Get into Yale as an International Student! | 9 Tips + My Experience as a Singaporean

[@haneen6324]

I'm Saudi, and it is my absolute dream to be able to get into Yale. Ever since I knew colleges existed i would adore college reactions and always cry with them, i wondered what was so special about ivy leagues... Once i learned about them i fell in love with Yale with the campus, the majors, the environment, and the people there. As young as i was i was so excited about it i read every little detail about Yale, and watched each and every video. I would even start writing the application even though i still had years until i actually need to write it. Now i have three more years until i finally graduate high school. Let's just pray i get in, it is literally my dream.

[@zainabsiddiqui4431]

Hey!! My name is Haneen and I live in Saudi too! I recently found out about Yale and absolutely fell in love with the University. I hope you get an admission here!

[@haneen6324]

@@zainabsiddiqui4431 Thank you so much!!

[@Abdul-bk5fj]

It's so great too see how passionate u are about Yale and the effort ur willing to put in tho I just want to say, dont forget to enjoy life right now. Going to Yale will not fill some hole in ur heart, nothing will if ur not appreciative of life for what it is right now. Just like ur 4 years of college will be unlike any other, ur 3 years of hs will be like that too. Ur youth, childhood and all these milestones will be unlike any other and u'll surely regret it "waiting" for life to get better. Make the most of it now:)

[@haneen6324]

@@Abdul-bk5fj thank you so much that means a lot!!! reminds me to stop working towards something all the time, and just live the moment before i regret it all.

[@Nn.65juk]

@stella. Good. I am descendent of arabic people and i would like too enter to yale. And my dream is to meet the Land of my ancestors. I wantto meet the goza pyramid and the meca.

[@AdityaRaj-ss6fr]

Out of all the videos I have watched until now, this was the most realistic informative video I have watched IDK why this doesn't have like a million views, thank you for putting this out, even tho I am a high school grad of 2020, I am gonna apply to my dream colleges next month I recently found out that the colleges are within my reach and I can try applying to them, I started studying at my local college but tbh it isn't up to my level. I feel like I can do it. Even if I don't that's fine, I will come back here to post an update on whether I made it or not.

[@victorialim]

all the best!!

[@lurelin4812]

Hope you got in!

[@victorialim]

See my SUPPLEMENT + I answer all the questions I’ve gotten about applying as an international IN THIS VID HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSpgZ95h6mrjNk 🌿 TIMESTAMPS: 0:57 Tip #1 2:02 My experience with Tip #1 2:58 Tip #2 5:28 Tip #3 6:28 Tip #4 7:13 My experience with Tip #4 7:48 Tip #5 8:34 My experience with Tip #5 11:01 Tip #6 11:35 My experience with Tip #6 13:01 Tip #7 13:43 Tip #8 14:12 My experience with Tip #8 14:58 Tip #9 (*MOST IMPORTANT!) 16:25 My experience with Tip #9 All the best to anyone applying, and don’t forget to have fun learning about yourself in the process! And for those of you here for my other content - a video on journaling for productivity coming up soon :)

[@pinkikashiv593]

Hey I have already applied to yale university but the only problem is that I have applied for regular decisions... So I am now quite nervous after listening to you and worried that if I would be able to get admitted to yale...😔😔😔

[@aditinigam3989]

The admission officer was actually right in indicating you as a unique person because you really proved it at the end by emphasizing that failures can happen but it doesn't mean the end of your career or life. There are so many opportunities waiting ahead and we should always have multiple plans so that we don't get stagnant at any point and keep on moving so that we can reach a destination. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@victorialim]

Yess!!! Exactly that, and I’m so glad you took that away fr this video. Thank you ☺️

[@gabyberron1916]

I’m from Mexico and I would love to attend Yale... it truly is my dream school!!! Can I still apply if I’m 19? I’m scared to though...

[@victorialim]

yes you can!

[@yarnhial7364]

Girl! Chase your dreams

[@Mangotaco126]

Lloremos juntos

[@ariadna6528]

Estás en alguna universidad en México?

[@gabyberron1916]

Pablo Pomares que sad :(

[@dodoBird21]

It's totally worthy to subscribe you because you give info as well as moral support. ❤ Love from India 🇮🇳 I'm fully loaded to get into Yale next year. 🤟

[@dodoBird21]

Thanks for heart ❤ SIS I'll surely meet you if I get into Yale ☺

[@adalmiina722]

@@dodoBird21 did you get in

[@robs908]

Im from Mexico and I rlly want to study at Yale , I’m in 8th grade so I have plenty of time for it, but I did my research of what does Yale wants in their students, I watch a lot of KZbin videos like this one and I’m supper committed to do all the activities I can so they consider me for an scholarship and obviously to accept me to the school, okey so, I know I need to have a GPA of 4.0 minimum, I’m going to try to take the SAT and ACT exam bc in Mexico we don’t have that, in which I need to get more than 1500 on the SAT I think, and like a 35 on the ACT, also I need to be in like 10 AP classes and get a 3-5 in the exam, and a lot of extracurriculars ( I want to study laws, specifically criminal law ) ( in college I’m planning to have a majority of pre-law and criminal justice but I’m still not 100% sure ) I know I need to have research’s related to that and try to publish them, try to go to internships also related to that, be in debate ( I’m currently in UN model ) be president or vicepresident on something, develop an original project and try to win an local or regional award, community service, (I speak English and Spanish and currently learning French but I think I need to have more languages so )also learn Italian, etc, all that I’m high school hahaha, in Mexico, well where I live there’s only 3 years ( 10, 11, and 12 grade ) of High school so it would be hard to do all that but I’m going to try my best, oh and I also going to be on the IB program all the high school, and I’m going to try to do something on 9th grade maybe just community service bc there’s not a lot of options here but..., do you think I have a chance to get into Yale, and with a scholarship...???

[@Mauryzzl]

i’m applying next year !! wish me luck❤️🙏🏻

[@victorialim]

good luck!!

[@ani-x5l]

Did you get in???

[@viviancowo6353]

Hi thank you so much! I am very interested in going to Yale and am working on my application this very moment! It's a long shot but hey, we miss 100% of opportunities we don't take. It's very scary and I'm scared about how I'll feel if I don't get in. I know what school you go to doesn't account for your self worth but I would still be really bummed. :(

[@victorialim]

Just do your best and let things happen as they are meant too. Sometimes when things don’t go the way we want, new paths open to us that we wouldn’t have expected :) sending love x

[@dyandranathanararya832]

Hi Vic! I'm a 10th grade Indonesian looking forward to apply to universities in the US. Do you have AP classes in Singapore?

[@victorialim]

nope!

[@dyandranathanararya832]

@@victorialimSo you take none? What about SAT subjects?

[@dyandranathanararya832]

@@victorialim Anywayss thank you very much for replying! It means a lot to me😁

[@victorialim]

@@dyandranathanararya832 Yeah I took none, I think I took SAT bio, chem and math or two of them, it honestly doesn't matter which you do though, just meet the requirement and you'll be fine!

[@dyandranathanararya832]

@@victorialim Thank you very much for all the informations!

[@Kodrp]

I’m from Germany and I really wanna go to Yale as soon as I have my Abitur/A-Levels. I’m currently in 9th grade on a Gesamtschule but I’ll apply to a Gymnsium after my Realschulabschluss/GSCE. If I’ll remember this comment, I’m gonna reply in a few years for an update.

[@flooowww7800]

I know i’m a year late , but can we get into yale with A levels or do we still need to take SAT / ACT ? Very informative video btw ❤️

[@victorialim]

A levels is fine, but yes you do need SAT / ACT! I think this year they might have changed the regulations cos of COVID tho so do check their website!

[@flooowww7800]

Victoria Lim Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@marcelorocha5634]

Can you make a video explaining how to apply for financial aid in Yale ? I really don’t have any clue where do I submit the papers in the common app . Awesome videos

[@ayomade7496]

I'm using the CSS thing on college board!

[@delted_]

What schools did you go to before getting into Yale. Also sending you love from Singapore as well💖💖comgrats

[@mohamedsyrup7666]

Does hale accept IGCSE exam scores and A level exam scores ? or do you have to have SAT scores only ?

[@hamidulloyuldashev7926]

I want to apply for Yale university as an international student to study international law. What are the requirements? Like, IELTS

[@khueanhpham4116]

Hi! thank you so much for your helpful video :) I am currently a student in Vietnam, in 11th grade of an international french school in ho chi minh city. My scores have always been very good, but unfortunately my school does not really offer any extracurriculars, so my activities list is pretty short... do you have any tips for that? thanks!

[@raniadrio3184]

Hello I have the same problem as yours , my schedule is an absolute mess besides my school doesn't offer any extracullars . Um gonna take the SAT this year to apply next year to my dream schools. We can start these tests prep and the application process together if u want 😊

[@lacampanella6172]

In Germany we don’t have the opportunity to do many (or at all) activities for the extracurriculars. Schools don’t offer anything and you also can’t win prices. My big passion is writing and I don’t have anything I can prove it with.😫

[@adalmiina722]

these are just excuses lol germany is THE hub for extracurriculars and NPOs of europe

[@tanimagupta3108]

Hey 👋🏻 can u please make a video about your extracurricular

[@santiagosangrocid4815]

This video really helped me a lot!!!!! thanks

[@darrenteone7363]

Hie. I wanted to ask if IGCSE results could be used

[@alzainalkaabi8739]

I’m from Bahrain, and a junior. I was wondering if they’ll accept someone who’s in half IB? I didn’t have the chance to take full IB. I take IB Bio and Chem

[@nightandday7704]

Hi I really hope you reply how do I find by exact interest/selling point? I know that I love biology and chemistry but not exactly what about them

[@ReginaOnateBarajas]

Do you think Ib is worth for Yale?

[@Ashleeyjohnw]

Hi! I was just curious if I have to pay to Yale as an international student if my family’s income is lower than 20000USD?

[@mountainhermit1414]

hey could I just ask what your IB score was? :) thank you

[@victorialim]

I got 44, but on my application I put down my predicted score which was 45! However it really doesn't matter, I think get 40-42 and above and that's good enough!

[@herlim6927]

Plzz tell me that whether SAT or any exam compulsory for 2022 applying student or not

[@namelessone9876]

SAT is not compulsory and it is test optional these years, meaning that you can not take it, or take it and choose to not submit your grades, but I would recommend checking the requirements for the schools that you're applying to.

[@aqdasmujahid1845]

Hello There ... First of all the video was very informative ... I wanted to know that will my application be at disadvantage if I don't give SAT or SAT ?

[@raydorynatieno4818]

Thanks so much for this. ♥

[@elaineli1155]

Hey :) Do you mind sharing what your sharing what your predicted IB score was that you submitted to Yale?

[@Simxn]

Hi. I was wondering if AP classes are a requirement because my school doesn't offer any AP classes

[@victorialim]

I'm not sure because I didn't take AP classes but probably not - as long as you do as well as you can in the classes that ARE available to you!

[@Simxn]

@@victorialim Ohk thanks :)

[@josem1620]

@@victorialim whats your gpa ?

[@armitahosseini8683]

Pleaseee make a video reading your essays

[@victorialim]

I did, check out my channel!

[@ved.2553]

Hi Victoria!! I am an Indian student studying in 12th grade and really looking forward to apply in yale and my grades were not that great in 12th and i am going to give SAT by this october so please give some tips it would be really greatful ☺️

[@mahrukh065]

Did you get in??

[@samikhan-ze1rx]

mam the info is more productive that I hever gain from some one

[@Abood-wn1fi]

Did you get financial aid to Yale ? ...❤❤

[@whiteheavn]

Damn whats Indonesian curriculum then, is it possible to convert it into gpa

[@hona7348]

How much does ist cost?

[@fabulouslwolf4565]

i’m a ninth grader what am i doing here

[@sihuilin9239]

Hi Victoria! I'm studying in Singapore as well and I'll be in J2 next year! Do you have any idea whether they will take into account your J2 prelim grade only or your overall J2 grade (meaning everything in J2)? Thank u for ur video btw :D

[@victorialim]

If I'm not wrong, overall!

[@smakshmahajan2587]

hello, I also wanna do env studies and this helped a lot also any suggestions about the env sci program at yale like how's it?

[@yarnhial7364]

Hi vic I’m a twelve year old and I’m wondering how do I start because this is my dream!

[@victorialim]

You’re really young, so just focus on doing well in school and exploring what you love for now ☺️ you might find that your calling takes you elsewhere (not yale)! When you’re ready, you can check out this document here (The Ultimate Q&A Resource: Yale International Student Admissions FAQ). I created it to help any students like you who have questions!

[@yarnhial7364]

Thanks

[@yarnhial7364]

Victoria Lim also I have started spending 2 hours or more on studying because my grades are average

[@madina77909]

how do yall think gpa 3.6 is too law for college with acceptance rate 38%

[@maddie8673]

What questions did you ask your interviewer about Yale ? Thanks so much !! Love all of the advice :)

[@victorialim]

Don't actually remember - maybe like about their experience, and something specific (doesn't matter if they can answer, it was just to show I did my research haha)

[@maddie8673]

Victoria Lim oh my gosh thank you for replying !! I am applying RD to Yale (nervous since I didn’t apply early), but just wondering do you ever look over supplements ? I really would love to go to Yale! (This is a bit random, but I loved your common app essay because it was so raw and touching !! You are actually such an inspiration)

[@maddie8673]

And just thank you for taking the time to make these helpful videos and then actually replying ! (Lol no one ever replies, so I am so thankful!)

[@victorialim]

Hey Maddie - no worries, I Guess that’s the perk of having a small channel! I’m so sorry but I don’t look over supplements because 1. I’m absolutely swamped with work and midterms but also 2. If I did it for one person everyone would ask >< just be sure to ask yourself if you’re showcasing (not telling) every part of yourself in your application! Also there are many videos and threads online about supplements and they are all very helpful. Ask your friends and acquaintances (strangers even, so that they don’t know you) to read your supplements and ask them what they pick up from your essay. You’ll be fine! All the best x

[@maddie8673]

Victoria Lim thank you so much for the advice ! No worries... I totally understand. good luck with midterms :) Also one last question (sorry!) Yale asks for us to submit a video, picture , mp3 along with one of the questions. Did you have to do this when you applied ?

[@PranavNair03]

11:37 Is there any groups or any way in which I can connect with other Singaporeans applying for Us Universities(Like fb grp) I am a Singaporean

[@victorialim]

Unfortunately there's none that I know of :/ maybe you could start one?

[@caitlindonoghue1771]

Hi! I am from Ireland and I still have three and half years left in school, my first year and second year I did quite poorly in school. Mostly B's and C's and even a couple of D's. From now on I have been getting mostly A's and maybe a B here and there. Will my first and second year affect their decision (I was 13 and 14 at the time)

[@blufishy1355]

They only look at high school grades so if that was in middle school you should be fine

[@100pomme]

I am Ahmed from Algeria. I want to complete my PhD study in America. Can I apply?

[@ttz2000]

Does yale recognise polytechnic diplomas from sg?

[@victorialim]

I’m sure they do :)

[@tahaan8662]

Does Yale accept IELTS instead of TOEFL?

[@rojakhondokar2848]

Hi Victoria! This is your first video that i am watching. And i really really found it helpful. So thank u so much for that! I do have questions tho. U talked abt the IB cirriculum. But i am studying under the Cambridge curriculum, where we have A's and B's. So in grades 9 and 10 i did have some B's in some class tests. However, i do have a trend of improvement in my results. And finally got a gpa of 4 on 4 for my board exams. So will those B's affect my chance of getting into Yale significantly? Also. I plan on majoring in biochemistry. But i do not have extracirriculars based on those. Cuz i was already studying that in school. But i had 2 more fields of interest 1. Writing. 2. Motivational speaking I have extracirriculars in both of those. Esp, for the 2nd one. Since i had my own experiences in the past, i opened an international platform that ptomotes positive living and mental health. But this is absolutely not related to my major. So will this be a problem? Given i dont have extracirriculars related to science. Except for being the editor in my science club. Ps. Sorry for this long piece of writing.

[@victorialim]

Your extracurriculars do not need to be related to your intended major! Also, I answer your question on grades in this doc here: docs.google.com/document/d/1OZC5f2uhlCoVdLyx2rdfPbnYkqayINdSE2jIO849BbE/edit All the best!

[@rojakhondokar2848]

@@victorialim thank u so much dear! Also, if u have instagram and fb.. plz do check out my platform. Facebook link is: facebook.com/livepositive500/ Instagram username: livepositive500 Link: instagram.com/livepositive500/

[@itsmillie2210]

How early do you have to apply?

[@DramaEditsPak]

How many and what type of essays to write

[@cobcuddles]

Do you know how late I can report the language proficiency test score? Is it supposed to be reported together with applications before the deadline? Thank you so much.

[@victorialim]

It should say on the application website, but should be together :)

[@cobcuddles]

Victoria Lim Thank you so much. You’re the best!

[@cryptovirus1540]

Thanks this cleared doubhts

[@ДильназБауржан-ъ8ф]

Hello! I have one question🙈 Can I get into college if I had bad grades from 9 grade to 10 grade(I had two C grade) but then I enhances these grades to A in 11 grade and still trying to work hard in senior year? And also , do I need international awards to get into college? Thank you!!!

[@victorialim]

I personally think that’s okay (as long as you work really hard in your senior year), BUT I think it’s difficult for me to say exactly what grades are good enough for Yale. The thing is, Yale doesn’t consider applicants as “valid” or “invalid” simply by looking at their grades. If you can remember in my application tips video, I say that grades are just a minimum requirement that Yale looks at. It is equally or even more important for you to write good application essays, be active in extra-curriculars etc. What I’m trying to say is, Yale cares more about your application as a whole than just your grades. You can get all As and not get accepted, just as you can have a mix of B/As and be accepted as well. Also - you don’t need international awards, definitely not, but it does help if you have awards of any kind (local, from your school etc)!

[@siddharthsrikanth6117]

Hi currently the 25th percentile for Yale is a 1460 . I currently have a SAT score of 1470 . So will I be even considered during their application as if u take the average of the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile it comes to about 1510

[@victorialim]

Hi there, as I said in this video, the grades won’t make or break your application! If you get a not so good SAT score but the rest of your application is really good, you can still get in. I can’t tell you for sure though, it really all depends!

[@khadijatulkubra4915]

Hi sister can a matric passed student apply for Yale University

[@onon8909]

hi so i'm currently a junior college student who wants to apply to yale!! i hv a question that is, is it possible if i send in my upper sec co-curricular positions and grades as an ADDITION to my junior college report cards? i did a little more during my secondary school years because i had double ccas, but my current junior college only allowed me to take one :(( thanks!!!

[@victorialim]

yes u can! that counts as high school according to US terms (ages 14-18). All the best!

[@lizawasique7436]

I am from Pakistan , Are there any scholarships for International students

[@markwille4528]

What are your stats

[@mayaperezgarcia6181]

Hi ,I just wanted to ask you if it is expensive to study there or if you have a full ride scholarship ?

[@victorialim]

I have a scholarship from an external organization (not Yale)!

[@kashafrafi5537]

im from Pakistan, most pakistani students can only dream about getting to Yale. in schools here we get literally get no training or counseling regarding studying abroad, i mean you can expect that from a third world country. i was literally clueless before watching this video so thank you or it. Can i still get in? also the financial aspect would really influence my decision.

[@victorialim]

Of course you can! I believe I know of someone who was Pakistani at Yale (I don’t know that person personally tho) and also at Yale-NUS, if you’re willing to come to Singapore! Financial aid is definitely an option! I’m so sorry to hear about the lack of support 😭 - maybe you can find the info you need all online? All the best, and I’m here if you have further questions, you can DM me on Instagram!

[@dunndayizeye1396]

hello thank you for the good videos

[@spider-maninside5401]

Hey lim thank you for your efforts. I am looking for apply in psychology and I checked their website and found nothing regarding SAT. Do you have any idea about SAT requirment for psychology? Please help me by give the answer. It will be helpful for me. Thanks once again

[@victorialim]

SAT scores are required for the application in general, regardless of the major. You apply to get into Yale and not to get into a specific degree!

[@premanand2880]

Thank you for such an informative video. I am currently pursuing MBA finance from India. I am in my final years and will be graduating in 2021. I want to pursue PhD from Yale University. Am I eligible to fill up the application now?

[@victorialim]

Hi - I wish I could help you but I’m not sure about the PhD application process. You can probably find all the info you need if you just Google it yourself! All the best!

[@jeyasingharockiarajarulraj618]

Hey Victoria, I'm from India ..I too want to get into Yale university .Is taking a TOEFL exam is enough for yale or should I take SAT too

[@victorialim]

I thinkk you need both ! Check the website to b sure

[@jeyasingharockiarajarulraj618]

@@victorialim tq so much Vic for clearing my doubt..

[@nksserr]

Hello I’m a student from Hong Kong can I submit HKDSE results?

[@victorialim]

yes!

[@nksserr]

@@victorialim thank you so much❤️

[@Katutowavicle]

I don't have a chance to get IB, Is there any exam you can recommend instead of IB?

[@victorialim]

just do whatever school system is available to you!

[@Katutowavicle]

@@victorialim would it be enough SAT,TOEFL,3 SAT SUBJECT TEST?

[@Katutowavicle]

By the way thanks for answering first question.

[@victorialim]

@@Katutowavicle admissions.yale.edu/standardized-testing check here! the requirements are diff this and next year, so stay updated on your own!

[@nadeerkhojah1981]

Did you take any English proficiency exams?

[@victorialim]

No, because English is my first language!

[@ramiassi8959]

thank you!

[@haileyciantar4126]

Thank you so much for these great tips! I have a question, I know that in reality it doesn't really matter, however, is common app better than the coalition app, please?

[@victorialim]

Never heard of the coalition app!

[@shreyasmurthy1887]

did u win any olympiad in high school?

[@victorialim]

Nope:) I didn’t win any academic competitions!

[@vishu4043]

Singapore?

[@HarshKumar-fv5pc]

Hi, I'm an H4 applicant who's lived in the US for 10 years. Would I be compared against international or domestic students in the college admissions process? I have a foreign citizenship, but I have experienced the majority of my life, including all of my secondary schooling, in the United States. Thank you.

[@victorialim]

Probably domestic but I’m not sure!

[@HtopSkills]

📹🏫

[@jstevenbj]

I'm a student from a small country looking to get into an IVY league as an international student, I've been wondering if I'm capable of it. I hope I can make it has been my dream as long as I can remember, do you have any tips that may help? Thanks. Great video btw

[@victorialim]

Hey there! All my tips in this video applies to you ask well, regardless of whichever country you’re from :) it can actually be an advantage because you have less competition from your country and Yale likes diversity!

[@janabulum6681]

Or if you can give me your email that I can contact you.

[@jasminecaptan7147]

Went to the Yale Scholars Program and fell in love with it. It’s my dream to go there for my masters in 2 years and videos like this keep me going☺️Thank you !

[@courtneywymers7622]

I’m South African and this really helped a lot, thank you so much

[@manelisikhombela2420]

I’m also from South Africa. I was wondering how did you guys going about finding the necessary information to start applying?

[@manelisikhombela2420]

Lineo Khabane okay i will thank.

[@manelisikhombela2420]

@Lineo Khabane I don’t have instagram. But I just DMed you though a friend of mine’s instagram. And her instagram handle is @pretty_blvck_rose_

[@MutsyChils]

Hey... I'm from Zambia and would like to apply at YALE... I'd be glad to receive your help..

[@ofkn232]

Me too grade 11 this year🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@neecs01]

Thank you so much for this Victoria. This is really helpful for me as an international student wanting to apply to Yale. This video is very straightforward yet packed with great tips.

[@victorialim]

Glad it helped! All the best x

[@Shantarayamajhi7943]

I want to apply for a Ph.D. at Yale and me clueless at the moment. However, videos like this give me hope and inspiration to strive for the best

[@lanaauroravukic1859]

Hi, I'm from Croatia, and was wondering can I still get in? Since the school system is so diffeerent.

[@victorialim]

Yes you can!

[@ouioui2319]

@@victorialim what about money? can you get a scholarship?

[@Lina-ti3hp]

@@ouioui2319 You can get a scholarship from Yale or you have to look for a organization in your home country wich would also offer you a scholarship for studying abroad.

[@ouioui2319]

@@Lina-ti3hp thank you

[@bengyangtan4020]

Thank you so much! As a singaporean from a non elite JC looking into Yale this has given me so much hope and inspiration

[@andreagarrido375]

Hi! I am from Ecuador, and I really really want to get in Yale, so my question is how do you start the process admission? Love your videos! You are amazing!

[@victorialim]

Hola Andrea! Todo la información que necesitas está aquí: admissions.yale.edu/first-year-application-process Hope that helps! :)

[@andreagarrido375]

@@victorialim Thank u so much! Love from Ecuador ❤️

[@InterviewRwanda]

SO AM LIVING THE LIFE OF MY DREAMS JUST AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AM STARTING LOCAL UNIVERSITY NEXT MONTH BUT I FEEL LIKE USA WOULD BE BETTER, NOT BECAUSE AM REALLY ATTACHED TO IT, OR HAVE BEEN MY DREAMS BUT ONLY BECAUSE IT IS A DREAM OF MY FAMILY, JUST TO HAVE THAT ONE KID IN USA. SHOULD I APPLY AND MOVE? Yale has never been my dream, but I just think I loved your video :)

[@MeowMeow-ew1ln]

Hi Vic! The moment you talked ,i could instantly recognise your Singaporean accent. What are your opinions on money. Was money a problem for you to get in Yale? How big of a factor is money for you to study overseas?

[@kyranodonoghue9185]

Iman Danish they have very good financial aid

[@sangarshini2114]

hi victoria! the first video of yours that i saw was your supplementals one and i heard your accent and instinctively went "singaporean?" in my head. thank you so much for these videos!! I'm pretty young lmao and i won't begin applying until like 3-4 years later (I'm in sec2 right now lol), but your videos are so incredibly inspiring to watch, so thank you!!

[@victorialim]

Hahaha I love that, yes our accent is super distinct, and so glad I have a fellow Singaporean watching! Yes Sec 2 is super young (I didn't think about applying to the US till the start of JC 2, lol) but it's great you're aware of these things earlier on! :) x

[@jasminerice8046]

I'm also sec 2 😅

[@studyhour1217]

Hoping I am gonna meet you one day in Yale ....I will give my 10000%... fighting

[@takamiharano9561]

Hii Vic , were u always good at essay writing or it’s just you spend lots of time on it to make sure it’s well written? I have trouble writing them 😭

[@victorialim]

I spent suchhh a long time on them! Like 7 months lol! You definitely don't have to spend as long on it as me, just keep brainstorming and writing drafts and refining them! Just get those ideas flowing and something will eventually work out :) All the best, Harano!

[@T.akpnarseymaa]

I’d love to hear form You about Yale Masters. I mean not the information written on their website but what international students need to know, what are the challenges behind the scene and would you be doing your masters at Yale as an international student? And thank you so much for the video your empathy and the way you look to ‘failure’ really what your audience need! Will hope to see you at campus, may God!

[@mich27eg]

hi victoria! i'm also from singapore (in nus high school right now) and i dream of going into an ivy league college one day haha, this video definitely gave me a lot of nice inspiration so thank you and good luck in yale !!

[@samihasultana4156]

Can you please share where else you applied to? Any other ivy?

[@victorialim]

Nope, just Yale Restricted Early Action and after getting in I couldn't be bothered to apply for any others, haha!

[@bubbleschinchilla4953]

Hi vic!! I’m a singaporean too AAHAHHA!! I’ve already applied RD and I’ve yet to receive an interview though. I’m quite worried it’s because my predicted A level grades were less than stellar. Do you know how long RD interviews will last? Thanks!!

[@powergirl31]

Hi vic! Im an international student applying to yale rd. I would love to read your supplements. Would it be possible for you to send it?

[@victorialim]

Hey - I did another video on that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/laqcpaGHnN6giqs !

[@basurahan_juice]

can i ask when do they usually start accepting applications for undergraduates? i'm from the philippines and i am not that familiarized with other countries' school years or application dates

[@balmukundsharma4764]

I can't really understand what should I do coz I am from India and for me scores are not difficult but I just have one year in hand and I don't have any extra curricular experience to add to my profile. I can't afford to miss the opportunity to get in any usa University coz even the best of best University 8n India suck at everything

[@alexacitra1876]

hi victoria! how does going to a small school (my batch has 23 students lol) factor into applications? + my academics aren’t excellent (almost 50% of my grades are Bs, the rest are As) but i think i might be able to compensate for them with my extracurriculars. still really worried about my grades though :(

[@victorialim]

I’m not sure if it factors in much (from what I know they analyse by region as I said); that said, if you mention your circumstances (eg less resources if there are) in the extra information that might help you. Grades unfortunately are really important, so try to work on those! You don’t need perfect grades but a good record is also important.

[@mylilworld1916]

I'm from.pakistan and currently in my grade 10 It'd be a moment of brimful pride if I somehow be able to get into an Ivy league college. It'll truly be a dream come true.

[@victorialim]

Dear, don't worry so much about getting into Yale. Keep working hard in school and pushing yourself in your extracurriculars, but do that for YOURSELF, instead of the ultimate goal of getting into Yale. Getting into Yale is a great goal to have, but always remember that even if you don’t get into Yale, you’re still a valuable and amazing person, and no one can take that away from you. Always remember that your happiness should not be determined by the school you get into. I’m sure you’ll give your best effort for Yale, but if you don’t get in, you can still find great success, I promise you☺️✨

[@mylilworld1916]

@@victorialim Tysm! That helps. Yeah I'll do my best 😃

[@dominicreid4gg.90]

I’m doing BSc sports science at the moment and want to do something in strength and conditioning whilst working alongside sports teams. Is there a way to work as a coach instead of paying? Or has anybody heard of something similar? Doesn’t have to be Yale.

[@hafsamohamud8412]

I'm British and I'm wishing

[@bethanycharlotte9668]

me too!