How I Got Into Top Universities with a Low SAT Score (Stanford, USC, Johns Hopkins, NYU, and more)

[@Akwoosoqk]

girl this really helped me to stop comparing myself during the college process !

[@vijayprakash6631]

Where r u now after 1 yr? which college?

[@kyiac.8573]

Thank you. I was really beating myself up after watching all these new college admission videos and seeing everyone with a 1500+ sat and 4.0+ gpa😭 I hope to see you on Stanford’s campus one day (🤞🏽)

[@phil-jaywhyte6503]

mannnnnnn thought it was me alone. i stopped watching them, because they didn't seem realistic at all.

[@Kyle-ke4hk]

she was a questbridge applicant tho which means colleges will be more generous comapred to those who went to prep school students or middle class applicants

[@vijayprakash6631]

Where r u now after 2 yrs? which college?

[@kyiac.8573]

@@vijayprakash6631 Thank you for this reminder 😭 I’m currently finishing my spring quarter at Stanford!! I did end up seeing her on campus too😭😭

[@kamarijackson1918]

@@kyiac.8573 congratulations 🥳

[@slowdives851]

I got a VERY low sat score and I've been beating my self up for it. I'm studying to try and get a better score, but that feeling of inadequacy never goes away. I am hoping to break out of it soon with this video. Thank you for the video!! Love your channel!

[@Surfing566]

I know you can improve it, maybe try more practise questions

[@sincerelysilvia]

Try your best to improve until December (the last chance for seniors to take it for their RD application) and superscore it. Also, you can compensate "low sat score" with other parts of your application. There's also transferring in the future. So please never beat yourself up because you have a low score. It's bad for your mental health and will have consequences in other parts of your academic career.

[@Allycat-vn5rl]

Not sure if you’ve heard but they have practice PSAT on the college board website! This is it if you are interested! collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests

[@PODSMPSG1]

I'd be pissed too.

[@vijayprakash6631]

Where r u now after 2 yrs? which college?

[@dennisbazanart]

This is so right!! Just because you got a low SAT or ACT score, it doesn't mean you can't get into an elite/top school. When I applied to Questbridge, I also had the mentality of "what are my chances of getting into a top school with a 25 ACT score..." I got SO discouraged but after getting into Tufts and Georgia Tech, I realized that there's so much more to the college process than just simply test scores.

[@gauche5800]

Did you have ECs and good recommendations that helped you to get in?

[@dennisbazanart]

@@gauche5800 I would say I had a very few important ECs like helping students who are learning English as their second language which was something I could relate. I was also highly involved in my school's environmental club, and I was persistent in the volunteering activities I did. Regarding letters of rec, I would say my teachers knew me pretty well.

[@gauche5800]

Dennis Bazan That’s good! I’m glad it worked out for you.

[@dennisbazanart]

@@gauche5800 thank you!

[@jamiegonzalez5551]

You made my day thank you so much for this you gave me the hope I needed thamk you😭💕💕

[@apocalypticsoul]

my morale was boosted after this video. I GOT THIS !

[@eaqarab1084]

kayvone monroy-polanco yea you do!!

[@assitantraore7320]

period

[@MissPurpleDurple]

I feel that application puts your foot in the door but you, yourself have to walk though the door. From a personal standpoint, I had a really shitty SAT score cause I'm a terrible test taker and only got into two school out of the nine I applied. No matter how much I studied for it, I couldn't get it any higher and I didn't want to wait my family's money if I knew I wasn't gonna get a higher score so I just say fuck it, if anything happens then it'll happen. I'm blessed to have gotten into two universities that I did and I'm happy where I'm attending and for me that's what matters the most.

[@vijayprakash6631]

Where r u now after 2 yrs? which college?

[@MissPurpleDurple]

I currently attend the University of North Dakota

[@notgriffinn]

ughhh i’m stressing bc I’m applying this fall

[@nazjaa]

it’ll be over before you know it!

[@elyset5072]

same!! class of ‘21 gang

[@zainabo.7940]

Class of 21 gang! We'll get through it!

[@princessadiya3801]

Class of 2021 I solely understand what your feeling and this virus is putting a hold on all my plans this summer to help with college app.

[@queenelizabeth8145]

Good luck to you and the rest of c/o '21

[@nyaharrison9032]

literally my fav youtuber now

[@ssinzi5498]

I just finished my junior year and my dream school has been stanford since I was little. I want to do uhm early decision for Stanford and the more I watch your videos, the more motivation I have to have a really good application so i can get in. I really really love your content

[@jupiter_f1185]

I want to go to Stanford but they don’t have a bachelors in nursing. Hopefully I’ll get into UCLA when I get older. Love u sis 💖

[@nazjaa]

UCLA is amazing!! 💛💛

[@naomitiyan7438]

Same but its life

[@dez-m]

It is very difficult for someone like me who has autism to take these test...my grades and extra curricular are definitely more of a reflection of who I am.

[@Hunter-hs6sd]

ur perfect bro, don’t let anyone tell u other wise💯💯💯💯🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MaZeYoutube]

you get extra time on sat

[@allisoncvsgfsgsgfddfh]

i am also autistic, do you have any updates for what happened with you personally? did you get into the college you want?

[@halcyon.x]

you’re so right the sat is terrible for neurodivergent people

[@kimberlymcintyre6457]

Happy Saturday...my daughter, a few friends and myself, took a road trip and visited Stanford on Tuesday. My daughter fell in love with the campus. Thank you for all of your informative vlogs....we are viewing and paying attention.

[@sheilal5980]

I AM SO GLAD I SAW THIS VIDEO PLZ OMG, I’m applying to college this fall and my SAT superscore is a 1340(idk if superscores r not as good as a normal score but yeah…) and I was panicking so hard cause people around me all got like 1400+ and 1500+… im gonna try again in November but I feel so much better now, especially having someone there (you) to prove how a score less than 1400 is not the end of the world😭thank you

[@alejandrovillarreal2604]

I’m so thankful I subscribed to you when I saw your high school transcript video 👏 Literally you’re so motivating & you’re genuinely one of my favorite youtubers! WHEN YOU BLOW UP REMEMBER ME!!!

[@azariahn]

Can you do a video on why you picked psychology as your major?

[@ariesfairy4444]

Yesss

[@vhkverse]

I'm applying for the class of 2025 and I just got my sat results. I scored only a 1290 and I get the feeling I wont get into the colleges I'm aiming for. damn, I cant stop stressing

[@dorindaania7384]

Same

[@vhkverse]

@@dorindaania7384 we're still in the 90th percentile tho. we can have a little hope, ig :((

[@fatimakane8542]

same :( it was my first time taking it bc my actual first got cancelled last march (covid) and now i’m stuck with this score. i couldn’t take it again and i’m sadddd

[@vikingrollo8012]

Here is a suggestion, go to a junior college for 2 years, save money and apply to those schools as a junior, there is less competition

[@lilyli9883]

Thank you so much for this! This was super helpful and encouraging, i am Canadian so i will be applying as an international student coincidentally to psychology as well!! I decided I wanted to apply to the states really late so this gave me a lot of confidence for my SATs and provided me a lot of insight on how I can frame my PPT :)

[@CramTime]

Listen to her!!! I was a super high scores guy, and I can attest that balance is KEY.

[@kanchankrishna3686]

PPT PERIODDDD SIS!!

[@pedropalacios1]

Very informative, as always!!

[@pmhgod318]

For us we kinda eat maths for breakfast but break our knees when english comes along

[@sophiaesquer6726]

This video is great and spot on! I love this.

[@PheonixStarsx]

In 10th grade and I wanna drop out so bad , I hate high school I’m constantly miserable and I wanna jump off a balcony

[@teanna4915]

Can you do a video about how you picked your major and advice for picking a major?

[@reva8303]

love this!! do you think you can do one talking abt a high sat score but a low gpa? i dont see these vids on yt so it would be really helpful!!

[@alinajarvis5481]

@Tp L ew i came here to feel better that I could one day get into stanford if I worked hard enough... but this comment completely ruined my mood. "Just accept that you're not smart enough?!!?? literally what.

[@nagisa2659]

@@alinajarvis5481 don't listen to him(or her), you can go to a community college and transfer, that way you don't have to worry about test scores and it's cheaper

[@asukulusongolo965]

I really appreciate your insights and am very glad to have subscribed to this channel!

[@simonsobellia5070]

Crazy she says 1240 a bad score, I got a 860 bruhhhh

[@AmberNiRae]

i got740

[@rko2946]

My test scores were not the best(1360 SAT and 30 ACT). I have taken rigorous courses(7 APs) and maintained a decent GPA(sophomore and junior year were rough). I was discouraged but I just focused on other aspects of my application(improving GPA, strong essays, activities/award section). So far gotten 35k per year scholarship to RPI, Northeastern, 23k per year scholarship to WPI and 4 more. Waiting on 10 more schools in March. Also, would have killed for that EBRW Score(SAT Math was 740).

[@sasha-ks4yh]

love your videos girl💓

[@nazjaa]

tysm 💛

[@AJ-zp9cr]

Dude I just got back an SAT and I got a 1390 on it. I was so bummed out, but after watching ur video, it made me feel a lot better. I'm still gonna retake it, but I won't stress as much for it, so even if I don't get a 1500, I'm not gonna be mad abt it. Thank u sm for ur video, I needed it. 🙏🙏

[@dxrkinfinite5578]

Omg but that’s a good score

[@elinamokae-yeboah3929]

I'm here crying because I got a 1360 and I don't think I'll get into any good schools. I need a full scholarship too.

[@habibasalhin3199]

girl i got a 1070 ur good 😭

[@elinamokae-yeboah3929]

@@habibasalhin3199 I-

[@esmehenriquez9164]

I have a total score of 830...

[@saarthshah]

I have a 1470(with 4.0 GPA) and people on reddit tell me that my chances of making it into IVY leagues is nearly zero just because I am Indian+International+CS :-( I am class of 2025!

[@yayforme9]

homeboy you’re in eighth grade you have sooooo much time to get your sat up

[@aphrojitex8972]

There are several ethnicities in Ivy schools don’t ever let someone make you feel like your race limits your capabilities!

[@saarthshah]

mia fullerton-dun I am in 12th grade (I am applying for class of 2025)

[@pindiboii7247]

@@saarthshah true unless you're a national champion in sports or u started your own organization

[@saarthshah]

@@pindiboii7247 I have started multiple organisations and clubs.

[@haydeestriever2830]

I’ve been stressing out a lot, i really really want to be a labor and delivery nurse but I have a 840 SAT and a 3.03 GPA. Anyone knows what college/universe would be good for me ?

[@lovelystefanie]

Ahhh yes same! I want to become a labor and delivery nurse as well too! Hopefully, I get to see you one day. Did you check community colleges where you live?

[@Allycat-vn5rl]

Not sure if you’ve heard but they have practice PSAT on the college board website I’ve heard that it can help you improve (I have a 980)! This is it if you are interested! collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests

[@komeik6847]

Omg I have a 3.0 too 😩 try NDSU or West Virginia University

[@lukemeola9174]

Community college or state school

[@MaZeYoutube]

community college

[@riannanag2478]

you're so awesome!!!

[@theikimashoclub5719]

Great video...way more informative than those 1500 SATs, 1000 AP, study 24/7 blah blah youtube videos that come across as vanity projects

[@rajakrishnansomou9758]

u are the exact opposite of me. I got a 680 790 break down. i didn't know being good at just reading existed

[@assitantraore7320]

I love you and your videos you're really my inspo for everything including fashion.

[@licolhavaiia2205]

You're so cute and inspirational

[@pariseskew1706]

I got into one of ut hardest majors (advertising) and I had a 1070 SAT. It’s was my extracurricular and my gpa that got me in.

[@motheomawela6076]

Where did you get in?

[@motheomawela6076]

Because my SAT score is similar and I'm applying this fall

[@pariseskew1706]

I got into UT Austin

[@carbymiks8202]

hi sorry i have a question... I got into a university w an average sat of 1400 and my sat is 1200.... I have no idea how I got in. I have strong EC so maybe that's why but I am absolutely worried if I can keep up with the academics even if I decide to go there......... Were you able to keep up with the academics at ur univ?? thanks :)

[@pariseskew1706]

carby miks I feel like I have to study more than your average student. A sat test don’t really define how smart you are. It honestly just show how good of a test taker you are. When you start uni try to pick classes that interest you, try to not skip lectures and use rate my professor to see how hard the class is. I’m currently taking a class where we watch nothing but movies. It sounds fun but it full of long boring lectures and 2000 words essays lol. It all about adjusting cause the workload going to be more (not really hard depending on the class). Even going to a school that easy to get in doesn’t mean the work gonna be easy.

[@hannahrock4220]

I’m the same way. I hate math and my score is really low there but my ERW score is high.

[@briannaatwater6182]

I got a 880 on the sat -

[@angelan9672]

ayyy im so early ahaha love ur videos :))

[@nazjaa]

ayyeee thanks :)

[@99harmonica]

All UK & US universities accept almost any foreigner student due to paying so much more tuition than regular citizens.

[@habibasalhin3199]

1340 is low?????

[@folliblanc2447]

Your scores are bad?? I got 1050 😂😭

[@brandonbermudez9047]

ooof

[@zukilee4756]

I got a 840 on my psat 😍 I wonder how my sat score will look

[@PlayerGarv]

@@zukilee4756 bruh don’t worry, my ass got a 960 on PSAT but 1350 on my real. Not good but not bad.

[@kayjohnson4692]

@@PlayerGarv not good??? 1350 is amazing

[@valsus6661]

@@PlayerGarv Holy shit how did you study?

[@nessap.s540]

I have an 800 for my score AND bad grades Like someone pls tell me how to fix that

[@vikingrollo8012]

Work harder, and get a tutor..

[@nessap.s540]

@@vikingrollo8012 lol I’m broke for that

[@vikingrollo8012]

@@nessap.s540 check with your school or local church they sometimes offer free tutoring. Or try the khan academy, they tutor you for just about anything. Don’t give up.

[@secretweapon9775]

African American students are getting xtra 120-160 points on top of your SAT score, of your score is 1340, top colleges will add 160 to your score ! Personality stuff is important, but not that crucial, race plays the major role here, Asian students are getting deductions from their score, since all top Us such as Standard and Harvard, they just can't accept students based on scores and academic, otherwise, those Us will have majority Asian students. SO if you are African American or Hispanic American students, take advantage of your race and get a 1350 above score, you will have a good chance to get into Ivy schools !

[@yabetstagesse2514]

still doesn't prove the low numbers of Black students getting in, Caucasians and Asian Americans are still the majority in most top colleges and that will probably be the case for years to come, using Race roles to justify rejections while also saying that black students are underprepared or in this case them being too dumb that they will need extra points for considerations is just willful ignorance in your part

[@secretweapon9775]

@@yabetstagesse2514 You are NOT facing the facts ! You can go to any high schools in decent school districts, what percentages are Asian American, and what percentage is black students ?! You do your own simple maths then get back to me, do not let your proud to be part of the ignorance you put on my head !!! good luck to find out the truth

[@mrevilren6507]

Asians also lack personality unlike most African Americans. Most schools don’t want asians because they feel it will make them dull and less lively. That’s no creative industry dominated by asians for a reason.

[@lulight5953]

I scored 1280 and I'm applying this year, should I submit my score? all the unis I'm applying are test optional (stanford included) and I'm an international student. it was my first time taking the sat I got so sad today watching my score :(

[@karim1029]

Im in the same boat. My SAT was out of that 1500+ range and i dont even know if it's best to include it😭😭😭 any advice would be much appreciated

[@sarahhan1867]

why didn't you choose to not turn in your SAT Scores? I don't want to turn in my scores because they were around 1200 and all of my schools are test optional. Is it better to turn in the scores or not?

[@vikingrollo8012]

1200 is a bit above average. It really depends on the school. 1200 at UCLA is bad.. 1200 at lower ranked schools would be good..

[@vic-nt1hb]

your scores are bad???? smh... i have no chance

[@karenaminian5504]

Me being ecstatic with a 1100

[@Princesspov]

I luv your TikTok btw😂

[@audreythelotusgirl]

Jump to 6:00 directly :save your time :)

[@faeishhh]

those are aren't that low tho.

[@habibasalhin3199]

ikr

[@omarshaker6244]

My GPA is 4.0 but my SAT is 1030 what to do 😢

[@Somebodyswatchingme-t9f]

1340 is a top score for an AA

[@nhinguyenyen7254]

I got a 1440 on my first try while everyone around me has got at least a 1500+... So if anyone is kind enough to answer can you tell me if 1440 is a good score and should I take the test again? :__(((

[@thekawaiipotato4050]

WOW That is an amazing score. I got a 1100 on the PSAT in 10th grade..

[@thekawaiipotato4050]

Try to retake if you still can

[@thekawaiipotato4050]

But that is still amazing

[@xoxodorianxox1874]

Can you do a SAT prep video?

[@viralshorts9596]

some top schools like stanford, havard and the other ivies still expect you to submit SAT or ACT scores.

[@fatimabah5663]

Hey can you do videos on what extracurricular activities you did in highschool to get accepted to JHU and other good colleges

[@jasoncortez8311]

When you apply to QuestBridge, should you also do the common app in case you don’t become a finalist for the match process?

[@nazjaa]

Yes definitely fill out the common app, some QB schools require Common App and not all schools use QB :)

[@jasoncortez8311]

nazjaa thank you so much!

[@chaimawen9131]

Im horrible at math i wont do well on the SAT because in high school i specialised in economics and my gpa is 4.0 so can i only rely on my gpa and not submit my sat or should i pass it and get a bad score but just rely on my gpa

[@nonaberry18]

I've scored 1020 it was my first attempt And my gpa is good it's 4.3 so should I send my SAT scores or not?

[@dee33912]

Not

[@rko2946]

How is this possible? 4.3 and 1020. That does not line up...

[@thaliak6479]

I got a 1300 and a 3.6 gpa and very few ec’s

[@Sara_G786]

Can I apply to the university’s I want without SAT cause it’s optional for fall 2021 or will it affect my application?

[@chin3141]

i might be late but TAKE THE SAT!! it increases your chances

[@emerald3277]

@@chin3141 even if my score doesn’t fall in the desired sat range of the school?

[@princessadiya3801]

Do you think it will be harder for me to get accepted do to me not having extracurricular besides my community service? my senior year and in the summer I planned and plan on do things.

[@queenelizabeth8145]

Extracurriculars are very important, I suggest that you find something (like a club) that you enjoy and commit to it

[@princessadiya3801]

Riyan Ali okay thank you

[@Surfing566]

Maybe do things that can be done in quarantine, like write a blog or something?

[@phqutub]

$$$ down the drain no matter who you are

[@giovanniburke3848]

Can I get to college with an 860?

[@shivisharma1624]

Hey really u boost up me and encourage me to be the best version of ourselves I wanna ask should we submit the low sat scores or skip them if it is optional

[@cradleblaze8798]

If it works pretty girl, then you cant imagine what will happen to you .....................and if it doesn't then never mind

[@sumanghosh-pb3dw]

2:17 -

[@yasminekrimi7320]

Does questbridge work for international students that want to study in the USA?

[@ashanaemorrison1370]

So for Questbridge. Am I basically applying to schools through Questbridge and applying to other schools seperately just in case I'm not a finalist?

[@jovanal3217]

This is a great video👍👍 but I kept getting distracted by your hand movements all throughout 😂😅

[@dxrkinfinite5578]

I got a 4.4 gpa but I got a 1200 sat score, I know I’m gonna get rejected to good schools like nyu I just know it

[@lulight5953]

maybe don't submit your score, a 4.4 GPA it's very good! don't feel discouraged you've got this!

[@rko2946]

how do you have a 1200 with a 4.4? Perhaps its inflation at your school

[@isabellacoronel5938]

Do you think it’s possible for me to get into Stanford without doing the SAT? Now that it’s optional

[@isabellacoronel5938]

I’m an international student, so I won’t have a GPA score either (I read that it’s not necessary to transform my grades to gpa, is that wrong?)

[@jacquelinedamian2423]

Can I sumbit college applications without my SAT or ACT test scores? I haven't took them in my Junior Year but will be taking them on my senior year.

[@siah2002]

can you do videos on clothes n stuff

[@nazjaa]

yes i have a bunch coming up :)

[@siah2002]

YAAASSSS

[@CruceEntertainment]

It all depends on their budgets! $$$$

[@monchatv6065]

Did u take sat subj tests?

[@suntzu5562]

Tell me why my math score was the exact same....

[@sci-tech3916]

Do awards are necessary for getting in coz I didn't get a noble prize or international award 😭

[@ghadiaoun5534]

HOW DO YOU GET A FUKIN 750 ON ENGLISH??????🤯😂

[@tingtinglearns]

me with a 970 SAT score

[@khaliundashdavaa6167]

Do you have more chance in getting accepted through Questbridge?

[@filibertogutierrez1487]

I’m stressing I got a 1000 😖😖😖

[@habibasalhin3199]

feel ya girl 😭

[@docjohnson3980]

Throughout this whole video I really thought there was something on phone screen, then I realized it's that piercing on her forehead😂

[@김사과-c3k]

how many ib classes did u take?

[@aestewwy6586]

I got 1340

[@Linda-oy2ug]

How many colleges should I apply to? Rn I only have 5 tht i want to go too

[@nagisa2659]

It depends on the money you're willing to spend Also make sure there are reach schools (top schools), schools of your level and safety schools

[@fizz3130]

i got a 1100 and i am currently studying to improve my score (i take the test again in november and i am a rising senior in hs) but i have a really high gpa, a high ranking, and pretty good ec’s. i’m considering going test optional, but i don’t want to lose competitive edge by doing so. any tips? should i got test optional or just still submit my score? (duke is one of the highest ranking schools on my list) thanks!~

[@vikingrollo8012]

Schools will record your highest but that said for duke anything below 1300 is probably not competitive

[@wheezenoises]

hi, if it’s test optional, i wouldn’t send it unless asked :) everything else you have sounds good :)

[@omarseraj5917]

Is 1350 score bad I find it good or ok

[@habibasalhin3199]

its pretty good

[@vikingrollo8012]

Very good, but it really depends on what school you are applying to? Look up the schools and the last entering class or the last 2 average sat scores for those cohorts. That will give you an idea how competitive your score is

[@vikingrollo8012]

@Bisman Sahni that’s actually a good score but again it depends on the school you are applying for. 1250 or higher puts you above 80% of those who take the test in the USA. Unless you are applying to an Ivy League or another top school like UCLA that score is good. If you can raise to 1300 that will be even better

[@azjainwonderland]

My name is Azja 😭

[@proprayer1117]

how much ? schlorship

[@manaaltariq]

With the test optional policy, should I report a median SAT score to top tier colleges?

[@temiomodunbi]

Nice vid. Are you an only child?

[@Bb-yi5pm]

İs she american

[@najah_k7825]

WE HAVE THE SAME NAME lol or sounds the same

[@jake-tr1yz]

black