1762]

My lowest grade so far is a B- but I have no chance of getting into yale

[@sophi9932]

My lowest grade was a 48 in English and I failed English most of middle school

[@THEGOAT1TO3]

namjooncansteponmeandiwouldthankhim look if you keep getting a’s in the next 3 years or however you have left of your high school, that one b won’t affect you that much so chill out

[@tiff1025]

What’s your worst grade? Yale students: An A- Me: a negative F

[@TheCreeperTrack1]

That's a pretty big dealbreaker for many colleges. Even many mid-tier colleges won't admit students with one or more F's on their report card. Don't lose all hope though, because you can go to a local community college for two years and then transfer somewhere very good.

[@omarsacademia1228]

What was that class tho

[@ubermensch826]

isn't a negative F an A? guess that grade was in math...

[@Adalwulf112]

a U as it was unread and just not graded 😅😂

[@emmmily98]

TheCreeperTrack what if you only failed 1 class for only one quarter the entire year?? (Like for example, all great grades but one F for Q3 one class math..)

[@durantburner7428]

This actually made me feel better. In all of those stats videos of people that went to like Harvard or MIT, they say they started 25 clubs, they started a social movement that raised $1.2 billion, they gave a homeless man their home along with their entire live savings, but these people were just in some clubs at their school and did community service.

[@mosquitofernandes312]

I swear I’m so worried about extracurriculars

[@molilacs]

@@mosquitofernandes312 same mine aren’t bad but i don’t have much leadership nor any awards 😅 i didn’t get into nhs last yr bc i didn’t have enough leadership things lmao

[@blaxis3271]

Literally… it was so refreshing hearing that the dude in this video was from my school district and he got into Yale (Montgomery County)

[@natalym7601]

Yale student here: 1. Lowest grade was a B 2. Went to a private high school. 3. High school gpa was around a 4.7 ish 4. Not a legacy 5. 1360 SAT, ACT 34 6. Only took either test once. They were expensive. 7. No practice tests for the SAT. 8. Common app essay was about my experience as a multilingual immigrant in elementary-high school, and then STEM. 9. I only wrote 2 drafts of the essay. 10. I didn’t work many hours on the essay: I went to my professors for help. 11. Only 2 people read my essay over. 12. I had a Yale interview. It was my only interview, I was nervous and was told that perhaps STEM wasn’t for me. He was surprised about my story. 13. I took many, many APs. Like 14. 14. I got 3-5s on most of my AP exams. 15. I didn’t play sports, but I danced. 16. I did science Olympiad, was in theater, and did some environmental advocacy, and danced/did acrobatics. 17. I applied to 12 schools. Yale was the only Ivy League I applied to. 18. I got into all the schools I applied to. 19. University is hard and diverse in terms of the ways you connect with other people. You get a lot more time with friends. 20. I call my parents maybe once a day or once every three days. 21. I sleep 4-7 hours a night. 22. Yale is the best Ivy League. 23. Huck Farvard. 24. Advice to my younger self: be more confident, and go easy on yourself. You’ll be okay. 25. Tips for getting in: be diligent, do your research, talk to people, create an excel spreadsheet, reach out. Be honest. Be confident. Take risks. Edit: for those that were wondering, my insta is @adventureswithnataly. Additionally, I majored in Biomedical Engineering with a Spanish Certificate.

[@badgallgigi]

i’m so surprised this isn’t edited :0

[@youngaestheticgacha8291]

23 tho what is with Yale and Harvard lol-

[@natalym7601]

@Amal Ramadan In highschool, yes.

[@rachelnxr]

hi! why create an excel spreadsheet? i’m sorrry i’m dumb >

[@natalym7601]

@@rachelnxr spreadsheets help you keep track of what colleges have to offer/deadlines and requirements. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the program you want from the universities you're looking at, as well as when materials are due.

[@strawberry-fk1zf]

that girls teeth were distractingly pretty

[@oddacity5883]

That’s like some DaBaby teeth

[@blicce9597]

That hispanic girl? She’s divine.

[@gloriyahboregah6384]

She’s bad

[@Liya653]

@@gloriyahboregah6384 I think he means she's pretty

[@davidyune779]

Diane Johnson when u say someone is bad that means hot

[@MeghanRienks]

I understand why I didn't get into any good colleges....and dropped out lol

[@vigoroustoast7397]

Nice to see you in the comments Meghan lmao. Glad to hear that your channel is back and love the podcast

[@BITCOIlN]

I'm watching these college videos and I feel I missed out on something big in my life, I'm 27 so it's too late for that stuff for me now.

[@justinmoore3217]

@@BITCOIlN umm you do realize college is Infinity age lol and your pretty young man only 27. If your doing fine don't feel bad about not going to college. You can make a living without it

[@jessica2650]

Justin Moore yeah but most likely they won’t be accepted to some major college since he’s older than most students. Also most jobs require college, and the ones that don’t usually pay pretty low, so it’s hard to pay rent and stuff

[@justinmoore3217]

@@jessica2650 that's not true at all. Who told you that

[@Amby6002]

When you're foreign and know nothing about GPA but you're still here.

[@Lich--557]

Yeah you're not the only one.

[@eva-chelsea6472]

yes, I'm from South Africa :)

[@Amby6002]

@@eva-chelsea6472 same

[@wxoxs]

imma try to explain the unweighted GPA (Grade Point Average) because the weighted GPA (with APs and accelerated courses) is different for every school... all A’s 4.0 some B’s but mostly A’s 3.5~3.9 some A’s but mostly B’s 3.4~3.1 all B’s 3.0 some C’s but mostly B’s 2.5~2.9 some B’s but mostly C’s 2.4~2.1 all C’s 2.0 I think you see the pattern, hopefully it helped :) edit: for those who grade systems are in numbers... A - 90 to 100 B - 80 to 90 C - 70 to 80 D - 60 to 70 F - 50 to 0 (if you get an F you basically failed the class/test)

[@maya-tw9no]

@@eva-chelsea6472 same

[@futurekillerful]

1. They were smart 2. Unlike most of us they tried in high-school 3. They actually prepared for months for the SAT or they basically treated it the way college students treat the LSAT ( not last minute). But the good news is (as I found out) you can make up for highschool if you do good in college. So for those that see this don’t be discouraged if highschool doesn’t go so well just make up for it in college.

[@sethconway6465]

Sir you saved me so much stress tyyy

[@futurekillerful]

Seth Conway np you got this.

[@xenaprincess3144]

4. Affirmative Action, can’t forget about that.

[@futurekillerful]

XenaPrincess depends on the state here in Texas (a conservative state) being a certain race helps in regard to scholarship opportunities but that’s about it. But true depending on where you live that’s a factor to a degree and depending on the institution. Harvard has seemed to be the biggest proponent of affirmative action

[@alaaye5237]

XenaPrincess I doubt affirmative action is what got them into Yale and besides white women have benefited the most from affirmative action. Not people of color.

[@thanksforthelove]

when that one girl said she got into every single ivy + Stanford except for Harvard I literally died

[@nyniyani]

Time stamp?

[@average.homebody]

@@nyniyani 9:01

[@silverdove9911]

I cant someone in my friend group legit had the same scenario and my other friend only applied to Yale and got in

[@anoo777]

same i literally screamed.

[@mrduckling1995]

Why would anybody wanna go to Harvard legit to get in you have to cut connections with everybody. Trust me I'm all for education but so for friendships and family relationships

[@varshapatibandla485]

Let me tell you a secret. The way you get into these schools is to show passion and care about highschool. That's it. The admissions officers can sense that. Good Luck!

[@Abc-lh8vy]

Varsha Patibandla yess! Grades are just a portion of it. They look for students with a passion to make their school a better place.

[@ntmn8444]

Exactly.

[@nguyenkaitlyn6364]

How?

[@Lea-ov8vq]

Yeah just be passionate about studying...anyone can tell if you're lyring about that

[@bellegreen4835]

@@nguyenkaitlyn6364 they like students who do lots of community service and things for the school also clubs and stuff for others

[@yuh3277]

Do a lie detector test and ask USC kids how they got in

[@meticuluous6304]

Holy shit I'm choking. Thankfully I finished taking a sip of water before reading this comment.

[@user-xf7df1ji9y]

LMFAOOOOO

[@palind9884]

LMFAOOO

[@brodypenn]

DAMN

[@fyy5998]

LMFAO

[@alexbarragan7377]

youtube putting this on my recommended just to tell me I'm a failure

[@JustJoey03]

Facts

[@insanelyawesam1420]

You're gonna do great! keep you spirits high! Best of luck... :)

[@sebastien4346]

And I thought it was to encourage me. Thanks for making me sad 😭

[@troietkins5387]

Frrr

[@nicolevalladares3199]

Same

[@user-hk3wk8qb4k]

*clicks on the video* “what was your lowest grade in your report card? “ guy: A- *clicks off the video*

[@lei7417]

Right

[@misterminutes4504]

**insert Peppa Pig cutting off Suzzi Sheep on the phone meme here**

[@ceruso1]

Same

[@stxllr4687]

Everyone else except him said B 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@afiaaddae9706]

you should do the interview with international students!!! it would be good to get another perspective on their application process

[@kerenjardini1607]

Yesss. Please

[@Domonique_Cynthia]

Afia Addae Hi!! I had been planning to film a video with 50 international students at UPenn! But because of corona I wasn’t able to film it😭 I will get right on it when everything goes back to normal though☺️ thanks for the suggestion!!

[@barbarachieme2364]

Omg! Yes

[@inesml2129]

Yes pleaseee, I'm not American but I would love to go to college in USA.

[@zamalindi]

I agree❤️

[@tvds8350]

The lowest grade was an F-, but that hasn't stopped me from being the best I can be. I am now a straight A’s student. Anything is possible!

[@naomi9744]

i agree!

[@zayse7682]

Same bruh

[@rere-fz4ep]

sameeee, i got an F one time for math, it was in 9th grade so that will affect me but im a straight A student so im pretty sure i can still get into good colleges

[@briannajacobson3165]

same! i did horribly in high school (never passed algebra 2) & i now tutor statistics. i literally failed everything back then, i remember getting 30's on tests... but as a second semester junior in college now, i've made deans list every semester 😌💓

[@miaramirez801]

Period we stann

[@shehaa1068]

The Sudanese girl is so beautiful and well spoken, she comes off very intelligent.

[@geetakharel4471]

That’s why she got in to every Ivy League but harvard

[@zena9811]

who is she?

[@hannad.7197]

“All I know is that Harvard sucks” 😂

[@Sant270]

Is the most prestigious school in the world.

[@hannad.7197]

Santiago Silva Mendoza lol it’s up there but not the most prestigious

[@see9968]

@@hannad.7197 It literally is

[@Sant270]

@@hannad.7197 I'm from mexico and that's the most known ivy league and for many that is the only one they know.

[@ashleyt276]

Harvard is much better

[@avengerwidow9]

i'm amazed at the girl who had a 1390 sat score bc yale's minimum sat score requirement is 1450 but i'm guessing she made up for that with grades, ap classes, and extracurriculars (and she was ranked #2 in her entire senior class)

[@avengerwidow9]

@@Mac-dt3iz she's hispanic (she said she's a native spanish speaker)

[@kayn8703]

She said she liked the ACT better though, she her concordance was probably higher than 1390.

[@jzhvaeduh]

Weird how she was #2 with only a 4.7... I had a 4.77 out of 5 and was #18 . Our valedictorian has a 5.001 or something out of 5. Lol

[@jzhvaeduh]

Mac it was just like any other public school. I have a 4.0 and I’m a junior in college so I don’t think it was easy, otherwise I’d be struggling rn.

[@swiftyjb0609]

natalia alianovna Well there isn’t really a true “minimum” there are averages they take but they’re just that, averages. You don’t have to hit a certain score technically. That being said you’re for sure right that she made up for it in other areas (grades, aps, extra curriculars) because 1390 is on the lower end. I think most people don’t understand how much personality and passion matters in the application (thus your essays because that’s how you get personality and passion across). Also class rank doesn’t play that big of a role. A #1 at a school doesn’t have a better chance than a #14 solely based on rank. (Generally you’ll just find that Val and sals also do a ton of other stuff that help them get in) the ranking itself isn’t that important.

[@layla3274]

When he said a- was his Lowest grade I lost hope

[@jojomark4946]

hmm mine is like B-

[@damon398]

@@jojomark4946 mine is an F

[@itsnatemate7697]

Mines a D...

[@mia-ci2ur]

and IN MIDDLE SCHOOL WHA-

[@damon398]

@@mia-ci2ur yea

[@mirandahaws2252]

"I previously took the SAT and got a 1440 but the ACT did me right" UM YOU'RE TELLING ME THE SAT DID YOU WRONG?

[@fnsmiley44]

Miranda Haws yeah it did if they wanna go to yale

[@WangMotions]

1440 ain’t nearly enough for yale

[@Maticulouss]

Miranda Haws 1440 isn’t that good

[@rubya9381]

Maticulous 1440 is not bad at all lol

[@Maticulouss]

Ruby A it kinda is lol

[@Cashpollo]

The girl in the white is “that girl” she hit us with the I don’t wanna seem like a try hard and said she didn’t check her transcript or study for the sat my guy 😂

[@rahmatallahafolarin161]

IMAO FR THO!!!!

[@5itka]

she lying 100%...she said she didn't study for the SAT, but then said she took it twice. So why even take it a second time if you're not gonna study after your first try?..makes no sense.

[@taliahass1234]

5sitka I mean... not saying she’s for sure telling the truth but I’ve retaken exams and resits in my school without studying for either. The exam itself is the studying LMFAOO... like I just hope I get lucky I guess?

[@5itka]

Talia Hass but the difference is that the SAT is like $50, I doubt she’d pay and not study twice, you know? That’s $100 for nothing then

[@kallyannabanana3723]

why am I so invested in people talking about school yet I have school work to do right in front of me and I don’t wanna do it.

[@kevinaguilar4454]

Lmao

[@shayne-1880]

Same!

[@MegaColombia01]

I got in and this stresses me out LMAO

[@Domonique_Cynthia]

OMG CONGRATS!! Don't let it stress you out!! You got in for a reason, you've got this!:)

[@to6ky-m5u]

congratulations!!

[@aniaelizalde2968]

Yay!

[@MegaColombia01]

Domonique Cynthia ❤️

[@kaylasokunle]

me too :))

[@suhailamurshed5257]

the spanish girls accent is actually so soothing lol

[@DR-fc1ey]

Its that latino miami accent.

[@DiegoHernandez-pu7pu]

someone gotta stop her @

[@yonJM]

spanish is european she doesnt look european

[@DR-fc1ey]

@@yonJM spanish is a fucking language dipshit lmao

[@Bonbon12345ify]

Diego Hernandez her @ is in the description her name is Gabby

[@sirjanuppal6267]

No way these kids don't remember their GPA

[@blaxis3271]

Literally

[@aidanluczkow3082]

4.75 gpa, 1590 sat, 36 ACT, 800 physics sat, 800 math II sat, 13 aps, 9 ap tests so far- eight 5s and one 4. straight As, varsity soccer, NHS. denied from Yale :( main thing I think is extracurriculars and internships cause clearly test scores and stats do not make it happen on their own. Huge congrats to these talented and hardworking people!

[@hoixthegreat8359]

:(. I really hope you got into somewhere where you'll be happy and I hope you stay safe during this pandemic!!

[@aidanluczkow3082]

@@hoixthegreat8359 thank you! I'm not decided yet but Im really considering CU Boulder for aerospace engineering if your curious. They have a great program.

[@oliviabrownvlogs204]

Yeah it could be extracurriculars but I think this proves that colleges don’t just look at stats and I’m sure you’ll get into another great school

[@marisaa.tamayo]

what do you want to major in?

[@joliepham4209]

Aidan Luczkow You’re literally perfect! I don’t get why you were denied. For extracurricular activities, I think Varsity Soccer is so enough, plus NHS!

[@sarahzaccaria8731]

everyone saying how they're a failure or lesser than these people... being "school smart" is a veryy small part of being an intelligent and well-rounded person. the school you attend does not define your worth or your intelligence in the slightest. having a high work ethic does not equate to being intelligent. I find it really limiting and superficial how much value we place on what school we attend or what job we end up pursuing. we all end up in the same place eventually.

[@Abc-lh8vy]

sarah zaccaria factz

[@mrsworldwide8851]

Thank you for that. I really needed it.

[@sarahzaccaria8731]

@@mrsworldwide8851 aww of course. you're never any less worthy.

[@keysmash6739]

thank you, I’ve been watching this type of videos all day and I felt pretty bad, this really lifts me up :)

[@Cc-hl6lv]

you seem intelligent 😎

[@marlkalone7361]

For those out there applying to colleges, just know that not getting in to a specific school doesn't mean you're a failure! I have plenty of friends who started in like community colleges and ended up in med school, PhD programs, high paying jobs out of their bachelor's etc. What matters more is how hard you study once you get into whatever college.

[@christianhowe8961]

“Dartmouth kids are just living in the woods.”😂😂😂

[@XTegxo]

Christian Howe what does that mean

[@christianhowe8961]

0t4t4 Dartmouth is in a pretty isolated part of New Hampshire and it’s basically completely surrounded by a forest

[@XTegxo]

Christian Howe oh i see. Thank you

[@BlueA97]

they need to come visit UC Santa Cruz and see what living in the woods is really like lol

[@maddycommieieieienananalo3453]

I want to go to Dartmouth..

[@madelinepurcell2188]

Me sitting here a sophomore having a’s and b’s and not doing any sports in school doubting my life

[@levibeam100]

If you don’t go to an Ivy league school it’s not the end of the world. If you’re getting A’s and B’s you’re fine. You don’t have to do sports, you don’t have to theater, etc. Just be who you are.

[@sanaakeval1577]

But if you do wanna shoot for a top school, don’t be scared to try out a sport! Look around for sports that accept inexperienced people, and get a friend to do it with you. That’s what I did for lacrosse. No regrets!

[@michpr6503]

madeline purcell bro I got into my dream university without extra curriculars and Bs 😅

[@jordanhargrove1071]

madeline purcell sophomore in college

[@rawanmamdouh7345]

@@michpr6503 how????

[@katzperose]

Lowest Score? Them: around A- & B- Me: damn it

[@kazezeze]

I usually have around As and sometimes Bs in school....but I’m not in highschool yet so I’m good for now....(not really lol)

[@nia_xx2859]

This lowkey sounds like me since I am only ever in the A and B range. But a low grade doesn't matter. If that low grade goes up through the school year colleges will see you have great work ethic to pull yourself together. (applies to all classes and their course lvl lol)

[@wetmilk7826]

how the frick did the guy with glasses only get into yale and none of the others?

[@kaytee6252]

He’s white so they are less likely to accept him. Colleges want diversity it’s crap but it’s true.

[@wetmilk7826]

Kay Tee that sucks because thats not really fair. anyone who has great grades such as him should be able to get it, but no.. they want diversity. which i somewhat understand, but they need to include white kids who worked for it too

[@taylor6872]

And also aside from race if you have high stats and apply to colleges that you are “overqualified” for they are less likely to accept you because they think you wouldn’t want to go there even if you did get accepted. But on the plus side when you are “overqualified” colleges throw huge scholarships at you to get you to pick their school.

[@jzhvaeduh]

wet milk Almost everyone applying has great grades there are other factors

[@emmapoorman3736]

@@wetmilk7826 absolutely, but I think you have to look at it from this perspective -- most of the time, poc and minorities have a harder time getting those grades. without the support of parents/a solid home income it's much harder to get the grades, and more often than not minorities and poc struggle with this and also intense discrimination in ways that white people don't. so while he got the same grades, he probably had an easier time, because of his race. as a white person I used to be frustrated but I think about it this way now.

[@roselynkoruthu1080]

She got into all the schools... except for Harvard???????

[@putnaik9144]

Yeah even with bad grades

[@meganhey2582]

@@putnaik9144 She has amazing grades, what are you talking about

[@putnaik9144]

Megan Hey I don’t think you realize how hard it is to get into these schools for normal people. Most of the Asians I know needed Olympiad medals. URM have a huge boost.

[@alterego2092]

@@putnaik9144 stop playing the victim just cuz u didn’t get in

[@putnaik9144]

@@alterego2092 yeah I didn’t get into Yale. I didn’t even apply. I still go to a good school and I feel good knowing that I got in with my merit and that I didn’t need my skin color to carry me.

[@emansadig5672]

that girl said sudan and i almost cried its so nice to see representation of my home country😭

[@Falcoss1]

I absolutely LOVE how diverse this video is.

[@tchit8792]

I literally already got into college why am I still watching these

[@Abc-lh8vy]

Tchit87 what college ?

[@sharnagrayson9649]

I’m already in college and watching these 😭🤣

[@ahogesupremacy]

The guy with the glasses is like genius level wft?!!!

[@nayeligonzalez3938]

Them saying they had multiple drafts of their essays makes me feel inadequate for having maybe 2 drafts but hey it worked out lol #yale2024

[@robotindisguise8357]

Nayeli Gonzalez PERIODTT

[@ManuelLopez-bu5ur]

I HAD ONE LMAOOO

[@hoixthegreat8359]

Yale 2024 > any other college class. Late night zooms are unmatched

[@nhathainguyen3060]

Fkn nerdsp

[@deborahlee7496]

Congrats

[@caragea1547]

Them: gpa sat cpa gdm mds fgk me, an European: I'm so lost

[@claralorenzorojansky818]

as a canadian i completely agree

[@rose_linniw]

as a Singaporean I agree too

[@ariannymartinez4299]

These are all state test that are required to apply to certain universities.

[@zawarudo100]

as an Indian I agree

[@cuteprograstinator9970]

as a German i agree

[@jess1013s]

this makes me wish i could redo high school :(

[@syra1541]

I wish I could start over but it's hard dude

[@Jairrushya]

@@syra1541 tips for middle school

[@syra1541]

@@Jairrushya ooooh, it’s only going to get harder, but don’t get discouraged, try your best to keep up with the work, build good study habits as soon as possible, but also make time for friends and fun. Mainly, just try to do all the work, but don’t burn out, because we only have so much willpower. Enjoy it as much as possible, yk go to the dances and stuff even if it seems dumb, it’ll be fun. Idk what else to say, but good luck ahahahha

[@Jairrushya]

i love you

[@syra1541]

@Buff Baby ofc hehe

[@go.g02]

2 OUT OF 700??!!?!!!! WOW THATS AMAZING!!!

[@jadeuwu]

How to not get into Yale: Watch Gossip Girl

[@eias6628]

or gilmore girls

[@nicesuperwoman56]

Don’t forget how not to get to Brown university because of Serena.

[@delaney5514]

123fort andbree can we talk about how much POTENTIAL nelly yuki had???

[@nutellaxox5973]

Blair is so dumb she could have got in if she didn’t sabotage that girl

[@ansonchristopher]

OnLy OnE pErSoN fRoM cOnStAnCe can get chosen

[@fireshade24]

I’m a fourth year medical student interviewing for residency right now. Not sure why this was in my recommended but I feel like I should say something to you younger generation here. I remember being a 16 year old high school student completely obsessed with going to one of these name-brand universities for college. Let me tell you guys something: it doesn’t matter where you go. I ended up not getting into an Ivy League school, but still attended a “top 20” university based on rankings. It did me more harm than good for my pre-med career; the classes were much harder than my state school counterparts and grade deflation caused me to have a low GPA. It took me an extra year+ a lot of effort to build a resume to get accepted to med school. PS: I have an interview at the Yale health system for my residency program next week. I already know I’m going to be ranking it a lot lower than some regional hospitals that I’d much rather train at. Name and “prestige” isn’t everything :)

[@ya0gurt]

I love that they showed diversity

[@deshaunwilliams9189]

Why?

[@faiali2895]

@@deshaunwilliams9189 why not

[@ishaanpanigrahi8258]

They didn’t , there were no Asians

[@jordanm775]

Ishaan Panigrahi i mean there was like 3-4 different races, they can’t fit all ethnicities into one video💀

[@ya0gurt]

Because white people are a majority in America...

[@Demitrival]

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THEY HAVE TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL, STUDY, DO SPORTS, & more. I can barely do two classes

[@manit9226]

Just manage ur time well watch some productivity KZbinrs for tips and actually follow them

[@Demitrival]

@@manit9226 kinda hard when I have adhd /: but I have learned a few tips along the way.

[@cuteprograstinator9970]

@@manit9226 Recommendations?

[@manit9226]

@@cuteprograstinator9970 speaking from what worked for me, my parents put me on a very tough schedule since grade 6 if I wanted to pursue my passions like music production and piano, etc. Because I wouldn't give those up, I automatically got trained to be better at planning and time management for KZbinrs I just watch Ali abdall and some kharma guy that too not very often

[@cuteprograstinator9970]

@@manit9226 Wow. I have a friend with similar parents. And thanks for the recommends gonna check them out😄

[@wxoxs]

for those who dont follow the american gradung system, imma try to explain the unweighted GPA (Grade Point Average) because the weighted GPA (with APs and accelerated courses) is different for every school: all A’s 4.0 some B’s but mostly A’s 3.5~3.9 some A’s but mostly B’s 3.4~3.1 all B’s 3.0 some C’s but mostly B’s 2.5~2.9 some B’s but mostly C’s 2.4~2.1 all C’s 2.0 I think you see the pattern, hopefully it helped :) for those who grade systems are in numbers: A - 90 to 100 B - 80 to 90 C - 70 to 80 D - 60 to 70 F - 50 to 0 (if you get an F you basically failed the class/test)

[@gursakhi1787]

ty!

[@warmike]

So A is 4, B is 3, C is 2, D/F is 1 and the average is taken?

[@elliemcgregor4433]

the one girl only applied to yale!

[@to6ky-m5u]

she probably got in early

[@an.gie.gie0811]

I was looking for your comment omg ikr

[@hipchocolatechip9339]

these videos just stress me out to be honest

[@littlebean7764]

Why? There's other good schools just as ivy

[@jin_cotl]

chocolate, same girl, I feel you bro. It makes me feel horrible, because I always hate schools

[@aubrey177]

"It's good to be a well-rounded person but there should be a spike somewhere along that circle." I'm writing that shit down lol

[@thelibragamine]

I just want to say if any of you are in your senior/junior year of highschool, do NOT waste time feeling guilty about not being the best student. We get tired of saying it maybe but there is nothing truer than "grades and numbers do not define you". It is absolute ludicrous that potentially a few adults who have stressful days, make mistakes, might not be the teacher you need determine whether you get your dreams or not. Education and knowledge are indispensable- keep teaching yourself in every way that you can and you are called to. But please do not compare to these people as if they are the only right way. At the end of it all, you are your actions, thoughts, and feelings. Be sure that it is your voice saying you want the grades, the high scores, the ivy league and not your parents or friends or society. You are smart and capable enough in ways we have not celebrated yet- show us. Edit: Coming from an Education major who wishes the education system of America would be revised already.

[@adrienrolet6980]

Iman, jasselene AND fatma??? the power is off the charts

[@fabiolaarauz4439]

I would love to know what each person's home life was like. I would expect to not see too many kids from the South side of the inner city and one parent households. Homelife really shapes who you are and allows for more ambition but if your homelife is negative, I doubt you will get into an Ivy League school. I would love to see more vids of the underdogs getting in.

[@tiffanyk9917]

the editing was amazing and i ADORE this content! thank you sm!!

[@jazzygoodaz4president]

Me with a 3.7 gpa knowing I’m not going to any of these Ivy League schools.

[@Jake-tc3zl]

JASMiNE DANiELLE thats so good tho

[@jazzygoodaz4president]

Jennifer Israel really?! I mean it’s good ig because my average is a 90

[@nikzak108]

JASMiNE DANiELLE isn’t a 90 3.5?

[@steakkteaa1217]

@@nikzak108 90 is a between 3.7 or 3.8

[@afool7733]

me 2.8 🙃

[@kingalyppp]

I just realized how dumb I actually am…

[@teresamiro8062]

All of this sounds like hard work but it has inspired me so much! I know that eventually, it will pay off and I will live my dream college experience! Thank you for this useful video :)

[@victoriap.3394]

i wish this had at least one legacy and some private school kids to show how your background can affect admissions

[@katrinacoronado334]

victoria p. But..they all got in. I’m confused by your comment😂

[@kevinpako6359]

no you want to make excuses for yourself as to why you did not get in hardwork pays off

[@rubya9381]

Most colleges don’t pay attention to legacy at all lol

[@vjosa8041]

Ruby A But maybe the creators of the video specifically chose these students who don’t have these backgrounds, bc not having one private school kid or legacy kid on here doesn’t make sense. And although u do have to be extremely smart and high achieving to get in, we also can’t hide the fact that there are definitely a couple or a handful of kids that do not deserve to be there, due to controversial issues.

[@victoriap.3394]

KATRINA Coronado lol no i just wanted to see if people who had lower scores got in just because of advantages

[@sincerelyebe]

loving the black excellence in this video ! keep up the great work guys !

[@adr77510]

You mean the obvious examples of affirmative action? I've watched countless videos of students who got into Ivies and they either had perfect grades/sat scores/dozens of great ECs or they are black/hispanic and play the "my race changed my world" narrative. If you think any of the people in this video (besides the white guy and the black girl that didn't mention her race in her essays) would have gotten in if they were asian then you are lying to yourself. We should stop making race a factor in college admissions.

[@GR-gk5xs]

@@adr77510Why do you feel the need to focus on affirmative action instead of legacy students? The entire concept of niche athletes and legacy students is a way to keep the rich richer. The fact that you decide to go after low income minority students FIRST shows that you don’t care about “fairness”at all

[@adr77510]

@@GR-gk5xsI completely agree that legacy should also not be a role in college admissions, but it didn't seem appropriate in the context of this comment to mention it. Regardless, that doesn't change the fact that affirmative action should not be a factor in college admissions

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

True information about Yale University: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXOXgGCoiKqDnJY

[@MrBEASTATCOD41]

In all honesty, after going through college I think at a certain point it doesn’t matter too much where you went. I’m working in big tech and a lot of my peers went to Berkeley, Penn, USC, etc but I definitely still hold my own. It’s all about how hard you grind in college and how much you prep for the real world!

[@avengerwidow9]

the girl who said she didn't really study for the sat is so relatable i didn't study as much for it but still got a decent score

[@qsvciqovvq8755]

natalia alianovna Honestly as long as you study the SAT really isn’t that hard

[@yukkichowdary6115]

Just to make y’all feel better: Cody from Zack and Cody never got into Yale (he tried though).

[@jessyross1389]

I find it amazing how our educational systems are so different. I’m Canadian (Montreal) and it just feels like we don’t have that ‘proud’ / ‘attachment’ feeling about our universities.

[@petrosprastakos]

Yale student here, you make some pretty damn well-made videos.

[@leahsee]

It really motivated me that they are not typical "nerds", who I thought only ones who can get into Ivy league. And now I have hope that I have chance to get into some top unis, too

[@Anna-kj3np]

MOA :D best of luck on your college/application journey

[@poundcake2579]

"[my lowest grade] is an A- from middle school" me: **cries in C+ at a local state university library**

[@ayaneagano6059]

PoundCake How about getting a 20? 🤣😭😭😭

[@beachybird2285]

cries in c- in maths

[@GreenStephh]

COME ON CONTENT AND EDITING

[@Domonique_Cynthia]

I LOVE YOU STEPH!!

[@redringsoffire7576]

"How many AP classes did you take?" (*pluckers lips) "I think i took 15" Me: 😳😳

[@alianna4325]

she took 15 APs wow

[@oliviamonnot6825]

Alianna bruh I’m in the ib which is way harder than the ap program

[@mattiea871]

Olivia Monnot congrats no one asked

[@alianna4325]

Olivia Monnot i mean that’s awesome but that doesn’t dismiss the fact that ap classes, 15, are difficult.

[@oliviamonnot6825]

Alianna ya that’s true

[@sangat4315]

@@oliviamonnot6825 i take ib classes as well, however taking 15 ap's is honestly outstanding and requires a lot of hard work. Ib's are only harder because our teacher give us never ending homework, both ap and ib are equal.

[@lvsh7523]

As soon heard “A-“ I exited out

[@gibby4696]

This video was awesome! I just submitted my application to Yale-fingers crossed!

[@breepark8635]

My GPA was like a 3.8 unweighted & 4.3 weighted and I got a 1510 on my SATs. Still I was nowhere close to getting accepted into Yale. I barely got into my states public university lmao so props to these kids for being so brilliant!!

[@growtopiafan8974]

that's still really good!

[@alliclark955]

This is such an amazing video, and the editing is incredible Domonique!

[@moreideal3950]

me: wanting to pursue my dreams and do well in school. also me: watching these videos at 1 am when I have an exam due in a few days...wish me luck

[@luvleenkaur759]

That one girl who got a 1390 gives me hope 😭

[@green4760]

1390 is still a lot lolll

[@inaekim1937]

But she said she took 9 AP Classes😭 My high school doesn't offer any... I am currently a sophomore and I have to prepare for my AP test in may by myself!!! Sorry just needed somewhere to vent out my frustration

[@davidbruceperez]

As a 19 year old business investor I give credit to anyone who goes to college because it can be mentally and physically draining, I turned down college because it just wasn’t my thing, and everything worked out! There are many options other than college everyone! A tip I would give y’all is to never stop learning, educate yourself, and to never give up!

[@buyhighsellhigh240]

David 007 lol

[@milespq5561]

If I get all As this year I’ll prob apply, but I’m rly just banking on the fact that both of my parents went there😬. I’ve done well this year: all As, 4 AP classes, some leadership positions, solid extracurriculars, and I’ve been getting a 1500 on my practice SAT tests. However, in sophomore and freshman year I was not doing too hot. 5 Bs both years combined, and I didn’t rly do much outside of Freshman basketball and Chem olympics. I have no real shot of getting in, but I love the school so wish me luck🙃 Update: I got deferred early and then I got in regular :)

[@anjalitummala233]

colleges want to see growth, so not doing so well freshman and sophomore year isn't a bad thing if you pick yourself up, which you did. good luck :)

[@deandreswiftszn6588]

same boat. but I have no extracurriculars besides football for my 2 years ( I am an upcoming junior,) and I will participate in like 2 more critical extracurriculars in hoping that I will look at least decent for transcript-wise.

[@yayat8429]

@@deandreswiftszn6588 how is it going?

[@yayat8429]

Hi congratssss! I am the same as you except my parents didn't go here. I didn't do too good freshman year and sophomore year I got one b and the only extracurricular I have is playing softball. Do you have any tips on finding impressive extra curricular and getting leadership goals for school clubs even if I didn't do the clubs freshman and sophomore year so basically nobody knows me and might not want me to be president of the clubs? Regarding outside of Schoo do you recommend anything I can do?

[@deandreswiftszn6588]

@@yayat8429 hey there Yaya! Not gonna lie to you, I have changed my whole outlook of where I want to go to college since AP classes were taking a toll on me. I rarely studied in AP Chem due to family problems and I still some how passed the class! You’ll be just fine (But obviously for A’s, just study and you’ll 100% reach that goal). And as far as the extracurriculars, just do any extracurriculars that are regarded to your major. Going around the school with random extracurriculars isn’t really the best choice, though it is good that you’re participating, stacking in extracurriculars is just messy. Stay with your career! What position you play in softball? I love baseball so that’s cool

[@jenuhbruh]

When you’re asian and there are a lot of other asian kids at your school so you have no chance of getting in-😩

[@robertcarson3116]

yup, Asians, in the college process, are at a disadvantage.

[@jenuhbruh]

Robert Carson exactly :(

[@hoixthegreat8359]

Yale doesn't consider schools when you apply, like most other elite schools!!

[@nat-sn5xu]

my school is mostly asian too :(

[@qsvciqovvq8755]

It’s so stupid in my opinion. If you worked hard you deserve to get in regardless of your race. A hard-worker is a hard-worker.

[@yingalingg]

"Dartmouth kids are just living in the woods" lol

[@shohumraina1622]

Yale students: You have to study 4 hours a day and work really hard *Me who got into yale by walking inside the campus:*

[@suri2311]

I remember when the lowest grades I will get were B's. Now I'm getting a whole mixture.

[@swagmeister5323]

“what was the lowest grade in your report card” guy: A- me: *laughs in F*

[@parkchimmy9285]

HA same 🥲

[@soy6514]

Same 💀

[@aswathipillai1444]

So guys here is a little story I was a girl who once got a D NOW I try to work hard and have been getting all A’s since two years. Hardwork beats talent,when talent doesnt work hard

[@bigdaddybeca2571]

this video really motivated me to keep following my dreams :)

[@biancadupree]

They should do more videos like this. I just finished college but, it is good to hear different perspectives.

[@maytda]

this kinda motivated me, imma go study for my bio exam, bye guys and good luck ps: thx for the video

[@himanshipande]

WHERE IS NED FROM THE TRY GUYS?

[@orphanbobby7130]

They asked Yale students. Ned is a former Yale student, he’s a Yale graduate now.

[@MrKavonne]

Wow I admire these bright students I'm going to a technical college wish I was smart like them.

[@nicole1822]

You can always transfer out from trade school or pursue your masters at one of those colleges but just remember that the college you go to doesn't determine how smart you are or how successful you will be :)

[@michellefoley8438]

I’m sure you’re smart too!

[@qsvciqovvq8755]

Alexa Salgado Definitely. More people should be aware of this. They blind themselves chasing Ivy League schools like it’s the only thing that will make them successful. I’ve met many intelligent people who went to great universities and ended making the same amount of money as people who just went to community college and transferred. The school you go to has nothing to do with your future. I would even say community college and then transferring to an in-state 4 year university is your best bet since in the end you’ll probably have minimal debt compared to Ivy League students

[@Bob-eh4yg]

Asian students got into yale：15aps all five, sat above1530+,GPA unweighted 3.99/4, student leader, programs initiator, flied to Africa save100+people, donated 1million dollars, inheritor of big enterprises, 10 year olds study college courses.

[@Drannn54]

Financial aid?

[@Bob-eh4yg]

@@Drannn54 nah, it’s just that Americans universities typically in the east limit numbers of asians, so Asians, especially non American born asians, are very hard to apply for those universities.

[@Drannn54]

@@Bob-eh4yg its not true

[@desiree0327]

This was such a good video! You deserve a lot more subscribers

[@aayushmaadhikari658]

Great job with the editing, Dominique! Doing it like a pro! 👍 You create a vibe, you have a professional touch - definitely a magician! Stay safe! Take care

[@Domonique_Cynthia]

Aayushma Adhikari Thank you so so much!!😊

[@skyeeva]

this is crazy! i’m from maryland use to live in moco. so happy to see black excellence from around here!

[@xian7205]

How I got in was doing a campus tour and then never leaving the premises

[@iiyxnna574]

“What was your lowest grade” An A- Me: 0... yikes😬

[@brutallyhonestpikachu8250]

I had 20 :C

[@user-gp3tb8ho2b]

my lowest grade is a freaking 83 and i got my phone taken for a month because of that my parents have high expectations for me

[@etyndigtland]

@@user-gp3tb8ho2b sounds toxic.

[@dianab147]

mine was a 26, but luckily it's only going on my transcript and not affecting my gpa

[@cgktheking]

@@user-gp3tb8ho2b Good. Now raise it even more

[@meghansullivan6812]

to each their own woof i can't imagine working this hard every day omfg

[@gopikadas7674]

im just a freshman in high school but i really wanna go to either upenn, cornell, or yale. like they’re my top 3

[@Mac-dt3iz]

@@tulip135 ur so mad in all these comments because you have bad grades and a low SAT. Bitter loser

[@Latifa-dx2qb]

Don’t get so pressed to go to an Ivy league school. All colleges want IS YOUR MONEY it is a business.

[@Mac-dt3iz]

@@Latifa-dx2qb ok but you need a college education and going to a top school nearly destroys any barrier to entry in the career you want

[@Latifa-dx2qb]

Mac Yeah, but what if you are living in years of debt? Americans focus so much in college labels. You can be successful bot going to college. College isn’t for everyone and college isn’t going to guarantee you a job.

[@Mac-dt3iz]

@@Latifa-dx2qb it's very difficult to be successful without a college degree. I would rather have debt than be unable to get a decent job.

[@1983khd]

Wow these kids had to do a lot . I'm glad I was a High School All American In soccer all I had to do was send my application to the Coaches and they would take care of the rest. As long I got over a 1010 on my SAT's I was set to play Div1 which I did and graduated college in 3 yrs with no debts.

[@1983khd]

@@Albertog._.21 what’s that?

[@missvsadventures2141]

I was kinda lazy in middle school, because I didn’t really care after finding out colleges don’t even glance at middle school transcripts. However, I’m taking high school extremely seriously, with straight A’s so far. Although, I do struggle quite a bit in mathematics. I’m also not sure about extra curricular’s. Any tips? Anyways, this has inspired, and motivated, me! I am determined to land in an Ivy League school.

[@blaxis3271]

Same! I rlly want to get into UPenn… what r your stats so far?

[@dususidibay3898]

I love your video! I just want to know if you have more of those "a day in the life of a ... student." I would love if it were Princeton just because I'm attending in the fall and it would be extremely helpful. Your Columbia one is literally what got me excited to apply