How I Got into Top American Universities with Full Ride Scholarships

In this video I tell what kinds of financial aid US universities provide and what's the right way to apply for them.
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US universities are hard to get into, but many of them provide various kinds of financial aid both for american and international students. The trick is to find out which universities provide scholarships, assistantships and fellowships and apply to them.
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[@mlkasantos]

“you just have to be yourself, you just have to be cool” i cant do both

[@mlkasantos]

very informative tho!!

[@markwasfy3915]

I guess......jk

[@midabruce9175]

Me to

[@povhengyam3395]

I feel very sad about my future right now, I can't afford to pay for my university, I hope that I can be lucky as you and I will work hard to get it. Thank for your story and advice.

[@ajh.4131]

Povheng Yam You’ll be ok. Grades=money. If you’ve had really good grades in the past (A’s & B’s), there’s a big chance you’ll get some type of merit-based scholarship. The more schools you apply to, the better your chances of getting something.

[@povhengyam3395]

@@ajh.4131 thanks you ❤️

[@nisargsomani6797]

im in the same situation next year i will be out of high school.....planning to get into medical studies...would love to go abroad .......im in uae currently but its to costly cuz im from India

[@rakshachoudhary7011]

@@nisargsomani6797 I am also from India & I really want to study in a good college or university but 😔.. My father couldn't able to afford the fees...really I am so much depressed right now for my future 😔😔

[@nisargsomani6797]

@@rakshachoudhary7011 Ya its annoying ik so our only way is to work hard im in 12th currently and wish to go to great school for higher studies.

[@abyalewteklu503]

her - "you just have to be yourself, you just have to be cool me - "hey,i could only do one at a time".

[@ornella4887]

omg...i'm soo happy for her..she really helped me with my toefl preparations. THANK YOU

[@harshitasharma9061]

Hi Marina! It is very generous and kind of you to make such informative videos. Most people forget their own struggle times and when they are past it, they do not care about thinking of helping others. Nice to see someone helping people out so much.. you are doing amazing work. :)

[@elenak6934]

Fascinating story! I also studied Economics in North America, that's where the modern economic thought comes from. I have many acquaintances from CIS countries who received their education abroad for free, mostly undergraduate level.

[@shaunakpoojary5056]

In whole of the Internet you are helping me the most. I’ve been researching for 2 weeks now but you’ve made it so much easier! Thank you so much!

[@tarleilemos]

Hi Marina! Now I understood the difference between scholarship and fellowship. Thank you for the clarification.

[@fatimkin159]

Dear Mariya, finally after long searching I found what I was looking for!!😃 you're my fave now and thank you so much for sharing with your ecperiences, that was really helpful for me! As long as I'm currently doing my bachelor degree in Uzbekistan and I'm RF citizen as well, I'm planning to take my master degree abroad. Good luck! Keep it up!😊✊

[@rattansingh8003]

Hey! Marina you are my inspiration .You made work easier.

[@rashmika9742]

What a wonderfully informative video. Thank you, Marina!

[@muthukrishnan1670]

Your videos are always helpful and thank you ❤

[@abadirdulla4442]

wow my God very helpful information thank you so much.

[@suxzitpaulandyfanya51502537]

This is a really life changing video! Awesome, Thank You for sharing..

[@user-fo4td3zi7j]

Super helpful! Thank you so much!

[@qianyuye7683]

Thank you so much for the information, I find all your videos really useful. Please upload more about US universities.

[@anabfrade7223]

Amazing Marina! Really liked your channel. I have the dream to study abroad, but I don't have the money to afford, so is good to see someone who got it and doesn't pay for it. You are such a inspiration! Thanks

[@linguamarina]

+Ana Frade Thank you!

[@moniranik5674]

what can I do when my cgpa is low

[@srushtikulkarni9214]

Ana Frade I have a dream to study abroad (especially The US )..it is my dream to study at Harvard University..! My parents are not able to pay a huge amount of money..they can manage to pay some amount of money maybe half of the fees..! I have also started learning German as it has a lot of scope I would be very happy if I could get a scholarship from the top universities in the USA.

[@hinnakhan797]

linguamarina

[@hmoobywjpheej2682]

I want to study there too, but i have no money to go there

[@sfarzanyar]

Hi Marina I don't know if you see this comment ever or if you notice it. But I really want to thank you for the beautiful videos that you make. They're really exhaustive. I only watched a few of them just now when I was looking for some advice to take the Toefl test better and actually make the process much rapid. I found your videos very amazing. Marina you're really honest and sincere in what you're telling. We (I) really feel that you're speaking the utter truth and you come clean about anything relevant. thank you, Thank you dear, for such a kindness and truth. I wish you the best best luck in your way and in the journey through life. You're a real model to me

[@kh2770]

I was searching everywhere for these explanation thank you so much

[@stephanieisme8943]

All the videos of your channel are very useful. Thank you.

[@captainmcduckyYT]

You and 'That Indian Guy' have helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@saurabhpathe]

@That_Indian_Guy is the best

[@thetiltfactory1760]

Yeah, You are right, I think so, he is from UTD..........

[@saurabhpathe]

+Ayush Dhumal Yes... Harsh Is from UTD

[@erycanandi]

yess...so true

[@chitralalawat8106]

a u said, ur academic background must b strong...but I wanna tell u that I'm an average student..But, now I'm confident that I can certainly score full in SAT..so, is it feasible to obtain full financial aid from American Universities...????

[@AlineBora]

Hi Marina! Did you have to write a motivational letter? Can you talk about that and give tips? Thanks for your amazing videos!

[@evansanaba2880]

HI Marina!!! Thanks for all your videos, they are really inspiring.

[@rodjacinto]

Marina, I loved your channel. It is helpful. Thank you!

[@SAMCEEWORLD]

Thank you thank you thank you... Really learnt something and would wanna know more about studying Economics (Msc) - requirements and procedure. Thank you thank you thank you ✋

[@rahattleubaev3716]

0:13 She: 'Today I'm going to tell you how I've gotten to top 5 universities with full financial aid' Also she *Bank robbing siren on the background

[@manikandankarthik4215]

omfg...that is savage

[@prajjwolsamashrestha6133]

You are so incredible. I love watching your every youtube videos.

[@jakhongirburibaev7765]

Hello Marina! I am very delighted to be one of your subscribers since I get significant info related to study abroad. I'd love to say that your acccent doesn't differ from American one at all!)) Hopefully one day I'll be able to speak the way you do)) With best regards! From Uzbekistan!

At 6:28 the guy was struck and baffled by your beauty! Haha Great video, Marina!

[@charlottecaroline8304]

marina...hi i am caroline from kenya...am really in need of a scholarship for culinary arts...kindly help...my WhatsApp number- [phone]

[@DimetradzeLeo]

Hi was just looking at her camera)

[@kyroking9934]

@@charlottecaroline8304 I don’t think it’s a good your number on the internet like that

[@LeLPopan]

You're beauty just made this video a whole lot more interested ❤

[@tselmegchinuukhei4018]

Loving this Channel Marina!! Really helpful Content

[@danBg543]

linguamarina! You are absolutely the best! I will watch all of your video! little by little.

[@anapaul3829]

It's just amazing...congrats and im so happy for you.. But I've got a question, do you need extra curriculums for admission besides you having good academic credentials.?

[@ikraamouifqi7092]

Hi marina .I'm so happy I came across your channel . My dream has always been to study in the US ,but I couldn't offer to do so. I'm now doing Masters in my home country (Morocco ) and majoring in English Linguistics .Nevertheless, I didn't give up on my dream to get a chance to get a scholarship and get to go to America. I would be grateful if you could help me know if there are specific universities which I can apply to and get accepted and also get financial aid . I wish you the best of luck 😘😘

[@linguamarina]

Hi! I help people to get into Universities - goo.gl/uh0fLD We'll find a university for you and a scholarship

[@hrithikpuri8545]

linguamarina will you please help me ? I'm an Indian and want to study hotel management from Cornell.

[@carlose198]

You can come study on my bed. I’ll give you a full scholarship

[@subhanchaodary6034]

Thank you very much to share such a useful video really supportive. Wish you good luck

[@amitsharma3507]

Great video. thanks for sharing.

[@PankajSingh-kp9wg]

Hey Marina !! First of all, Thanks for all of your videos. They are really motivating. I just wanted to know, if I can get full financial aid just on the basis of my TOEFL score(113)? I want to apply for bachelor's in business administration.

[@linguamarina]

Wow, your TOEFL score is great. You can book a consultation with me and we'll find you a university and scholarship - goo.gl/h0PYxj

[@kushagrasonkar]

Pankaj Singh how's it going man. Did you make it to US?

[@AhsenJabbar]

casper sander I’d like to know the same

[@arushijaswal3119]

Pankaj Singh

[@YonaStudio]

2020 - everything FINANCIAL is hard af... they used to give more funding and scholarships before TT ...

[@ash6202]

She is inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@andrewmagic7014]

Marina, thank you so much for sharing your precious experience. It's so funny to see how some people in the streets reacted to you vlogging lol

[@shawlu435]

New York University Abu Dhabi offers full financial aid to every student admitted (those who don't want it can pay with their own purses, too). It is a great liberal art college, with low student-faculty ratio and extremely diverse student body.

[@linguamarina]

+Xiao Lu thank you! Great info!

[@tinajohnson2144]

Shaw Lu hi, I'm from the west coast of Africa (Liberia) and I really want to study in the University of Abu Dhabi. How can I contact you? I need more information, please.

[@parkalan]

Shaw Lu! is it too late to apply for this year?

[@appolosprincet]

Can I get scholarship there? [e-mail] [phone]

[@vaibhaviupadhyay3247]

how does dat work i mean wts d process ....courses offered ???

[@mom3719]

hi marina, what was your age when you enter this university?

[@IsaOscar]

Marina! Thank you so much for your videos! I appreciate your channel a lot! Wish you all the best!

[@abhishekshrivastava177]

I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@jumpmanyang3117]

The answer you are looking for is at 8:03 "Johns Hopkins and the University of Florida accepted me and they provided full financial aid."

[@EdaNavarra]

keep it up marina!you are gorgeous.

[@sithisy7377]

I love your videos. You make me hopeful for my university application now. Thanks

[@vannessaenriquez7653]

Hey can we talk

[@sandradang4714]

OMG you are such an Inspiration. I hope I'll be able go over there After my bachelor's too! A lot of People are telling me it is not possible. But since I found your videos, I still have a little Hope left. Thank you ❤

[@tusabefred8856]

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[@sadafilyas7242]

Hey! Marina, I also wan'na go US to study, Can you please tell me that"How can i get a abroad scolarship?" I am studying in a high school in Pakistan. I'm in 8th class and i'm an "English poetess." I started poetry since i was 10 year old.(2018)

[@ankursharma575]

can u please make a video on how to get Schlorship in top 10universities in the world

[@sarwaazeez1369]

Thanks Mariana, that was really helpful.

[@chaymaeb756]

i really like your videos Marina , keep up , you are giving us motivation , hope and everything to pursue our american dream , love you and keep going

[@lutffysaeed7353]

Thanks marina!! 💖 I like you..😻

[@palomafontes9042]

I would like to know how did you write this email asking about full financial aid

[@PrachiiiiD]

Your video is very helpful! I'm also thinking of studying in USA. Thank you!

[@elizabethtaba8176]

Thnk you so much am glad I came across your channel watching from UAE

[@imposible8768]

hey, i am from English Literature. is there any possibility for me to get a scholarship. i have a cgpa of 3.25

[@marthalinebarlay2788]

Do I need a specific GPA for financial aid or not?

[@kenshin4757]

You motivate me so much! You gave me hope to my life!!

[@letslearn4039]

Thanks , your video helped a lot. What you went through I am going through. Searching searching searching .

[@iFakeBuddha]

4 things. 1- You're beautiful 2- Your Voice is addictive. 3- You made my dream Alive again. 4- I'm looking forward to watching all of your videos. THey look interesting.

[@mohamedabdulahi1490]

Siddhartha Singh stupid man dont judge the students

[@alannjuds]

Sounds like flirting

[@totochanel2251]

You indians are crazy in love with russian girls LOL

[@fidelismsigwa9823]

Good Good

[@Mike-gk5iu]

This is creepy lol

[@kahramonjuraev156]

Hi Marina! Can you give me advices about studying in USA for bachelor's degree with full ride scholarships?

[@dominika4421]

Dear Marina, I also would like to know how it is with the bachelor degree? Because your advices are more about masters right? And thank you for you channel, love your videos! :)

[@lucasm4299]

Kahramon Juraev *advice

[@watz03]

I believe you are genuinely helping out people with your vlogs ...as much as with ur infos, so much by being a great example yourself. Subscribed :) keep up the good work ..good luck out there. Tschüssss

[@twinklejagyasi5]

You are the best!! I thought it's impossible, you made me believe that yes it can happen😊😊😊thankyou so much.

[@Ayana781]

I want to go abroad for study in science, innovations stream But I want to study in USA so can we study for free (science)? Please answer my questions also is this available for undergraduate students?

[@daisyb.3934]

Tina Shine same here i need help about this too

[@katesterinzat2792]

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but any top MBA (T7) program in the US will not even look at a person's application unless there are 2-4 years of working experience. Adcoms look not only at the applicant's GMAT and GPA scores (to indicate this applicant's intellectual capacity to complete an MBA program) but also at this applicant's employability (hence, the working experience).

[@linguamarina]

+Kathy Sterinzat I've met plenty of Harvard and Stanford MBAs with no work experience, they came in straight after bachelors, I think there is a trend to do an MBA when you are 24-25

[@katesterinzat2792]

I have met plenty of HBS students as well. And all of them had at least 3 years of post-undergrad experience or at least military service record. The median age of c/o 2015 was around 28. I also took classes there and did not notice anyone that young. I understand that I did not meet everyone at HBS, but what you are saying sounds very strange considering HBS's admission policy. The only thing I know that may prove your observation is the program that HBS has with Harvard college. I believe there is some sort of pipeline program if you are at Harvard and want to apply to HBS right after undergrad. So, although I do not discredit what you are saying, I can hardly believe that. On a side note, I am talking about US MBA candidates only. I do not know anything about the MBA application process for foreigners and what criteria Adcoms use for them.

[@samajlo4336]

@@katesterinzat2792 You should have work experience to apply for MBA. Doesn't matter whether you're from US or from some other country.

[@samajlo4336]

@@katesterinzat2792 There is something called 2+2 program. I dunno what it is.

[@samajlo4336]

@@katesterinzat2792 Just a side question, from which B-school you graduated?

[@overthehorizon5469]

Thank you linguamarina

[@brenofranco4187]

Your accent is so clean. I love it!

[@carolynkendal2389]

Never taught of resuming school back since I lost my parents in a car accident and staying with my aunt was so bad because she couldn’t afford my school fee till I was recommended to Hacker Douglas.

[@FoodieSanjana]

How has MBA from US helped you ?

[@degima]

I'm from Mongolia. I really love to watch your videos!

[@fatmatabintabarry6631]

Hello Marina thanks for the videos in your channel they are very useful to us.

[@boubacarsantara8085]

HI ! HOW CAN I CONTACTED YOU ? I really need help about it ! I'm tired of reading about scholarship! 😓😕😕 please !

[@user-ko2nk7xo1r]

I didn't find any scholarship for USA, where should I look?

[@imjustonereyes8175]

andrea 용화 Canada :v

[@annapasko1290]

university website. literally, look for the university u r interested in and check international financial aid. Ivy League is the most generous

[@kunalcs5079]

Anna Pas`ko any other

[@bobby_6455]

한국에서 공부해봐

[@howiworkthisshi]

용화andrea try British, German, or Swiss probably the best other options

[@JasmineRWang]

Thank you so much Marina. Your video's really useful. I'm planning for future PhD. In the states too.

[@danielprokopowicz8570]

When you talking about your path it looks like the normal thing in the world. I'm sure, you inspire a lot of young people. I regret there was not channel like yours when I was young, but to be honest there was not youtube at all.

[@princetoorking4753]

hlo sister....did you get PR.. in US...????

[@mariyaamiray5676]

так прикольно смешались несколько акцентов)))

[@ammarmahmood8278]

I shared this video to my son & daughter which are already engineers. Regards. Thanks Marina.

[@elizaesenbekova3124]

Thanks for your videos that are so motivate us and help to preparing,Marina

[@santoshkumar-fd7co]

my brother also cracked GMAT in 2008 from India & got imperial college London.. (:

[@atmacademy1.0]

santosh kumar in which stream... science or any other.. mail me [e-mail]

[@chandahada1271]

santosh kumar heyyy please can u tell me from which college he done his ug???? I'm also from India please it will help me a lot

[@chandahada1271]

My email id - [e-mail]

[@user-ko2nk7xo1r]

"Feel free of making a consultation" but pay me 90 dolars, yeah sure

[@diariodeumcasalviking5425]

Hahah exactly what I thought

[@MrSadFran]

andrea 용화 her start-up company is actually professionals on consulting on studying abroad and language courses and so much more stuff. Of course these people won't work for free.

[@desingcustodesingcusto5768]

You wrong..... 120 dollars

[@jercoltd8727]

Can you help me find scholarship program for biomedical engineering any country usa, uk, Australia etc. [e-mail]

[@kinoclub8385]

I agree

[@rafaelaguayo5410]

I've been looking for channels who help me to be accept for some American University, but the best that I've found is your channel. Principally because you´re International Student like others of us

[@AyushGupta-ev3jy]

very inspirational !

[@saraha7042]

It looks like you were walking around in London

[@spillitsis5175]

She said she is in London

[@curiouscitizen3624]

.........

[@sudhanyadutta5482]

How do get into harvard with full scholarship and free cost of living

[@SamMKKK]

sudhanya Dutta Idk about cost of living. But if your parents make less than $65k, then they wouldn’t be expected to contribute to your college fees at Harvard. Basically all you’ll have to pay is about $3000, which work-study usually should cover. Also, at Harvard all aid is “need-based.” There are no merit-based “scholarships.”

[@AK09037]

Hahaha good luck with that English

[@bilellkhelif1938]

I really appreciate ur advice, thank u so much

[@saurabhmangal5038]

Nice video and valuable information thank you it's nice

[@thetiltfactory1760]

Hey Marina, I am applying for Bachelor's Degree in U.S., I got a score of 1400/1600 in SAT, Are there any full financial aid for Bachelor's Student as well? Should i give any additional exam to gain more scholarship? I have a strong extra curriculum in my field, Does that have any effect on my scholarship?

[@fatimakhanam9773]

you can see many scholarships from Education USA

[@vannessaenriquez7653]

Hello can we talk? Sir?

[@akashacharya3586]

Any scholarship or financial aid to study in Germany????

[@amggamer1784]

really helpful THANK you You saved my life

[@carolinecaroline3857]

Thank you so much for your support and sharing. I've always wanted to pursue MBA or Master in marketing. Since that's the best if we want to do our own business. I will be graduating this October and I'm from Indonesia. It's my first time to watch your video. And of course I have subscribed it. Thanks again

[@Kuralai95]

Hello Marina! Did you send the same motivational letter to all selected universities or you wrote different letter to each University?

[@linguamarina]

I changed it a bit

[@tomcruisejonty4642]

Dear,linguamarina , I am from India looking for an engineering college at US that provides full scholarship , MY SAT is on June 3. Help me out plzz .

[@xyzw10]

Tom Cruise Jonty Hi! How did it go?

[@offergarciazecaida5070]

good question .....

[@BOSSDONTLOSE]

Lina Help me

[@STAbhi]

hai my father income is so less he earns $4000 per year and I am very intrested for study in others country but I don't know what I do . so, please guide me I am a labourious student

[@gloryaly9684]

Get a scholarship :)

[@xyzw10]

ST Abhi What did you do? I live with my mom, brother and sister, so I understand you so much.

[@wissamadnan1]

Did u find a scholarship? My dream is to study medicine but it's expensive and my family income isn't enough to pay all fees, Now I'm looking for a scholarship but I can't find one please help me.

[@aliabhat975]

Same, what did you end up doing?

[@aarifsofie8922]

You provided a valuable information

[@salwarafi9812]

Thanks a lot!!!! Love this video..:)

[@hemantyadav2578]

sister i am from a poor family i want to study abroad but i has no money give me some guidelines to study abroaf

[@malharraval4299]

hemant yadav rules to follow 1.dont beg for reply 2.she is not ur sister 3. learn to write english grammar. 4 .what you want to study !? 5 .what are your qualification tell me I may help you

[@archanavashishtha7364]

+malhar raval yeah ryt ..😁

[@Yashnashettyy]

malhar raval its GRAMMAR and not GRAMMER..........

[@PradipKumar-yj7ld]

how do I get visa ?

[@Seung25]

malhar raval i can't understand how someone can be rude like that !! yeah he made mistakes but you can correct him kindly and encourage him to improve his english !! at least he has an ambition don't put him down and yes, she's his sister, you're his brother and we are all brothers and sisters

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[@farruxobidov2096]

It was soo helpful thank you soo much

[@balaprakash4278]

Very useful ,thank you