5 COMMON APP MISTAKES you're making + a Surprise :)

[@kasshvisaxena3795]

Shaurya is literally the person who always gives us HONEST opinions Thanksss!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

If I knew the thumbnail would show until it premiered.... maybe there'd be a more appealing picture...

[@sohamgupta9515]

its pretty appealing already lol

[@monikagupta7204]

Shaurya can you please link the form here? Because I couldn't find it in the description

[@rasleengrover]

Bro would love to shoot a podcast with you. Please accept my request on LinkedIn

[@krishnavhanumanthu4936]

:-)

[@dontsleeponNeel]

Oh don't ya worry. The picture's pretty whack. In a good way, of course.

[@topgear_75]

Us highschooler in 10th: starting businesses, and doing much more. Me in 10th: studying for my boards and watching Netflix 😂🤣

[@RayhaanKhan-mu4qu]

bruh actually in india the extracurriculars opportunities are very less

[@shreysomani359]

​@@RayhaanKhan-mu4qubro what. Lmao there are tons ton of opportunities in India Indian students just focus on studies in general rather than those activities

[@runup454]

@@shreysomani359 and due to this, i was in a hoax of a believe that if i get perfect grades, gpa, i can rest well get into good colleges but infact, even with perfect scores... it doesnt work out that way. Now i only have 1 year to practice for boards as well as prepare my ecs and this is very straining, on top, working on my essays and applications

[@kryptx1339]

@@shreysomani359 Now: Toxic Parents enters the chat.

[@LourDrickValsote]

Wish I had this back when I was applying to schools

[@aryanmisra4028]

Hey, you watch these videos when you are not watching anime? Noice!!! Is your interview in the course too?

[@snappy2k]

Lour Drick Valsote I know who u are I watch ur videos a lot

[@ShauryaSinha]

Really appreciate it Lour Drick :)

[@mauli.]

My god , this guy has done so much in life , it makes me feel jealous.... And still he is impacting our lives by these videos... Thanks so much man!!

[@zeusgaming4954]

My man Shaurya, what are you doing nowadays besides creating really informative and awesome videos for us?

[@ShauryaSinha]

Boxing + Running Sleep Deprived Dreamers + Learning film making :)

[@arnavkejriwal3139]

@@ShauryaSinha Ohh you started boxing?

[@zeusgaming4954]

@@ShauryaSinha Nice man. good for you, I hope you achieve what you want. I truly believe in you. Succeed Buddy 👍

[@aviralsharma2940]

Man this is sooo f..ing informative I seriously really needed this This is the best piece of work u have made until now Shaurya

[@rajatjadhav2276]

You should have done this a month ago , i applied to universities for ED and EA :( Nevertheless , i'ts helpfull and I will definitely keep this points , for RD applications

[@ShauryaSinha]

Best of luck!

[@tanushikhandelwal2292]

Where did you get in!?

[@ShauryaSinha]

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS + SEE YOU IN THE COLLEGE FEST + I love you all :) + What do you want to see next????

[@monikagupta7204]

@Shaurya Sinha can you make a video on general extra curricular activities for Indian students pursuable since class 9th. Thanks

[@monikagupta7204]

And yeah you can breathe in your videos. Be comfortable👍

[@pourushkumar9397]

Hey bhaiya, can you make a video on how you got a reaserch opportunity with MIT professor and how can we proceed

[@dontsleeponNeel]

Greetings buddy. It's really important for me to know if you are still giving out the Dreamers Scholarship 'cause of the fact that I just discovered it. I really hope that you are. And if you aren't, can I still make it to the program even if it means that I'll have to pay. Really appreciate your time here answering this.

[@sakthisundaram1182]

Bro I am a class 10 student from southern India bro , I wish to study in MIT bro , and I have lots of doubts about those college application processes bro . I like to clarify those with you bro , if you can help me , what are the ways to contact you bro? Please consider this bro 😀😀

[@rajwardhandeshmukh8480]

Please do a video on college interviews. I'm pretty sure I messed my Stanford REA interview; don't want it to happen with the others.

[@ShauryaSinha]

What happened?? But will do!

[@rajwardhandeshmukh8480]

@@ShauryaSinha I kinda got stuck on the classic 'why the major?' question, and the alumni caught me in a loop of hard to answer questions. The rest was fine, but I hope to do better in other schools' interviews.

[@ch..5751]

So, you got selected on or not

[@vijantimalachouhan4678]

Woah!!! Selected for 50% financial aid. Means a lot to me, man. Thanks, Shaurya for doing this. 🙌🙌 Gonna meet you in Stanford.

[@utkarshmaheshwari3433]

What were your extra curriculars? And activities?

[@jayeshdeshmukh3511]

How you apply for Scholarship?

[@tektics]

hello please can you tell us how you got scholarship

[@mireya1621]

I'm binge watching your videos for my applications due in about 5 days (not the best timing, I know). Looking at all the things you have achieved and activities you have done, it is worrying to see that you still got deferred from Stanford at first. My list is not even close yours in terms of significance of your activities and it is a bit too late to start something now. How am I going to get in to my top schools? X0

[@davidfretes7736]

How did u do?

[@ShrayDas]

@@davidfretes7736 lmao she's in SF

[@jaap8270]

@@ShrayDas she got in?

[@shresthi1917]

@@ShrayDas as in stanford?!

[@saragreen1143]

This is incredibly useful. Thank you so much!

[@neesanegi8911]

Who knew shaurya would use a word like "ghanta" 😂😂

[@pratikn30]

We ghanta knew😂😂😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

There's a lot you don't know ;)

[@tejasdeepsingh456]

Ghanta

[@shlokmalpani3157]

@@ShauryaSinha xD

[@shailaja4337]

@@ShauryaSinha ohhh that's sounds suspicious😏 😂

[@igntrollington5519]

I wish you did this video before the REA deadline :( but thanksss anyways, it'll definitely help for RD!

[@ShauryaSinha]

So sorry!! But best of luck :)

[@aishwarya6497]

I've watched all your videos and it helped in clearing my doubts about applying as an international student ! Thank you 😄 P.S : you are very sweet and amazing!✨

[@homo-sapienovo740]

you can definitely tell he's a speech and debate kid from those gestures and the way he backs up his points by providing examples and explaining those examples (tbh it becomes a habit lmao)

[@nadinprabhu8480]

There was a shift in the colour contrast of the vid while switching from the 4th point to the 5th one.

[@ShauryaSinha]

I'm so blown away you noticed that, they were shot on two different days :) notice the ring and bracelet are both gone too

[@nadinprabhu8480]

@@ShauryaSinha Yeah😂 True

[@Ayush-se5nm]

#suggestion Bro make sure to start this scholarship next year before hand so that we can get enough time to perfect essays after taking guidance from your courses

[@prakharparkar5497]

Glad to meet you😃

[@prashastikaushik892]

SHAURYADON'TFORGETTOBREATH WE LOVE YOU❤️

[@ShauryaSinha]

THANKYOUVERYMUCHPRASHASTI

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@ShauryaSinha i guess dumb people don't get scholarship Didn't get one😔

[@laurae8149]

HAHAHA LOL

[@electric_deer2007]

@@prashastikaushik892 which university did you apply to ??

[@prashastikaushik892]

@@electric_deer2007 I'm talking about sleepdepriveddreamers scholarship

[@harazizsingh1266]

Video on Summer Schools won't be a bad idea. I think many people don't know about it but you, my friend can help them! Hope you will do

[@guesswho-f3w]

Yeah! That would be amazingly helpful

[@arnavrao8252]

thanks for your videos! they are so helpful ngl :) I have some questions if you don't mind me asking: how were you able to achieve the un award, eg how did you apply for it? and also the summer programs and the exchange program you did seem/were pretty expensive when i checked them out, like yygs, so how were you able to afford them or do you come from a relatively high-income family? thanks so much!!

[@jasmannsingh5341]

Hey Shaurya, for those getting a 50% or 65% aid, is that on the early bid cost or 199 $ ?

[@ShauryaSinha]

Good question, I already have 50+ students :/ so it is on the original price of $195

[@SMittalGaming]

Definitely excited seeing the thumbnail😂

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAHAH you know it

[@aryamhatre4637]

Oh god why didn't I know about this Scholarship opportunity before? I seriously regret missing it 😞. Anyways, great work Shaurya! You are an inspiration!!!💜✨

[@archanaagarwal7093]

Please tell how did u manage to get an internship in 9th standard.most of the people till 12 standard just study for their school exams 😉

[@ayushiraina1768]

Please start posting videos for the guidance of fall 2021 applicants applying early . It would be much useful like this one related to common app mistakes as I don't have any counsellor or teacher who can guide me in the admission process

[@dreameralways2668]

Your intro is enough for me to binge watch 🤷‍♀😍

[@rishitverma5075]

Would there be second batch of the dreamers scholarship??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Next year!

[@elsaf.8299]

Do you think that talking about a C or B grade in the additional information portion would be helpful? I chose to take a really challenging class for my skill and I didn't do as well as I hoped, but I wanted to talk about how it was a learning experience for me that led to growth.

[@ayushsolapurkar4716]

Hopefully, the service will be available next year for ED!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

I would start early if I were you but it will!!!!

[@ayushsolapurkar4716]

@@ShauryaSinha Haha I wish i could but corona hit me in the balls hard, I am taking 4 AP 2 subject and the SAT this summer 😂😂

[@hardiktalwar4538]

Didn't you promise a UC application video? Never mind, today was the deadline... Btw excellent job on running the college essay program brother!

[@harazizsingh1266]

Is it important that you must have done great or doing different things can get you an admission??

[@ShauryaSinha]

Both paths work!

[@harazizsingh1266]

@@ShauryaSinha That's the answer , but if someone didn't go in YYGS, didnt do any fancy stuff what is the chance that he will get admission I am not asking for a easy path I am asking the reality

[@anuravsingh6831]

@@harazizsingh1266 from what i have read, summer programs do not really add to your application. Also, it depends a lot more than the overall appeal of your application than singular achievements

[@Hibascosmiclife]

I always love the intro part.

[@vanshikachauhan3341]

He is such a great a man, he actually gave me hope that you just don't have to be on top of everything🤣😂😅 , and be the topper in your country✌✌ ... duhh Thanks bro 🧡😊

[@vanshikachauhan3341]

@@wolverinelogan602 hey you're correct that was in fun way man anyways i want to get in AFMC and serve as an Indian army doctor 💖

[@revlord5868]

the phrase "extracurriculars matter more than academics" hits hard here

[@pranitab8710]

Shaurya, I'm in 9th and I really want to study Social Psychology, is there any quiz or scholarship for me too? I really want to show up my myself

[@edendamienaugustus7570]

I'm in eighth grade in Delhi and I really love your videos. It's like one of the few channels that can guide me to get into an elite university abroad from India. Can you please tell me if interschool achievements count in the awards section? Or is it necessary that the achievements should be of a regional or a national or international level. Lookin forward to your reply😊

[@edendamienaugustus7570]

Can you please also tell if only high school achievements count in the extracurriculars or do achievements of fifth or sixth or seventh grade also get considered

[@user-ur4yy1fu4o]

only high school achievements are counted. However if you did something amazing that you got a national/international recognition for in middle or primary school then you can include that in your essay

[@08vairohi]

Hi I am 15 and I am not able to do extracurricular it's just that I just stop doing something and procrastinate everything and you see I never lose I just abandon things,so shaurya or anyone can you help me out?

[@devanshi269]

How did you got internships in such early age! I'm also trying to get internship after my 10 grade .. please help how to find it out

[@atharvavispute7662]

If you're in the US - start emailing people! Don't be afraid to just ask as many people as you can.

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@atharvavispute7662 This applies everywhere ^^^ Persistence is valued universally

[@atharvavispute7662]

Absolutely! Besides, the worst anybody can say is "No!"

[@pratikn30]

@@atharvavispute7662 most people don't ask so they don't get any internship. Remember Steve jobs told, "Ask and you shall receive"

[@perseusvlasov367]

Bro i really enjoy your content even though I'm not planning for applying any foreign colleges😂

[@ayatisharma1901]

See now I don't know why I'm watching this when I've already submitted my application to 13 universities.

[@tushar4882]

I wish I had this video to take reference from a couple of months ago. Waiting for Early Decision Results to be declared 😅. If not, this would help me in the Regular one😁

[@shaiknishoth9548]

hey Shaurya ! Can you plz make a vedio on how many hours you used to study in your highschool life ?, What was your position in class or school ?, And Some advice for school students , plzzz you are my inspiration ! Plzzz it can help me improve myself !!!

[@ShauryaSinha]

I was a good student, but not the best. I wasn't the most regular with my studies, but I worked very hard for my exams. Don't know the hour count but push yourself and that's all that really matters!

[@hetvisampat]

hi, can you just tell all the exams that you have given for your application like sat, act etc.

[@akarshrai]

SAT, SAT Subject and AP

[@hetvisampat]

@@akarshrai what about gre ? is it compulsory?

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@hetvisampat Undergrad no.

[@hetvisampat]

@@ShauryaSinha yes

[@electric_deer2007]

@@hetvisampat GRE is for people who are doing their masters not undergraduate (bachelor degree)

[@DailyGriffins_clips]

video start at 2:49

[@jasmannsingh5341]

Hey, the Media that you've added in the Add'l info section is that included in the 650 word limit or there's a separate place for media in the Add'l info section?

[@ShauryaSinha]

That is included!

[@aryanmisra4028]

Woah I made it!!! Thanks, Shaurya. Ooooh Also... Aditya Ray made it huh? That was a pleasant surprise. alsoiknowiambeingabitannoyingbutspectraversephase3resultswhen???? (Yeah read that superfast cause I am shy to say it out loud)

[@ShauryaSinha]

HAHAHAH congratulations!! Also so sorry this keeps getting pushed, but expect it this Monday for sure

[@vanshikasinghania5482]

Hey aryan, Can you please tell me how you applied for the scholarship. I looked through their website and deduced that this scholarship was only for US residents. Do you live in USA? Or is there a way to apply for it next year?

[@aryanmisra4028]

@@vanshikasinghania5482 I am from India and currently, I am living here too. I don't remember any such criterion being there as people from all over the world have gotten this scholarship. As for whether or not the course will be available next year, I am not too sure about that. You should ask Shaurya for the details.

[@astha_tripathi01]

When (in which age ) u decide to become a entrepreneur .. I mean u r just 18 (I guess ) ..

[@shreyasgkamath9271]

I got rejected for the scholarship but I learnt one mistake I did in applying to scholarship, i should never tell exact numbers and i should tell them in percentage. It would look and feel better

[@mrswaggypants14]

Shaurya..... DUDE WAO!

[@ShauryaSinha]

VAO

[@AdityaSingh-bi3nw]

Do you have send proves of awards???

[@aadhirajnayar7538]

Why did you not list the Bal Pursakar as an award? Isn’t that like the biggest award an Indian child can achieve?

[@ShauryaSinha]

I got it after I submitted my applications!!

[@electric_deer2007]

@@ShauryaSinha what was your reaction .. how did you feel when you found out you were gonna get the bal puraskar from the prime Minister??

[@harmonykothari6058]

In the additional info section, can I scan a copy of my certificate and put a google drive link? I mean I don't really have websites talking about me so...

[@rasleengrover]

Will you come with similar course again?

[@kanishka6994]

I have one doubt our India education system doesn't calculate gpa also can't trust converters in internet so what should i write in my gpa section should i leave it blank

[@laurae8149]

Don’t worry about gpa, most universities are used to understand international grades, just put the information of how your school calculates your grade :)

[@prettyparul_]

I want to apply for an application fee waiver from Common App but I am applying for PhD I just want to apply for a fee waiver from the Common App and the rest of the application form from the university Application portal. is it work like this?

[@krishnathani1678]

Do we have any separate honor section on commonapp??

[@niharikasharma2521]

Does also have to submit a certificate for proving volunteer work?

[@niharikasharma2521]

Does one*

[@sherlythinker]

I assume not. They usually take your word for it.

[@niharikasharma2521]

@@sherlythinker thanks❤️

[@odaphustriumphantdavies3447]

Thanks so much brother, I’m highly inspired by your enlightenment. Thanks a lot. And I’m currently applying for a scholarship through common application with a university in the US, and I really need your help if you won’t mind.🙏

[@jasreet5742]

Did you get tHe scholarship?

[@shawngoesonn]

Video starts at 3:28, thank me later.

[@gamingwithsanam9446]

Thank you Shaurya for this scholarship.. Let's see if my parents agree:) :) :)

[@pourushkumar9397]

Hey bhaiya, can you make a video on how you got a reaserch opportunity with MIT professor and how can we proceed

[@piyushshah3252]

video starts at 2:54

[@vinayakthakur4757]

What are some good US colleges other than the iv league for engineering?

[@barraqsohail2114]

Quick question. Do all activities have to be certified. E.g. I am only listing my internships in my activities section but i did do other stuff that's not recognised by a 3rd party (via certificate). Do do i list them or not?

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hey there! How do I submit proof of my extra-curriculars and achievements?

[@Game-mj4pb]

Hi Shaurya. I missed this amazing opportunity for the full scholarship. Is the scholarship still open?

[@ShauryaSinha]

So sorry it's closed :(

[@Game-mj4pb]

@@ShauryaSinha Can an exception be made please. I believe that I have a noteworthy story to tell and you inspire me so much.

[@saniya5602]

can you tell about your film making, mun and design thinking internships? like just in brief how you did and when did you do?

[@anshumansarda3447]

Literally jumped when I saw my name ! 50% Financial aid lessgo

[@ribhavbhatia7606]

50% financial aid for what mah man?

[@ShauryaSinha]

So proud of you man keep killing it

[@eeshanrao8340]

Anshuman sarda how do I reach to that folder not able to find it

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@eeshanrao8340 Here's a spoiler, you won a 50% Financial aid package :)

[@eeshanrao8340]

@@ShauryaSinha got the document mate, thank you so much for providing such an opportunity will the make the best use of this course🙏🙏

[@shristimuskan5375]

Hey, I was trying to add the link of my poetry blog and some of my other writings in the additional section, but when I pasted the link there, it just came off as a normal text, not a link. What can I do about that?

[@austinpereira9204]

Can you explain more about financial aid and scholarship for international students

[@DreamsWurld]

When you included head boy into your activity section what did you put as the organization name

[@simarjeetsingh9083]

I am jealous and inspired at the same time ;-;

[@SaweraKhankhan999]

Kya admision k bd paisy deny hoyy h papers b online hoty h kia

[@Jai-Jai-Radha-Vallabh]

I applied for financial aid but got no reply, or maybe I am not aware about how we check our status updates for financial aid

[@devanshverma67]

The fortis psychology quiz you are taking about I also have it in my 8th standard but I got to know that I am very bad at psychology but the same year I got a international 4 in computer olympiad and then 25th and then 13th in consecutive years and I got to know that I want to do computer major so listing your video for that😁😁

[@harpreetlamba4427]

Great videos...what is ure take on taking help from career counselor....u went through entire application process on your own or took help from a career counselor

[@prashastikaushik892]

How will i know that i received scholarship or not? Please tell

[@dontsleeponNeel]

Greetings buddy. It's really important for me to know if you are still giving out the Dreamers Scholarship 'cause of the fact that I just discovered it. I really hope that you are. And if you aren't, can I still make it to the program even if it means that I'll have to pay. Really appreciate your time here answering this.

[@Yor.3]

do they ask us to send them certificates of our activities?

[@jatinverma6759]

How can I show competitive gaming? I am a cofounder of my team. We havent won a tournament yet but we are practicing for that

[@yashvardhansharma4224]

How did you format the additional information with those bullets?

[@martianurmom7771]

How is it that I always end up seeing ur vid after you put it up an hour ago???? 🤯🤯🤯 desi connection perhaps 🤣😂 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

[@SohanSrivathsa]

Hey Shaurya, how are you doing in Stanford? I am from Hyderabad, India in class XI (ISC) and i want to ask about mandatory extracurriculars and academics i need to get into atleast a tier 2 college in usa with a full fledged 100% scholarship. i have got 96% in class X (ICSE).

[@adityamulay]

How many languages can you speak?

[@shashankyaji8518]

How should I redeem 50% of Financial Aid? any type of Coupon Code or something please answer this

[@ShauryaSinha]

Will be sending results tonight

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha Thank you so Much

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha That's wonderful of you replying to a comment which is posted after 2 days

[@ShauryaSinha]

@@shashankyaji8518 Always appreciate my commenters :)

[@shashankyaji8518]

@@ShauryaSinha Thanks a million; You're amazing

[@vinayakthakur4757]

Can somebody tell me which GPA do I have to put in the common app profile? I'm currently in 12th grade but the boards are due next year. So do I give the pre board gpa or the 11 th grade GPA?

[@donaldthebusinesstycoontru947]

10th and 11th + predicted board marks in 12th

[@Libbydar_17]

@@donaldthebusinesstycoontru947 but we dont have gpa system in fsc? I got 1074/1100 marks but i dont know what to do with the gpa section

[@donaldthebusinesstycoontru947]

@@Libbydar_17 no no the thing is that you jsut have to send in your official transcripts , nothing else - the admission board will take care of the others

[@Libbydar_17]

@@donaldthebusinesstycoontru947 but what to do with the gpa and calculative gpa section in education part? They dont even ask for transcripts there, i cant leave that empty right?

[@jeandelacroixshimimana3667]

You mean, what is it, that organization u collaborate with??

[@anshsoniastronomyastrophys8728]

Hi shaurya , i have to apply to regular decision. Can we list those achievements as well that we got in Elementary or middle school???

[@azioxx]

no

[@anshsoniastronomyastrophys8728]

@@azioxx Are u sure?

[@azioxx]

@@anshsoniastronomyastrophys8728 yea, u can check the commonapp if you want, you can't list anything from before grade 9

[@anshsoniastronomyastrophys8728]

@Azioxx Thanks

[@shivanshtiwari6794]

Can you please tell me the means used by you to give scholarship.l thought that he could understand the depth of my essay in dreamer scholarship,but he failed.I know that I deserve it but maybe you were biased to them who you have reserved

[@navniverma3205]

You got into stanford after 12th ? Pls reply

[@Eweiski]

OMG you're so cute, I really miss out half the stuff you speak about, admiring you, lol not kidding 😂

[@cecepeterson166]

Hello i want to ask if i should write my 2021 common app essay in paragraphs or should i just write one long essay with no paragraphs

[@nehakaushik2476]

Very informative👍🏻

[@ShauryaSinha]

Thank you :)

[@sunidhipatil2574]

Hey Shaurya Could you please tell me under which act have you registered your Organisation? It would be great if you could tell me the portal as well!

[@amitgupta02]

heyy what would be the ideal time to fill out the application on commom app? class 10?

[@ShauryaSinha]

12th grade summer!

[@thebruhtruth8973]

IF I GET TO JOIN STANFORD FOR THE CLASS OF 2028 SHAURYA BRO....YOU ARE GONNA HAVE SO MANY CAKES SENT TO YOU AT YOUR GRADUATION CEREMONY

[@Nanami_X_Higurama]

Shaurya please do make the course available next year 😳🥺🥺