Reading the Essays that got me Into Yale University + Essay Advice

[@user-qb1xc1kl8o]

Valerie, I normally don't comment on KZbin. After listening to your essay, it touched me as I was in similar situation growing up as an immigrant. I came to America 40 years ago from Vietnam, and raised by a single parent as well. At the time, we are struggled financially to make ends meet. Today, I have a 17 year old daughter who will be applying to college this year. That is the reason I am watching these college essay videos in hope that I could help her. Yale is my daughter's dream school. I am sure that your mother is so proud of you. I wish you and your family success!

[@valnnguyen]

D thank you so much!

[@yesimkhanh9932]

did she got in?

[@user-qb1xc1kl8o]

@@yesimkhanh9932 She is attending Columbia University now. Thank you for asking. Dinh

[@ThaoPham-0310]

@@user-qb1xc1kl8o wow congrats! Columbia is a great uni too! So happy to see Vietnamese American make something so far in America

[@aspiringking5000]

Your essays were amazing!!! Never delete this. I’m going to need it in 4 years. 😅

[@valnnguyen]

GERKARIAH thanks!

[@Sunrayemi]

5 for me😭!

[@sobagyakumar5044]

@@valnnguyen 1 for me

[@АлиханБашпай]

How is it going?

[@aspiringking5000]

@@АлиханБашпай It’s fine😭. This is crazy. I actually haven’t looked at this video since, BUT I am submitting my EA applications today🙏

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

SUCH AMAZING ESSAYS!!! I ALMOST CRIED... SO VIVID!!! ESP THE SUN IN YO EYES AS THE GUY HANDEDE THE NOTICE AND HOW YO HEART SANK.

[@chaeminjung1420]

Much respect to you. I've also hardened through some family issues in life, but not in this way. You're very brave posting this on the internet-and in the good way. Very courageous. I give my hats off to you.

[@valnnguyen]

Chaemin Jung thank you!

[@bryanamador6107]

You’re an amazing writer!

[@valnnguyen]

Bryan Amador thank you!!

[@sanskritisukkal5230]

Damn, both the essays were so good. Congrats!

[@valnnguyen]

Sanskriti Sukkal thank you!!

[@syzhade]

GOOD JOB BESTIEEE THIS IS SO GOOD 💕💕💕

[@army294btsbangtan2]

I'm going to need this in 6 years

[@1manasj]

This is so helpful Valerie, Thank You!

[@moonpeach7181]

I'm a few years late, but beautiful, beautiful essay. I relate to your story so much. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@nayunkim5349]

Thank you so much for sharing your essays. They're very well-written and relatable. I respect your courage and your strength after going through the difficult moments. I wanted to ask you something. I am currently a middle schooler and becoming a high school freshman soon. So my question is, what exercises(reading and writing) have been the most effective in advancing your writing skills? I would really like to become a powerful and skilled writer like you, but I'm not quite sure where to start... This is very personal but I'm writing this becuase I would like to ask you another. There was not a single moment that I refused to read books, but at some point, I developed this 'reading anxiety'. As rare as it is, I'm not so sure about it but I know that I'm dealing with the anxiety to understand the meaning of every words and sentences while reading. When you are reading, have you ever experienced anything like this? Do you feel there is a need to understand everything as you read? I look forward to seeing your replies.

[@AlleEsor28]

we LOVE to see a fellow Viet queen!!!

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

YOU R SO SWEET!!

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

EXCELLENT ESSAYS. I EVEN LOOKED UP YO SCHOOL! VERY INTERESTING.

[@imene7322]

wow your really pretty so smart and seem like an amazing person I'm jealous aha I hope you're doing well in Yale !!

[@nicholaschang3185]

currently stalking this video for inspiration now that its that time of the year hahahahahahahaaa

[@sunybunnyaj3334]

Thank you so much! Your essays are truly beautiful. What's your biggest piece of advice for a rising sophomore? I go to a super competitive high school, and I'm afraid that could negatively impact my chances of getting in :(

[@valnnguyen]

sunybunny aj hey! My high school wasn’t competitive in a sense where the students were competitive, but there were manyyyyyy students who were wayy smarter than me. If you want to stand out, you need to find a different approach to tell your story, aside from academics. My best piece of advice is honestly that there are MUCH MORE qualified applicants than there are seats for qualified students at these schools, to the point where is almost like a lottery. (For instance, you have to hope your admission officer is having a good day when he/she reads your application, or that in whatever stack of applications he/she decides to read yours stands out, or that he/she resonates with your essay-different officers have different opinions + many other factors.) Not getting into these schools does not equate to anything about yourself. College is what you make it :)) don’t beat yourself up for it because I am 100% sure everyone will end up exactly where they’re supposed to be.

[@teomansoydan3260]

that was a great essay

[@publickithought]

Woooo superb writing skill..... Will you please give some idea how do I start my essay

[@studyjoy3763]

please make a video about questbridge and how and when to apply, it would be so helpful

[@valnnguyen]

I have one!

[@savannahscott90]

For anyone who’s feeling down: Romans 8:18 “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming!” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Whatever is going on right now, have faith, your situation will get better. :) Jesus bless anyone reading this and have a great day!!🥰✨💖

[@jiannabrewer2424]

Did you submit a music supplement for violin?

[@user-rx6fb6tf8d]

Can we hear the shot answer responses please?

[@kriznadepositario7241]

hi, can international students outside the U.S able to apply for the QB? pls I need answer, thank u

[@valnnguyen]

Hi, it depends on the school and the situation of whether you currently attend school in the US or not. questbridge.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/218776877-Can-I-apply-to-the-National-College-Match-if-I-am-not-a-U-S-Citizen-or-Permanent-Resident-?mobile_site=true

[@monachandra7278]

Can you please share your why yale essays ?

[@444fawn]

These essays are amazing!! Do you have any tips for brainstorming ideas or for finding the "right" language to use when writing? or at what point should I send my essays to teachers to be reviewed?

[@valnnguyen]

Angel don’t worry about using the right language when you’re first drafting! This makes writing veryyy slow and this is when ppl often have writers block bc they’re trying so hard to make it sound good first time around. Just get all your flowing thoughts down FIRST without worrying about how it sounds, and then once you’ve written out basically all you’ve wanted to say then you can revise and add creative/eloquent language elements. Some people can write things beautifully at first try, but most ppl require many rounds of revision! Once you’ve exhausted your best effort, then it’s time to take it to your teacher to be reviewed. They will give you some pointers, you make edits, and then you may decide to have that same teacher read it again

[@israelgodspower9418]

Uhmm pls I need help with my essay. Can u assist me with it?

[@kevincoronado5430]

She’s really smart lol. My USC essays were trash

[@antlove22tasker]

post them.

[@kevincoronado5430]

@@antlove22tasker why would I post rejected essays. and that was from 5 years ago I don't have them anymore

[@antlove22tasker]

@@kevincoronado5430 as an example of things to avoid. What was your gpa?

[@kevincoronado5430]

@@antlove22tasker I don't have them anymore. and my writing needs work and I probably should have written more about myself and how usc would help me achieve my goals instead of writing about life struggles that had no clear direction . 3.4 gpa but I went top 5th high school in California in academics it was really academically rigorous

[@camilayurivilca4573]

can i have the info for questbridge?

[@valnnguyen]

Hey! There’s another video on my channel :)

[@theresaibonye5398]

Hey. How long did it take you to write your essay?

[@valnnguyen]

Hey! I actually recycled one of my old essays and heavily revised it, so maybe 2 weeks? I worked on multiple essays at the same time bc there were a lot to write so overall everything took a month+

[@theresaibonye5398]

@@valnnguyen thank you. I’m currently working on some essays for uni applications as well so your video was very helpful. Your essay are really great

[@shut0p]

Queen