Can Early Action Hurt You?

[@SupertutorTV]

Want to read instead of watch? Check out the blog for the video: supertutortv.com/college/can-early-action-hurt-you?

[@jhmrem]

I was going to comment earlier, but then I realized early commenting would have to complete with all the other earlier, better comments.

[@pranavkale5795]

😂

[@mattmullany9282]

Nice

[@Standleyyyyhandyy]

youtube comments are so painful bro like what are you even saying

[@lanchparty]

@@Standleyyyyhandyy He's joking.

[@ryaanzahidani3996]

Lol

[@emersongrace4815]

my rec might not come in on time lol!! anyone else have teachers who are like, legit, pushing this to the absolute last second???

[@toobroketosee9949]

Absolutely, it sucks

[@tatechakanyuka5738]

Yes I'm so worried

[@vatsalgupta2602]

Same here

[@viveksriram3108]

in the exact same situation lmao. gave my teacher 3 weeks to write it and hasnt even started

[@bengolden870]

Bruh so frustrating

[@DABflier]

Honestly, the most important thing to consider when applying is your own sanity. Take a few deep breaths, try and find your calm spot, and remember that whatever happens will happen. I feel the calmest when flying and in airports (weird ik), so I literally booked a round trip ticket from Pennsylvania to Utah just so I could clear my mind and write! First draft and after showing it to teachers and friends I decided it was what I wanted it to be and submitted. Already been accepted into 1 University and waiting on the other five... good luck everyone!

[@ashwinhonnawarkar5477]

You booked a flight to write⁉️

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

Sure let me just spend +300 USD for a flight to the middle of nowhere so I can write my first draft

[@precious6727]

@@ashwinhonnawarkar5477 right!! I wish I had that kind of money😂

[@vintagesparkles4289]

LMFAOOOO this is something i'd do.... anything for that creative energy man. hope your airport essay gets you in where you want to go!!!

[@lifewithrobert2]

l see no wrong in trying to write somewhere in which you are free to do so! Do what suits you at that time; and good luck!

[@maggyz15]

good luck to everyone who’s applying ED/EA!! we got this 🥳🥳💕

[@SupertutorTV]

CORRECTION! We discovered that our data for Harvard appears to have mistakenly included about 349 deferrals from previous admissions cycles. The REA admit rate is still 7.4%, but the regular decision admit rate is 2.6%, and the total admit rate is 3.4%. The chart in our blog is updated to reflect the corrected numbers. We apologize for the error!

[@rko2946]

I’m deciding on applying EA/ED or RD for Northeastern. I have a 3.7 UW 4.17 W

[@adls04]

This is 2 days before the deadline

[@rosegold1633]

Another factor that may increase early admit rates is that recruited athletes are often told to apply early, and they have very high admit rates

[@freakyunderdog]

Yes exactly, that's precisely the case of ED Dartmouth and its infamous ED admission rate; it's bumped up mostly because of recruited-athletes.

[@Sophia-qo4vb]

you should make a video about how to deal with / get over college rejections!! It's gonna be hard opening 8 rejections in a row on ivy day, but I feel like your advice would really help

[@brettbagel]

howd it go

[@Sophia-qo4vb]

@@brettbagel at cornell right now! just got back from a party lol

[@Bigbrodonateddollarsthroughsup]

@@Sophia-qo4vb damn

[@shivamparikh-pg1ft]

@@Sophia-qo4vbLMFAOOO 💀

[@sumitagg1]

First video who understands the difference between stats and probabilities. At our school, 10 kids applied ED to Dartmouth and only 2 got in. But 6 of those who didn’t get in had an SAT less than 1450 and a GPA less than 3.3 So really depends on where you are. Your probability could be zero or 50%.

[@chrislee367]

Definitely -- "not all candidates have the same chances." I have a short list that I've made for one certain school and guessing on those, they probably have very high chances. Comes down to: Right stats Great fit Right achievements

[@pappujha9357]

I have applied Early to Harvard. And, I was very excited. But after watching this video, I'm scared and just PRAYING TO GOD

[@oisinmcalinden6187]

You'll be grand, im applying regular decision since im from the UK and am very VERY unsure about the application process

[@brookifyd]

Don't be scared-- as long as your essays are good the rest (grades, coursework, etc.) can be added in later if you can at least get deferred (and Harvard defers a LOT of students).

[@kingexplosionmurderfuckoff9376]

Did you make it?

[@diegusmaximus9655]

Did you get in?

[@pappujha9357]

Nope! I’m attending another US university now!!

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

I applied to two of my colleges early action. I didn't do early decision because if you get accepted, you HAVE to get there.

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

Watching this as my November 1st deadline is literally in a few hours lol

[@justintime7351]

It's midnight Nov 1st its due

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

@@justintime7351 yessir good luck everyone

[@harrychu650]

Admissions rates are higher during early action b/c that is when the university admits the athletes, children of faculty, donors insiders, and friends of the Dean. Now with test optional, there is no disincentive for them to limit the percentage of these special interest applicants. In the past, their test scores would damage the university's profile if their are too many of them.

[@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!!🥰✨💖

[@rebekahadrian487]

AMEN Why is this right on time.

[@jefrreyjeffery2192]

Everyone isn't Christain so please stop pushing your religion onto other people 😒

[@savannahscott90]

Jefrrey Jeffery I’m sorry you feel like I’m forcing it, I just post these to encourage people! It’s definitely not my intention to isolate or force anyone!😊

[@hkhan4533]

Allah is God

[@samuel-davidkelechiimo4201]

Thank youuu

[@_kiyazz]

Without watching the video yes, I had a bad junior year and now have a 3.2 gpa while on 4.0 pace with max aps in senior year, why would I not wait to send the good grades in

[@brookifyd]

Yes! Exactly!

[@iipancake3064]

"If your classes are more challenging senior year" On the commonapp, there is a section for inputting your senior year classes. Does this not count?

[@emox6400]

There's more to this, though. Colleges can raise their yield rates while lowering overall acceptance rates by taking half their new class from the ED pool, though it's much much smaller. Almost anyone's chances are higher if they apply ED (binding). But of course, having your application polished is a given.

[@Dayyllin]

About point number 4, don't colleges still see your senior classes regardless since we have to fill those out in the common app?

[@ashtonxu1136]

Well thanks to this video I now regret submitting my application earlier. Since for my past act test I felt like I did a lot better. Also I'm not that exceptional so I needed everything I could get.

[@brookifyd]

Please don't have regrets!! In terms of tests etc. if you can just get deferred instead of rejected you will still have a chance. Likewise, my hope is that you understand that MORE STUDENTS GET INTO A GREAT SCHOOL DURING REGULAR ADMISSIONS than get in early. Every year I have students get in somewhere great during regular admissions as often as I have equally qualified students getting in early. I'm just trying to debunk the myth that you must do early or else!! If your last ACT was better, LET THE SCHOOL KNOW as soon as your score drops! They may very well still take it into consideration.

[@ashtonxu1136]

@@brookifyd Ok thanks! Didn't want to sound so negative in the comment, just wanted to relieve some stress. I have a decent chance but I don't have the wow factor.

[@stellar2435]

this did kind of ease my mind because my top choice is ut austin and i applied on their priority deadline. since they're like top 50 i'm hoping that doing priority will still help my chances. this video was pretty eye-opening about top 20 schools though

[@megkan255]

You didn't mention athletic recruiting. This is huge at the top 10 schools. If you look at the actual number of kids admitted, many are recruited athletes.

[@brookifyd]

This is true-- it was in my notes and probably even in one of the takes but didn't make the final cut for whatever reason-- this is mixed in w/ the alumni weight in early rounds. But the story is the same. EA /REA / ED isn't the advantage many think it is.

[@cswco-chair2793]

Not me, just having upload my applications early just right when she upload the video

[@somethingv9522]

great video and all, but could you have timed this a little better? the deadline is on Monday lmao

[@whatthehill9603]

Literally 😭😭😭 and I’ve already submitted mines

[@rexia9611]

legit lmao, but I think this serves as more of a reassurance to those who didn't apply early.

[@rexia9611]

Tho after watching I'm starting to rethink wether I should've applied early...

[@tropicalorange1237]

It's like you can read my mind!! Thank you for this!

[@edwardconway1507]

Question: How much consideration is given to full pay applicants?

[@jimmythegeekstickeyrice6062]

Value Yourself you are good enough and let no one tell you otherwise!

[@joannaxuan4265]

As someone who is always super last minute and procrastinates like crazy, I'm sitting here still writing my Columbia application Frankly I hate my common app essay and I have not written my supplements. My stats and activities are pretty good but I am terrible at writing essays in general. I don't know whether if my essay will be better in RD. Should I apply?

[@allaboutroy7399]

Maybe you should do RD. Your supplemental essays need time to become their best version!

[@baxterbotox7661]

Apply RD. Even if we assume your common app essay is good (unlikely if you don't like it), I doubt you can write all the supplementals for Columbia well in one day unless you're a great writer. And the vast majority of high school students are not great writers.

[@joannaxuan4265]

@@baxterbotox7661 Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, I did turn in my application before I saw the comment (time differences 😭 ) Hopefully things will be better in RD!

[@sandwich434]

@@joannaxuan4265 I think that if you really like Columbia and there is a seemingly statistical advantage, you would regret not taking advantage of ED. What if you still don’t like your essays in January? How would you feel then?

[@aizakashifshakoor6284]

Hi, i got a 1490 on the october SAT and am applying to the Ivies and other similar schools. Should i submit this score or go without it?

[@hkhan4533]

Submit it. Btw do you have any tips for the sat

[@carolineepstein7456]

I have a 3.95 GPA, take hardest classes offered at my school, and am a double legacy to Princeton. Is it worth it for me to apply early action to Princeton? I really want to go, I am a junior currently so it would be next year.

[@abdiqaniaj2613]

Bro the worest u could get is differed... u should take EVERY single opportunity out there for ya... and applying ED is one of em dont miss it

[@onlineanon1203]

Bruh, no need to flex. Double legacy is almost 100% confirmed for you

[@moisescruz5955]

You will get in.

[@vintagesparkles4289]

Lol, all you had to say was double legacy... You're basically an instant admit.

[@brookifyd]

YES -- as a double legacy you're the person getting the bump early.

[@abigail2709]

So if I’m a primary legacy at Northwestern, should I have done ED? I didn’t, but does it still help with RD?

[@jeoboden]

good topic, i totally misunderstood this. a more thorough explanation of upward trend grades would be helpful too. thanks

[@brookifyd]

If you had a LOT of B's freshman year. A's and a couple b's sophomore/junior year as available. School had no grades for part of COVID or totally inflated grades or something so you don't stand out much, but you're legit getting straight As now. Even in this case though, it's not ALWAYS bad to apply early-- if a school has more than 2x probability of early admissions it's probably still ok esp ED as they know you're sold on their school then and you may up your chances still. Sometimes the strategy is case-by-case according to the school, its stats, and how many students it historically "defers" vs. rejects. If you can just get to deferred it doesn't matter much.

[@Dan-ky5kt]

While considering the batch of 2023 applicants, will the college consider that COVID has impacted the activity section of students?

[@sirisaksirisak6981]

I'm often waiting to expire date, have to think early bird get warm worn.

[@ximenagonzalez5271]

so would rice a rice legacy (kinda) have an advantage as an ED admit?

[@mannyokafor4609]

probably as the video says but wdym by kinda?

[@ximenagonzalez5271]

@@mannyokafor4609 dad attended but didn’t graduate

[@mannyokafor4609]

@@ximenagonzalez5271 eh still legacy, he attended so yh

[@luisboulingui-tital6780]

watching this a day before deadline 😮‍💨

[@BeatriceJO]

I am a senior in high school, and I want to apply early decision to Boston University (I'm out of state). I have a 4.2 something weighted GPA and a 3.9 or 3.7 unweighted GPA. I have taken 7 APs and six honors, and for my senior year I will take 4 or 5 APs. I have led a few clubs such as a book club 10th grade, the computer science club in 11th and 12th grade, and two different ministry activities. I also won second and fifth place in two science Olympiad competitions (but I am majoring in psych). I want to submit my application as "test optional" since I didn't get a good score, and I was wondering if being test optional would hurt my chances at all, and if you think I have a decent chance of being accepted, and if you have any tips to better my chances. Thank you so much for your time, your videos are so helpful. Have a good day!

[@floriannea.6845]

I’m early decisioning to BU too! As long as your application is strong, test optional doesn’t hurt you. So don’t worry. Good luck!!

[@lambo5400]

This was great!

[@ashutoshpoudyal8486]

All the best y'all..

[@Gh-mh2uf]

How about 2 time ISEF wins is that considered good for EA

[@jeffyin2611]

One more Brooke: some students building an art portfolio could use the extra 2 months to finish their portfolio when applying to art colleges or university art/design/architecture programs

[@benjaminmathis8839]

What about early action for medical school?

[@SupertutorTV]

Applying to Med school AS SOON AS POSSIBLE is always a good idea.

[@benjaminmathis8839]

@@SupertutorTV can y’all make some medical school videos for pre meds? That would help a lot

[@brookifyd]

@@benjaminmathis8839 I'm trying to convince my husband to help me with that LOL. Probably will aim for something next spring as application season opens.

[@waterlilydreams8046]

Can a person who applied in Early action, apply again in regular decision?

[@vatsalgupta2602]

Hey Brooke , my transcript would be around 4-5 days late and my counselor would be able to send the transcript 4-5 days after the early action deadline , will it be fine, or will I be penalized Please can you help me ?

[@sueme8170]

You missed the deadline. This is extremely bad, if it’s a top 🔝 20 college.

[@emersongrace4815]

I'd apply for regular admission! That way all your papers will be together and you won't have to worry about it

[@TheSkult]

Depends on the college. Lots of colleges allow extra time for councillors to hand in documents. You should check for your specific college.

[@SupertutorTV]

You can ask admissions offices or check their websites- usually it’s best to get it all in on time. Some schools allow for official documents to arrive a bit later if all information comes in on time (Ie if unofficial transcript information is entered) so check w the schools.

[@vatsalgupta2602]

@@SupertutorTV thank you so much

[@david-liorusa6422]

Numbers are wrong. Harvard RD is 2.6%

[@jefrreyjeffery2192]

Not really

[@SupertutorTV]

Thank you for catching that! We took our data for total applications and admissions from the Harvard admissions website here: college.harvard.edu/admissions/admissions-statistics. However, it seems that the numbers on that page include about 349 students who deferred from previous admissions cycles. RD admit rate is 2.6%, and the total admit rate is 3.4%. We apologize for the error!

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@jefrreyjeffery2192 yes if you remove those who were accepted in REA

[@david-liorusa6422]

@@SupertutorTV I was just being picky. Anyway thanks for the well done video as always. Truly an amazing KZbin channel :)

[@jefrreyjeffery2192]

@@david-liorusa6422 what's REA?

[@soniyagurung6883]

Me here after hitting 'submit' for early action application...should i be worried now???

[@vanshgoel7457]

Is there higher chance to get in by worrying about your application??

[@soniyagurung6883]

@@vanshgoel7457 obviously not...just human nature..crying over split milk😅😅

[@vanshgoel7457]

Yeah 😂, btw in which university you applied?

[@omegathan]

Idk why but you look green screened into that background

[@brookifyd]

haha nope

[@muhammadhossain988]

I can't see the chart in the link . Could you please provide me the link to see the chart. Thanks^infinite.

[@brookifyd]

should be fixed-- internal communication error sorry about that!

[@prani_1122]

Really love all your videos. Can you make a video on college VS Universities?

[@ASMRHec]

I have never been so early

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

Guys the college questions such as why do you want to choose this major or university are they important?

[@joriervin8308]

Yes!!! It shows your interest in the institution, they want students who want to come to their school so you have to show them that!

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

@@joriervin8308 thanks bro!

[@coltentackett9004]

Well I literally just applied early action for Nov 1st soooo thanks for the reminder lol

[@josha1349]

Applied EA at MIT with 11 APs, 3.6 uw 32 act, really good essays and an allergy detection device project as a main ec. Regretting it already lol

[@fruiteapai1398]

How did it go?

[@josha1349]

@@fruiteapai1398 wow this is an old comment! Unfortunately, I got denied off rip. But if you're considering MIT, I'd still apply if it compels you enough. Good luck!!! :)

[@omaaradell]

What about international students?

[@태이씨]

I applied for ea, ed and rd in the mid October. Hah, pretty helpful

[@aadipatel5019]

Well I already applied early

[@eminso2102]

I’ve been progressing over high school, I’ve gone from A’s, B’s & C’s in my middle school year to all A’s in my sophomore year. I tend to look towards the future more often than the past which may seem very scary, but it actually put me in order. I’ve started building last year creating my own 3 foot rocket, a airsoft proof helmet, & now creating a penny plane! I’m joined a robotics club with would lead a great skill in designing objects for my passion (mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering). I would learn JavaScript, mechanical skills, electrical skills, and 3D designing skills! I’m going to take algebra 2 honors over the summer to have a early start for pre calculus then AP calculus AB. I would also take trigonometry & analysis of functions. I am taking a robotics class for the next 3 years (including this year). Do I have a good chance of getting into a college? (Gpa of 4.0)

[@orezidivine3996]

Your middle school grades are not sent to colleges

[@eminso2102]

@@orezidivine3996 yes I know

[@michealscarn1324]

@@eminso2102 A gpa of 4.0 is great. I’m applying to a bunch of prestigious colleges with a 3.6. 😅 I’m just hoping they like my essays a lot.

[@fruiteapai1398]

@@michealscarn1324 I have the same gpa lol. How did it go?

[@HolyTimeSanta]

I have a question what happens if you get 10M Sub's??????

[@rebekahadrian487]

hey take care does anyone want to write my common application essay for me

[@gheller2261]

You forgot to mention recruited athletes. Really recruited anything, most of whom typically need to apply ED.

[@menkiguo7805]

Second

[@mstkhatun7482]

How can I can reach you?

[@SupertutorTV]

Supertutortv.com/tutoring if you're looking for tutoring. If you want free advice best bet is to post a YT comment.

[@rko2946]

I guess the whole ED/RD comes down to the school. A dream school like Ivies, Stanford, MIT, or pretty much anything in the top 20, better to wait if you are improving grades and stuff. However for schools outside the typical “dream” schools, like Emory, Northeastern, BC, NYU, then ED/EA is crucial since RD is full of competitive applicants who are going for the ivies.

[@iscentgeorge39]

any other EA/ED peeps?

[@JackGranahan]

Yep, doing ED to UChicago

[@TheSkult]

ED to Columbia

[@fabiovillatoro4703]

REA to Princeton 😁🤞

[@fabiovillatoro4703]

@@medhanshsankaran595 aaaa good luckkk!! 😁

[@onlineanon1203]

ED Dartmouth lol

[@catsgonwid8171]

First

[@Ottozd]

Oh i thought this was talking about a different kind of action...

[@ShyamKumar-zb2mw]

Unfortunately, not as informative as some of your other videos. Also - you seem to be conflating "percentage" and "percentile". They are not the same. Hope you will clarify this for yourself. Thanks!!!!

[@davidsant2108]

First