how i got into ucla 🐻 grades, extracurriculars, essays, etc

[@studyquill]

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[@baconstrip473]

hey guyssss

[@rosetheking]

Wow. Thank you for using your platform for good.

[@baconstrip473]

@@rosetheking ikr that is good as she has so many viewers

[@samorenstein6120]

and that's why we continue to stan. thank you for using your platform !!!

[@baconstrip473]

@@veronicajata3121 Dont skip the ads yaaa lmao

[@lovlydogs]

“i got a 1580” my soul just left my body

[@minarva]

I love the way how Jasmine is so humble

[@studyquill]

ahahaha thank you... does acknowledging that I'm "humble" makes me "not humble" ?? the paradox of humility

[@sallyytsai]

Asian virtue BB

[@itsameprincesspeach]

studyquill this reminds me of the Mean Girls scene where Regina goes “Wow you’re like really pretty!” And Candy goes “Thank you” and Regina responds “Oh so you agree you’re really pretty???” Also thank you! I just found your channel a month or so ago and these college videos are really helpful

[@wink768]

how she got into ucla answer: her entire channel

[@spicyshizz2850]

「wink」 not really 😭

[@Kaskaderka016]

Isn't this scary that she got rejected from so many schools even though she seems to be a perfect student? Perfect GPA, very good test scores, top notch extracurriculars, internships, big YT channel, published a book...

[@veraniaamaton6747]

Why would her YT channel affect her app?

[@Owen-qg3ce]

@@veraniaamaton6747 it shows passion, creativity, and the fact that she balanced and grew a channel while also getting those grades and test scores and gpa

[@themysteriousdude757]

Shows we don’t have a chance huh....

[@turtlefeesh]

Yeah I would expect her to get into at least an Ivy... yeah I'm out.

[@RayesReflections]

Well I saw a girl who got a 1300 and a girl that got a 1440, the girl with a 1300 got into Princeton and Harvard. And the girl with a 1440 got into Stanford. They did the same amount of ec’s as the girl in this video and their marks on their AP exams weren’t perfect I remember the Stanford girl getting a 2, and the Harvard girl got mostly B’s in her last year of high-school, also they weren’t rich so they couldn’t buy their way in. Sometimes what the admission officers are looking for is a specific personality, the girl in the video seems like a perfect UCLA student and fits right in and the girl that got into Princeton has the perfect Princeton attitude.

[@ana-mariaandreescu7480]

I just can wait for a “day in a life at UCLA” video

[@ilive4anime.]

Not anytime soon lmao

[@lucydoe1334]

Being independent and self reliant will pay dividends later in your life!

[@GuillermoRodriguez-gj6ed]

YESS WE NEED THAT, BTW I AM BINGING UR VIDEOS JASMINE

[@ani4lat531]

@@ilive4anime. umm

[@cursivevibes330]

“High school isn’t about tailoring your life into college apps” 👏👏👏 100% yes

[@sparkle0859]

Honestly I really wish I had tailored high school more to college apps. I really regret it now. I wish I had put more effort into my EC's but it was so hard for me just to get my 4.0 gpa

[@spicyshizz2850]

Sparkle08 fr i never did extracurriculars, I just never knew they were important

[@user-gc9vq7vo8e]

@Ptolemy 1i think it is. i’m in 9th grade rn and i wish i had tailored my middle school years better, because i had so many opportunities that could’ve boosted me right now, if i had taken them.

[@varunvenkatesh423]

@@user-gc9vq7vo8e dw, I started grinding EC's in 9th when quarantine first started and by 9th summer, I had done a lot. Unfortunately, when 10th grade started, schoolwork overwhelmed me to the point where I did not focus on EC's. This caused a major bump in the road but its honestly not that hard to recover from. The best advice I have for you is to focus on a common theme in your application.

[@caoimhejane]

Oh my god never clicked so fast. I was really curious about this stuff

[@studyquill]

i hope you found it helpful + interesting! thanks for watching :)

[@misha9048]

really curious to hear your parents' side of the story! what you were like growing up, what their thoughts are of your youtube channel, academic decisions, etc.

[@archita440]

yes I would love a video about all this!

[@user-ql4dg1rn3s]

Dude I see you everywhere

[@sweetdia_med]

All that hard work and effort really paid off! Literally the best advice and tips you can ever give 😊

[@studyquill]

aw thank you! i'm glad you like the video :)

[@salalal7491]

“how to get into ucla” me: wow that sounds interesting also me: *lives in Germany*

[@my_studies2888]

• Fiona • was hat das damit zutun

[@michaelunknown6723]

Me lives in Australia but speaks a bit of German would love to go to university of the arts in Berlin tho

[@venvenzet]

if you really want something, even if you are mills away; you can do it^^

[@betty7220]

wollte das gleiche schreiben:)

[@rwnq0]

late reply lol but i live in canada -v-

[@pymento]

Current UCLA student here. First of all, congrats and welcome! Second, this is probably the most comprehensive admissions video for UCLA that I've seen. Great job :)

[@jazminenoamie]

i’m also part of the ucla class of 2024 and your videos helped me throughout high school. thank you for everything!! hope to see you on campus 💛

[@studyquill]

go bruins!!! and hello fellow jasmine/jazmine

[@JonalynZarraga]

She is literally the child that every parent wants, and I'm just here being a failure to everyone.

[@sparkle0859]

Relatable oof

[@three.two.one.7770]

you are not a failure! people are so hard on themselves, give yourself the credit you deserve, you are always enough! 🐻

[@JonalynZarraga]

@@three.two.one.7770 aw, thank you. 🥺

[@dessyyybabyyy5048]

Same

[@yeahgirl11]

Don't tell yourself that. As someone with almost 30 years of living experience, unless you have abusive parents (emotional abuse counts btw), your family doesn't think that about you. No one actually thinks that about you unless you're a legit loser who has no ambition to improve in life. THAT'S a failure. 99% of you (including Jasmine) are too young to even be failures at life lmao! However, it's good that you acknowledge that you can improve as a person. We ALL can. But self-improvement doesn't start with self-hate. Acknowledge your problem areas, then actively try to work on them. No one asks you to be perfect, because it's not real. All we ask is for you to try your best in what you do, and to attempt to better yourself as a person. That's literally it. Don't make it harder than it has to be. Take it from someone who's been there, done that, for 29 years.

[@mehreensyed6590]

I'm currently in 8th grade and i feel like getting into college is the hardest thing in life...you have the studies, money management and other responsibilities which really scare me...but jasmine explains it with such ease i kind of get confidence in myself...please keep making videos like this...i really love them and thanks a lot

[@manwhathefckamidoing]

If you’re an 8th grader already thinking about this you are way ahead, I was basically unconscious in the 8th grade bro 💀

[@dalialesli1870]

I’m going to be taking 3 or 4 AP’s wish me luck for junior year !!!

[@MariaGonzalez-xw3eq]

good luck!

[@annagiese4916]

good luck! you got this!

[@Helen-rx8ot]

Good luck! Don’t forget to take time for yourself and enjoy your junior year :)

[@sparkle0859]

LOL i took 4 AP's in junior year and I died, like i had no time for EC's much less sleep :( I don't get how ppl do it so easily

[@willimojiin6815]

wish me luck too

[@studyburrito]

congratulations again for getting into UCLA, you totally deserved it! what are you most excited for? 💛💖

[@studyquill]

thank you!! i'm excited to take classes in some new cool subjects. UCLA is a BIG school with a huge range of offerings. which means i get to learn about new things that I've never been exposed to in high school!

[@kaitlyn3783]

Quick question: was the “room where it happens” a hamilton reference?😂

[@christinescratchy9801]

That's what I was thinking!!

[@jewels6588]

I really hope it is

[@willdumont7359]

She’s a nerd, like the rest of us. It totally was.

[@ryuchama-san4986]

That was exactly what I was thinking! I started singing the song when she said that XD

[@bakery9657]

U saved me from copy and pasting the whole song here(◠‿◕)

[@priscillaye5049]

i was waiting for this!!! two of my friends will be attending ucla this fall!

[@studyquill]

yayay! go bruins 🐻

[@sourcream8407]

is it the lighting or the makeup? there’s such a bright aura around jasmine🤩 no:) its her beauty inside out!

[@mistressdeath6773]

I used your study tips and skills to help me grind throughout my community college experience - and now I’m attending UCLA in the fall, as are you! That’s crazy! Go Bruins!

[@poopoopants7904]

the queen has arrived. congrats again!! i’m so proud of you!! ❤️❤️

[@poopoopants7904]

Kaylee Schade awww, thank you. *nose rubs in gru*

[@studyquill]

thank you for watching!! 💛💛

[@poopoopants7904]

studyquill Ahhh she replieddd. *faints in gru*

[@poopoopants7904]

Kaylee Schade 👀👀 *yeets in helicopter* 🚁 🚁🚁

[@shofiihunterforever]

I'm sorry this is not related to the video but omg i love your voice and the way you talk, it is so relaxing 😭❤

[@studyquill]

aaa thanks haha

[@taylornoble6217]

i’ve been watching your videos since seventh grade, and i’m going into sophomore year of high school! i’ve been getting straight A’s because of your study videos!! thank you so so much

[@jubirebas6779]

Jasmine, this video actually made me emotional lol. I've been watching you since my sophomore year in HS and have been in college since last year, to finally see you going too is like watching a friend begin a new cycle. I really hope you enjoy college!!

[@nityabicjch1775]

The problem is, I’m a sophomore and my grades are solid, but I’m a boring person, I don’t have a lot of awards and I’m not a leader at anything. Smh

[@minij.9841]

@@nansi113 the most ive done are certificates for in school competitions and tutored a kid for money. dang, it takes work huh.

[@yagurlcez]

I love you mentioned that this video wasn't for bragging purposes nor showing off yourself, not only that, but you weren't afraid to show what you didn't succeed (the rejections..) nor treated it as a forever mistake but instead used it to guide where you are now!

[@nelek6980]

oh my god, how did you have time to sleep or even breath! Congratulations btw. As someone from Germany, where basically all you have to do is enroll in the course, I can‘t believe how much you have to do and consider to get into a good university.

[@sparkle0859]

Right? I don't get how these superstar prodigies have time to sleep or breathe. I am definitely not one of them, in fact I had to do three all nighters per week just to maintain a good GPA and I basically didn't have a life. I don't know how I would have managed to do stellar ECs and stuff at the same time.

[@sofbsilva]

Congratulations! Here in Portugal getting into a university is much simpler than in the USA. It's only based on your high school average and a few of the exams we have to take. It's a good system because discrimation can't happen, but it's also bad because some people that have the dream for a certain course and can't get in by a few decimals...

[@studyquill]

oh wow! yeah there are so many systems, and all have the pros and cons. sending love to you in Portugal :)

[@earth2elevator413]

this channel is really motivating me to step up my game and actually try during school. thank you so much

[@cynnimini2650]

I cannot emphazise enough how grateful I am to live in Europe. Your college system seems extremely stressful!

[@abigailhermosillo6352]

You should do a video on how you spaced out and worked on each aspect of your applications! It would be really helpful to see if and how you broke it up into manageable sections!!

[@melodiesformath]

Hello Jasmine! We at Melodies for Math would like to say congratulations on your acceptance! Your videos have been super helpful for all of us, and we can't wait to see more of your successes!

[@owenhasler7590]

She was so nice about not comparing ourselves to her but I can’t help it. How am I gonna get into school if I have to do that much work

[@Yvette3xe]

Congratulations Jasmine! UCLA is my dream school, and this video was super helpful! I’m hoping to be part of mariachi UCLAtlán one day! I’ve watched you grow since I was in 8th grade, and I’m so proud of you! I know you’re going to do incredible things in the future! ❤️

[@liasleep]

Your such an inspiration you always give me tips and make me feel good about my self 💜

[@studyquill]

aaaa that makes me so happy to hear 💛

[@liasleep]

studyquill omg my idol replied 💛

[@selatsera2875]

I swearrr... Videos like this, especially from Jasmine, really motivates me to study harder. W

[@svthebomb]

omg wow I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years I used to watch your videos because they were so calming to watch and now I’m transferring to ucla!!! idk I think that’s so cute and full circle? best of luck to you in college!!

[@fabulaenubis]

"we love that creative writing" I like burst out laughing you're a legend :')

[@treesh4]

my dream college is UCLA, so this video is actually really helpful! thank you!

[@studyquill]

good luck, and go bruins! i hope to see you on campus soon :)

[@natalie574]

good luck you can do it!!! hope to see you on campus as well :)

[@caitlyngallagher3830]

I got so excited when she said “the room where it happens” because like Hamilton and also Hamilton movie comes out on Disney plus July 3 I am so excited 😊

[@katelynns4887]

Yessssss

[@hannahg.1726]

thank you for making this video in a way that helps me make my application better without making me feel bad unlike lots of others about admissions :)

[@confusedcroissant2369]

ok irrelevant but i love your outfit and your makeup!! also congrats on all your amazing achievements!

[@daniellecabrera1316]

this made me feel so much better bc my high school activities have mainly been in the arts/humanities/sports but i wanna apply as a stem major so i was scared bc i didn’t really pursue my major outside of taking AP classes. well rounded students unite

[@lillianho6613]

same! I didn't discover my interests until much later in high school, so I was really worried :')

[@nailahhuq1238]

I've seen a lot of these types of videos and yours has the best format :)

[@namitabao9515]

ayyyy you have officially mastered the eye-liner look!!!

[@visualcabello8091]

your parents must be so proud of you

[@theversicle]

Congrats on getting into UCLA 🐻 I've been wanting to go and watch their gymnastics team but I'm miles and miles away. Good luck for college and I hope you continue vlogging your experiences! ♥️

[@bbwssq]

Hey I’m early! Also congrats!! UCLA is my dream school 😁

[@studyquill]

thank you! good luck -- i hope to see you on campus sometime :)

[@MushedRoom369]

Congrats, new Bruin! So excited to have you as a part of our community! 💙💫

[@AnnieLiuMusic]

Omg Jasmine what a queen!! Hope to see you this fall (or whenever we can get on campus lmao)

[@waterfale3356]

1) CONGRATULATIONS JASMINE! I can't believe you got into UCLA! you should be very proud of yourself, you're such a role model and I turn to your channel since I don't really have anyone in my life as wise as you. 2) I love how concise, aesthetic, and useful your videos are, I enjoy watching them so much; keep up your awesome videos! But remember to take a breather every once in a while because your life seems very busy. Nonetheless, thank you, thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU.

[@EZ-ry8vp]

You deserve this so much! Also, your eyeliner looks amazing :)

[@artworld9827]

This is so awesome love this video. Finally someone who makes videos thats actually helpful to so many people. You are so inspiring jasmine thank you so much for this amazing content.❤️❤️

[@claire9182]

congrats on getting into UCLA! this was great advice 💗

[@rameelaadil8956]

I love your videos!!! Thank you for making my quarantine bearable

[@cristianpadilla6178]

My school only has one AP class, I’m screwed- Love your content!!💓

[@isaniart]

Cristian Padilla Most schools have a holistic admissions process, meaning that they look at what your school offers and if you took advantage of that.

[@tavishakhanna2299]

its all about CONTEXT

[@dulceacevedo3119]

Colleges might not really look at your AP’s if your school doesn’t offer them as much instead try to stand out in other areas such as GPA and EC’s

[@blurbyturtle]

the quality of this video, content and editing wise, is immaculate!! congrats again on getting in, and thank you for being so inspirational!

[@angelsmileyface]

So proud of you!! :) I’ve been following your study videos forever!

[@AnnieLiuMusic]

also omg I had a feeling this vid was inspired by conan's vid bc of the structure and all and then I read the description ahaha

[@simranlallian8437]

congrats Jasmine!! I love how humble you are even though your are SO amazing and smart :)

[@kimberlyfarias1742]

omg! you got into ucla! YOU GO GIRL!

[@mysteriousravenclaw9985]

Congrats, Jasmine! Your videos are the best thing! :)

[@sukhpreetkaur3605]

This video helped a lot...i got a lot of inspiration from the video.....and appreciate your concern for the people. Good video😀

[@deathmitt5971]

I got in as well! Sometimes I feel as if I got lucky but I am a hard worker and I deserve it. Good luck in the fall! 💗

[@krishnarathod7040]

Your video is super cool, inspiring and aesthetic

[@winajanalipoor8581]

YES THE QUEEN CAME OUT WITH A NEW VIDEO!!!!!!! YEEEESSSSS 😆😆

[@geovannaordonez8572]

I’m so excited for you to start 🥺 I’m such a huge fan! I also go to UCLA, I’m going to a second year and hopefully one day once covid is over we could bond over studying and stationery!

[@sofiastastny8403]

Me watching all the ads so Jasmine can get that tuition bag 🤑🤑💕

[@poopoopants7904]

do colleges really care about AP classes? Like my school doesn’t really let us choose what AP classes we get, we just get chosen based on recommendation and if we are eligible, academically, to be part of that class. But I already have very high grades, so what that make up for it??

[@staciii]

The main purpose of taking AP classes is so you can pass your AP exam to not have to take the class again when you're in college and waste money and time.

[@gracelandghosts]

i think ap classes are more a financial situation. they help save many by having you take the college class in high school to earn college credits and to help you save time and money. i could be wrong but i personally think it looks better to have very high grades in a regular course rather than low or medium grades in an ap course.

[@poopoopants7904]

Staci oh thank you :)

[@poopoopants7904]

bridget thank you. :)

[@briang1310]

Everything is Grucci TM AP’s do count. I don’t consider myself a genius. But I took 9 AP classes. Passed all of them with 4s and 5s. My GPA was fine. I ran in the track team for 3 years. Got accepted to Columbia University. AP classes demonstrate that you can handle the college level courses, showing Universities that you will have an easier time to adjust to college rather than a person that has NOT taken AP classes.

[@Sandy-ij4hb]

I love how Jasmine wears that sweater :)

[@rekhanair3982]

Btw love your videos jasmine you are so amazing and inspiring... You have so much patience to make awesome videos for us... hands up to you

[@kiarai8622]

Ah! This is the first time I've actually been here for a video since I subscribed and I love it!

[@cecehardinge2776]

i'll be applying in 2ish years as a pre-med ! :") thank u jasmine

[@sseblante]

That one disliker is honestly really sad, it's literally been 10 minutes. Love you Jasmine 💜

[@raynorpearce763]

This was actually such an awesome video! It set me at ease on so many levels.

[@TomDeFazio]

Congratulations, Jasmine! Such an authentic video, a great guide for others. I've used your videos and advice in buying a kit of materials for my niece as a middle school graduation present as she goes into HS, and she's just yesterday got accepted to a business-oriented HS. (And that includes your book, which I highly recommend!!!!!!!!) TBH, the main thought that I couldn't get away from as this video developed, is how you possibly could have been rejected by any college/university, no matter what their process or standards was. I was also curious if, besides showing samples of your calligraphy/bullet journaling, if you actually did any of the application using your calligraphy/lettering as opposed to typing it up. Blessings and best of luck to you at UCLA and beyond. So great that you are using your channel as a way to help others!

[@emgladerc1756]

Thanks for this video! You have helped me so much. I just finished my Freshman year with good grades, and I am switching schools to pursue other opportunities. Your videos have helped me make the decision and given me the confidence to switch.

[@mariii1734]

You are so helpful my life is sooo unorganized rn and you help organize it

[@staylovelys]

I love you Jasmine, so so so proud of you

[@maithileegarg9096]

I really love the way you r so sweet and kind. BTW loved the whole video and you.

[@abluebellaa]

lmao why am i watching this i literally just graduated from ucla today

[@WarrenGoodin]

I’m dead, I can’t find a single video where someone doesn’t have a 1550 or below lmao

[@xxoffsightxx3962]

Same and I can’t find a video where people didn’t apply to top schools

[@Jenna-rm6cd]

I got into UCLA with like a 1500 something on the SAT, but this was back when it was out of 2400... which is absolutely horrible. I just graduated from UCLA with a phenomenal GPA, so don't let your SAT score discourage you!

[@kings9724]

@@Jenna-rm6cd what type of extracurricularsdid u have?

[@sittie4637]

Congratulations! ❤ Been following you for years now. Thanks for the note taking tips.

[@christinescratchy9801]

thanks for the info! I'm applying this year and your videos have been insightful and helpful! Have a great time at UCLA

[@puppyaglover123]

Congrats!! Best wishes at UCLA and congrats on graduating!! Probably for a very small audience but the UC top 9% applies to all California schools (not just public).

[@shaya6429]

Oh my gosh I’ve been waiting for this!! Never been so early before. Luv your vids Jasmine!

[@julianaguerra7328]

OMG THIS IS THE EARLIEST IVE EVER BEEN

[@studyquill]

congrats dude!

[@julianaguerra7328]

damn thanks ;)

[@user-zg8je6bx7p]

U lay out your videos so well I love it

[@aditipatel8397]

Love your videos! Looking forward to the room makeover video! Stay safe!

[@studyquill]

thank you aditi! i hope you're staying safe as well :)

[@summerboi4988]

Woah. What a coincidence, I just finished watching Conan's video and came here through recommendations (I'm already a subscriber of yours) and now you just mentioned him. ❤️

[@stephaniepearson9227]

I love watching you talk! I live in Australia, so I feel like I understand a lot of what your saying only because I just watched the last "To all the boy's I loved before" Thanks Peter Kavinsky 😂

[@aashikabalaji5619]

Love uuuu, your study tips have been so extremely helpful and also love your aesthetic 💖

[@maddie.bolland.7]

Me, living in Canada and going into fourth year of university: Sounds interesting, let's watch!

[@zoekingsbury732]

THIS WAS THE BEST ADVICE EVER!

[@chickmonia7003]

SHES ALMOST AT 1 MILLLIONNN

[@monicology]

i wish i knew about this video when i was deciding to apply to ucla! ♡ i love your content, jasmine!! - i wish i knew

[@diyayengle]

Omg it’s my birthday today I got this video as a gift from you!!

[@studyquill]

happy birthday!!!

[@rcrame14]

congrats!! we're so proud of you :D. thanks for always being amazing.

[@caijstevens]

doing a studyquill binge to motivate myself