how i got into an ivy league... | stats, extracurriculars, IMPORTANT ADVICE

this is how I (and hopefully you can) get into an ivy league or just any college in general...
I talk about what I think got me into my dream school, what my stats are, what i did in high school, and basically, what I thought was the most important part of the application: the connection.
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thanks so much for 2k subs :)

[@MatthewSu]

timestamps :) 0:00 why this video is cool :) 0:53 why my life will be cool ;) 2:15 Stats (SAT, AP) 4:00 Extracurriculars 5:45 THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS VIDEO THAT YOU SHOULD WATCH 8:00 SPIDERMAN?!

[@aymankouchammoussamir5151]

Thank you so much for the effort that you are putting on these videos, they are so useful! I'm an international student and you would help us a lot If you make a video of your essays too!! 🥺 Keep it up! 😁☺️🙌🏾

[@asherheflin5362]

This video is like none other dude. You really told it good. Other videos have just told me to write yourself but not just let it loose. The best piece of advice was the how anything in HS will not just better me in the future of college, but also life. UPenn is my dream man thanks a lot.

[@MatthewSu]

yoooo that's insaneeeee. im so glad you enjoyed watching it, and hopefully, it helped in some way. UPenn was my dream, and now, I'm living it. But, we all got so many dreams in life, it's all part of building our journey's. keep at it! you got this!!! :)

[@invisibledrax4943]

This is really encouraging. It's important to remember that colleges are looking for potential in passion, not necessarily in achievement. They're looking for a real human, not a school robot.

[@eastcoastblaxican4454]

I appreciate how you stressed the essay/communication/personality aspect of application. I never expected to get into one of the “top 5” schools in the country because of my stats (which seemed way out of range), but I truly feel that this criteria helped me. I would add that leading/creating rather than just participating is another distinguishing factor that many overlook.

[@alissanguyen3633]

This video was 11/10! And I’d love to read your essay :)! Keep up the amazing work Matthew

[@KimberleyAbeln]

Really like your videos! Can’t wait to follow the rest of your college journey!!

[@haleluyaarega9289]

ur editing is very engaging im sure that was ur goal. i love how put the entire writing ur college essay mindset, ur essay was very passionate and thats how it shld be

[@jowoshy2691]

Thank you so much for this video. As a sophomore in highschool, this video gives me the motivation to work harder and has served as a little reminder that my experiences in highschool should be filled with my PASSION. It would be great if you could one day read your college essay as a video :)

[@pikakoo8253]

your videos are SO entertaining and informational matthew, keep it up :,)

[@hedgesolo4977]

Hey Matthew! Fellow college freshman here. Just wanted to say I love all the work you put into your editing, scripting, and storytelling. Your editing is so damn clean, and the quality from your first video to now is vastly improved! Also, I love how you split the script across all the different locations and backgrounds. It works really really well. Here's to a successful spring semester! (Just wanted to say, I'm a proud og sub from that first college board vid lol. You're doing great stuff)

[@MatthewSu]

woah. you’ve just made my whole week. that means so much :) ur awesome and imma keep working hard for you. won’t forget you 👊

[@mariana_drh]

You’re so charismatic! I like you’re enthusiasm

[@TheMalignoGames]

Dude, this video was… Inspiring. You do have a great future. You’re a good communicator. We probably are not going to met each other, never, in our lives. But it’s crazy to think that this video inspired me a lot and influenced my application. Thank you

[@jamesliftscircles3015]

Probably the best video I've ever watched regarding this topic, not only because of the advice itself but how this video felt incredibly entertaining to watch

[@MatthewSu]

🥺awww that’s really nice of you to say. thank u

[@shanex1942]

So randomly stumbled upon this video, haven't watched college related videos in a while now. I'm applying to colleges this fall and suddenly as 2022 started, it got to me. I've been in my head reconsidering all my EC's, grades and stuff. Just wanna say thank you because this video made me feel much more confident about the future :)

[@PhoenixDaniel_]

This video was really great! Really love the part about the college essay. I've heard so many people say so many different things about writing it and I had to sit back and do what you said when writing my essay, probably the most I've ever been vulnerable about myself with anything. Along with that was just writing about what I care about and doing things that were fun for me!! Great advice and a little update, I got an interview with Penn!!

[@MatthewSu]

Ayeee thank you! And congrats on the interview. Good luck!

[@alua4166]

The video is honesty great. Everything from your message to production. Thank you!

[@brunodc5232]

THank you, This is what I been waiting for!

[@mominamir7599]

You're so chill. It makes me want to invest in what I like to do.

[@tanishka4443]

ur editing is so creative! love your videos!

[@user-wf3sv5vi8c]

Hey this was a really entertaining video, and I loved the editing! Yes, it would be great if you made a video about your essay or just more about them

[@gozhniyash]

This video is so inspiring!!! Thank you so much for explaining and motivating, i really loved how you edited it! UPenn is my dream university, thanks a LOT! I would really like to read your college essay!

[@adambhaloo1840]

Hey mathew! this is great advice. Keep up the great work!

[@eugenepark3850]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm also hoping to get into Wharton and i've been so worried about "not being enough" but this your story has really made me feel more confident.

[@imamfmirrorball]

You're the coolest person on yt The advices were so much more genuine

[@jadehermosillo1719]

Awesome video Matthew! I totally would have loved your video when I was doing my college research and I’m so glad you’re sharing these things now especially when it only seems to be getting more competitive 😅 Keep it up !

[@MatthewSu]

appreciate you watching it Jade! and yeah, i wanted to get this out sooner, but i can’t half ass making a video

[@KenyaChestnut]

Wow, really great video! Love your editing style!

[@vitaliyfedchenko9987]

Your storytelling is great, UPENN is my dream school. This was a great video.

[@JunoDawn_1]

This is the first video that I watched where someone did violin...Been waiting for this day for too long 😭😭

[@Lou-ug2cb]

Hi！Matthew Su，I am a high school student from China, my dream school is always penn, but actually I don’t have enough brave to tell others that I’m going to apply UPenn since I’m not confident and I just always care about other’s’ view. I have joined a lot of online info sessions of UPenn, but to be honest, I learned mostly from your channel, not only the information about Penn, but also your passion about your life. Thanks again！I’m more steadfast to my dream now, I’m going to apply UPenn this year, I will absolutely try my best to become one of your alumni in the future, believe me, I will！

[@one85cm]

loved the video man. keep it up!!

[@simrenjayaraman3932]

Another great video Matt!

[@kedusyared6589]

love how you interact with every comment, also love your videos Matthew!

[@MatthewSu]

thanks :) i’m skiing rn. lemme get back to you soon

[@MatthewSu]

ok i’m done skiing. appreciate the comment homie 👊

[@tanishka4443]

also I completely agree with the idea of doing what you’re genuinely interested in doing. I feel like so many people in hs start doing random things just for the sake of the application and it creates a really fake and kinda toxic environment

[@angelaostarello8365]

The video + the content + you = 🔥❤️‍🔥 Super sick!!! Like everyone else has said, amazing job on this one!!

[@MatthewSu]

🥺 that’s so sweet of you. THANK U

[@haleluyaarega9289]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@topp16]

Just applied earlier this week, hope to join you at UPenn next year haha

[@evelynchao3348]

its crazy you only have 3k subs, from a video like this i totally would have expected hundreds of thousands of views :) amazing job thanks so much for this, could you explain more on college essay tips/reading yours?

[@ShayanAli-]

nah this is the best college advice video ive seen.

[@user-rs6qu5ir7v]

Keep doing it bro, I love it

[@kimberlyhoang5191]

this reminds of kelly wakasa's videos, but centered around college content! love the potential you have with this!

[@yesimkhanh9932]

Yeah😂 every video permeates Kelly vibes

[@kyleblack66]

He also kinda stole Kellys theme music from the beginning

[@philliptrieu8807]

where was this when i rlly needed it 😩

[@nimratkaur2152]

Amazing video!!! Please make a video on your essays!

[@christineriel2400]

Such a great video>0

[@ericwang9348]

what’s up man I watched a bunch of your videos and it’s making me really excited to go to penn! quality is great and vibes are great. I wanna start vlogging so I was wondering what equipment you use for filming and recording audio?

[@hey9603]

ok now we need your skincare routine...how do you have such clear skin

[@joshuazhang7912]

can you reveal what schools you got into/didnt? if not, that’s cool too. thanks for the advice!

[@mathanliu6368]

Hey Matthew, this was really good video and made me a lot stressed abt college!

[@MatthewSu]

sorry to stress you out :/

[@mathanliu6368]

Oops I meant to type made me stress a lot less lmao

[@mathanliu6368]

Sorry haha

[@anagha2571]

this video was so amazing omg i have goosebumps

[@MatthewSu]

so did i. 🥺 but for different reasons

[@anagha2571]

@@MatthewSu what different reasons?

[@estherji451]

jut submitted my penn (dream school) application yesterday and binging college videos to take my mind off the anxiety

[@MatthewSu]

you got thissss. you put in the work, now relax.

[@melvinjoseph3684]

did u get in

[@HYUNNY4544]

Honestly I finished my college applications and rejected from my dream school (rice) but this gives me hope for transferring. This dudes vid is a mood hahaha

[@MatthewSu]

bet! thanks for watching :)

[@Shooter-nu9kz]

Hey Matthew, I think your advice is absolutely phenomenal. I am currently a freshman aiming for some top schools and have heard over and over that you need to do “what you love.” The only problem is that I have had a lot of trouble figuring out what I actually like to do. I am apart of many extracurriculars, all of which I like, but as you said you need to be different. Maybe you would have some advice?

[@MasonGoodwyn]

Another Banger Vid!

[@eitang7086]

Awesome video!

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

God bless u,thanku so much.I am in 10th grade rite now,goin in my junior year and this helped a lot

[@PG_PESGAMING11]

I wanted more vedios be like this more... It's really helpful for me

[@ginevranice8229]

Hi Matthew! I absolutely love your channel and videos, even if I discovered them not so long ago. I wanted to ask you if in your opinion (and if you have an idea, how) I can join the DECA even if I'm an Italian girl who lives in Italy. My dream is to be accepted into the Upenn, even if I'm only in 10th grade. ✨☺️✨

[@ASniperGod]

As a teen who wants to go to Wharton this advice really helps!

[@devrajsrivastav49]

LEAVING THIS COMMENT HERE TO COME BACK , WHEN THIS GUY CROSSES A MILLION SUB ! SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU GROWTH BRO ;)

[@kai-gf1ni]

Fire bro!

[@brunoroura9763]

Loved The vid it honestly was very helpful. But if everyone is becoming president of everything then how do I stand out. So far I moved up a grade, became captain of my football team and participate in several muns plus i got Duke of Edinburgh silver. But this is no way enough right. Furthermore I got to a British school in Spain so I think that might downgrade my chances

[@aaryamankhanna5951]

What's the first song that plays in this video called? Matthew you'll gain a subscriber

[@nightwitch9876]

Can you tell all the colleges that you got into and didn’t get into with this profile too? Nice vid btw!

[@cadenketchman2000]

My ACT score came out to a 33 and the absolute STRESS of teetering on being good enough is taking me OUT

[@atharvashivashankar672]

Awesome editing bro Btw which software?

[@ZeroToHeroErrday]

Hey there bro. Love your video. Really interested in reading your essay. I'm not a great writer. Would like to learn about how to write the best essay.

[@economistuz]

Would genuinely ask to make a video about DECA, when I entered website I am just confused from tons of info existing there

[@zachberk]

another banger

[@MatthewSu]

timestamps pending (not home rn…will have it up soon :))

[@kathleenwood4980]

Hey :] how a good january 💖💜

[@varshapatibandla485]

The way this came out two days after the deadline for penn LOLL

[@brunodc5232]

I would love to read your college essay

[@yesimkhanh9932]

what's the remix name at 7:55 ?

[@yangao9405]

Talk from different scenes. Fun Fun.

[@ColinMyers]

Great Video!! What software do you use to edit your videos?

[@MatthewSu]

imovie lol

[@summertings3307]

wow so inspiring lol gr8 vid

[@annabellechoi7615]

matt ur ap scores r really good LOL

[@soarinitiativeandmore763]

I would like to see your college essay.

[@lydiaratnasari133]

🔥🔥🔥

[@YTSylantys]

Yeah let me check out your essay :)

[@utkarshthakur2054]

what was your gpa ?

[@markus_park]

"I'm not the best writer" -Best writer, 2022

[@devikadua82]

huge elliot choy + kelly wakasa vibes

[@anand2592]

I am thinking about starting an investment club at my hs. How should I go about doing this and what exactly should I do in it? Any other advice will be helpful.

[@akhilsharma6963]

Can u dm me your essay and some helping resource?

[@RWELITE.1]

what mic do u use. nice vid btw

[@MatthewSu]

i bought a random mic i found on amazon for 4 dollars :)

[@prvovulture]

Hey Matthew! Any tips for freshman and sophomore year in high school? :/

[@MatthewSu]

do what you love. do what others won’t. honestly, work on something that ur really into. and if you don’t have something you find interesting yet, go exploring! don’t try to build ur resume. if you keep diving deeper into what you enjoy, it’ll build itself. you still got lots of time so now… make friends w ur teachers, ur classmates, ur lunch ladies, and be urself :)

[@prvovulture]

@@MatthewSu Thank you so much!!! :)))

[@MatthewSu]

sorry i couldn’t help you more. if you wanna tell me more abt who you are, i can try to help more. just dm me lol

[@prvovulture]

@@MatthewSu You helped me a lot after finding out to do things that I love or have passion for.

[@prvovulture]

@@MatthewSu Thank you and good luck!!

[@ernestadjetey9885]

Hey Matthew! Please can I read your essay?🙂🤝

[@ramonrfm8592]

I want to read your college essay

[@shaya6429]

uh... who’s peter parker?

[@catzlaflame4518]

Amazing video

[@pipping_plover]

I’m in senior year with 3 F’s lol

[@Elsaof-fl4ph]

5:26

[@saizchek6188]

wanna know something funny… i didnt go to ivy league but im making 500k a year…. 😂😂😂😂

[@davidthebanana8522]

what do you do?

[@SoulTaken]

@@davidthebanana8522 rob banks

[@ming2172]

first

[@ashg2213]

you basically said SATs, ACTs, & APs are standards if you want to be considered... what about if someone worked as hard as they could during the pandemic, has a 4.5 weighted and 4.0 unweighted GPA and had multiple interesting extracurriculars, passion projects, and leadership opportunities but NO test scores? How would they get in? It's really disturbing to think about; do you think schools really DO care about a lack of test scores even though they state "test optional" during covid?

[@AK47_414]

Most schools are going test blind for 2223. The trend started because of Covid. before the pandemic, test scores were necessary

[@alexjiang4343]

first

[@MatthewSu]

almost