HOW I GOT INTO STANFORD! Stats, ECs, Essays, Hooks

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The most important thing I say in this video is at 18:16 - 19:15!!
Hey guys! Welcome or welcome back to my channel :) TIME STAMPS BELOW!
In this video, I reveal my stats and other parts of my application that got me into Stanford and other amazing schools.
As you can see, Stanford is very holistic in reviewing all applicants. Do not be discouraged by the average stats or the acceptance rate! While I was towards the bottom in regards to test scores, I’m sure there were other admitted students with lower scores than me and definitely some with higher scores than me.
Here are the time stamps for this video:
GPA- 1:37
Rank- 3:44
SAT- 3:55
ACT- 4:54
Subject Tests- 5:47
AP Tests- 6:59
Awards/Honors- 7:38
Extracurriculars- 9:26
Essays- 12:23
Other important information- 14:11
Optional Update Form- 16:35
Rating parts of my application- 17:41
One thing I forgot to mention was my interview. I was contacted for an optional in-person interview around February! If you have any questions about that specifically, let me know.
I am so grateful for the offers I received from the 14 schools that accepted/waitlisted me! I have officially committed to Stanford and cannot wait to spend my next 4 years on the Farm.
Don’t forget to like + subscribe and feel free to comment or DM any questions/video suggestions you may have :)
Thanks for watching!
Watch my last video to see the other schools I got into and 5 important tips for applying to college: • I APPLIED TO 20 SCHOOL...
About me:
Age: 18
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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[@shahnazhughson2176]

This is so informative but real! You make me so proud being your mom. Wonderful way to pay it forward :).

[@BeastMode-fk7vp]

Awwww, how sweet of you

[@zelani3370]

You're so encouraging!!! OMG I've been watching these "How I got into Stanford", "How I got into MIT" or "How I got into the Ivy League" and people were like "I started my own business" or "I played music in the streets to raise funds for handicapped kids" or whatever and I'm like dude, I didn't do that. So I genuinely thought I didn't have a chance to get into my dream school (MIT) but you've encouraged me with that video. You made me realize that you don't need to be a mix between Superman and Stephen Hawkins to get into good universities. You are a very inspiring person, thank you.

[@PearlieCake]

This comment is the most RELATABLE THING

[@zelani3370]

@@PearlieCake I actually ended up giving up lol

[@PearlieCake]

@@zelani3370 oof I'm so sorry 😯

[@zelani3370]

@@PearlieCake Don't worry! I hope you're able to get into the school you want, but keep in mind that if you don't, there are other ways of having a good job or carrier. I used to think that MIT was the only school I'd feel good in, but now that I've given up, I have found new things that I'm interested in. Two days ago, my biology teacher was explaining to me that the school doesn't do everything, it's about you: he said that he knew someone who was studying in the same small university as him, in France (that's where I live), and after his undergrad degree, he got into the best school in the country, where admissions are probably as selective as Harvard, if not more. The guy declined his place there, and kept studying in the small university, and now he is a research director with international recognition. What I'm trying to say is, if your dream is MIT or Stanford of Harvard or whichever renowned school, try your best to get in, and I hope you do. But if you don't, that's ok. When I realized I had to give up I was so sad I could have cried, but now I feel really good about it. I just wish you luck for college admissions, they're too stressful for anyone our age ☺️

[@PearlieCake]

@@zelani3370 Thank You So Much For This!! You don't know how much I needed someone to tell me something like this. I'm in 10th grade and I'm going to start school on Tuesday and I was prepared to study like it's the end of the world to get into Stanford. I guess you're right it's not the best school that defines you as a person thank you!!!

[@DarDar335]

You better drop your skin care routine this fall!

[@nazjaa]

Loll thank you, i think i just have good genes :)

[@lilingli7813]

@@nazjaa can you send me your essays?

[@briancarlson5276]

I WAS THINKING THIS

[@username.is.not.creative]

"When you guys are accepted into Stanford, YES I mean when not IF!" That made me so happy! thanks for being very encouraging :)

[@anastasiareynold9467]

you give me HOPE! I'm a very hard worker and someone who takes initiative in all my interests/activities, and I'm overall a passionate person - but I don't have that singular thing where I took, for example, a passion in medicine and make contributions to a cure or something crazy - I have similar EC's to you as in they are community based and I hold leadership roles in all of them and the major I'm looking to apply for is Communication - so hopefully that ties together enough! Crossing fingers!

[@nazjaa]

Good! Glad I could inspire you. Keep being active in your community and show your passion through your application. I'm sure you'll be able to tie it together nicely. Good luck!

[@leenz8147]

did you get in???

[@alonzojohnson5922]

Congrats again Stanford is amazing! It’s crazy that we’re going to college now like I still remember Ms.Snyders class in like 2nd grade. Lmao me you and Chris were always that top 3 it’s good to see us all doing well! Good luck with everything

[@nazjaa]

Yooo ikr😂😂 I still remember!! Thanks so much, congrats to you too again 💖

[@engufontama7281]

Her GPA😫

[@hiyashah2335]

artem leon FAXXXX

[@cal4857]

This has inspired me sooooo much! I have a really strong gpa and I’m taking rigorous classes but my sat is bad. I believed that I couldn’t get in with my 1260 but I am now actually hopeful. Thank you!

[@nazjaa]

I wish you the best of luck :) it's not all about numbers.

[@carmen-ib9ou]

Caroline H did u get in?

[@miadavis4012]

this was very comforting to watch being that my college process is pretty much happening right now. Thanks so much!!

[@nazjaa]

I'm so glad! Good luck :)

[@christinawu7284]

So glad I found this video! I also go to a charter school that doesn't have many students. This video was very inspiring and helpful, thank you!

[@nazjaa]

Thank you!! I'm glad it inspired you!

[@aramos2158]

Girl I am so proud of you!!!!! Your words encourage me so much thank you for making these videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@p.ktendo1757]

This woman gave me the motivation to fricking make it. 😤Thank you.

[@muhammadzaib1981]

By watching your video, I can see why you were accepted into Stanford. Congratulations! I would love to get a copy of those essays! Thanks!

[@BeliitaCX]

THIS WAS SO MOTIVATING FOR ME THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS :)

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much!!

[@readyornofjk]

this video hella old but I have to say ur such a beautiful soul girl! I cried reading your family essay cause lawd the love really radiates from that one :’) im a senior applying for college and your writing is really motivating me to be as authentic as possible so ty

[@yvonneyoon4771]

I LOVE YOUR VIDS NAZJAA! they’re so inspiring and motivating! I would love to see your essay

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much!! docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@samariacoleman3987]

I’d love to read your essays. This process is coming up for me very soon and I would love to see how you tackled it and showed your personality.

[@anniekayewu]

I’d love to see your essays 🥺 I’m currently a sophomore also in ATL !! Would be super helpful you’re incredibly inspiring

[@mireyagarciaserrano7556]

I would love to get a copy of your essays! Also-your skin is literally glowing-so pretty!!!

[@shwewin7421]

Thank you so much for this vid! Definitely super informative, and congrats again!

[@stevencloud5350]

I would love to get a copy of those essays! Questbridge Finalist applying to Stanford as well

[@nazjaa]

Congrats :))) docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@stevencloud5350]

@@nazjaa Thank you!

[@emilychang3232]

also this was so motivating thank you!! i’d love to see ur essay!!!

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@franklinnguyen6390]

Thank you for this! I’m hopeful now seeing your stats

[@jacksonrenner5101]

AH thanks so much I was freaking out a lil bc I got an A in AP World but then a 3 on the AP Test and I thought it might hurt my application but I'm glad to hear I'm not alone

[@milo4427]

This video helped so much. Also thank you for what you said after you said your sat scores. I've been doubting myself because of my SAT score. My gpa is also around yours. I'm excited to apply now!

[@nazjaa]

Glad I could help :))) good luck!

[@shreeyapatel3336]

i would like to see your essays! i am going to be applying and i’m so nervous. it would really help! thank you so much

[@caileyten7900]

Congrats! You really give me hope! I would love to read your essays

[@nazjaa]

I'm glad! What's your email address?

[@paysonzhang5797]

Thank you so much for uploading your essays, they were really good inspiration!!!

[@nazjaa]

of course !!

[@DivineSeaDragon]

Thank you for giving me hope ❤️ It sucks watching all these people applying who did this and did that. I might have a chance

[@nazjaa]

Of course! i'm here to help

[@duaazhar3607]

You're so inspiring! I also go to a small school so I can relate too! I would really appreciate it to read your essays :)

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@bleuajaune3761]

aww congrats !! u seem so genuine & nice

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much!!

[@aashipatel7503]

I know I'm like 3 years too late, but congrats on getting into Stanford!! I literally love how you're so encouraging, I think that raised my spirits and hopes of getting into an Ivy League. I really want to get into Harvard; anyways, I was wondering if you were still willing to share your essays your wrote?

[@taylormilan7554]

ahh you've inspired me because Ive always wanted to go to stanford and im also from atlantaaaa aye represent

[@nazjaa]

thank youuuu :) and ayeeeee

[@juniorlaguerre6562]

99.6 wtf!! So you hella smart!! 🙆🏽‍♂️

[@nazjaa]

Lol thanks!

[@swirledswan]

This helped so much ! Thank youuu!!!!

[@emilychang3232]

your skin is GLOWING

[@shrutishah4773]

Hey this was really inspiring! I would love to read your essays and learn from them! It would be a big help!

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@angelinacovey9215]

Please make an essay video and how to tackle these supplemental prompts, etc. Thank you!

[@nazjaa]

I would love to! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@xtser2983]

I would like to see your essay as well if you don't mind please?? Also thanks for making this youtube channel where we can learn about the crazy college experience genuinely from a student herself!

[@henyesitolentino338]

Hey! I applied to Questbridge as a junior and I am hoping to go through the entire process senior year and I was wondering if you were still able to forward your google doc with responses to the QB prompts please. Thank you so much this vid is amazing!!

[@jasonlu461]

Wow, really inspiring! About CIEE did you happen to go on session 1? I went last year in session 2 and it was amazing!

[@nazjaa]

Thanks! and yess! I loved it :)))

[@sophieq6592]

im really interested in what you wrote for your questbridge essays and short answers! im a junior and applying to Stanford so pls let me know if you can share it with me. this video was so informative so thank you for sharing!

[@bh4524]

The SAT score is a MOOD , i have about the same stats and I’m a rising senior and I’m trying to improve

[@polyjuice2711]

The sun is doing you goooOOOOD❤❤

[@nazjaa]

thanks :)

[@sejalmoosapeta9426]

fellow class of 2023!! see you this fall!!

[@nazjaa]

Yay!!

[@nahianchowdhury3530]

Hey, this video was so helpful, thanks for creating it! :) Also, I'd love to read your Common App essay and the Stanford supplementary essay. Would you please send me those?

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@osanachristopher2849]

Thank you for making this video! How were you able to increase you test scores?

[@nikolai9265]

So, I'm a college prep scholar about to apply to Yale through the nat college match (and maybe reg decision afterwards if attempt 1 fails). I was really worried about not having good enough scores just because it was Yale (29 and 33 on ACT in April and June, respectively), but something like this gives me hope that everything else I do has some weight to my application. It felt really inspiring.

[@nazjaa]

I'm so glad :)

[@erinlee7048]

Congratulations on Stanford!! You’re so amazing and driven. Your essays must have been amazing. I would love to see them!!

[@nazjaa]

Thank youuu🥰! And of course! What’s your email?

[@erinlee7048]

[e-mail]

[@erinlee7048]

Thank you so much!!

[@kaylamorrison6699]

I love this video it gives me hope! What are you majoring in at Stanford? Also, congrats!!

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much! I'm glad! and my intended major is psychology.

[@brightmalobachia3758]

Hello Nazja..my name is Bright,I have been watching your videos and am so inspired.you sustained my hope when I almost gave up on my dream school.thank you.please I have another worry

[@nazjaa]

Hey Bright, just emailed you! Thanks for watching!

[@sarahzhao7564]

hi! i'm applying for questbridge and seeing your essays would be helpful!

[@thisislandon]

WOWW SO SMART!

[@cal4857]

I would like to see the essays like pretty much everyone in the comments haha. Thanks again for this inspiring video!

[@nazjaa]

No problem! What's your email?

[@user-pv3ti9pu2o]

@@nazjaa could you send me too) [e-mail]

[@ashleylobo4139]

nazjaa I am as well interested! My email is [e-mail] , thanks!

[@ericabomhoff4985]

@@nazjaa You definitely deserve your spot at Stanford! Would you mind sending your essays to [e-mail]?

[@HoaiNguyen-rd8rj]

Could you please send me your essays to [e-mail]

[@MasterHS]

Hi! Congrats on your journey at Stanford! This video gave me a lot of hope as my dream school is Stanford! Could I see your google doc of your essays?

[@sarahloverado9827]

hi I am interested in seeing what you submitted on QuestBridge and to your other schools! this video is so inspirational and I am so motivated to work hard and apply to schools senior year :)

[@nazjaa]

I'm glad it helped!! docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@raimsmith7933]

"Stats are not everything" Coming from someone with almost perfect stats

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@sharon877]

nazjaa tysm!

[@danielashoham6038]

Love your originality:) Is it possible for you to send me your essays for Stanford and QuestBridge as you’ve mentioned please?♥️♥️♥️

[@kiaaa7330]

Honestly, love that way you embrace your Indian culture, Indians themselves are sometimes ashamed to wear a bindi. CONGRATS ON STANFORD THO!!!

[@cheleritzmatzi205]

Hey! I’m currently filling out the College Prep Scholar and would like to get an idea of what other successful essays look like. Can you send me the link please? 😊

[@yusufabdullahiabdulrafiu4409]

Hello Nazjaa, congrats😊😊. May Allah continue to bless you and make your Stanford journey a wonderful experience. Please can i get a copy of your Stanford essay. Thank you🙌.

[@tl8035]

Hi! This video is so helpful, thank you so much! I am also preparing to apply through the Questbridge Match Program next year and was wondering if you had any specific tips when working with Questbridge. There are not many videos about the Questbridge process on YT. Did you get matched to any schools? I'd also love to see examples of your essay. Thank you!

[@nazjaa]

I'll be sure to make a QuestBridge video. Although I was not matched, I''ll talk to some people who were and see what they have to say! I just sent my essays, hope it helps!

[@Kimberlyymn]

THANK U FOR THIS

[@nazjaa]

no problem :)

[@pamelafrutos2341]

Omg I’m so scared about everything because i want to apply this year (I’m taking a year off) but also scared cause everything is so different from Mexicos system 😭😭 Help☹️

[@nazjaa]

Aww I'm sorry I have no clue how Mexico's system works :((

[@kelseybee123]

I HAVE to read the lava lamp essay. 😂

[@jeremy5207]

I am honestly struggling with reading section it would be great if you make a video about reading for sat

[@afiaoduro-manu2349]

Great video! Could u pls share ur essays and supplements in another video (and tips on how to get into Questbridge NCM)

[@nazjaa]

Thanks! What's your email? I can share my essays. And I'd love to make a video about the QuestBridge Process!

[@afiaoduro-manu2349]

@@nazjaa my email is [e-mail]. I got rejected from Questbridge CPS and I don't want to get rejected from the NCM, so thanks so much for ur help!

[@nazjaa]

@@afiaoduro-manu2349 Just sent! Don't worry about not becoming CPS, I know many people who were not CPS that became finalists for the NCM :)

[@lucianriddle3443]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm applying to College Prep Scholar this year and I am extremely nervous. I would be interested in looking at your essays. I think the essays are the part of any college application I am the most nervous about. I would greatly appreciate if you could send me the google docs. Thank you!

[@nazjaa]

docs.google.com/document/d/1Y8z-JJGSmVrtbQeqnUdQ-UceU_WY6XvLPxvwskDv_ho/edit?usp=sharing

[@lay7929]

yooo send me that essay girl ur killin it and I don’t know u but honestly I’m so proud of u lol Stanford is such an achievement!

[@lay7929]

my email is [e-mail]

[@nazjaa]

@@lay7929 Thank you sm! Just sent!

[@popstar3687]

Me too please! My email is [e-mail]

[@quanhonson9746]

Me three [e-mail]

[@bhuvanabaliga45]

Also you’re glowing😍 is that a bindi you’re wearing in your forehead?

[@nazjaa]

Thanks lol and yes, it is!

[@hwahwa3347]

please please send your essays and the questions!! i struggle with that the most

[@amena5076]

me with my 2 extracurriculars 😍😍😍

[@nazjaa]

Lol, quality over quantity!

[@melissaarbizu8182]

Hi! You are such a WONDERFUL person thank you soo much for your helpful tips, advice, and suggestions! Congratulations on accomplishing your dream! I am tremendously happy for you! And I am sorry for being a bother but if it's not too much to ask is it possible for you to please send me the Google docs that you mentioned regarding the essays you wrote for both questbridge and Stanford? I am about to enter my junior year in high school and I just desire to have an idea of how to format and start my essays! As I am planning to apply to Stanford and Questbridge! It would be tremendously helpful if I could see an example so that I have an idea of what to expect (in regards to the topics or types of prompts that we will expected to address in our essays) as well as how to organize/compose these as well! Thank you for being an angel that brings hope to other individuals! 🙏🙏💞💞💞😊😊😊😇😇😇💞💞🙏🙏

[@nazjaa]

Thank you sooo much!! Good luck with Stanford and QuestBridge !! What's your email address?

[@melissaarbizu6105]

@@nazjaa My email address is: [e-mail] Thank you soo much for all of your help and support! You are a blessing to people's lives!

[@jasmineamoyo4844]

such a queen omg

[@nazjaa]

[@cruzitasantons8633]

She def needs more subs

[@nazjaa]

thank you!!

[@tymesha-elizabeth]

yES GIRL rep our city Atlanta 🤪.

[@tymesha-elizabeth]

anywho,, I would like to wish you the best in your future because you seem like such a nice, pure person :’)).

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much girl

[@armitahosseini8683]

Did you do an interview for Stanford?

[@nazjaa]

Yes!

[@armitahosseini8683]

nazjaa can you pls make a video abt the process and how it went for you? It would be very helpful cus there aren’t many of those on yt

[@Dani-pf2ti]

First of all IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU HONESTLY! Well done I’m sure you really worked hard for this! Also I was wondering if u could send ur essay to me too... I’m from the netherlands and it’s my dream to study in America one day so I’m just trying to learn as much as possible haha

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much!! I'd love to share my essays with you. What's your email?

[@Dani-pf2ti]

My e-mail is [e-mail] ! Thank you so so much

[@huonggiangdo5107]

This is really helpful tysm! You mentioned applying to Georgetown, did you get in?

[@nazjaa]

I didn’t end up applying haha

[@tulip135]

The way she was president of math honor society but didn’t get an 800 on the math sat

[@nazjaa]

Being the president of a club requires a lot more skills than sitting down and getting answers correct on a standardized test. Don't focus too much on the wrong things.

[@RFJersey]

nazjaa Standardized tests are the most important. Anyone can go to a grade inflated high school.

[@zariachanel]

Omg Nazjaa you are so intelligent and beautiful, I think it’s clear to everyone else why you got in 😂. Keep working hard, put God first, and you’ll be forever successful (.) 🤩

[@nazjaa]

Thank you so much girl❤️ I will!

[@Jewelbrean]

I take my SAT this month and I’m shaking in my boots about my math scores I can read and write all day but math? We’ll know in due time 😬 But wow you are sooo pretty

[@nazjaa]

thank you!!

[@carmen-ib9ou]

Chloé Coleman what did u get

[@JesusRodriguez-nr8zc]

I'm interested in the essay!

[@obeserat7978]

Yep I’m screwed fml

[@Happy-hc4se]

Jesus you make me proud to be Indian :)

[@cybergamer2329]

wait is she Indian?

[@nazjaa]

i’m half indian half black

[@aryapatel3739]

Hey this video was very informative thank you very much. I would really be interested in seeing your essay that you sent to Stanford because I am in a dilemma myself and an example would really help me!! If you can plz share it with me! :)

[@vntxblvck3254]

oof girl so inspiring! is there any way you could share your essays?

[@noellesmith3444]

Have you guys heard of the gospel I want to share this with you to help get out of an eternity of fire plz it is a narrow path to heaven plz read the gospel

[@tulip135]

Okay so clearly Stanford care more about extracurriculars

[@tchit8792]

Lol yeah. But also, she was Questbridge, but respect to her...

[@nazjaa]

@@tchit8792 thank you!

[@davidadeosun6447]

I would love to see those essays!! I am a year 10 student at Raas

[@davidadeosun6447]

Especially the one on the lava lamp

[@isaacchoi2161]

Thank you for this video! Can i have a look at the essay as well?

[@nazjaa]

Np! And of course, what's your email?

[@isaacchoi2161]

@@nazjaa [e-mail]

[@breanna2028]

ok yup never going to an ivey league LMAO

[@mackenziegoodluck2961]

girl sameee, i came to watch her video to see if I have somewhat of a chance and now I'M LIKE YEP THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

[@JayJay-zz7un]

right like she did so many ec’s🥲

[@itsnicolesupergoodvibesonl6528]

could you please do a tips video on how to get all A's throughout high shcool?

[@VishalKumar-cu5iu]

Hi , this video is very informative for international students and I love your entire collage application file . I also want to read your essay to know how you wrote that ,what were the promps and how you tackle them . Will you please send me your essay docs ? . 🤔 iam waiting for your essay

[@marissaamisial6801]

I really want to see your essays. I really need inspiration for them. When it comes to writing essays I feel that my creative flow just lacks sometimes. 🙁

[@pedropalacios1]

Hi, I'm currently writing my main personal essay for QuestBridge and have already selected a topic of mine. I'm interested in seeing though what you wrote! It would be lovely if you shared the doc.

[@fabrannaamelia1858]

Congradulations!!!! May I please read your essays too? They're probably REALLLY good

[@nazjaa]

Thanks! What's your email?

[@fabrannaamelia1858]

It's [e-mail]. Thanks so much!!

[@blooblah8333]

Yaaaa me too, can you send me your essays as well! My email is : [e-mail] Wow, your video is so inspiring and so real !!!! Thank you so much for your advice !!!

[@troykennedy4434]

nazjaa sorry, me too! congrats on getting in and graduating soon sis!💕 (my email: [e-mail])

[@jaeestunna4045]

Fabranna Amelia Omg me too please! I will REALLY appreciate it (email: [e-mail])

[@booklover3296]

Yes please send ur common app!!! That would be so amazing for me

[@nazjaa]

What's your email?