HOW I GOT INTO YALE!! GPA, SAT, extracurriculars & MORE +ADVICE!

HOW TO GET INTO YALE: Hope my stats, extracurriculars, awards, and college classes from high school help provide insight into the college admissions process & how I got into schools like Yale University, UCLA, and USC.
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I’m an incoming sophomore at Yale University with the class of 2023! I love creating videos, learning about astronomy, and spending way too much time scrolling through memes.

[@yihongzhu4238]

Finally a college video that I can watch and not cry 😂

[@AnnaReynoso]

MOOD 🤣😭 i was prolly severely dehydrated from all the tears i shed during college app szn

[@user-ii6yq9jn1q]

Fr !😂😂😂 a video I can finally fully watch without clicking out because I can’t handle the shame

[@AnnaReynoso]

love to hear it🤣

[@subzero8344]

@Yihong ashy stop the 🧢 😂

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

Finally, a college prep video that I can recommend.

[@AnnaReynoso]

Aww, thank ya so much!! Glad it came thru :’)) 🙏

[@skippingropechangesyourlif120]

Anna Reynoso great video! So is it possible to get into Yale with a 30 act superscore composite? 35 English, 30 math, 25 reading and 31 science?

[@AnnaReynoso]

there are no cut offs for scores, so definitely possible! thankfully admissions is a wholistic process, so the most important part isn’t scores, it’s what i’ve discussed in all my college advice videos. only time it’s not possible to get in is when you don’t even apply ahah. best of luck! 🙏

[@skippingropechangesyourlif120]

Anna Reynoso well said thank you!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

i gotchu fam

[@autumns908]

i want to cry everything is so stressful and overwhelming

[@AnnaReynoso]

ahh oh nuu, you got dis!! i'm getting flashbacks to senior year :'(( sometimes you just need a good cry (or 10 good cries) & then just keep focusing on giving it your all🙏

[@whidk5709]

yeah, i’m 14 i’m a freshman and this is literally my dream school and this helped so much

[@theodorecrosby9476]

same

[@AnnaReynoso]

means a lot, so glad to hear it :'))

[@blessing5303]

same hope to see you!!

[@daisyestrada3044]

Hey, great video! I highly agree with you on how much family responsibilities can help your college applications! I didn’t do almost any extracurriculars, but I mentioned how I take care of my brother, read to him, take him to events, volunteer at his school, etc and I had an incredible success rate when I got those university decisions back! 💛

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ahhh that’s so sweet & wholesome🥺 that literally makes me so happy!!🤧💕

[@spyinsecret0075]

Yasss love it!!

[@ZappedZelda]

stats aren’t everything. Literally period cannot stress this enough

[@AnnaReynoso]

Literally every form of punctuation, cannot stress it enough

[@skippingropechangesyourlif120]

So do I have a chance to get in wijt a 29 act? 35 English 30 math 26 science and 25 reading?

[@rxsesforyuki5342]

@@skippingropechangesyourlif120 it seems pretty unlikely just seeing the act score but if you did much better in the sat or gpa then yes there is a chance maybe.

[@skippingropechangesyourlif120]

rxsesforyuki my gpa is a 99.58/100

[@rxsesforyuki5342]

@@skippingropechangesyourlif120 yur gpa is good but yu kinda need to raise the act socre by atleast 2 more points if possible for a better chance. there is still a chance but its just quite low.

[@rociovita3798]

Great videos! You’re an inspiration, keep it up. You’ve helped my daughter so much!

[@cerensengun8237]

This is amazing! Yale has been my dream school ever since I can remember and recently I was starting to give up, but this video inspired me not to. Thank you for your kindness and help!

[@AnnaReynoso]

That’s awesome, I’m so glad it could help! :) never give up, you got this!! 👏🙌😤

[@cerensengun8237]

Anna Reynoso ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yuhenrei]

@@cerensengun8237 hi, did you apply for it?

[@ifrahaden]

Subscribed! Love your overall vibe on this video, you seem like a positive and genuine person who truly cares about others.

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ahhh, thank ya so much!! :’)) that really means everything, i truly appreciate it! 🙏💕

[@sherinebakkali2468]

thank you so much for all your videos! I'm a rising senior and Yale is my dream school so your videos really help me understand more what applying there is about. Have a great day. :)

[@AnnaReynoso]

I'm so glad they could help!! Best of luck as you start the college application process, and I also hope you have a great day! :)

[@kasirsadalos]

This was a great video! Most of the "how I got into [insert school]" videos usually really intimidate me but this was really helpful and reduced my admission anxiety.

[@AnnaReynoso]

eyyy, so glad to hear it! i was really hoping it could do that for people cuz i 1000% relate to other videos being intimidating. you got this!! :)

[@KC-fn2rt]

Wow, I usually never comment on these kinds of videos but this one really stood out to me-thank you so much for making this video it was so encouraging and inspiring!! I’m applying to colleges soon and this honestly gave me so much hope thank u!

[@AnnaReynoso]

yessiRR!! i’m so very glad that it could offer hope & motivation, that’s what we’re about here😌🙌 lemme know if there are any other typa videos that would help as you’re starting to apply!

[@sararosello134]

Oh my god. Thank you for posting this video. Mit is like my dream school and I’m applying there but I’ve been feeling insecure and everything because my stats are not that impressive. But this video was JUST what I needed. Even if I don’t get it I know I did what I liked throughout highschool and I’m happy. Thanks :)

[@AnnaReynoso]

THIS !! it made me soso happy reading that u did what u loved in high school :’)) that says so much ab you as a person & MIT would be so lucky to have u. best of luck applying , glad this could help!

[@diymania7528]

This video filled me with so much positive energy! Love your amazing personality!

[@AnnaReynoso]

thanks man, always striving to b positive, glad u catch my drift 🙏

[@bryzenmorales88]

Thank you for this! I will be applying next year and the ones videos I have been looking at are high stats. Thank you for sharing this! This made me feel better.

[@AnnaReynoso]

yessir, hadda emphasize that stats are not everything at all, glad it could ease that worry! 🙏

[@ailipili5274]

You've given me so much hope and this is the only college video that genuinely helped me! Thank you so much for this! Also I watched several ads without skipping them as an act of gratitude 😉Keep posting!

[@AnnaReynoso]

you an og fr Aili, thanks so much😭 yo broke college girl truly appreciates it🙏

[@naomis2308]

You’ve given me so so so so so much hope. You have no idea. Thank you so much. 💕💕

[@AnnaReynoso]

ahhh i’m soso glad it could help :’)) 🙏

[@keditsyoutube]

this gives me SO much hope thank you SO much

[@AnnaReynoso]

soso glad it could help! :)

[@sabrinathaler2288]

thank you so much for this! i’m going into high school and yale is my dream. i’m trying to get myself out of the mindset that there’s a set list of activities i need to do to get in and just do what i’m passionate about, but sometimes it can be hard to differentiate!

[@AnnaReynoso]

oufff, yeah, i 1000% feel ya. it can be easy to get wrapped up in thinking what colleges want to see in your application & then you don't even know what's what. glad you're making that effort to step back & reflect on what yOU'RE passionate about!! :'))

[@johnliu977]

Anna this video is so helpful and lowkey motivational lol! thanks fam

[@AnnaReynoso]

Aww aha, thanks man, happy to hear it! :)

[@wissalaitmansour9355]

thank you so much your video helped me a lot and gave me a new perspective on extracurriculars

[@AnnaReynoso]

I’m so glad it could help! :)

[@rheawanchoo4484]

The whole video I was like periodt!!! Love your video and thank you for awesome content!!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

love that aha😫 thx, glad the video could help🙏

[@definitelynotdia7532]

okay, I LOVE your energy

[@AnnaReynoso]

APPRECIATE IT BAHA

[@KProductionsStyle]

Just got into Yale. Glad to hear others at Yale are focused on helping the homeless 👍🏽 I have done more personal level stuff like making backpacks and small conversations with prayer.

[@sohamshet18]

I loveeeeeeee this channel!!!!!!!!! You are so enthusiastic. I am struggling my freshman year of high school this video gave me the survival instinct :D

[@AnnaReynoso]

i gotchu aha. nah jsut hang in there u got this

[@scottjackson163]

“I’m just a regular person/you can do it too” videos from successful applicants to Yale (and like schools) give me a chuckle. Always a verbal torrent delivered at the pace of an auctioneer about AP exams, founding a string theory club, and adding a new chemical to the periodic table - all before lunch.

[@khokonkhokondakpari101]

Sis,Take my cordial love from the core of my heart. This video is so beneficial for everyone. I was really scared. I thought that If you don't remain any award, I never get chance. Thanks a lot sis

[@yashthakkar5503]

I really like your edits! This definitely makes me less stressed. It would be great to get your recommendation when I apply to Yale next year if possible ;) Thank you!

[@AnnaReynoso]

ey thanks! glad it could make ya less stressed 🙏 ouu do you mean for a letter of recommendation?? cuz idk how much that'd do aha

[@yashthakkar5503]

Anna Reynoso Yeah it would be great to get a letter of recommendation from you I don’t know if it will help me or not! But it’s better to have it than not. Thanks for helping me! 🙏

[@funnyusername7097]

Thank you so much Anna, I just submitted my Yale application, and I was feeling really down, this gives me hope!

[@AnnaReynoso]

eyy happy to hear it, now u get to just relax!! 😫 🥳 best of luck!!

[@markus_park]

How did it go?

[@khushichauhan2297]

omg thank you SO much for making these vids! you seem like a rlly kind and driven person. as someone also interested in astrophysics (and yale!) i wanted to ask how you fostered your interest in the topic (research, internships, programs, etc) during high school and if there's anything specific i should be doing. thanks so much!

[@AnnaReynoso]

aww EYYY!! I’m sososo happy that you’re interested in astro & yale!!! :’)) As for fostering that interest: the only “hands on” activity I did directly related to astro was the COSMOS program that I mention in the video. I tried incorporating astro into the STEM Club I led. That wasn’t a lot, though. Before this summer, I’d never had research / internship experience, so I’m not 1000% sure how that works for astro. If you really want to try that avenue, I’ve heard about people contacting professors at nearby colleges to ask about helping in their lab. I’m not too sure, though, since I didn’t take that route. I was told by my high school college counselor that having a STEM summer program looks very good on your application. Not sure how true that is, but I do highly encourage you to look into residential STEM summer programs that offer astro programs. COSMOS was definitely one of the best experiences of my life!

[@khushichauhan2297]

@@AnnaReynoso that was REALLY helpful, thanks so much!!!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

@@khushichauhan2297 no problemo, glad it could help!! :)

[@kateb6882]

yes i am 14. yes i am watching this at like 4am. no i don’t know why.

[@AnnaReynoso]

i love this 😭 it’s never too early in life or the day to think about yo future 😤🙌

[@kateb6882]

Anna Reynoso exactly!! i’ve become obsessed with college videos recently. about a week ago i was saying i never wanted to go to college but watching videos like this one is making me want to work hard to get somewhere in life..

[@AnnaReynoso]

​@@kateb6882 AHAHH i 1000% relate to falling into the college videos rabbit hole. you really did a full 180 there doe, makes me happy that this video could provide that motivation :'))

[@whidk5709]

me too

[@judithosei-tete4206]

You're funny😂 Thanks for this video! Helps a lot.

[@AnnaReynoso]

Eyy thanks so much aha. Glad it could help!

[@monicamoore2078]

1st Thank You 🙏. You are awesome and so Very relatable. Hilarious, informative and inspiring, so yes, pleeease, carry on🍒

[@AnnaReynoso]

aww baha this rlly means the world, ty3000 🙏 looking forward to starting up again

[@monicamoore2078]

My son got in! We watched all your videos. He’s class 2026💕

[@rjhj_official]

Top tier editing

[@HusseinDoha]

Congratulations. As you said, what Yale will take is not what people think (super academic kids). They just look for stories and bet on you that in the future you will achieve big things (..and donate to the school😜.. why not?). Then they get to say Anna is an alumni of our school. This video shows that you have human skills that they were looking for. And they were impressed during the interview. I will say, the students admitted to UC Berkeley, UCLA and flagship state universities are more well- rounded. Maybe that's because of the sheer number of students in these schools.

[@AnnaReynoso]

That’s good insight Justice

[@aidasall4815]

Lmao all the stuff she said you don’t need to have in the beginning is what every Ivy League admitted student I’ve ever watched a stats video of has, but thanks for giving ppl hope! :)

[@AnnaReynoso]

baha you right man🤣 it’s so true doe, can’t emphasize it enough!! 😭 there’s always hope :’))

[@tiana1736]

This video makes me hopeful because I’m starting all of my extracurriculars junior year since I didn’t do anything freshman yr and sophomore yr bc of covid and anxiety

[@jemimasanyu]

Thank you for giving me hope! I'm about to go to 11th grade and start the IB program and this really motivated me 💕

[@AnnaReynoso]

Glad it could offer some motivation! Just wanted to let y’all know there’s always hope💕🙏

[@jemimasanyu]

@@AnnaReynoso thank you for this amazing video your overall vibe is so beautiful! I'd like to know what did you major in and do you think if I decide to major in a really big major group like economics I won't have a good chance?

[@AnnaReynoso]

ty! Currently, I’m thinking about majoring in Astrophysics (major I applied under). However, were not obligated to declare a major until the end of sophomore year (just finished freshman year), so not 1000% sure what I’ll major in yet. As for the question about popular majors: I honestly have no idea. I asked a friend who’s premed (I know STEM medicine majors are popular), and she said she doesn’t think it affects your chances since most people change their major later anyways?? But I honestly have no idea, that’s just a perspective I can offer.

[@jemimasanyu]

@@AnnaReynoso thanks for the insight!

[@AnnaReynoso]

@@jemimasanyu no problemo, any time!

[@kuniyaasobayire4636]

Ever since I started watching your videos last year I’ve been looking for you around campus to say hi🥺🥺 (I live in new haven and take classes at Yale) thank you for your videos!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

You have no idea how much that means to me!!🥺😭 thank ya so much!!🙏💕 ahhh, i’d love to meet ya, hopefully when we’re allowed back on campus we‘re able to!

[@jerrylin6756]

I don't know if you read these anymore, but Yale is my dream college. I applied regular decision because I mostly had my eyes set on my state college and I wasn't sure if that would have conflicted with my application there. But I really wish I had applied early. I hope to see you in Yale next year. Fingers crossed haha

[@AnnaReynoso]

i do baha. everything happens for a reason, glad u still decided to apply RD! dream as big as u can, best of luck w ur app & decisions🙏

[@minnahkhan2065]

I fell in live with you after watching this. One person who doesn’t give you depression 😂😂

[@AnnaReynoso]

i’ll take it as a compliment baha, i gotchu homie😫

[@marie8363]

congrats on the amazing app and even more importantly your acceptances to such awesome schools! were you a first-gen?

[@AnnaReynoso]

thank yer! 🙏 yep yep, proud FGLI student :)

[@joeypanda6415]

This made me a lot less nervous😳 I’m literally a sophomore. My guidance counselor is already annoyed of me. I’m also trying to start a non-profit organization😳 and I haven’t taken any college classes so I probably should get on that!

[@avishekbajoria731]

Thank you for making this video! It gave me some hope. I was wondering if getting a research paper published in biology that’s the field I want to study count as an award or honour? I love your videos and I’m hoping to get into Yale it’s my dream school :)

[@AnnaReynoso]

prolly would count! i’d double check how to write it on your application, though, by asking an admissions counselor or ur college counselor

[@sparshtyagi7798]

Thank you. Thank you for this.

[@AnnaReynoso]

you are welcome. you are so very welcome for this.

[@sophiezhang396]

I've been watching your videos for a while but I never knew you were a COSMOS UCD alumnus! I attended COSMOS last year and am applying to Yale rn! Loved your essays!

[@AnnaReynoso]

eyy that’s amazing!! yesss, i loved & miss COSMOS so much, i hope your experience was also good🙏 what topic was your cluster focused on?? also, thank ya, & gl w your essays!! :)

[@sophiezhang396]

​@@AnnaReynoso Yess it was so fun! I was in cluster 9 (mathematical modeling of biological systems). We had a kind of friendly rivalry w/ the astrophysics cluster in the photo competitions/COSMOS cup haha

[@AnnaReynoso]

THE MEMORIES THIS BROUGHT BACk, i almost forgot about the COSMOS cup !! that's amazing ahahah, i love that sm. did yall win??!

[@sophiezhang396]

Anna Reynoso ahaha nope we gave up in the end, I think astrophysics won but good memories :)

[@z.anaser]

Damn finally a relatable video 👏🙌 Also, I designed an online mandala art course for a skill sharing website this year so I was wondering where should I put this activity in? I’m confused if I should put it in my activity section or my essays?

[@AnnaReynoso]

glad u could relate😩 & mm you that’s a good question. i’d definitely include it in your activity list if you have the space/it was important to you. can definitely draw on any activity in your essays as well if u want! depends on what u wanna say about yourself. but i wouldn’t use an essay to say “oh i did this and that for this activity.” the activity list gives u the flexibility to explain exactly what u did without the pressure of it being essay-worthy , ya feel?

[@rayanghadhab349]

God bless you. I feel comfortable applying to Yale.

[@AnnaReynoso]

yesss, that's what i'm talkin about!! so glad to hear it, God bless you too 🙏

[@wizardemail]

oh my god you sound so much like me. i'm from a very small town (4,000 people) and there are only about 80 people in my grade and my act score is about a 30-31 and my school doesn't offer many AP classes, but i'm taking the ones that will apply best to my intended area of study (english, history). i was trying to find people who got into ivies from small schools/towns and i was so scared that it wasn't possible to get in from a place like this. thank you so much for this video!!! i'm hoping that the specifics of my life will get me in, like being from the only majority hispanic town in the state and growing up learning spanish despite not being hispanic, and doing a lot of family work like taking care of my older sister's disabled baby while she battles cancer. i would absolutely love to add my unique perspective to an ivy campus. i think i might have the slightest chance now. i really can't thank you enough!

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ahhh, thank you for this comment!!! I literally got chills, your story is so inspiring, and I cannot applaud you enough for taking on that responsability to help your family during difficult times. I wish you strength as you continue caring for and supporting your loved ones. It sounds like you definitely have a lot of goodness to contribute to campus as well as your unique experiences. And I’m glad this video could offer hope! I noticed the same thing when I was applying- that it seemed like everyone getting in had perfect stats. I wanted this video to offer encouragement and motivation, so I’m glad it helped! And bruhh, you just made me miss high school aha- that’s crazy how similar our high school experience was!! Will you be applying to college this year??

[@fatimaadam9342]

Thank so for much for the video. Your advice really warms my heart and makes me less nervous about starting high school. My question for you is how you started and organized your stem club ?I’m asking this as I want to start a stem club for girls at my high school but I don’t really know where to start, especially with the pandemic going on.

[@AnnaReynoso]

aww, glad it could help you feel less nervous! also: yesSSS I LOVE THE IDEA, PLEASE START THE CLUB !! In terms of specific advice, when I first started my club, it seemed daunting. I did it through my school, so I'd suggest asking when you go back to school what the process requires. For us, I had to find a teacher mentor & fill out papers. Take it one step at a time, it'll seems less scary. I made a flyer promoting an initial informational meeting for my STEM Club & asked ASB (student council) to promote the meeting in their morning announcements. At that meeting, I talked to people about my ideas for the club's future & asked for their input on what they'd like to do. I also wrote down their names & emails so I could send out email updates on club meetings. My school also had a club fair, where we also had a sign-up sheet and talked to people about the club. I can give you more specific advice on how to go about club fairs if you want aha. But that's basically how I got started & got new members! buuuTT il things are 1000% different now with COVID like u said. I'd suggest reaching out to your college counselor or whoever is in charge of clubs & just ask them how to start the process!

[@fatimaadam9342]

Anna Reynoso Thank you so much, our school has a similar process but with no club fairs.

[@AnnaReynoso]

ey ok cool! so hopefully you should be able to start one easily

[@ArtBookcreate]

Definitely we all can related girl❤️

[@AnnaReynoso]

❤️yessir, it’s important to remember everyone’s goin thru the same things tryna get into college

[@marisolisonline]

when did u send your application for Yale? Like during the beginning of senior year or the end of junior year? And does your senior classes matter? Will Yale perhaps look at your senior year?

[@AnnaReynoso]

I sent my application during senior year for the regular decision round! As for the senior year classes, do you mean does it matter which classes you take or the grades that you get in them?? I’m assuming grades? I definitely say to not fall for senioritis. It can be easy to feel unmotivated, but it’s important to finish off strong to show colleges that you continue to excel academically. I doubt you’d go this extreme, but I know some schools may even take back admissions offers if they accept you and your final transcripts comes back and shows that you basically gave up. Don’t get scared tho! As long as you maintain your hard work, you’ll be good! :)

[@marisolisonline]

ahhh thanks so much for your response, I’ve asked so many questions on these types of videos of Yale stats and get no questions answered, and I’m aiming to at least have done 8 AP classes at the end of my high school career :)) this has cleared so many questions for me ✨

[@AnnaReynoso]

Always happy to answer any questions! :) Glad it helped & best of luck w school!!💕 you gon crush those AP classes😤🙌

[@tanushbhatt1419]

I love that you're still replying to comments! Also: Is it possible to get in with a strong SAT score and a comparatively weak EC list (compared to yours)

[@AnnaReynoso]

yessir, i gotchu baha. mmm i meannn. i can't really promise u anything either way. technically it's always possible to get in cuz you dont know what they're looking for // the essays are the most important thing (so you could still write sum compelling with a "comparatively weak EC list). so still possible! but still recommend u try to go as deep as u can w ur ECs

[@normie9787]

Hey! So I played piano for 5 years from elementary to middle school. I feel worried because I didn’t really play piano because of passion but because of how comfortable it was for me. I decided it wasn’t for me. Do I write it in a college application as a hobby or something I did in an essay or do I leave it out? It isn’t related to what I will be applying as.

[@tyger7406]

Hi, I enjoyed your video. I am a medical practitioner (pulmonary) I must admit you are SO overwhelming compared to me. I mean (seriously) I got kicked out of two undergrad schools just because I enjoyed my guitar and chasing women. What helped me the most was my time in the military. No you did not cure a disease or fly to the moon but you sound like you went non-stop for the entire four years in high school. Of course I did not get into Yale but I think in the end it did not slow me down none and affect the end results. The bottom line is after a while it truly is all about going to work every day and paying taxes. Which I do both in abundance. Looking back I wish I had of played more guitar and chased more women......

[@snoopdiss2300]

Like - dislikes ratio shows how great this video is gr8 ... This was great...😀😀

[@AnnaReynoso]

wait maybe this was great but idk if it was gr8 was it g8 great

[@dayanavenerdi1813]

Girl, you are SO gorgeous

[@AnnaReynoso]

the fACT i jUST saw this 2 months later💀 thank yer💘

[@jasondias5817]

Your vibes are so good and your video is super helpful. Do you have any tips for the quest bridge program? I also want to do that!

[@AnnaReynoso]

Eyy, thanks so much, I really appreciate it Jason! :) And that’s amazing, i’m so happy you want to apply to QuestBridge!! It’s definitely an amazing program. I’m not sure if you’re applying for their College Prep Scholars (junior year) or National College Match (senior year) program?? When I applied junior year, I spent hours upon hours reading through the articles on their website (they have amazing advice / sample essays / tips). Also, I’d definitely suggest attending all of the QuestCasts they host (web seminars where they give you college application advice). I’m not 1000% sure when those start, though (I think it's during the school year). Also! I think there may be a Facebook group you can join to seek out advice and get a sense of the community. Honestly, I didn’t take advantage of that resource as much as others did, but that might be helpful too!

[@jasondias5817]

Anna Reynoso I’m applying for the National college match. I have a beautiful story and achievements. The only thing that I think holds me back is that my school only offers a limited amount of AP classes and I don’t want to get hurt by that.

[@AnnaReynoso]

No worries at all! If your high school only offers a limited amount of APs, the colleges will know. They ask you to send a school report of your high school + you can clarify this in the “additional information” section of the application. As long as you’re taking advantage of the classes that are actually offered, you should be all good!

[@jasondias5817]

Anna Reynoso ohh ok. I will do that to every college I apply too. Thanks for letting me know. You were super helpful!

[@AnnaReynoso]

Glad it could help! Feel free to lemme know if you have any other questions & good luck!🙏

[@L1L2L3L4S]

Great vid! 👍🏻Were you a questbridge match into Y?

[@AnnaReynoso]

not a qs match but was a college prep scholar , so i put that in my application

[@purvashah9188]

hiii, i know im a little late to watch your yale series but i would love to talk to you regarding all this!! im apply yale rea for fall 2023 and theres so much i would love to know from you!

[@veronicafoley3567]

Hi, are you from the west coast (California)? My daughter is Yale’24. How has been your transition from California to Yale?

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ahh, first of all, congrats to your daughter!! 💙🐶🎉 Trust that she'll be in good hands and has some of the most memorable 4 years ahead of her. And yep yep! I moved from the West Coast to Connecticut, and overall, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Which aspects of the transition are you curious about?? Weather, homesickness, support systems on campus, etc??

[@dukedasniper_3813]

I wish id started worrying about my grades fresman year instead of junior year grades werent bad but it would still help me a lot when it comes to colleges

[@AnnaReynoso]

all good. can’t chnage the past, so gotta j focus on the future. u got this

[@magl1609]

This is the first video I’ve ever watched of you, and I have to say, I’m thoroughly impressed! I love your encouraging and fun personality so much!! Your motivating words make me feel better about my chances ❤️ though I’m realllyyyyy nervous and don’t know if I measure up, imma push for Yale and the best of the best set my mind towards it 100%!! Kind of random, but do you have any tips on starting a club? Due to recent social events I’ve felt a tug in my heart to help bring awareness to human rights issues like black lives matter in my community. I live in a predominantly white town so I feel that it would be a major step towards empowering the teenage voice and making change. But I’m kinda lost on how I would even begin to cultivate such an immense project. Do you have any guidance? Sorry for the brain dump. 😅

[@AnnaReynoso]

OHMYGWASH i LOVED THIS COMMENT. Every sentence: immaculate. As for the club: I love the idea & you, that's absolutely amazing & inspiring. In terms of specific advice, when I first started my club, it seemed daunting. I did it through my school, so I'd suggest asking when you go back to school what the process requires. For us, I had to find a teacher mentor & fill out papers. Take it one step at a time, it'll seems less scary. I made a flyer promoting an initial informational meeting for my STEM Club & asked ASB (student council) to promote the meeting in their morning announcements. At that meeting, I talked to people about my ideas for the club's future & asked for their input on what they'd like to do. I also wrote down their names & emails so I could send out email updates on club meetings. My school also had a club fair, where we also had a sign-up sheet and talked to people about the club. I can give you more specific advice on how to go about club fairs if you want aha. But that's basically how I got started & got new members! Lemme know if you have any other questions or anything, I love that you're doing this!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

p.s.: don't ever doubt if you measure up to yale!! your desire to help your community screams yale cuz it's extremely community-minded. so just be yourself and, like you said, set 1000% of your mind to it

[@magl1609]

@@AnnaReynoso Oh my gosh your comments literally just made my week. You're so sweet and kind! I feel so happy & energized because of you now, ahhh thank you!! Ah imma do the club!! I've gotta do it, I know I can! Thank you for inspiring me even more, I definitely feel more confident in myself and the club! THANK YOUUU

[@AnnaReynoso]

yESSSS YOU GOT THIS!!! 😭🤩🙌 keep me updated on the club, you clearly have a good heart & big dreams, so i’m excited to see what you accomplish!! :)

[@duck3446]

@@AnnaReynoso found it lol

[@cindyavila2355]

this is such a great video! I have a quick question does yale really emphasize great importance in freshman year grades? i presonally had a really tough year academically freshman year and now im a rising senior and the rest of the years such as 10th and 11th ive done well academically

[@AnnaReynoso]

eyy thanks, glad it could help! :) & it seems like colleges value growth above all else. so, if freshman year was tough, you can just explain in your application any circumstances that prevented you from attaining the grades you woulda liked that year. the fact that your grades show a positive trend will be noted, which is promising! :)

[@mayari1049]

Hi! I'm an international student who wants to take astronomy :)) Thank you so much for making this video! I regret starting taking college seriously in my Junior year :( I'm going to take a gap year to make up for it. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[@mayari1049]

I want to get into ivies but my gpa is around 3.7 (or 93/100).. I have an explanation for this low grade, but I'm scared heidgbciiwjwi

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ello! Happy to hear you wanna study astronomy aha 🥳 also, no worries, it’s never too late, it’s great that you’re focusing on it now. Also, 3.7 is not terrible by any means, & it’s especially good if you have an explanation for any grades lower than you may have wanted. Just to clarify, are you a rising senior?? When you said you’re taking a gap year, do you mean once you graduate high school or before senior year??

[@justinlee3732]

Hi. I'm from Korea and I loved your video about your life in high school!! I have some questions to you. If you can, please answer this!! Can I know what high school you came? And I am trying to go to Carmel high school. Is it possible to go ivy league through this high school?

[@AnnaReynoso]

ey justin! i went to an arts high school - i think it’s possible to get into any college from any high school! i was the first at my school to get into yale, so even if no one from your high school hasn’t gotten into an ivy league, don’t lose hope! you can be the first one;)

[@jenniferma5038]

Hey! I have a question about gpa. How good do you need your gpa to be in order to qualify? Like would a b+ drag you down?

[@hiyashah2335]

Congrats queen! I was wondering, are you first-generation or a questbridge applicant?

[@AnnaReynoso]

Tysm!💕 and yep yep! FGLI student :) although I was a QuestBridge College Prep Scholar, I sadly wasn’t a finalist for the NCM, so I just applied regular decision

[@serrerro543]

In ECA did u have the certificates or do we have to show certificate i have done quite a lot of ECA BUt some i didnt get it?

[@alaae.5565]

Since schools are test optional, would you recommend still submitting a score less than 1400?

[@bibliophile7557]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel like my extracurriculars don’t match with what I want to major in (astrophysics). I started a debate club, I’m in marching band, and heavily involved in theater. So Im a little worried I’m too “well rounded” which isn’t what schools like Yale want.

[@AnnaReynoso]

Glad it could help! And hmmmm. I can see where the concern comes from just from watching others' videos when I was applying to college and hearing students saying to focus on one area above all. I also felt my application was not focused enough- but I think in the end, it seems that the important thing is doing what you truly love. Most people end up changing their major anyways. Most important thing is making an impact & taking on leadership roles in areas that you're passionate about. Of course, showing more "depth" in commitments when it comes to your potential major can only benefit you. If you’re worried about it, would you be able to get involved in some sort of astrophysics EC before applying??

[@bibliophile7557]

Anna Reynoso thank you for replying! I hope to find some sort of physics EC in some way but it’s hard with Covid and all. I’m probably going to be an undecided major for a while anyways!

[@AnnaReynoso]

ahhh yeah, COVID has just made everything that much harder. maybe online courses?? i’ve heard of Coursera/Harvard offering online classes, but i’m not sure how that works. & eyy, we stan an undecided major👏 it’s expected that most people change their major in college anyways, so it’s good that you’re thinking about exploring your options

[@Eren-os6xh]

Hi so I’m only a ninth grader, and I’m on track with everything except the awards category. Should I be stressing about that, or should I target achieving awards?

[@AnnaReynoso]

mm i wouldn't rlly sTRESS about awards, those are prolly secondary to admissions officers. if you're really seeking out every opportunity (applying to opportunities, getting involved in ECs) and doing your best, they'll come naturally. that doesn't mean that they'll just magically appear aha, but if you put in the work, you'll have stuff to list

[@tess8288]

omg the lorde part i cant

[@kayladanielle7105]

2:25 ughhhh. the thing is i’m relatively smart but i don’t meet my excellent standards but i know i can!! it’s frustrating because i can easily get a 4.0 but fell short to a 3.5 during covid. when i took the PSAT (i’m a sophomore) i scored really high(higher than most seniors in my building did) and that’s what scares me the most. the weight of my gpa stopping me from getting accepted into my dream university

[@AnnaReynoso]

ahhh no don’t let that stop u from trying tho!! just keep pushing forwards. you’re a sophomore, so you have plenty of time to get that GPA up. just make sure u keep doing all u can

[@jeneen4200]

hello! i hope ure having a nice day . yale is my dream uni however i need to ask someone about something and i thought id ask u since i need to know . in grade 10 our school offered 4 scientific ap subjects for the first time and they didnt really teach it well cuz they didnt know much about aps at that time (without the college board ap exam taken just at school ) and in junior year i moved countries and my school didnt have ap classes available yet for me . im now becoming a senior and i requested my school to give me ap classes and hopefully ill be taking two by the end of the year . will that lower my chances from getting to yale and if yes any tips ?

[@AnnaReynoso]

ello, hope you're doing good as well! It's tough to definitively say anything since I'm not an admissions officer. But I really don't think it'll LOWER your chances -- when you apply to a college, you send them a school report showing them what courses your high school offered & compare that to the classes you actually took. I'm not sure if you'll have to send a separate school report for each school. But! It sounds like you've been taking all of the AP classes that have been available (even going above & beyond by asking your school to offer more APs next year). So the important thing is just taking the most challenging classes that are offered, which is sounds like you've been doing!

[@icon6200]

Hello so i am a sophomore with an uw 3.76 and weighted 4.3, and i only have 3 more semesters before colleges see my gpa (i would have had 4 if not for mrs rona which rlly rlly sucks since i would have gotten all As). Do you think there is any hope considering my low unweighted (i know that sounds dramatic but i hope you get what i mean)! but tysm for the video! (Edit:spelling)

[@AnnaReynoso]

I think colleges will understand that this was a really difficult time for students across the world (being impacted by rona & the switch to online learning). When you apply to colleges, clarify in your application (probably in the additional information section) why you got lower grades than you might have hoped this semester. They will probably be very understanding about the situation! You’re doing amazing so far, keep up the good work!!👏💕

[@yeqinzhang7177]

Congrat Anna! That was great! My freshman year's grade are REALLY poor, I got A, B, and Cs. but I improve a lot in sophomore and junior year, is that good for college? but it hurt my overall GPA still

[@AnnaReynoso]

Thank ya! And showing improvement in your grades throughout your high school career is definitely good! I'm not sure what your exact situation is. If there were things going on in your life that made it difficult to get the grades you wanted freshman year, then definitely clarify that in your application! I'd suggest being as open and honest as possible even if the reasons were really personal. Admissions officers are usually understanding when you explain the reasons behind any poor grades and really favor growth

[@yeqinzhang7177]

@@AnnaReynoso thanks! Do you know any students with low GPA but still get into these top schools?

[@AnnaReynoso]

@@yeqinzhang7177 ahhh, i honestly don't know anyone's GPA at yale cuz we don't really talk about that kinda thing. if i find out, though, i'll let you know!

[@rxsesforyuki5342]

I'm actually pretty scared about college since Yale is my dream college for so long now (im a sophmore now). I have really good grades but I have 5 credits for highschol from 8th grade and uh lets say those grade werent the best (B's) but I had an AP in 8th grade which transfered to my credits as well. My EC's are pretty good but my biggest problem is that there isn't that much for my passion which is Law and a bit of business and Law is the most competitive at Yale. I was thinking how to make myslef stand out even more, becuase like I have a bunch of leadership positions including in State (I live in Texas) and my GPA at the end of this year should be around 4.1 weighted due to my 8th grade scores (kinda mad at mylsef). But I have 11th grade to bring it up to a 4.2 weighted (out of 4.0). I have about 14 to 15 Ap's planned out for my highschool career (I've taken 5 already and a bunch of honors too). I'm really worried on how to apply to Yale to get in since Law is the most competitive.

[@AnnaReynoso]

oh my , it sounds like you’re going above and beyond in academics! don’t worry about 8th grade, can’t change the past. just rlly grind now & keep doin amazing w your grades. those are a lot of APs 😭 sounds like you’re really taking advantage of the opportunities available to you! if now focus on those extracurriculars if you say you don’t have many activities to show that you’ve been actively pursuing your passions. believe in yourself always tho, try turning your fear of applying to yale into excitement to pursue what you’re passionate about!

[@rxsesforyuki5342]

Anna Reynoso thank you so much! It really helps

[@juliettetrabal]

I have had 3 panic attacks and it is now 12: 56 am and why tf am i worried???? Like i have practically the same as you except I graduate HS in 3 years bc i take 10 classes a days, i take 3 AP tests (my school offers 0), i come from Puerto Rico and am poor af, and have a bunch of extracurriculars...why am i even worried i cant---- I donf even have to submit SATs😭

[@ISRL380]

I never had this direction as a highschool student. Those 4 years were a waste and went by so fast. I feel I am finally catching up to my maturity. I want to transfer to a Ivy college and make big strides in my education, but lack that highschool background. ADVICE??

[@sushmitadebnath5056]

My school is a big AP school, so we have almost all AP classes available. I've taken five as of right now (I'm a junior) and I'll take 4 or 5 next year. I dropped out of AP Calc AB this year because I was studying 5 hours every day and it was hurting the grades in my other classes, but I'm scared that that's going to knock down my application. I'm interested in political science and economics, so math isn't as important, and I'm planning on taking AP stat next year, so I guess I should be fine.

[@hueyfreeman8865]

Which five are you taking? And how is the workload for each? I’m going to take AP Lang, AP Bio, and AP Environmental Science

[@sushmitadebnath5056]

@@hueyfreeman8865 I took AP Lang, AP Environmental, AP Macroecon, AP Human Geo, and AP World and next year I'm taking AP Stat and AP Comp Gov. The workload for APES was a lot because my teacher was just that kind of person, but it really helped me with being confident for the exam. My AP lang teacher high key sucked and gave a lot of work that didn't really prepare us for the exam. But overall as long as you're on top of things you can make it.

[@divyakunwar143]

Hi, quick question. I'm from nepal and literally only ONE SCHOOL in the WHole country offers AP classes and i don't live near that place so obv i don't have any AP classes but i get decent grades. So, you think I have a chance of getting in? I really LOVE YALE SO MUCH😭

[@antoniaweathers8483]

I am a freshman in high school and my gpa is low. If I continue to build my gpa up through out high school do you think I have a chance or should I aim for another school?

[@AnnaReynoso]

10000% apply to any college you'd love to attend, don't let stats change where you aim! You're a freshman, so it sounds like you're still in time to build up your GPA-- I've heard that admissions officers really like to see positive trends, so they'll definitely consider the work & dedication it takes you to improve your grades

[@alyssaweyand2212]

Yale is my dream school and i’m so scared to apply. i’m pretty involved and my grades are really good, but it’s a very selective ivy. i don’t think my heart will be able to take it lol.

[@AnnaReynoso]

YOO PLEASE APPLY!! Especially if it's your dream school--you don't want to regret not having taken your shot. Just pour your heart & soul into your essays / application. The way you phrased that comment made me feel that you're really sweet & humble. Believe in yourself cuz I believe in you!! I 1000% relate to feeling like getting into Yale was a reach. But now I realize that you can never dream too big. If I hadn't even applied, I wouldn't be where I am today. So I say go for it & give it 3000% of yourself!!

[@alyssaweyand2212]

Anna Reynoso that made me feel so much better! i’m only a rising junior but it’s my mission to get in now!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

Glad it could offer some motivation! Never be afraid to go after your dreams, you got this!! 💙💙

[@Plutotheforgottenplanet]

If you don't try the answer will always be no

[@AnnaReynoso]

^loud

[@sheilablub]

Still so nervous 😭😭this is really good advice but I'm a junior and I wish I had awards and had pursued stuff I liked 😭 I've been feeling horrible a lot because of how competitive my school is (around 650 in my class), with my gpa being almost 3.0 weighted I don't know where to start on planning my summer either, help

[@gohuangi8478]

Another thing is colleges want to see if you will give back to the college in the future, which is probably money/donations. Show that you’re capable of this and research about the college, their opportunities, alumni, classes, professors, and clubs.

[@jacobw.9342]

did you apply early decision?? great video!

[@AnnaReynoso]

thx aha. nope, i applied regular

[@celiartp9939]

I have a question. If for any reason you couldnt get good grades during your freshman/ sophormore (in my case because of mental illnesses), and then during your junior senior year you get all As. Do you still have any chance of getting in??

[@AnnaReynoso]

definitely clarify in the additional information section why you couldn’t get good grades (maybe you had a situation going on at home/personally). just keep giving school your all & get as good grades as possible. admissions officers tend to be understanding when a life situation made getting grades difficult. best of luck!

[@yeqinzhang7177]

Hello! my transition from 8th to 9th grade was taugh, I wasn't suppose be to in ESL class in 8th grade but the school put me in that class because there no seats in regular classes, so it didn't prepared me for high school sicne ESL classes were much easier than regular class, it did affetc my 9th grade grades, since there's a big difference in ESL classes and honor classes, I took honor classes in 9th grade. Should I explain that to colleges and they'll understand? Does it count as an extenuating circumstance? Thank you!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

yessss plz 1000% clarify this!!! super important to give any abs all context you can into your life, especially if you can have a reason for those lower grades in 9th

[@formeme1239]

Due to covid the second semester of my freshman year got canceled and I got a grade average of 91 which is A-. If I improve my grades do you think that I have a chance in getting into Yale ( which is my dream school)?Great video by the way ❤️

[@AnnaReynoso]

Ello! AHh, no need to worry about an A- average-- that's already a really strong start to your high school career! The important thing will be keeping up that hard work to maintain your GPA throughout high school. But it sounds like you're very dedicated, so it doesn't look like that'll be an issue :) again, though, grades aren't everything, so also make sure that you're finding ways to engage with and positively impact your community during high school

[@formeme1239]

Anna Reynoso Thank you ❤️🙂

[@guadacolonna450]

Please please please respond if you see this. I would love to go to Yale, it's my dream, but i'm argentinian. aaaaand I'm still in highschool. What could i get in being latinoamerican? thank u so much btw 💗

[@sofiapraderio7441]

hi ur videos are amazing and u inspire me sm! I’m a sophomore and an international student, I live in a small city and don’t have any competition opportunities therefore no awards, what could I do? and if I don’t get any, do u think it would damage my app? tysm!!

[@AnnaReynoso]

ey, so glad to hear the videos help!! :) that’s a good question. there’s no way for me to know 1000% since i’m not an admissions officer. i think that not having honors/awards is the end of the world at all, especially if you explain in the additional information section of your application that opportunities to enter competitions and gain honors/awards weren’t available to you. It’s always essential to explain any circumstances in that additional information section (and any opportunities that weren’t available to you). could you maybe apply to programs?? i think i might’ve heard of International students applying and being selected to study in the US or other countries (and you could probably put being selected to programs in that part of the application)

[@sofiapraderio7441]

Anna Reynoso that is amazing advice thank you so so much❤️❤️

[@AnnaReynoso]

glad it could help! :)

[@rebecaalves8648]

My GPA is about 3,7 Do you think I still have any chances to get into Yale?? (I'm an international student)

[@melo4325]

hi, specifically for activities such as being a teaching assistant etc are u supposed to have some sort of certificate or proof that u held that position? thanks for the video :)

[@AnnaReynoso]

ahh i don’t think they ever ask u to provide certificates to prove any extracurriculars

[@melo4325]

@@AnnaReynoso thankuu

[@adore1224]

Do you have to take AP classes? (I’m in 8th grade, I’m just would like to know so I’m prepared for HS) I want to be a lawyer when Im older🤣❤️

[@AnnaReynoso]

i’d say u should just take as many AP classes as are offered at ur school. if they don’t offer any, then u obviously don’t have to baha. all depends on the opportunities available to u & that ur taking advantage of what IS. 🥺&going into law is very much admirable, best of luck goin down that path🙏

[@nelsatiemtore6356]

I'm going into my junior year of high school and I really want to apply to become a Questbridge Prep Scholar

[@AnnaReynoso]

yesss i'm so glad to hear it!! definitely start checking out all the resources on their website (especially those on writing essays) & attend QuestCasts when they start hosting them-- QB really offers a wealth of resources that are gonna be invaluable when you're applying to college

[@_SomyaY]

I'm not American, so is questbridge like a scholarship?

[@aestheticgirl8858]

Thank u so much, it helped me a lot. But I have a question: can I fake some of the extracurriculars, like do I have to send certification or something as evidence of that activity?

[@AnnaReynoso]

www.nytimes.com/2020/02/11/us/olivia-jade-application.html

[@AnnaReynoso]

aka dont fake stuff , just do the extracurriculars u love

[@aestheticgirl8858]

@@AnnaReynoso ty, I didn't know it. Anyways I'm going to list my hobbies at least just to fill it out

[@sarayouness8018]

Hi!, im a international student i got in 9th 94% 10th 95% 11th 94% and in 12th i got 94% so what do u think? Can i got accppted in a good unis?

[@beebumble3248]

do you have to have an SAT score to get in?

[@pranatimahajan7242]

Thank you so much for this video! I am in 12th grade and I'm in India. And I want to apply to US Universities. Could you please look at my extracurriculars and tell me if they are good enough to get into an ivy? I have been interested in psychology, so I have done 3 psychology internships, 2 psychology workshops, one course offered by Yale university, and got a certificate for it. I am also starting a mental health blog. Another thing I have always been interested in is Books. So, I read alot of books. So, I helped organize, like I volunteered at a local charity book fair a few times. And I write short stories, and that blog as a hobby. And journalling is my hobby too. My other extracurriculars are I have learnt vocal music for about two years. I have completed eight years abacus, but that just finished I guess, when I came in High school, so idk whether that counts. I have done a couple of MUNs. And I'm also doing a course on Linguistics offered by a university of Amsterdam. My academics have been pretty okay as well. And in India we don't have gpa, so my percentage has been above 90% since 9th grade. I got 94% in main 5 subjects in 10th, and 97% in best 5 subjects, in 11th I got a percentage of 91%.I have received scholarship in grade 11th ,and a scholar badge as well. We also don't have AP classes, or anything. I am pretty interested in photography and have a small Instagram page where I post the photos I clicked. Also, in family responsibilities, I take care of my little brother, who was born when I was in grade eighth. I often sit with him during his online classes, I used to take him to parks, when Corona wasn't there. I also live with two of my grandparents, my maternal grandfather, who is in a very bad health condition, so I take care of his meds and stuff like that, and my paternal grandma, whom I help with house chores oftentimes. I haven't given my Sats or sat2, I am gonna give in oct and nov, even though they are optional for us this year. and I have to write my essays, as application is not open yet

[@AnnaReynoso]

definitely sounds like you have a lot on your plate with family responsibilities alone and have still kept yourself busy with diverse Ecstatics aND maintaining good grades, which is amazing!! at the end of the day, what's gonna matter is that you're doing what you're truly passionate about and if you're able to convey that passion to admissions officers in your essays. so just focus on doing what you love & start thinking about/working on those essays ASAP to really make them stand out! :)

[@ericalee155]

Hey Anna! I’m a college prep scholar too. Just wondering if you applied for the match? I’m still struggling to choose here bc it’s binding.

[@AnnaReynoso]

ello! eyy, that's awesome, congrats!! I did apply for the match-- if you're hesitant, i suggest only ranking schools that you know you'd be 1000% happy at (that's what I did) rather than ranking any & every college. There are 4 schools that aren't binding (Yale included!) so you can list any of those knowing you aren't required to attend if you're matched!

[@ericalee155]

@@AnnaReynoso haha thank you! did u apply ur regulars through questbridge or common app (Yale included)?

[@AnnaReynoso]

i actually wasn’t selected as a finalist, so i couldn’t apply thru QuestBridge (but they still had every applicant rank their choices ) 💔 so i applied regular thru common app!