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[@Vincent-ds3kc]

I really liked your essay. This is probably like one of the essays that I've heard so far that doesn't use big vocabulary. It's more clear and easy to read. I feel like some people nerd out over it.

[@MinaRyumae]

Haha yeah I’m not the best writer so I didn’t want to write anything that was way too complicated to read. I’m so happy that you liked my essay and I really hope it helped you out!

[@ss-kw1kk]

it's kind of rare to find people so successful and smart who still have great, bubbly, socially intelligent personalities. youre a breath of fresh air and I hope I can be like you!

[@MinaRyumae]

WOW thank you so much that’s one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me :) I appreciate your support sooo much and I hope that you stick around with me on my life journey! 💙💙

[@ss-kw1kk]

@@MinaRyumaeyoure so welcome! its 110% true!!!

[@ameliali593]

i feel like this essay really showcased her skills a lot and she highlighted that in her story multiple times, she constantly was searching for new ways to acheive her goal of becoming taller. She highlighted her skills in a way where it wasn't rubbing it in the readers face she was telling it in a story, it felt so natural. I LOVED IT i feel so inspired and its helping me realize I have to do that a bit more in mine. thanks hun

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much for your very kind input it means a lot! And I’m happy it helped you with yours :)

[@audreyobete1027]

your essay makes me feel better about my personality, i was sweating about how im going to write a moving essay without trauma dumping. this made me smile :)))

[@MinaRyumae]

Haha glad I was able to help you out! I don’t think there’s really a wrong direction to go for writing your common app essay so I’m sure your topic is great :) best of luck!!

[@bebeerin]

this was actually so cute. especially the flop. flop. gotta love a good onomatopoeia. ngl at the end i thought you were going to say you just made up a cute story about the struggles of being short. i didn't think that getting a top locker could be something that was actually this important to a kid lmao but i like that it was really a true story for you

[@MinaRyumae]

I’m really glad you liked my essay! I wish I could say it was made up but I truly did go through the embarrassment of wearing duct taped heels at school😂

[@kururugi8221]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely essay. I'm struggling to write mine because I feel pressured to have some intricate metaphor that ties into the different facets of my life. However, your essay has definitely opened my eyes to the fact that this is a _personal_ essay; I just have to express who I am through writing and help readers gain insight into who I am.

[@MinaRyumae]

That’s a great point! I think a lot of students tend to overthink the essays a lot (for good reason) but at the end of the day, admissions just want to get to know you! Happy to hear my video helped you out :)

[@hibahkhan1485]

I loved your essay! It exuded humor but also was succinct in telling who you are. I'm hoping I can write an essay as good

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much! I’m glad that you thought it was funny like I intended for it to be :) I’m sure that your essay will turn out amazing! Are you applying to colleges this coming year?

[@hibahkhan1485]

@@MinaRyumae Yes, I'm so stressed!!!!!

[@MinaRyumae]

@@hibahkhan1485 that’s so exciting!! I really wish you the best of luck! The best advice I can give you is to start early and plan well because when school starts back up it’ll be really hard to work on college apps

[@hibahkhan1485]

@@MinaRyumae Thanks Mina! Would it be alright with you if i could get your contact information for input on my essays in the coming months? It's okay if not, I understand that you will be busy in the upcoming months.

[@MinaRyumae]

@@hibahkhan1485 I haven’t been giving out my personal info for security reasons, but feel free to message me on LinkedIn or my art Instagram @mryu_art. I’d be more than happy to help answer any questions you have!

[@ashneobi4523]

This is the best essay I’ve heard so far and I’ve read a lot! It was definitely funny don’t doubt yourself ❤️

[@MinaRyumae]

Aw thank you that’s so nice of you to say! I’m glad you thought it was funny haha 🙃

[@adityagupta6101]

This essay definitely conveyed what you tried to and was quite inspiring.

[@MinaRyumae]

I'm so glad my intent came through in the essay! And thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)

[@vladgurmanov9064]

I just want to say that you are an amazing writer😍😍😍 your common app essay is written so good, and it can be read very smoothly. The best of luck to you at Rice!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words! I hope that you’ll stick around for when I make videos at Rice :)

[@tasmayshah5539]

so well*

[@tsangchingnam2245]

I am not even applying to the US but watching people do excites me 😂 Great essay and best wishes to you in college!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that!

[@subhannaeem6482]

This was a very interesting essay topic, and I loved it.

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed my essay :)

[@layanalenizi5523]

Your essay was so fun to hear, no wonder you were accepted😍

[@aditmagotra6914]

Starts at 5:41

[@marziaahsan721]

your essay is so beautifully written 💙

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words!

[@aliciakrasner4466]

I'd just like to inform you that I laughed approximately 5 times while you read your essay. Perhaps that'll answer your question regarding whether your essay was funny or not ;)

[@MinaRyumae]

Haha I'm so glad to hear it! And thank you so much for your support 🙃

[@itoroukpong279]

You're honestly so effortlessly pretty 🥺🦋

[@MinaRyumae]

Aw thank you so much I appreciate that!!

[@rkivery]

You’re such a vibrant personality, I love u😭

[@naynaym5710]

She's so beautiful and helpful! Keep doing you girlie!!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much! Your support means the world to me and I’m glad I was able to be helpful :)

[@КетиЧантурия-ю8з]

your essay is amazing !

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I appreciate that!!

[@maybequeenie]

Thank you for sharing your essay! The way you present yourself makes me think that I'm talking to an old friend! :) I'm so sorry if this is a dumb question but my HS never talks about college stuff- Do the colleges just send you the list of prompts you can write about? And when do they do so?

[@maybequeenie]

@@jillsurti7795 that was so convenient, thank you so much!!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much for your support and I'm so glad that's how you feel when watching my videos :) And yes, you're able to find the common app essays on the app/website

[@dunndayizeye1396]

thank you mina for this amazing video i like the way you present your video its so cool and ful emotion

[@MinaRyumae]

I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your support!

[@harmonykothari6058]

that is really creative! Congrats!!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much I’m so glad you liked my essay!

[@bernitapokoo-aikins7158]

That was really fun and helpful

[@MinaRyumae]

I'm glad it was helpful for you!

[@jaeelbeato]

Amazing essay!!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you I really appreciate that!!

[@aileenluo9508]

Amazing video. Very informative

[@user-vw8ow3pm6u]

Thank you for sharing! Super helpful

[@MinaRyumae]

I’m so glad the video helped you out! And thank you for your support :)

[@coffeeortea8428]

Excellent essay!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much!

[@srishtisen4183]

your essay is totally relatable😊, it's actually a great essay!! keep posting such stuff. can I reach out personally to you for college advice as an international student.-from INDIA

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you and I’m glad you like my essay! You can reach out to my either through my LinkedIn or through my art Instagram listed in the description (I don’t give out my personal Instagram due to privacy reasons :) )

[@srishtisen4183]

@@MinaRyumae yeah ..I understand..☺thank you for replying:) I really wish your channel great success.

[@MinaRyumae]

@@srishtisen4183 thank you so much I really appreciate your support! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you have :)

[@everythingisiconicifyoumakeit]

Wow! I’m an international student from Japan and struggling HARD trying to write my commonapp essay. I’ve been watching a lot of these videos but your essay is the first time I was actually able to enjoy the person in the essay. I think it’s because of your simple but very effective approach in writing! Is there any way you could check my essay?? Sorry to ask…

[@deenaelorra4062]

This is awesome. Good job

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much :)

[@lunakim7268]

you might think this is cringy but this is actually good!!!

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much!

[@AlexSanchez-em3fm]

love it !

[@s0fire_]

❤❤, yh it was helpful thankyou:) I'm applying to UT & I'm currently on my app essay

[@MinaRyumae]

Happy my video was able to help you out! Good luck with your apps :)

[@s0fire_]

@@MinaRyumae thankyou 🥹

[@jovanmaria6797]

I can feel you!!

[@trinhhang-yv4or]

Thank you so muchhhh

[@Shizuna560]

Good essay ❌ They are rich ✅

[@maryou3821]

I wanted to talk about my height and the struggles I had to go through but then I see yours. Would it be plagiarism😭

[@Rasgisri]

I am applying for us and I have to summit application after 2 days and I have write essays but my counselor told It was not too good. Do you have an essay.

[@jannatulferdous5893]

Thank you ❤️

[@MinaRyumae]

Of course! I hope that the video helped you out!

[@lilythomas2801]

bro as a fellow omer i related so hard to the duct tape line

[@learnenglishwithjihane4908]

Please give me some ides of an essay i can't come up with smthg crwatuve

[@gibrilibrahim8141]

Hello dear . Am done with my essay but I need help on the financial aid application

[@randomperson-de1rs]

Wow you were in first robotics ? What team ??

[@vividtwist8789]

Anyone who's applying in Fall 2022. Do you guys wanna connect actually my friends are not applying to US universities. So I'm just looking for some people to talk to.

[@Sushi.6568]

Hey I’m literally staring at my college prompts trying to find inspiration. Honestly I might feel more stressed out trying to balance other peoples ideas and my own but I wish you the best of luck on yours.

[@Sushi.6568]

Also where do you want to apply?

[@vividtwist8789]

@@Sushi.6568 All the best to you too.

[@vividtwist8789]

@@Sushi.6568 There are a few colleges where I am interested in.

[@JhreamGworl]

Are u guys international students ?

[@imagine_8681]

Do u read other college essays? I was wondering if you could read mine

[@RichardSarkodieAsamoah]

Please do you do reviews?

[@lyricalsongs4254]

Hyy mina, can you make video on common app admission for george mason university? Please help me i got questions that is not clear for me

[@MinaRyumae]

Hi! I totally would if I applied there but unfortunately I did not so I'm not familiar with the application process for that school. I wish you the best of luck though!

[@TherealDB04]

I love this but this seems longer than 650 words! Is this really 650 words

[@MinaRyumae]

Haha I know! When I read it it seems SO long but it is in fact 650 words within the word limit :)

[@chukwudinmaobi4647]

Hi, I was wondering if there's any website or forum where peopke can read my application essays and give feedback

[@trinhhang-yv4or]

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[@bloody9278]

prompt?

[@KY-xz9yb]

5:35

[@maryamimran8420]

i wanna know that guacamole guy

[@MinaRyumae]

Haha I know same!

[@hula2563]

What's the relationship between fixing the shoe and the major u applied?

[@MinaRyumae]

You don’t necessarily need a relationship between your common app essay and the major you apply for. I applied as a cs major but in the common app I wanted to showcase more of my problem solving mind and the trait of not being deterred from failure. Hope that makes sense!

[@Simp_Yadav]

Thanks

[@MinaRyumae]

No problem I hope it helped you out!

[@maxakagro8446]

850 number subscriber😃

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate your support and I’m so glad you chose to stick around 😁

[@SofiaSulugambari-cl2md]

Wow

[@htinformation1206]

I love you❤ please help me to write essay

[@MinaRyumae]

Thank you! And I’m more than happy to help answer any questions you have :)

[@htinformation1206]

@@MinaRyumae hello I from India I am from a middle class family. I can't afford the sat coaching and application process consultant so please🙏 help me . Can you help me😭?

[@MinaRyumae]

@@htinformation1206 of course! I’ve never taken the sat (only act) so I’m not sure how much I can help with that specifically. But if you have any specific questions I’ll do my best to help answer!

[@htinformation1206]

@@MinaRyumae ok.but where are you from?

[@MinaRyumae]

@@htinformation1206 I’m from Kentucky in the us (it’s not really a well known state haha)

[@skchehrufhehrudydhe]

Sorry but that essay couldn’t have been the reason she got in anywhere. It was incredibly basic and sounded like ai wrote it.

[@jackpumpunifrimpong-manso6523]

thanks

[@MinaRyumae]

Hope this video helped you and thanks for your support!