5 Things I WISH I KNEW before Applying to College

[@basilhalaseh232]

First! Let's us give an official thanks to this man without him many essays would only be many empty papers.

[@p222k]

So true His videos are super helpful ✨♥️

[@ShauryaSinha]

I'VE ALWAYS GOT YOUR BACKS

[@basilhalaseh232]

@@ShauryaSinha Yes to that

[@harpreetlamba4427]

Thanks Shaurya for great videos... I would really appreciate if you could kindly help regarding taking help from career counselors in application, profile building and selecting right majors....it's the 3rd video I'm writing a comment related to career counselor... would really appreciate if you could help... thanks

[@sohamwaghmare2801]

Why is this video buffering so much

[@shrawanipal]

I love the two hour rule thing. Underestimating the time it’ll take to do something is my greatest skill.

[@ShauryaSinha]

Should've done the same with the video :(

[@itsthemeg]

@@ShauryaSinha lmaoooo

[@hitanshugedam8408]

Shaurya : " 5 things I wish I knew before applying to colleges ". Me who didn't even know that we could apply to US universities as international undergrad until 11th: Hmm, people virtually laughing at me.

[@Anonymous-mf8le]

Well, I got to know in 12th only.

[@khushiparikh3074]

Hiiii! (Only commenting to help shaurya with the KZbin algorithm)

[@p222k]

Arehhh sweet one!!!✨🐣

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAHAH LOVE THIS

[@cherrysharma1515]

Currently in the process of filling in my application and I never expected it to be so stressful! But your videos always give me motivation!

[@vanshdeepsehrawat4703]

After all this time, i can like every video Shaurya puts up, even before i watch it, due to the consistent awesomeness of his videos! Thanks bro 😊

[@ShauryaSinha]

Always welcome Vanshdeep :))

[@tea2164]

This put so much worth into the activities I have done in high school that I thought were not "good enough". Looking back, I now see how much I've accomplished; tysm!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

EXACTLY THIS IS SO TRUE

[@pratyushsudhakar8458]

Hey Shaurya, why have you changed your editing style. I love how you emphasized some words by shouting them out at the screen!

[@ShauryaSinha]

Good point!!! Honestly it was just because those videos took me 3 days to make and I wanted to push more content but I promise I'll return to it when I pick an editor this week

[@pratyushsudhakar8458]

@@ShauryaSinha yay!!! But do it only if you will be able to manage time.

[@usmanmir5663]

Yeah that added an extra dimension to his videos!

[@lalitayadav3946]

Can u make ' a day in my life ' video??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Done.

[@vanshajgambhir3706]

@@ShauryaSinha same I wanna watch this too

[@jasnoorkanwarsingh9218]

Please make next video on how to cold mail a professor for research internship and boost your other extracurriculars

[@fanny6920]

Yes even I would like this

[@aditidas2862]

Check out iris fu!!

[@jasmannsingh5341]

Check out Crazy Medusa for that

[@riaankumar6624]

Thank you Shaurya for breaking the STEM student myth. It really helped!

[@ahbabsiddiquee7120]

Shaurya , can you make a video on preparing a college list and what things to take into account while preparing the list of colleges one wants to apply to? It would literally be one of the biggest help everrrr!!!

[@neharikaravi2914]

I love the timestamps thank you so much!

[@ShauryaSinha]

ALWAYS WELCOMEEE

[@pratyushsudhakar8458]

I committed a crime😳 to fill my felony essay in the common app 😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

BAHAHAHAH

[@rajdohadwalla8847]

Really enjoy your content and gain much from it,but just had to put this out there,im just in awe of how intimidatingly smart you are,coupled with being so riveting and possessing such profound social skills,really hope you do even better in time to come and wish you all the best!

[@aayushjangir5085]

I just love your tips!!!! Thanks a ton!

[@blizz8563]

Gotta get that 10 minute revenue ;). Love your vids my guy

[@kashikagoel7888]

I have been fangirling over you for 3 weeks now. You’re so amazing, I might fall short of words if I begin to describe further. You Stan me, Shaurya. I hope I get to speak to you personally, someday. 💜💗

[@Mel-up7un]

Umm he stans you?

[@adwita224]

Heya! So I'm in grade 10. I have almost nothing for ECs except for having a writing page on insta,and honestly it gives me shit ton of anxiety. I do have quite a few domains where I want to make some things work but this pandemic is being helpful enough in not letting me do so. Could ya maybe make a video about how to build ECs, what are the different options for the same (like Olympiads, non profit, internships,summer school programmes,etc), and how exactly to get started? It'd be a HUGE help cuz the academics are easier to tackle but the ECs aren't.

[@aarjavgohel1792]

Before a month........ A new video came after 4 weeks Now after a month..... Four videos in a week🤙👏👏

[@ShauryaSinha]

LET'S GET ITTTT

[@dishitagoyal6255]

Just one question...what is that one thing that admission officers completely ignore in our common app but we think it to be playing a vital role in our admission.🤔🤔 btw love your videos

[@ShauryaSinha]

I mean it'd be kinda scary if they ignored a part of your common app but good question, honestly I'M not really sure

[@dishitagoyal6255]

@@ShauryaSinha that's fine...thanks for replying 🙂 🙏

[@jahnavivenkat7575]

You really just opened my eyes. I'm shook.

[@hjjvc4028]

Editing on point 💯

[@aditirai2112]

Thankyou so much for posting these videos!

[@aishwarya6707]

Hey Shaurya ! This was so helpful,really appreciate your dedication

[@ShauryaSinha]

ALWAYS WELCOME Aishwarya :)

[@bhoomikaagrawal4698]

Your videos are amazing✨ thank you for making them and helping us!

[@sunidhipatil2574]

Thank you for guiding us Shaurya:)

[@vivaanbanerjee7765]

Your videos feel like an actual conversation which doesn't happen often. Great videos keep going! And giving us advice (any for EC's in middle schoolers highly appreciated) Love you vids 😍

[@jasnoorkanwarsingh9218]

Please make next video on how to cold mail a professor for research internship and boost your other extracurriculars!!! Please

[@p222k]

Shaurya please make next video regarding extracurriculars being Indian students we don't have that many options available right now I have Saw your previous video on ECs and it helped alot I don't know why Students are wasting there time on random things on KZbin THEY SHOULD PROBABLY SEE VIDEOS OF THIS KIND..... A GENUINE THANKS SHAURYA ♥️✨

[@jyotsnaprasanth5460]

Thank you so muchhh.This is really helpful

[@ShauryaSinha]

Always always welcome Jyotsna!!!!

[@shubhangib.kundagrami3445]

You sound like the wise indian uncle whenever you explain things very quickly and its honestly a vibe

[@shravanimore950]

Should I start working on my college essays? I am in 12th Grade, I want to apply for 2021-22 batch becoz already it's delayed that's why I'm applying after the 12th

[@raisasiddique7018]

You should!

[@alaynarukh4290]

hi shaurya! your videos have helped and encouraged me so much to achieve my dream college, can you please make a video on the application process and at what grade can i start applying the forms and approximately how long does it take to prepare for each exam that there is, it would help me so much, thankyou!

[@akshatkakade3124]

Hey! When are you going to announce the editors? Awesome video BTW...

[@khushi9432]

thanks, this really kinda helped!

[@taneeshadaga0703]

This is amazing 🤩

[@harazizsingh1266]

Man shaurya on fire 🔛🔥

[@saadaltaf7726]

Thank you so much from the depth of my heart 🌝

[@ShauryaSinha]

Thank you for watching and subscribing, from the depth of my heart

[@alveetaqi361]

Hi i am a huge fan of spectraverse This inspired me to do social work like you but, i have a problem with legal information for starting a nonprofit. Can you please discuss about legal issues you've face while making non profit at the age of 16

[@revathynair8395]

0:07 , lol! me too except it's always just the mirror and me🤐🤦‍♀️

[@aditidas2862]

Hey, Shaurya, pls make a • 'books every high schooler should read' vdo *any time u want (like when u r thinking about brainstorming some vdo topics)! •podcasts for highschooler yada yada yada ;)! It wud be cooool 😊👍

[@AmaraMir2]

Hi Shaurya, thank you for all of your videos! If you're comfortable, would you consider checking your FERPA files-I've been seeing a lot of Stanford 2024 students reading theirs and it's been so interesting!

[@ShauryaSinha]

Hi Amara!!!! Unfortunately, because I'm taking a gap year they're not letting me view it, but a video on that will come super duper soon :)

[@安田穣5期生]

Always love your video soooooo much!! By the way, this has nothing to do with your video, but do you happen to know which study to major in if I want to study artificial photosynthesis at Stanford Undergrad? I was wondering what the difference is between "Energy Resource Engineering" and "Atmosphere/Energy" Be really happy if you could answer!!

[@daf1678]

The main mistake I made when applying to U.S. colleges is that I didn't prepare a lot of time in advance. I was supposed to attend a French university, but at the last minute things got really hectic (I skip the details) and I had to find another way. I thus decided to apply to a US university right after graduation without knowing anything about the application process. I was discovering the required exams at that time, and they were a little tough for me because my entire high school curriculum was in French. I also did not have a lot of opportunities for extracurriculars in my school (except playing an instrument) and exploring interests through extracurriculars is really not in my country's culture. However, I still managed to get to a good US university (but not my top choice). Now after trying a lot more extracurriculars in various fields, I found out exactly what major I want to pursue and what school I want to attend (Stanford, hence I'm here😁). Looking forward to transferring to Stanford. Wish me luck :)

[@ayesha1069]

@D AF heyy I'm at the end of year 12th grade and I wish to apply to a us university for an undergrad course ....so can you brief about how you got into the good us college ??? Please ✌🏻✨✨

[@pratyushsudhakar8458]

11:18 drama performance!

[@ShauryaSinha]

India ke dramebaaz

[@pranavkashmire4734]

heyy can you post a video on filling the complete common app form and css profile form

[@nikhilsiwach117]

Dear Shaurya.. Please make a video on indian students applying after a gap year in prestigious university like harvard ,mit, Stanford... Please

[@ShauryaSinha]

Day in the life of a Gap Year student!!

[@nikhilsiwach117]

@@ShauryaSinha It would be great! Also are there chances a good student with good ECs and Essays get into prestigious university after Taking a gap year after class 12th? Please reply .. Please it's humble request :-)

[@pranavkashmire4734]

heyy plz make a video on how to get a fee waiver for college appplications and also fee waiver for sat exam[since it has a lot benefits]

[@hemungkapoor1368]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@shivamsshiragavi]

Damn you learnt to breathe. Didn't have to pause this time

[@defne3510]

really helpful video and lovely music, what is its name

[@yazhinibalachandar833]

Hi !! I notice that you always update your videos at the same time, like 8 to 9!

[@ShauryaSinha]

YES!!!! It's a measly attempt at getting the KZbin algorithm to appreciate me

[@prashastikaushik892]

You are amazing yaari don't know what i did to deserve you😭

[@ShauryaSinha]

YAAR YOU'RE ALSO AMAZING

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@ShauryaSinha i love how you try to reply as many comments as possible So down to earth ❤️

[@ritarin2434]

I apply undecided because I don't have the number of math classes they require for their engineering class. So as long as I got accepted I can change my major. I don't know what to do now 😭

[@aumpagar5596]

Hey Shaurya you editing skills are dope,which software do you use?

[@uchihaitachi8072]

Adobe Premiere Pro.

[@shr7ddha]

Could you please make a video about how you got an internship at MIT?

[@umang2018]

Hey Shaurya, I love your content. I'm a high-school student from Gurgaon as well, can you please tell me about the internships you did as a student ?Thanks!

[@user-vk2fd1ce4t]

hello, i'm in the 11th grade, cbse board. could you please make a video about extra curriculars one should pursue while in india? yk, launchx, how to get into launchx, internships etc; classes besides math, sci etc.

[@SanjayGupta-gm4gt]

i love your videos so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

I LOVE THAT YOU LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!!

[@SanjayGupta-gm4gt]

@@ShauryaSinha can you please reply to my emails

[@rojakhondokar2848]

Hey! Loved ur video and the insights! So i had a question. Through my essays and ECAs, i will be showing the admission officers that i am passionate about mental health advocacy and motivational speaking... So most collges have that 1 qs that asks how u will contribute to that college/ what u wanna do when u get in/ how will u add some sort of value to their community? So my general answer, in the simplest terms, would be that i wanna start a motivational speaking club(cause most unis dont have them) and talk abt why unis need such a club/organization. And i will put my own perspective into the answer, to make sure that they know that this is something actually coming from my heart. So my qs is.. does this sound too ambitious? Like i dont want them thinking that im talking big just to impress them... Waiting for ur reply😊

[@raghulakshai7307]

Brother actually my passion is to become at aerospace engineer studying at MIT (USA). I'm actually working on a national level project competition related to space technology, after the competition can I work more on these kinda projects or can I concentrate on exam(Olympiads, KVPY, JEE, SAT etc.....)

[@ayamdash6427]

What's the competition name

[@adityatripathi9039]

Hey! Just a request can make a specific video on scholarships for indian students applying for 'undergraduate courses' abroad in countries like Ireland(Dublin engineering universities) , US or UK.

[@vanshajgambhir3706]

when did your grandma knit that sweater for you

[@prashastikaushik892]

He is helping us and that too for free!what problem do you have?

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAHAHAH VANSHAJ

[@ShauryaSinha]

I love how my subs came for you :*

[@ShauryaSinha]

This is a good friend Prashasti don't worry HAHAHAHAHA

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@ShauryaSinha ohh that's fine then😂😂 Sorry I thought some freak was trying to make fun of you😂😂

[@agastyasinha8793]

​3rd wow!!!! great to be here!!!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

Graaaapeee

[@daiwikshah2608]

love the content though

[@tanyamalik8668]

Mereko thoda zher dedo😂 First they cancelled SAT subject test and essay I was worried about AP now and Then there is this💁🏻‍♀️

[@shridhikhandelwal9593]

Hii shaurya!! When is the essay editing?

[@vaanity7091]

everything else is alright but where are you getting your music from coz i find it really iconic and want to use them in my own content. could you share your playlist of these tracks if you have one?

[@adibanawrin8517]

Hey Shaurya, it's off-topic, but felt like asking for your opinion. I sat for the SAT on December 5. I had close to zero preparation. My mom died on 4th November, just a month before the test due to COVID. She was in the hospital and was put on life support. I was detached from studies for a couple of months. I previously planned to invest this time to prepare for SAT. I am not really satisfied with what I did on the test and might not score 1500+. What I am asking is, if my score is not good enough, should I go test-optional as we have that chance this year, or should I report my scores anyway and explain my situation in the special circumstances section?

[@yashkushwaha6150]

Hello shaurya.I m also applying to Stanford for fall 2021.I Need some help from you.I m preparing without any guidance.I want someone like u who had already applied to read my essays and tell me where I stand.

[@dimplerane3876]

Your irregular regularities duuhh!!annd “Stop Worrying about the Timing Fit!!” We can sit through it☺️😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

Hi Dimple :)) Love to see your comments :)

[@dimplerane3876]

@@ShauryaSinha Me too:-))

[@neetafromgenesis2024]

Hi Shaurya.. do IVY league and other top tier unis give scholarship OR financial aid for international students? Could you please throw some light on this ? Thanks !

[@balavigneshp7570]

hi shaurya is relatively easy to get into canadian universities than usa

[@daiwikshah2608]

bruh why are there so many ads :((

[@ShauryaSinha]

Oof probably because it's such a long video I'll remove a few of them

[@techtrolltroll7673]

Hey shaurya. Honestly, I left watching web series and Netflix and now binge on your content. I have already watched your College decision video 10 times. And I just want to say that I really enjoy listening to you, but I am not that good to get into an ivy because I didn't really hit that "realization moment" in my early high school years. So can you please make some content that will be relatable to people like me as well, perhaps a day in your life or study tips or something like the start up guide? Something that every student can watch irrespective of his academic record. And yes, I really adore you and love your content brother.

[@ShauryaSinha]

THAT actually makes a lot of sense and you're right my content does come off as if it's only meant for high achieving students and I'll definitely open it up more in the coming weeks :)

[@techtrolltroll7673]

OMG THANKSSS SHAURYA. LOVE YOU

[@trinamitra9805]

where did the ring go??

[@ShauryaSinha]

:8 I became a lil conscious of it

[@jayrajsingh5283]

I need help for graduate school admission, I wanna do my master's abroad and I'm clueless of timeline and processes can somebody please help me ? Shaurya, you're vdos are very helpful but since you talk more about undergraduate stuffs, so I had to ask in comments 😅 and your virtual college fair was also for undergraduate ri8..? Please guide me 🙏

[@skullbreaker214]

Same here man

[@skullbreaker214]

Which class are you in??

[@jayrajsingh5283]

@@skullbreaker214 I'm in my 2nd yr, bsc ( 3yr program ) wbu mate ?

[@skullbreaker214]

I am in class 10

[@jayrajsingh5283]

@@skullbreaker214 you've some time left mate, good luck

[@krishnalad6106]

Hi when do you start applying for college in the US as most of the websites only show the deadlines

[@mohaksaxena7675]

Shoutout to Shaurya for being an awesome person !!! and please become my connection at LinkedIn

[@aarav6228]

idk why I feel this but it's like in his firat video shaurya was a school kid within some months he already(nearly 30%) looks like a man.

[@ShauryaSinha]

That feels scarily accurate I don't know what's changed myself

[@anushkasharma5398]

I want to do post graduation, I hope my class 9-12 doesn’t even matter right?

[@vaibhavprashanth255]

And then you lied to me saying additional info is just a bullet point shitz Your previous video doesn't say so T-T

[@ShauryaSinha]

Hain

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@ShauryaSinha don't you steal my reaction 😂😂

[@nishchayranjan8444]

🧐what weabob

[@cvsanjeev]

Hey bro, i’m in 12th right now, i’m confused whether should i apply to college this year cause, our board exams are going to be in the month of may (ISC ) so i can expect my 12th results by June 2021,and applying to college during fall 21 wouldn’t that be a good option ? just asking whether it will affect my application if i apply after i finish 12th

[@StillRocking76]

Bro, many colleges might not provide you financial aid and it's very hard to get admission after 12, I'm telling with my brothers experience, who scored 97% in 12. Please try for colleges in India, as these colleges are very very tough for transfer students

[@cvsanjeev]

@@StillRocking76 but this time it’s pandemic It’s different and I can really do better in SAT But couldn’t write it cause I was affected by Covid But thanks And can you tell me what’s college is he in right now

[@StillRocking76]

He is in BITS

[@StillRocking76]

Better, you could actually apply for masters, and in masters you have very less competition. And higher chances of admission

[@deekshaj4051]

your video really helped me . just wanted to ask a question . if u hadn't got stanford which college would u be studying today ??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Good question, probably Pomona to be very honest. Great institution, the small class size virtually guarantees a really intimate learning experience, and the campus and location are both AMAAAZING

[@hrishikeshkalyanaraman5831]

@@ShauryaSinha bruh... USC really facepalming now huh😂😂

[@AryanMaggo]

hey, please someday tell us about the books you read. Thankyou

[@godcolor9722]

What's the song that plays after cuts

[@bruhbruh8733]

I'm considering taking a gap year this year and applying to university next year instead of now. This is because due to covid I couldn't do many of the things I wanted to do for my extra curriculars and I don't think I'll get into a good university if I apply this year. I'm from Pakistan and I'm very scared of how I'll deal with all my friends being away at University if I gap and stay here. Do you think gapping is a good idea and could be worth it?

[@chriselle8]

when is it a good time to ask about letters of recommendation to teachers? is it invalid to ask teachers from 9th grade or lower?

[@anaghakhot4245]

I'm trying for Open University 1 year course for "graduate certificate in Industrial Organizational Psychology" with probably "San Diego State University" just to get an insight on what specialisation I wana focus in HR. I already have a Master's degree in Human Resources. My question is shud I directly opt for 2 year/3 year full time on campus degree in I/O psychology when I dnt have a Bachelors degree in psychology?..wud the top 10 Universities consider wteva Qualifications & work experience I have?

[@vaenkatanathansundararajan429]

Is there any way to waive TOEFL exam fee as an international student.??? Anyone reply me if you know something !!!

[@punchieeiy]

Hey. I am in 12 th I am really focusing in 12 I got 91/ in 10 and fall in 11 I know some school is only india specific like 10 th or 12 but ivy league are not I think I don't have a good score but I need of financial aid so I can't pay so anything for me .

[@kithagani]

Hi shaurya, I am from Hyderabad ( 8th grade) .I also run a company I have extreme interest in neuroscience and research in it .. as an aspiring US applicant in india I want to do a research project with professors.. but I don't know how to contact them and I come from a normal family where our background is not very big so no good connection with like professors and all .. so how can I contact them in Hyderabad P.S - loved the video would love if u make some more boosting the extracurriculars

[@kirandas6996]

My rule is 3x not 2x

[@devbrathariyani2237]

You should've applied the 2x rule to the time of this video hehe

[@CuboPhile]

🤣🤣🤣👌

[@ShauryaSinha]

FACTS THOUGH

[@architg203]

I don't have any achievment in extra curricular activities but I am above average in academics, can I get addmission in like top 20 uni?? I am currently in 12th grade.

[@rupanshisharma5514]

Could u please share ur spectroverse journey from scratch?

[@anandmishra9794]

I don't have a school counselor in my school , what'd do I do?

[@kevinthomas9667]

Hey shaurya! From Mumbai. I don’t have a really big achievement like you but I have interests and take part in activities in various fields. Just want to know if it’s still possible for me to get an admission in my dream college. Currently in the 11th grade

[@who9873]

Hey Shaurya, I was thinking about applying to the summer entrepreneurship programme by launch x for 2021 but it's application deadline is in February but tbh I need some time to prove to my parents about the fact that I am serious about it(I hv the tendency to slack off but I am really serious about it although 🙄)......So I don't think I will be able to apply to the summer programme bcuz it's too early for me TO PROVE TO THEM......Are there any other courses by launch x in the later part of the year which I can probably attend or any other summer entrepreneurship programmes which I can apply to and has a later deadline....... Your answer will be of grt hlp😁 P.s I already commented this in the entrepreneurship series video (part 1 to be specific).....but I just commented it here again just so that it may be noticed by u......(yea I am desperate!)