HOW I GOT INTO STANFORD - Stats, Activities, Interview, Art Portfolio, Advice!

[@DyllenNellis]

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[@dylanpatel7007]

I really enjoyed this video. You were 100% pure showing us that you are not a robot dishing out a perfect GPA and SAT score, but you are passionate about your interests and Stanford recognized this. Props to Standford for seeing opportunity in such a pure person. Best of luck in school! Btw I am in high school attempting to make Princeton so we'll see how that goes. This was inspiring toward that outlandish goal lmao.

[@DyllenNellis]

Aww thank you so much!! It means a lot. Good luck to you as well!!

[@saarahturtle]

I’m so jealous how casual the Stanford interviews are! The Cambridge and Oxford interviews in the UK are so formal, you do it before a couple of professors.

[@DyllenNellis]

oh wow! Yeah I had to do an interview for USC's IYA program in front of 11 professors at once!

[@farida7148]

woah your art is amazing i’m so blown away!!!!!!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you so much!!!

[@vanillapie8321]

finally someone

[@DyllenNellis]

I know right haha I also wanted to make this video to show that you don’t need a perfect score!

[@iamrandomness6460]

Nazjaa did too

[@bella-8-8]

this is honestly one of the most well done college admissions video i've seen- thank you!!

[@hayan1946]

i’m so inspired! i’m someone who wants to get into Stanford and does art, so watching this video gave me some motivation to keep working towards both my academic and artistic goals.

[@DyllenNellis]

Yass! So glad I could help! Wish you the best :)

[@kimberlycastro505]

Thank you so much!!! How do you only have a bit over 300 subscribers??! You are producing good content!! Keep it up! You’re doing great!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you so much!!

[@taylorpollock3082]

I am definitely subscribing this video help so much I’m only 13 but has been my dream to go to Stanford for a long time thx you 😊

[@fannyraskind3187]

i’d love a video where you showed some of your graphic design work/how you went about making the business ! your video was very well made & in depth :) best i’ve seen

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you!! I'll keep that in mind, maybe later when I'm a bit more successful with it haha. I still feel like I'm in the starting phases.

[@anonymousb1224]

Man! THIS GIRL IS ALL ROUNDED!

[@DivineSeaDragon]

Thank youuuu for the sat folder ❤️❤️ I’m taking it for the first time soon hopefully I’ll update this after I take it

[@someperson5137]

OMG, August 24th SAT? Me too!

[@Nadya-yd3iz]

I’m so proud for you and going to Stanford and John Hopkins have always been my dream Universities.

[@jtjones603]

I like your video bc everything you say is actually realistic and possible to achieve. Except your art, that’s amazing

[@jackcarter1229]

What was your main method for studying for the math section? Also did/does Stanford look at the fact you chose not to take an AP exam negatively? Thanks!

[@DyllenNellis]

So sorry I never answered this!! Practice problems were my main way of studying. I'd slowly worth through the problems and then make my own set of notes to write down what I learned. And I don't exactly know about the second question other than I didn't take 2 of my AP exams and I still got in lol

[@cleonguyen8]

Congrats on getting into Stanford! Also your art is insane!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you so much!!

[@monimon3402]

Congratulations and best to you at Stanford!

[@vanshshah8722]

Now I’m confident on my application

[@rhiannon2316]

I’m half Chinese too & a little Caucasian and I’m glad to find another similarly mixed girl (that sounds weird but like,,, it’s true) haha. You seem so sweet and your art is insane!! Stanford has been my dream school for a long time so this video is super helpful for me, thanks for sharing :))

[@DyllenNellis]

Oh awesome!! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I wish you luck!

[@jaypatel-xz6tr]

You are so amazing for actually helping! Thanks for posting that drive link! Helps out a ton

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you and you are welcome!!

[@allielee]

this really helped🤩 thank you so much and you are so amazing, I’m glad you got in!

[@juliasarieva9071]

You’re amazing and I love you and I’m so proud of all you’ve accomplished!

[@shriyajayanthi2374]

your art is so amazing i’m shook ❤️

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@50thanniversary68]

Omg your art is so great!! I’d purchase it!

[@DyllenNellis]

thank you!!

[@amena5076]

the google drive link is gonna help tons! thank you so so much!

[@ellenwang7310]

Your achievements are admirable while you are extremely modest and friendly!

[@DyllenNellis]

thank you!

[@ellenwang7310]

@@DyllenNellis please make a vid on your study tips! I want to get better at studying like you!!

[@lucasleanza9762]

Hi! Congrats on your acceptance!! Can't wait to meet you at the farm!🌲💞

[@DyllenNellis]

Thanks! Congrats to you too!

[@cindyli1918]

Your artworks are amazing! have fun at Stanford!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you!!

[@marizacabral5141]

Amazing art! And amazing attitude! Thank you for the information you provided.

[@anaycontractor5216]

Thank you for the college app resources!

[@stephaniechen3835]

I just want to let you know, you’re a real blessing 😫

[@justinchoi4321]

thank you for your advice and thanks for an organized set up!

[@DyllenNellis]

Of course! Thanks so much!

[@elyset5072]

Wow, your art is amazing and congratulations on Stanford!! What other schools did u apply to and get in?

[@tadeofamily3579]

Congrats on your acceptance! I enjoyed your video and art. Wondering if you have any perspectives on the theatre audition process for the “Arts portfolio?”

[@DyllenNellis]

Thanks! Unfortunately I do not know much about the theatre audition.

[@brightmalobachia3758]

Am Soo very happy for this video.thank you.

[@pranjalr162]

Girl you are so pretty. I don't know what makes you beautiful but you captivated me

[@usmanmir5663]

12:12 everything is going over my head...

[@jackcarter1229]

Hi! Thank you for this. What was your main method of studying for the SAT math? Also, does Stanford look at the fact you didn't take an AP test negatively? Thanks

[@DyllenNellis]

I made my own set of notes and did a TON of practice problems! And if you mean the AP test rather than the class, I honestly don't know. But seeing how it played out for me, I don't think it was a big deal.

[@standardstadium3051]

congrad my bro got in stanford

[@edwinminera5886]

YES GIRLYYY ILY

[@annakim5486]

I want to ask, next year I will apply for university and am preparing for it, are the report cards you had at school also taken into consideration even if you majored in art? I'm from Asia, I search on google but can't find information about it.

[@Obitobarahona]

this was beautiful

[@samantha1228]

Tanford.

[@daemic1868]

Great Video and it was very helpful! When did you start coding and what advice would you give to someone who wants to start learning?

[@DyllenNellis]

Thanks! I took one class in middle school and then did the Girls Who Code summer program. Look into Girls Who Code, they're great!

[@SuperAce780]

super helpful!! thx sm :)

[@cooperbassham650]

The music in the background had a phone ringing effect to it. For the first 5 minutes I thought I was going mad😂

[@DyllenNellis]

omg haha sorry about that! I'll change the music and make it softer next time.

[@Ynot533]

Congratulations! Can you please explain how you started a club at your school

[@DyllenNellis]

I think it's different at every school. But at my high school I just gathered a group of students to run the club with me, found a teacher to sponsor me, and filled out an application from leadership.

[@mohtaramgasimova8045]

Hi , im an international student, and in my country there aren't so many places that we can volunteer, intern, and compete etc. Only we have competitions that are science based ; that's all. So my question is could you pls help me about how i can also get into US universities such as Ivy league, Stanford and etc. Could you pls make a video about that? Besides, I really loved your channel , and happy to see that Im one of 1st subscribers 😊 Btw Im also Caucasian )

[@DyllenNellis]

Hi. Thank you so much. Unfortunately, I don't know a lot about what it's like to apply internationally. I'm sorry I can't help you out here. I wish you luck!

[@mohtaramgasimova8045]

@@DyllenNellis thank you for everything ) May I have a request? Could you please find someone who has enough knowledge in this area. If yes , that'd be awesome. If no, again thanks for attention ☺

[@crimsonnite9291]

@@mohtaramgasimova8045 Hello, I'd like to give you some info on the topic. each specific uni has their own policy for international students, so it's always good to check the one you're interested in. But the basic stuff that you will need for admission is, Highschool diploma, most unis prefer american, IB, or british diploma (IGCSE, A Levels) But other countries diploma is also usually accepeted. You will need to take SAT, and ACT exams. Also if possible try taking AP's as they make your application stronger, and some unis offer credit hours for them, so you might save some money just for taking them. All of your grades will have to be very high due to the top unis competitive nature. Last thing will be the cost of the uni, most usa unis are expensive it might start from 50 to 100k (USD) for your BS, and it's super hard to get a loan as an international student, you will either need a scholarship or your parents will have to pay for them. good luck

[@someperson5137]

If you like science comps then I would definitely suggest you do them! If not, then find something you like and find ways to show them to everyone else. Comps to me are the most straightforward thing to do lol. I'm obsessed with math comps XD

[@capivaraalfa6179]

I've got the same issue, but in my school (a federal institute of education, science and tech) we get to choose a course to attend along four years of highschool (which is sort of special, the federal institute is a uni with a really good highschool program) and because I chose the music course, it is in my curriculum just as the other subjects. I'm not sure how that is for my activities list, since I've got mandatory choir classes, french horn and symphonic band (also, i'm in two other smaller music groups). There is the possibility of doing research, projects, math and science state/national competitions (that are hard to get to the podium tough), etc *I'm completely lost in this, the activities seem too distant from the american standard.* High school, where I live, is based on taking 15 different subjects every school year, activities are completely optional, since the university admission system is based on a test up to 90 questions about our classes subjects.

[@kiralight4212]

Congrats my half Asian sister haha. You will thrive at Stanford!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thank you!!

[@mariajavier8103]

Oh no 😱... I’m not that smart but I’ll try give it a try 😭

[@pallihomo725]

Ahh love from europe!!! Im here for the online college experience!!! Good luck

[@cynthiacaroline6068]

Thank you....

[@mcprince]

Hey Dyllen. Thanks for making these videos! Do you have any info/advice about the 'arts resume' element of the arts portfolio?

[@DyllenNellis]

You’re welcome!! In the arts resume, include your experience, education, and awards!

[@kaylalee4640]

Hi Dyllen! Thank you for making this video it was super helpful! Regarding your descriptions what was your max word count? This year the limit is 500. Would you recommend using all characters to maximize descriptions?

[@DyllenNellis]

Hey! If you are talking about activity descriptions, I'm pretty sure the character (not word) count was 150. I believe it is still 150 characters this year as well on the Common App. And I do recommend using as many characters as needed to fully get across your role in the activity, which can often ride up to the limit.

[@daisybabees187]

Hi I was wondering if you could explain more about how you studied for the SAT to raise your score?

[@DyllenNellis]

Hi! I used PrepExpert. However, I have compiled all of my notes and resources that I used and put them in a google drive folder! You can have full access to it at: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tAFfHue0oiq05EajceHB3B5tOoeEiVEe?usp=sharing

[@victoragaba1783]

I love your art

[@DyllenNellis]

thank you!

[@vanessaj4852]

Hey! This video was really helpful. Could you tell me more about what Wave- Built for girls was. Thankss

[@DyllenNellis]

Yeah! Wave is a mentorship program that pairs you with people working in a tech field related to your interest. You meet individually with your mentor 3 times per round and then get a new advisor after. It's great for making connections and learning about the industry.

[@someperson5137]

OMG I wish I could draw like you!

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi How and where did you describe in your application that you are Half Chinese and Half White? I am a Nepalese-American and the closes option I got on the common app was South Asian. Thank you!

[@DyllenNellis]

Hi! I believe it was on the common app general information. If you don’t have the option to specify further and your identity is very important to you, you may want to consider including it in one of your essays (if it is related to the theme of your essay)!

[@stustu8430]

Where did you find all those extra curriculars to do? What gave you idea to do it?

[@DyllenNellis]

A lot of them I found through my school!

[@akankshagolhani8395]

Hey Dyllen , thankyou for such a brief description about your admit 🙂 , i wanted to get my profile evaluated by some experienced candidate , as i also want to apply for the same university for fall 2020. Can you please guide me little bit ? Thanks

[@DyllenNellis]

Hey! I'm sorry I'm currently too busy to read over any applications, but I can answer any questions you have about it!

[@kaitlinharold8014]

I’m also class of 202🌲! It’s kinda funny, I’m also half Asian half Caucasian and into both CS and musical theatre! 😂😅 Maybe I’ll see you on campus! Great video! ❤️

[@DyllenNellis]

Omg that's awesome!! What's your Instagram?

[@kaitlinharold8014]

Dyllen Nellis @kaitlin.eileen I actually think we’re following each other already 😅 Probably from the Stanford Bios account 👍🏻

[@DyllenNellis]

Oh Kaitlin yes!!! I totally know who you are. I am so excited to meet you! Are you planning on joining Ramshead (the musical theatre club)? I am :)

[@kaitlinharold8014]

Dyllen Nellis Yep! We’ll probably see each other then!

[@itsbritneybitch4094]

Does this work for Stanford med school ? P.S. Congratulations!!!

[@DyllenNellis]

Thanks! I’m not sure about med school, sorry.

[@jinnyyy20]

Hi Dyllen! I wanted to ask you how important you think art supplements are to Stanford. I enjoy write poems and plays but I don't think Stanford accepts them as art supplements. Thank you so much!

[@DyllenNellis]

Hey! I think art supplements are a good cherry on top. It will benefit your application if you have a strong portfolio but it won't hurt your application at all if you don't submit one. :)

[@bobbymaye9578]

Hey! I really liked this video. My thing is teaching. If I have pictures of myself helping children in rural areas, would I be able to put this in portfolio? Where would it best fit? I’m also trying to make a website about the teaching/empowerment work I’m doing. Is this a good idea?

[@DyllenNellis]

Hey! Teaching is a great thing and I think making a website would be fantastic. You can include this as an extracurricular activity. The pictures should be on your website, but it won't work for an art portfolio if that's what you mean. Hope this helped!

[@CasparChance]

I love you.

[@thaislopez6165]

Hey, i'd like to know if you know any kind of information about international students. Right now i'm in my junior year (1 bachillerato in spain) and I've been looking for information since last year but i'm still lost. Btw, i know i'm late but congratulations 😊

[@forevatemilio5514]

Hello!! I really want to start a digital media service as well. However, I live in a small community. How can I let everyone know about what I'm doing? Like how can I let my community know about my digital media service?

[@DyllenNellis]

Social media is ur best friend in this situation. Make posts and ask others to share! If you rlly want to, you can run ads too

[@dreamwave5199]

how does it feel going between a Techie and Fuzzy at Stanford

[@DyllenNellis]

Well I haven’t started school yet so I don’t know how it’ll be, but I enjoy being a part of both!

[@kenyacandelario-hernandez442]

Do you think it’s possible to get into stanford with 8 B but 9 Aps and 12 college classes? Does weighted Gpa matter more than unweighted? Thank you, Your video was really helpful!!

[@DyllenNellis]

It's hard to say since admission is based on so many different factors, but I think there is a possibility! I also am not sure when it comes to different GPA's.

[@arianarodriguez2618]

If I’m an international student I just don’t do the interview?

[@DyllenNellis]

I'm not entirely sure, sorry.

[@coachmehtapgunay]

Hi from Turkey! I am studying in the top university in Turkey currently, but I would like to apply to top colleges in us like Stanford as a second degree. For Stanford, am I still eligible for applying as a second degree? Can u please help me if u know about graduate applications? Thanks.

[@DyllenNellis]

Hi! There definitely is graduate school you can apply for but unfortunately I am not very knowledgeable about that, sorry. Wish you luck :)

[@as.3612]

What are other universities which don’t accept graphic design/Digital art?

[@DyllenNellis]

I’m not sure. Each school is different so you should check the individual requirements.

[@as.3612]

Dyllen Nellis thank you!

[@trisha3466]

hi! i struggled in my freshman year and early sophmore year and my uw gpa will be around a 3.8. ive taken lots of college classes and my weighted gpa is pretty high and i have a high sat score (1560). do u think i have a chance of getting in with a less than perfect uw gpa?

[@DyllenNellis]

Definitely! Stanford doesn’t even look at freshman year and your GPA isn’t even low!!! And wow ur SAT score is super high! Keep in mind there are many factors that all come to play in admissions and the best way to increase your chances is by having strong essays. 😊

[@trisha3466]

Dyllen Nellis thank u so much!

[@vanillapie8321]

Would you read my essay?

[@dudeguy8864]

carly????

[@hi0886]

wtf how was she rank 1 with a 4.25

[@DyllenNellis]

Every school works differently.

[@sharon877]

woah are you a lachsa alumni ??!!

[@DyllenNellis]

No I'm not! I went to VAPA, aka Grand Arts, aka Ramon C. Cortines (it has like 5 different names haha). Basically Lachsa's rival school.

[@amandalin1680]

Hi! I was wondering if u ever considered art schools as an option / did u only apply to comprehensive universities and why? Bc ur art portfolio is a little different compared to what I’ve seen before (but those ppl r attending art schools). Thank u!!!!

[@DyllenNellis]

I never considered art school as an option because I have so many interests in a bunch of different things that I wouldn’t be able to explore at an art school. I also wanted to go to a school where people who had very diverse interests and talents. But if art is your thing and you just want to stick to that, art school may be a good option!

[@PorkbellyTV]

1440 SAT???

[@DyllenNellis]

yup

[@eroskuikel9688]

5 on Calc AB and 630 on Math 2?

[@DyllenNellis]

Yup. I think the crazier thing is that I got 790 on the regular sat math and 630 on Math 2. BUTTTTT that just shows you what studying can do. I barely studied for Math 2, but studied my butt off for the SAT and Calc AB.

[@eroskuikel9688]

@@DyllenNellis Well Although I got 800 in both SAT Math Section and SAT Math level 2 without studying for any math sections, out of these two I would score an 800 on math level 2 every single time but score on the SAT Math Section can vary. I guess this is because SAT Math questions are trickier while level 2 questions are straightforward? Also the scoring curve for SAT Math is harsher but for the math 2 is not that harsh I guess. Nevertheless, i would score better on math 2 than on SAT math even if the scoring curves were identical. So I guess prep time is not that deciding(atleast for me) but the ability to not get tricked by the questions?

[@DyllenNellis]

Yeah I’m not sure 🤷🏻‍♀️