How I Got $500,000 in College Scholarships (WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU) national merit/applying early/ECs

Giving you ALL the tea on how I got $500k in college merit scholarships (not need-based). Topics covered are high school academics/ECs, PSAT/SAT (national merit), applying early, interviews, and external scholarships. You can stack merit scholarships with financial aid (need-based) scholarships.
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[@salvatoremicciche6895]

It’s unbelievable that you need to choose what you’re going to be doing for the rest of your life when you’re only a teenager

[@bddonovan7818]

No you don't. Pick something that is interesting to you now, study that. If in college it's not that interesting change your major. You can do the same thing throughout your life as well. The only people who tell you to pick one thing and stick to it are unhappy broke people.

[@nancysegovia531]

literally meee! I've already cried stressing about applying to colleges lol. idk where ima go still after HS

[@salvatoremicciche6895]

Goodluck with that lol

[@sueshe5953]

@@bddonovan7818 privilege

[@coreyhilbun8687]

Could just keep going to school to get paid 😂

[@gingersnap9585]

She should clarify that she didn’t actually get 500,000 dollars but was offered 500,000 in total as a combination from all the schools she applied to. All of the mentioned scholarships were entrance scholarships, so the majority of “offered” scholarships she couldn’t even get. It would be nice to get advice on scholarships outside of entrance scholarships, as only freshman would benefit from this advice. Additionally colleges simply do not give much in entrance scholarships.

[@abbiebui7956]

just click bait lol

[@fuckingdonut9489]

It is a bit clickbait-y but its technically not wrong bc she did get 500,000 dollars of college scholarships

[@SocialStudiess]

Interesting she didn't reply to this comment. Shows she's fake..

[@Koston-xo6cx]

Clickbait for sure, I'm half through the video and turning it off now

[@noshortcuts8440]

It says it in the title of the vid and the thumbnail.

[@shaymaaabdelah6466]

I got an email from Princeton University last week saying that I’m one of the chosen students to get a scholarship at their university!!!! I’m sooo freaking happy rn 😆 (Btw I know no one cares and I’m not trying to show off but I just wanted to share this because of how happy I am! :)😊

[@Belle-is9hu]

Yayayayay!! Congrats!

[@jessicansougan6805]

CONGRATS 🎊!!!

[@jessicansougan6805]

Did u write an essay

[@EdgarSanchez-qr1to]

I’m so happy for you !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mahaa978]

omggg thats soo amazing!!!!

[@averypearl]

the way you manage youtube with school and running two businesses--

[@kkateli]

THANK YOU i'm so glad that you appreciate it :")) ILY all and I will always try to hustle for you hehe

[@trishareddy562]

right! sis needs more recognition 😌

[@averypearl]

@@kkateli yes we all appreciate it!! take time fr yourself too

[@averypearl]

@@trishareddy562 frrr

[@vvvviiiicccc100]

IKR THE RESPECTT

[@SamElle]

I literally did not get any scholarships for college COS I DIDNT KNOW THEY EXISTED

[@kkateli]

omg NOOO :( it's okay, only up from here!

[@maishamaee_9507]

Ms. Girl go to admissions right now!

[@wilclark3026]

Who TF doesn't know scholarships exist

[@defsoul8636]

WiL Clark some think you can only get scholarships that colleges offer

[@vidhichudasama1393]

@@wilclark3026 no need to be rude

[@sheas5545]

my biggest fear is not being accepted anywhere, but another college-based fear is being in debt. :/

[@mars359]

We literally can’t catch a break fr

[@regann7227]

community college can help you with both those problems

[@s.sumbrella7616]

@Ana- Maria Atanasova where can you find the classes

[@snowandfrogs]

@@regann7227 cc is still thousands of dollars and I don't any money for that other than loans which I really don't wanna take

[@regann7227]

@@snowandfrogs I'm not sure what your situation is like specifically but cc can be free sometimes It was free for my mother through her job as a surgical technician. You can go for free sometimes from good grades My point was it is significantly cheaper, and easier to get into.

[@nickiTheAwsome]

Pov: When you cant get financial aid bc your parents receive too much money but they don't help pay for college but encourage you to go to college so your only friend is scholarships

[@Karmag3]

Jerks

[@michaelabrown3799]

Sammmmeeeee😫

[@asiandallas]

I feel ya 😭

[@jadoublec]

SAMEEE. Too rich for FAFSA. Too broke to pay out of pocket for college 😭😭

[@cathychen2322]

Meeee

[@elisakim8602]

i'm currently a senior and i feel like i'm running out of time. but thank you so much kate!!

[@riccimb4419]

Literally same here !!

[@Kit-Kat4L]

@H B thank you

[@heyitskaylag]

Nooo you got this! I’m a senior too, we have more time than we think and that people tell us (as long as we don’t miss many deadlines). Good luck and have fun!!

[@naturerey1845]

I'm just trying to start as a sophomore. Good luck to you guys!

[@elisakim8602]

@@heyitskaylag thank you! just accepted to ucsb so whoo hoo go gauchos!

[@asias.8770]

i am a terrified senior and i’m trying to find ways to get through college

[@riccimb4419]

You’re gonna be alright ✨

[@riccimb4419]

Just take a step at a time!!

[@jeremiahmartin4043]

As long as u start getting prepared and start applying now you will be fine

[@larizsa5756]

Oh me right now😭

[@OReily08080]

Same. I don’t know how to write personal insight essays, how the heck do I stand out

[@karenafa]

I’m annoyed bc I was a great hs student, I took a bunch of AP classes, had a great gpa, and graduated in the top 1% of my class, but I’m not good at looking for scholarships, so I didn’t get many, and now I’m in college, so all that high school hard work is worthless:(

[@oscar.boyish]

DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are TONS of scholarships for college students where you can still show off all your hard work in high school. Nothing is lost!

[@brianvalencia4621]

You got this, just keep looking and I'm sure you'll be fine :)

[@BoujeeBlackBabe]

UNIGO offers scholarships for students who are in college.

[@user-uh9uv2yw9h]

How did you not know that your college offers scholarships ??

[@Esther2333]

It’s not too late

[@melodyyuan4483]

I'm a junior right now and scholarships are already stressing me outttttt

[@KD-CD]

Same

[@heyitskate7747]

I’m a sophomore and I’m terrified.

[@Itsspanda]

Same! High school is going away so fast! I’m so scared.

[@toytube7795]

We got to start early🤧

[@saki-lx3jc]

same i know what to do but i don’t know what to do 😭

[@rileypappas6852]

currently watching this as a panicking senior in december 😅😅

[@nakaylasimon3790]

😭😭😭

[@rebekahvandenhole7830]

same here 😭

[@jesseniaaucapina9828]

How's it going so far

[@jonahdodd3920]

same

[@michaelaortiz101]

same

[@Grace-jb7me]

Good for her on this. Letting some ppl know that this doesn’t always happen. Had 4.01 gpa stat, perfect essay score on my SAT, president of National arts honors society, was in a visual arts program, and took several APs and 2 social studies/anthropology clubs. I applied early as well and to school scholarships with being low income and a minority. Still did not help me pay for school entirely and I still have loans. So you can do well in high school but it doesn’t always work. I received a partial scholarship from one private uni and ended up transferring cause the unmet aid was too much over 4 yrs. Just some FYI! But still try people. Just be mindful that her story is not the norm.

[@erickcastillo1211]

U at Harvard or what?

[@Duhluzr21]

What you up to now?

[@niyaaa.loveee]

it’s not about how good i are, its about effort

[@Grace-jb7me]

@@niyaaa.loveee What do you mean by that??

[@hewas3363]

Did you go to an expensive school??

[@ryanchoi2415]

Me not having extracurriculars for the first 3 years of high school: 😳😂

[@katherine5184]

Same

[@humblebeedumbledore7603]

Ikr do we even have a chance anymore

[@Kit-Kat4L]

@@humblebeedumbledore7603 yep always better late than never

[@katherine5184]

Is 97 hours of volunteering considered a lot

[@nakaylahsmith7356]

@@katherine5184 depends who you ask but I personally think that’s really good

[@laineweis6024]

Correction: Careful, this year test optional REALLY MEANS test optional because MANY MANY students physically couldn't take the SAT because of COVID, including me. If thats you don't let her freak you out. I just got into Chicago test optional so schools really understand. Remember they look with context.

[@michaelaortiz101]

yeah same, I applied to take SAT three times and all three got cancelled :/

[@TINA7HEAVEN]

Hi, I'm in my 40's and I'm back in college, and I just subscribed to you. 😸

[@calista910]

Thats awesome you're never too old to learn!

[@michaelaortiz101]

Yay! Go you, I love the fact that you went back to school! So proud of ya 😊

[@helhaj79]

congratulations that you’re in college and learning again!

[@riyamishra280]

That's so cool , hope you have a good time . I am really happy for you . I too have a 60 year old man in my university . He is there to do his PhD.

[@shalenamendoza6716]

37 and going back to further my education. Thank you for your videos.

[@jyf5757]

this video is a sign from heaven fr I was straight about to search up “how to get scholarships for college” and then this was the first one on my recommended even before I clicked the search bar 🤯

[@biancasawant3829]

Omg same here…

[@girlbye7477]

So you not only got into my dream school...but you got a half ride too?? You’re officially my new role model

[@ellachristiansen1846]

I loveeee that you take the time to thank your subscribers for watching ads and supporting you (: love your college content it is sooo helpful

[@kkateli]

Thank u so so much!! ❤️❤️

[@evelynchao3348]

you are literally my biggest inspiration. i want to own a business when i grow older, but im terrified that ill be thousands and thousands in student debt and never get anywhere. so seeing this helps sm, and im super proud of how far youve come as well :)

[@whereisthefood3550]

I had my very first scholarship interview last week and got the results back today. I got it thank God!!! I now have 10 grand towards any college of my choice. It was so terrifying

[@joellec.1861]

What scholarship was this for?

[@malloryb2796]

what scholarship was it?

[@missionnoel6753]

I am trying my best 😭😭😭, I feel like people are getting scholarships and college decisions early and I feel so alone.

[@ecstacybrown4255]

SAMEEE..

[@greenapples9293]

Man you’re not alone. I feel so freaking behind and stressed. Do I want to stay in state?? What career do I even want to pursue?? Ahhh I wish we were able to be in school rn when guidance feels especially needed

[@lanification]

@@greenapples9293 exactly!!! I am so indecisive and can't figure out what I want to do in life so time just passes by ughhh

[@nasriahmed5481]

COVID messed me up so I’ll most likely go to community college

[@chelseanino3654]

Senior class of 2021 ?

[@ErinDevon]

Who else has literally been obsessed with Kate's videos!? I love your channel so much! It is so motivating and inspiring! 💕🥺

[@kkateli]

You're the best tysm ahh

[@islynne]

See in my school no one cares about the psat cuz everyone thinks that it does nothing. So here I am about to take the psat in two days like 👁👁

[@SmackinSeedOfficial]

You only get a scholarship from the psat if u get a rlly high score.

[@rowankilian7163]

My school is the same way, just remember that even if you don’t do good enough for the scholarships it gives you an idea for what to expect on the SAT and ACT, so it is excellent practice no matter who you are

[@mojo7199]

@@SmackinSeedOfficial That's cap, if you are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or from a small town there is a scholarship program called the National recognition program that provides you with scholarships for much lower scores

[@keishalawson3995]

@@mojo7199 well dang where my scholarship. I made a 840 on my psat

[@LifeWithJB1]

I’m an upcoming junior in high school and I’ll be off to college in 2023. It’s scary knowing I have to be an adult because I’ll have to pay bills and do all the adult things but I pray I can get through it. My family doesn’t really support my decisions so it’s like once I’m grown I will have to do everything for myself. That’s why I’m trying to find scholarships now so I can pay for my own college tuition. They also don’t want to teach me about building credit so I will have to learn on my own and wait until I’m old enough to get my own credit card. I just think my family doesn’t want me to be more successful than them.

[@Bobert72382]

You’ll be fine fine my friend. Just make sure to ask questions on things you don’t understand and get information from sources you trust. For building credit just be careful not to overspend and set it up to bill your bank account automatically so you don’t have to worry about forgetting

[@Bobert72382]

If you can follow what you’re passionate about and display that passion to others (especially others in power like Professors/admission/scholarship committees) You will be very successful

[@ms.k8260]

@@Bobert72382 so nice of you to offer him advice! I love it! #kindness 😌♥️🙏🏾

[@jasymrenee]

Same! My parents don’t want me going to university, so I’ll be on my own once I’m an adult and graduated from community college, meaning Ill have to sign up for as much scholarships as possible.

[@boliu336]

Best wishes for you! Maybe your parents do not have enough resources.

[@Doctor_C_Jack]

This video had so much new information that I didn't get from my school counselors and other sources! This is video is amazing and I am definitely sharing it with my friends. On the flip side though, I would really have loved to find this before submitting literally all of my apps by November 1st, but the 5th part of the video is still very much applicable to me. Thank you so much for making this video and thank the KZbin algorithm for putting this in my recommended!

[@tierracporter]

I’m currently panicking trying to find scholarships😭

[@katherine5184]

You still have time

[@alyssajasmine3216]

@@katherine5184 I feel like I’m all out of time

[@depressiontears2979]

I know its stressful as hell cuz I'm right there with you, but you still have quite a bit of time. I'd recommend goingmerry.com They have a lot of scholarship opportunities.

[@tierracporter]

@@depressiontears2979 thank you!!

[@michelleglenn5290]

I’m just now trying to find them :)

[@avamakanui]

Also I recommend Niche for schools / scholarships !!! 💗

[@kkateli]

Oh yes!! That's a great suggestion; I'll add it now to my description box :)

[@ewurabenaaggrey173]

Wait are you serious? I thought those scholarships were just lost cause.

[@keishalawson3995]

@@ewurabenaaggrey173 right

[@kaylinsavorgino8020]

ok this is actually heaven sent i was looking up scholarships a couple of days ago

[@victorialee809]

tysm! recently got psat/nmsqt scores back and i did well, well enough to qualify past semifinalist round looking at prev year state stats :) so thank you for having this video up explaining it all :)

[@madisonnn683]

to do some of these things, you just have to be naturally smart and involved in a lot. in high school, it was hard for me to get involved with things and now i am suffering for it. you truly just have to be smart. i am tired of it

[@isabellafajardo8358]

thank you for taking the time to make this! I’m not skipping the ads

[@kkateli]

Thank u so much!!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

please make more videos featuring your business! it’s so motivating and makes me want to work harderre

[@winniehuang4305]

Funfact: 11 years old me watching this and barely understanding this. How is there 300+ likes???

[@kkateli]

HAHA ILY

[@froyok28]

I’m 10 Aaaaa

[@Ineslemrini]

@@kkateli Im 14 and a freshman and just wanted to ask you a question so I play violin and I started since I was in 7th grade and I’m a freshman and still doing it my question is can I get a scholarship for playing violin or music?

[@itsmeping5869]

@@Ineslemrini keep doing it thru highschool. It will benefit you a lot when applying for things like colleges, scholarships and even NHS!

[@Ineslemrini]

@@itsmeping5869 thank you so much for letting me know!

[@katewexell]

These videos are always super helpful. I actually just shared a similar one, but these videos have helped me find scholarships I didn't know to apply to before.

[@manavhnr936]

the only channel i dont skip ads

[@NeonVipers]

Tysm for this queen, I’m an only child and I’ve been struggling to find info on this stuff so this is super helpful!!!🤗

[@elysosome2570]

Remember there’s also another option of community college in case you can’t afford to go straight to a four year or if you don’t meet the requirements to the school you want to go to. If you need any info lmk, I’ve known many people who took the community college route and are doing the same as people in a four-year.

[@thejokekeeper]

Ahhhhh! I love your videos Kate! Thanks for the advice! I'm taking the PSAT next week, wish me luck! Keep up the quality videos :D

[@majocarreno4908]

Its so refreshing to watch her videos she's so genuine

[@Oak7565]

Great video!! Good to inform the high schoolers!! And in high school EVERY history class was AP level with the exam, I never took AP Chem. I'm a recent college graduate since May and I came out with $23k in student debt and a Zoom small grad ceremony lol and wished I had more scholarships- I earned $15-20k in college scholarships directly from my institution, $1,000 from my high school, and $300 from MAO pageant

[@AlyssaMariee]

yessss kate helping us finesse the system!!!

[@kkateli]

love youuu

[@alexaberry4360]

Hi! Im a junior in high school and I am very nervous and lost. I wasn't really sure where I should start but this video helped me! Thank you!

[@a_rie.-.]

Same this school year went by hella fast. 😣

[@iamlilzach]

Now 2 years later u graduated

[@sumyinchan395]

it’s so interesting to find out how the US college system is different from Singapore’s like it’s so cool u get to choose courses in high school!!

[@michaelaortiz101]

Well, we only get to pick the level. So there’s regular, honors, and ap. However junior (sometimes) and senior year we can pick electives which are classes we are personally interested in that are educational. And electives are added to the normal math, science, English classes were required to take. For example, I took business, psychology, sociology, and visual arts.

[@a_rie.-.]

@@michaelaortiz101 I get to pick my courses

[@fairsuns]

@@michaelaortiz101 woah wish i had that in hs! it really helps you set up what to do in college or let u know ur interests in general

[@jessicac8090]

Uh no well I’m not sure what type of school you go to but it’s more complicated than that

[@kenagerasmia2200]

it felt like yesterday when I was having a hard time choosing what barbie movie i should watch then now I'm watching how to survive college coz its damn hella expensive.... RIP

[@LLansnnslsmsk]

Oooo u know u should do this to get your channel blow up 🤯 1. Pranks 2. Volts 3. Day in life 4. Rection vids 5. Transformations something 6. Asking questions with freinds like a talk show 7. Story time 8. Music 9.q&a get to k ow u better clear u up with rumors or any u think u should clear up 10. Hmm education vids like this one 11. Blogs when u go somewhere special like camping or beach

[@LLansnnslsmsk]

Good luck 👍 I think this would help u

[@janaelyamany9237]

Very helpful Kate. Thank you so much! I am currently applying!!! Fingers crossed.

[@essjae368]

Girl good on you, I didn’t realize merit scholarships were available for continuing students until my soph year at USC LOL

[@noorbashir8573]

Omg this is so perfect! I’m a junior rn and I just registered for the SAT. Tysm! I’d love to meet you one day when you move to California 😊

[@marisartori5045]

Are you gonna take the SAT this year or in the spring?

[@marisartori5045]

I’m a junior too and I’m thinking whether I should take it in December or March\April

[@noorbashir8573]

@@marisartori5045 im taking in in the Spring! March 2021

[@SeanRays]

bruh what omg that's crazy i'm so proud of you

[@kkateli]

Hi sean!! Thank you :")

[@annek9231]

Thank youuuu!!!! This vid was helpful in currently a high school senior grad of 2021...trusting the Lord to provide for everything 😇😇

[@eshas1605]

really great tips, thanks for being open and straight up with us! haha

[@jamesalfredgambong8759]

I'm a senior and i feel so lost at the moment🙂

[@nakaylasimon3790]

Same 😭😭

[@lighthousesniper124]

yea me too

[@aneesahtimbo6803]

same

[@sangnu688]

Same

[@heyitskaylag]

Y’all we got thisss Class of 2021 is up for bigger and better things

[@deniserobinson6955]

I’m a sophomore and my school is making us take the NMSQT this year, so I’m heck stressed rn :( Thank you for this video, Kate! 🥺💜

[@kkateli]

Aww take it one step at a time, u got this! Find some time to study every week and before u know it, you’ll be super well prepared!❤️

[@archerliu2793]

Isn’t it for juniors?

[@deniserobinson6955]

Archerisme My school is also offering it to Sophomores!

[@archerliu2793]

@@deniserobinson6955 oh that’s nice! Although it is an amazing opportunity, don’t stress too much about it. Just do your best to prepare, and if you do good on it then congratulations! If not, there’s plenty more opportunities out there :)

[@deniserobinson6955]

@@archerliu2793 Thank you for your kind words :) I'm taking in in January, but I'm already stressed about it lol. I'm going to do my best to not stress about it until it's time for me to prepare!

[@melodyyuan4483]

Ahhh this is so helpful thank you so much Kate!!!

[@kkateli]

Glad it was helpful! :))

[@honeypotfilms6066]

OMG WAIT WHAT KATE IS SO SUCCESSFUL ITS CRAZYY - honeypot films

[@wendyaguirre5881]

I wish KZbin existed with these kinds of videos during my high years 2004-2008! I think KZbin has many good educational information and I highly believe my life would have been a little different. Here I am, a 30 year old returning to school pursuing to be a Registered Nurse. I'm attending a community College part time. Its been a challenge as I am a mom of 2 and housewife first, and a full time employee second. So kids, stay in school! Do your research and don't let anyone discourage you. Remember is never too late to pursuit your dreams! There is no excuse to fail all you need is the will to try! Good luck!

[@elhadjdiallo633]

That's one of my dream job as well I really need help which step did take ..... how

[@kanaip5028]

Those are my same high school years. I did well in HS but I didn't feel prepared for college so my first try at it didn't go well at all. Now I'm back in school at 31 and doing really well because I have better financial security and just overall more life skills now. Good on this girl for sharing her experience. And good luck to you in Nursing school! I'm going for Animation.

[@ciiciilove8605]

Your not alone

[@iAreAndy]

omg! I wish I had this sort of information back in 2014! I had to figure out how to get myself into college all by myself when I was in high school and that was so intimidating haha. Thank you for the video!!! Great job!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!! And congrats on getting into USC!

[@amaricody5227]

Awesome Info Kate. Thanks a million. I am going to head to some of those sites now & follow some of that great advice!

[@PayingForSchool]

🤩Thanks for sharing the Fastweb Scholarships link!!

[@YouTube_Staff]

USC gave me a huge merit scholarship, but i would still had to pay 30-40k per year after aid due to forming, which was a no-go

[@oopsydaizy]

I'm applying for fasfa right as I'm transitioning into becoming a senior. By GPA is great and I'm taking 2 AP classes this upcoming semester. I really hope the college I'm applying to (ECU) will notice that I've taken 4 computer programming classes (python) and that I'm a girl. I know that colleges appreciate girls taking that route since there arent many of us T_T

[@hillarykh]

I love your vibes!✨✨

[@user-ok1hl8jj1n]

106k subs is insane for a college student nice job 👍

[@sydneylim5097]

What I’m about to write is for juniors or sophomores planning high school classes: You’re gonna hate taking AP classes and AP exams BUT I took an overall 5 AP classes and received a 3 from 3 of them. I haven’t taken the other two yet. The three hundred dollars NOW for taking the AP exams may suck BUT because I took them I found a university that is taking the scores I got and is converting them to credits. Because of that I’m potentially able to graduate from that school at least a semester early which will possibly SAVE ME $2,000!!! I’m not say this is the way to go but because of my hard work for the AP exams (and taking them during covid) I’m able to save money for the future! I’m extremely excited because dog this finding and obviously it’ll be different for each university but I also recommend apply to multiple colleges like over 5 cause I chose 4 and it was honestly one of the hardest choices in my life.

[@superlovelynumber1]

great advice! AND consider DE classes❤

[@ColleenPark]

Wow I wish I had seen this when I started college🥺

[@jo_ellee]

Super helpful. Thank so much for making this video

[@Noname-qk6qp]

I am so surprised to learn that universities in the us require interviews and I didn’t know what extra curricular was before. Here it is only grade based and a completely anonymous process.

[@lunarpacer2834]

where r u from dude ur lucky

[@a.h.i267]

i just finished my freshman year of high school, my school is really competitive though so everyone takes honors classes. I took honors algebra in 8th grade and it was super easy but chickened out of taking honors Geometry last year, this coming year (my sophomore year) im challenging myself by taking all honors 1 AP and 2 extra curriculars. wish me luck😅, im so ready to graduate highschool

[@a.h.i267]

half way through sophomore year and its going great so far. i have 5 A’s and 2 B’s, barely getting any sleep but its ok at the end of the day

[@lesliepalomares3889]

I currently don’t even have my college essay done, only a 1020 for SAT, no letter of recommendation, and no scholarship yet. I’m terrified

[@shrikanth1717]

ayo same, i need someone to work with me lol

[@ElyseXP]

Email your counselor or a teacher you really like to write the letter of recommendation letter for you. Most teachers are extremely nice, or already know what to write after years of writing them. Good luck!

[@tamiyahjohnson3442]

girl same ive only taken then act and i got a 21 composition lmao bc i took it in 10th grade, and i have no scholarships I'm so unprepared...i have no idea what to do lol

[@ElyseXP]

@@tamiyahjohnson3442 if you’re low income, first thing you should do is apply for FASFA. It’s pretty much free money from the government. I got around $3000~ since my parents were not going to able to help me at all. Next thing is look at the scholarships the colleges you’re going to offer. Especially if you’re going instate, a lot of them offer scholarships for residents of their state. Next thing is look for community scholarships in your area. You might find some just by searching “city name, state, community scholarships”. ~ there’s probably a lot of people who want to give back to the community they came from. Other than that, you could look into national scholarships, but without a good writing skills/above average grades, you might not do well. So i’d just focus your time on community ones. Other than that, if you’re someone of color, you could maybe find scholarships just based on that alone~ or scholarships relating to specific majors. Good luck! Start preparing now as a lot of the scholarships require recommendation letters. Just don’t let that scare you. Most teachers are nicer than you think, and won’t mind writing you one :)

[@tamiyahjohnson3442]

@@ElyseXP Thank You!!! Out of that ive only done my fasfa and i have some rec letters...I have a lot to do😩 and ill look into poc scholarships hopefully that'll hep a lot...if not there's always student loans i suppose which im trying to avoid😔

[@maryelizabethschultz1052]

ur videos are so helpful! thank u!!!!

[@mspyuki1734]

aHh tysm just what i was looking for! and you look so beautifulll

[@kkateli]

Thank u ahh❤️

[@mspyuki1734]

@@kkateli yww cutiee

[@JB-gi5ph]

Scored in the top 1% on the PSAT... That's about 95% of the story.

[@HopeHayley]

im watching this at 12. preparing early i guess lol

[@habebahosam2629]

I'm watching at 14 ! Keep going

[@DelilahMatilda]

I have never learned anything about college and i am the first person to put into action to go into college so thank you for making your video, You have made me feel less anxious.

[@learnoverflow9273]

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[@musicone8333]

I’m a freshman college and I’m speechless. I did so bad hahahaha you’re Extraordinary!

[@joyce-dh6tu]

There was a 2 minute ad and I watched it through

[@gabby2350]

Thank you. I was struggling and stressing out how to pay for my tuition since I’m a senior.

[@kandacegirl6573]

Extremely helpful, thank you!

[@anjolasworld]

Hi Kate , I recently just stumbled about your channel ,and I have to say - I AM IMPRESSED-and yes, I did watch the ads fully 😂. I recently started college hunting but I am an international student ,and of course looking out for scholarships ! Thanks for your help ! And p.s ,Is the PSAT easier than the SAT?

[@shrilekha75]

Hi Kate. Thanks for sharing this valuable info. My daughter is a senior this year, currently applying to colleges. I saw your video till the end. Please clarify as to what exactly the Presidential scholarship is? Is it connected with being a national semi finalist or how exactly do you get selected to receive it. Thanks.

[@sarahcaitlin7302]

do colleges like it when you are involved in music, because i’m not a sporty person lolll, but i do school orchestra, orchestra outside of school, and piano.

[@jessv4300]

literally any activity is a good one!

[@sarahcaitlin7302]

Jess V thanks!!

[@kourtneybrenaejones]

yess you can get music scholarships if you look for them!

[@jessicac8090]

Do all state it will help you a ton it’s hard to get into but your very likely to get a full ride in music if you play for the state concert group

[@threecturner354]

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

[@newdrummer3238]

I’m currently a 25 year old dad moving my family from jersey to Florida so I can attend full sail university and the expenses would have made most people fold but If you trust yourself and keep in mind that THE GRIND NEVER STOPS. You will literally be ok

[@audreyjones7990]

Me who's literally awful at standardized test

[@beakerthebeaver581]

Her: watch the ad through because it helps me support my family Me who got the ad at the beginning: 😭😭😭 But don’t worry I’ll watch the video again fully as well as the ads

[@michaelvalderrama4229]

thank you!!! needed this

[@Olivia-wg8gv]

life saver!! im gonna spend the summer writing scholarship essays now 😂

[@kkateli]

Yesss such a good use of time!!! U got this :)

[@gwen5949]

Tell me why I took a rigorous course load knowing damn well I couldn’t handle it. On paper I look like a bad student but in reality I was just overwhelmed😔

[@aiden-nm4pi]

take the sat and get a good score and that will make up for a lot of it

[@gwen5949]

@@aiden-nm4pi I actually took the sat in 2019 and got a near perfect score in Math and English being a little lower. That did not matter as the 2020-2021 cycle didn’t use sat scores. I got into one of my top choice (not me dream school) but I am content nevertheless :)

[@lilly2154]

Im a sophmore in high school and i have a big question. How do you get the money? Like when you apply do you have to put your bank or something? Do they send u a check????

[@adrianacontreras1]

it depends on the scholarship! some are school based so the school automatically applies it. if it’s an outside scholarship you sometimes get them in a check or deposited to your bank account. There’s also other scholarships that you have to report to your school so that they can give the money to your school directly. It honestly just depends on the scholarship because they’re all different some scholarships are for personal expensive so they give the money to you.

[@rajsneh3]

Hello! Kate. Thank you for your nice informational video. That was really helpful. 1 question for you though, how did you study for your PSAT/SATs? That was a really nice score that you got. Thanks again for posting this video.

[@wobuawouba]

All of a sudden when I'm becoming a freshman in 2022 I feel like the whole world is ahead of me and I'm finally be coming a women

[@iancohen260]

I love ur videos, I’m a freshman in hs

[@kkateli]

Hi! Thank you so much :))

[@muniraa4299]

I’m a junior and this was the worst grades iv had in like my whole years of school...I have the worst luck Bru :(

[@brandyhernandez4501]

just try ur best to get better grades in the second half of this year and during senior year. Colleges care more about improvement then perfect grades all 4 years alsooo when you apply theres a chance for you to explain why ur grades dropped

[@jessicac8090]

Collages look at improvement and that you are challenging yourself I also had a rough first semester of junior year and my gpa dropped to a 3.6 which was sad but I plan on taking harder classes and just staying on top of it which has actually worked out knowing that it’s not the end of the world

[@hi-kt8jj]

my whole freshmen year was terrible. i managed to pass the year with a couple B's, and the rest C's and D's. was going through a lot of personal problems that year. adults always seem to get into our heads that colleges won't accept us because of a downfall we have had in our high school grades, but it isn't true. these things happen and we aren't perfect, and shouldn't be expected to be. everything will be okay, even if it doesn't seem like it now. :)

[@buttertoast8613]

@@hi-kt8jj same boat I was doing really good half of freshman year before COVID getting involved and stuff only for all of that to fall apart due to COVID for a good half a year got depressed and manic for a whole year and a half I’m doing better now but still scared. Cuz I’m a junior in the fall and I feel so behind. What grade are you in

[@scottsanders9498]

If state schools interest you and you are a national merit finalist, University of Alabama will give you a package that covers 10 semesters (including graduate studies) of tuition and expenses to the extent that your out-of-pocket is about $7500/yr. Also if you are a NM finalist, the state of Florida has a scholarship program called Benacquisto that pays nearly all expenses if you attend a Florida school, tuition, room, board, books, expenses etc. It's essentially free. Other state universities like Oklahoma are great values if you are a NM scholar and can't get need based financial aid.

[@dinaazuike6615]

me watching the ad all the way through💅🏾

[@trevzeee]

As a Canadian student do you have any tips? Should I still do the American standardized tests like the SAT?

[@carolynbartroff9094]

Hi Kate! I’m a freshman this year taking Chemistry Honors and Algebra 2 Honors. Last year we never took our end of year state test for Geometry & Biology due to COVID. Now my school is saying that we can take it but we also have the option not to take it. If you don’t take it it you don’t get a golden sticker on your diploma. I will have to re study most of the information that I learned last year to take these state tests because I don’t remember much. Do you think colleges will care if I took my Geometry and Biology end of year state tests?

[@bankrolltwannn474]

What my counselors did my freshman year was my 8 grade year I was post to take the algebra 1 fsa but when covid hit my 8 grade I wasn’t able to do it so my counselors told me that if I pass the geometry eoc my freshman year that she would use my geometry eoc score as my algebra 1 score so I would get my credit for Algebra 1 so def talk to your counselor about that

[@zach9529]

I got national merit semi-finalist too! I’m just lucky that I live in a state where everyone takes the ACT instead of the SAT so the qualifying PSAT score was lower.

[@fauniashen2821]

ty for this💖💖