“Harvard will REJECT you if…” RawThoughts#4 |

Do the internet's comments say something? How might they affect Asians' perception of themselves? Thank you for watching.
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[@wamyy5]

The TRUTH about affirmative action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrLmWSijtGXerM

[@mr.erikchun5863]

blame blm for not getting in

[@chasesigler9885]

​@@mr.erikchun5863nah idc at all its more then likely she was born with everything I know their type. Also she's literally complaining about going to caltech

[@AJTheInvisibleGirl]

@@mr.erikchun5863😭 what did blm even do??? Did blm take her application and shred it up????

[@danielplayz4421]

@@AJTheInvisibleGirlI am MAGA, I highly dislike BLM

[@W81Researcher]

​@@AJTheInvisibleGirlthey got a helping hand

[@simpforchoijisu.3234]

As an asian, it’s very frustrating how I work so hard in school - do assignments almost everyday, take rigorous classes, juggle clubs, leadership positions, volunteer, do after school stuff, sports, sleep so little, and all that is discredited because I’m asian and that’s how we’re expected to be

[@wamyy5]

Totally agree. People don’t see the hours I put in doing extra math lessons and practice outside school. Good work ethic and dedication should receive recognition!

[@leonardosanchez9289]

I'm sorry to hear that but affirmative action policies are designed to address historical and ongoing inequalities that have put certain groups of people, including African Americans and other underrepresented minorities, at a disadvantage. The goal of affirmative action is to create a more diverse and inclusive student body that reflects the demographics of society as a whole. It is important to note that admission decisions at top universities are not solely based on race or ethnicity. Admissions committees take into consideration a wide range of factors, including academic achievement, extracurricular activities, essays, letters of recommendation, and personal qualities. While having a strong academic record is certainly important, it is not the only criterion that is considered. Admissions rates at top universities have been decreasing in recent years. This is due in part to the increasing number of international applicants, particularly from India and East Asia, as well as the growing popularity of these universities among students worldwide, Harvard's admission rate was about 15% in 2003, now it's less than 5%. It is also worth noting that many applicants apply to multiple universities, regardless of their true interest in the programs offered, which further reduces acceptance rates. I recall watching a video of someone reacting to their admission results and saying "Brown doesn't even have my major but I applied incase I don't get into the any other Ivy". The goal of top universities is to select a diverse and talented group of students who will contribute to the intellectual and social life of the campus community. While affirmative action policies play a role in achieving this goal, they are just one factor among many that are considered in the admissions process.

[@Jimmy-vu8dj]

​@@leonardosanchez9289 thanks, chatgpt

[@zhinan888]

You will be fine. Be yourself. F all the haters. I made it on my own and so will you.

[@nullcrypt]

@@zhinan888how much do u make annually

[@anniesanoo]

I'm glad to see you embrace your identity and culture. It's a bit disappointing to see people invalidate hard work. Keep doing you Amy :")

[@wamyy5]

Thank you, Annie. I agree! I know a lot of Asian Americans struggle as kids, so I hope we can spread a more positive message 😊

[@rohitshenoy88]

@@wamyy5 i know, right! it's even tougher as a first gen :(

[@kelechikingsley5627]

I love Asians and if she can't be asian then they don't deserve her as their student

[@uri_1199]

It's great to see you have such a positive outlook on this criticism! I applaud you for that 👏 👏

[@wamyy5]

😊😊😊

[@eel845]

It’s a bit sad to overhype schools like Stanford when there are plenty of other places where you can get quality education

[@ssgg23]

Right? There are so many amazing public colleges you can go to for a fraction of the cost, get a great education, meet a more diverse body of students, enjoy your college years more having fun and still get a good job at the end of the day lol. These people are killing their mental health for absolutely nothing.

[@tiziocaio101]

I agree with that but getting into a prestigious school might help you in your future jobs or building a strong network etc

[@clown6507]

Caltech is a great school and the amount of Asians enrolling there is around 44% because Caltech cares about merit. If Harvard and the other ivy League didn't discriminate against Asians, the enrollment would be around 40% instead of around 20% currently.

[@zerodev6691]

really good to know ty

[@veronicamaine3813]

It’s actually 28% - that is not a low percentage when you take into account that Asian Americans only account for 5.6% of the population. Cal tech is higher but I wouldn’t be surprised if that has something to do with its engineering strengths and the popularity of computing science over law medicine generally. Also if Harvard or cal tech accepted only on academic merit they would have only valedictorians (and even then would end up rejecting some). That’s what happens when your acceptance rate is 4%. But that would pretty much suck for diversity, so Universities accept in a number of factors - considering how much benefit they get from minorities financial etc your probably more ahead in the stakes than you think. The reality is it’s all a scam. You get in on a bunch of criteria, race being just one - hell the fact that your not dirt poor can work against and for you depending on the year. Don’t make the uni you get into your personality.

[@nanawordie7967]

You realize the majority of students at Harvard are Asian right? so instead of saying nonsense like this and weaponizing Asians against other minorities why don't you do a quick Google search?

[@LaSombraa]

Sorry bro schools need diversity, can’t have the entire population just one race lol

[@AshleighEwaldpodcast]

Alas, here we are… Asian and White enrollment will soar more than before due to the SCOTUS decision.

[@boredmuggle]

As an asian myself, I got higher grades than other students however I still did not get into my dream high school. :( that made me cry so much

[@wamyy5]

Aw I’m sorry. Colleges are such a crapshoot, but it sucks that some factors are literally out of our control :(

[@OcaOca]

I feel all asian kids grew up with some self hate, but with all of the work the asian family communities have been doing, kids growing up now are more and more proud of being asian. That being said, as a high school junior, I don't fault anyone for hiding their background if it means getting ahead. They should first get themselves stable first then they can better be able to make a difference for the next generation

[@naye1igamerxd471]

This just shows you don’t need those colleges, and you will find the college that is right for you & will proudly accept all of you. I’m sorry you had to experience that. That’s not fair whatsoever.

[@lintechofficial]

I also received those comments on my vids and I couldn’t agree with you more. If it’s really the case that I had it rougher because I’m proudly Asian then so be it.

[@wamyy5]

Ah I’m sorry you experienced something similar! There’s something wrong in the system if we are supposed to embrace who we are and diversity, but doing so makes it harder to get a certain education

[@eliana993]

@@wamyy5it’s not just because you’re Asian but because Americans love to let the owner class get away with everything. EAT THE RICH! 🎉

[@soupychaeyoung]

your literally white

[@-aexc-]

sometimes you just dont get in even if your app is perfect, its not cause youre asian.

[@ShrekIsLoveShrekIsLifee]

its because of affirmative action

[@eprproductions2766]

That’s not likely why they didn’t pick you

[@calebmusa977]

😂😂 I was searching for common sense in these comments , found it

[@mariabrown6926]

Exactly 😂

[@curious_one1156]

But the point is, she had perfect grades. Do those not matter at all ?

[@moongoddessjuno]

@@curious_one1156Not in America. Unless you’re black or some rich white trust fund kid toy get nada. Asians are stereotyped as boring robots despite being the most interesting, industrious, and diverse demographic in the country.

[@FlipFlops123]

@@curious_one1156it does but there are many many other factors, for example, extra curriculars, character, etc. Grades aren’t everything.

[@xwrtk]

I’ve met a former Vietnamese American Harvard student. She got in due to being well rounded and was able to show more than good grades. She did mention the helping the poor people in Vietnam with various projects. A few of her Asian friends lacked extra curricular so they didn’t get in according to her.

[@woo3524]

most of the time this is exactly what it is 😭 you didn’t get in not bc you’re asian, but bc you have no personality other than being a 4.0 gpa student. they refuse to acknowledge this though and blame affirmative action when in reality it’s rich white legacy students that are taking their spots

[@maiphuongnguyen6396]

Do you know any way to contact her? I want to ask her for some advices about applying for universities if possible.

[@xwrtk]

@@maiphuongnguyen6396 No because it’s been years since I got to talk to her.

[@jiyoung_dejiii]

i’m asian and seeing this makes me wanna loose hope i rlly wanna get into harvert, and how would i even hide the fact that i’m asian 😭☠️

[@BrianKabonyo]

I think appearing unique might help. Don't just depend on stellar academics(grades, math camp, science olympiads, even piano) try community service and volunteering, pick one sport and shine in it. Do you write? or sing? Is there a research project you are passionate about? Have you had an industry expert or professors opinion on it? Have you tried any entrepreneurship? While there might be some discrimination i really think Ivies are looking for uniqueness.

[@juanchoresultay2704]

Please don’t lose hope

[@LaSombraa]

You can get in once you can spell Harvard correctly. lol.

[@jimmyneutron3055]

U can’t even spell Harvard correctly. Just write an statement of purpose pretending you are not asian(do Haitian and change your government last name legally)

[@Brzeczyszczykiewicz00000]

Try enrolling for top colleges in your country

[@valerieanimagus6230]

I’m part of the South African Indian population, and I’ve had some people say to me (not anyone in SA, more when I was living abroad with my mother) - “Oh you’re so lucky! You’re going to get into a good university because you’re Asian AND African!” Like EXCUSE ME IT’S HARD WORK NOT THAT-

[@Bambino1974]

There's a lot of Asians at Harvard, stop the cap.

[@asefrezzy6513]

I’m desi, so I’m not the same type of Asian you are. But I completely understand the frustration that ensues with working as hard as you can but still being denied a chance due to your heritage, something you have no control over. I really don’t understand why colleges limit acceptances for Asian applicants because we are some of the most hardworking and successful people out there, and no doubt contribute greatly to society. And you are absolutely right that you should never hide something that is integral to who you are and to your lived experience. If a college acts in such a sense, then they don’t deserve amazing people like you on their campus anyway. Encouraging diversity is great and all, but not at the expense of students solely due to their immutable traits. Interestingly, I know a family who actually spoke with a Harvard admissions consultant. They apparently said that if you are brown and want to go into premed, don’t even bother applying to Harvard because your chances are already exponentially low. I’m not sure if the same applies to East Asians, but all I know was that it was a tragically unsurprising attitude. Don’t lose faith in yourself though, you will have a fantastic time and shine at any college you choose to go to!!

[@Rhileyn]

Off-topic, but I hate that you have to specify “not the same type of Asian” because you don’t need to. Desis ARE Asians. If anything, East Asians should begin adding that “East” as a prefix and save us all the stereotypes cause I’m so so so tired of them acting like they represent the whole continent of 48 COUNTRIES!! Ik that’s the term perhaps Americans use but they need to change that; so cringe.

[@MoonChild674]

I am desi too.I am from Bangladrsh.

[@Ragini____]

​@@Rhileyn I couldn't agree more

[@olganovikova4338]

I think many students try to rationalize rejection of their application from top school, because we tend to believe that there is some kind of rational formula behind admission process and that we can calculate our chance. However, it is not true, there is no solid rationale why some students are accepted while others are rejected.

[@camiller8541]

Love to see it always be proud of your heritage🤍

[@lowki07]

😂😂😂😂😂 didn't go as planned!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@andiswaradebe4698]

I wish Harvard could watch this short , and see what an amazing person they could have had❤😢 and you are so beautiful btw❤❤

[@wamyy5]

I appreciate that a lot ❤️ thank you for the compliments and I hope you have an amazing day!

[@user-on4us6df2r]

If Harvard wanted excellence they wouldn't have legacy admissions

[@mingsworld888]

This is good to know and I’m glad that you’re proud of sharing your culture! -from a fellow Chinese student

[@Nithinithinith]

Or maybe you just didn’t qualify. I think some of you have to be a little less egotistical m.

[@Jack-tk1is]

True 😂

[@Sneaky_Blades]

I’m like the only Asian at my school and I feel like I am expected to be a “top student”

[@AngelOnEarth0614]

But Asians are usually straight As ststudents

[@deborahdufel1664]

I love your videos and who you are is enough. Keep up the good work at being the best of WHO YOU ARE! I'm over 70, a wasp and am just now sorting out the real me. And I didn't go to an Ivy League school.. those are for people who don't have YOUR Courage. Brava!

[@wamyy5]

Thank you so much !! Have a great weekend!

[@Dozier331]

I’ve watched the video and literally saw none of the comments i saw that they said you did not EXPRESS who you were enough

[@wamyy5]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emXCZYeJhr-shbs and/or kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nWY2V9obVnock I agree I could’ve done many things better. This is by no means an excuse, but my parents and I had no idea how to approach admissions other than attending a bunch of free webinars. A problem is evident when a significant number of comments say something is due to the color of your skin - that’s not negligible

[@sms-pk8pi]

@@wamyy5the supreme court rules jn favor to you

[@h.t.7310]

Having a school of your dreams is kind of bs sounding. Main reason is to brag? Then worship classical music like a Euro worshipper. So weird.

[@Omnihilo]

Exactly. “Now my parents/whoever raised me don’t get to brag to everyone about how I’m in an Ivy League, and they’ll ask why I can’t be more like my siblings/cousins 😢”. Bffr. Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s.

[@emilyzeh3565]

so as i am african one kid told me to..... actually many kids. TOLD ME TO GO BACK TO AFRICA!! and made fun of my culture. but i didn't let that stop me. don't feel rejected. feel confident that you got rejected that means you will push yourself to become better.

[@hugosvoboda6524]

As an Asian myself, Stop victimising yourself, there are lots of asians at the top schools there’s no shame in admitting that you didn’t make it but you need to move on and focus on doing the best you can

[@mid_0]

As a Nigerian American, I honestly feel so sorry for you. It's not fair how you weren't accepted because of your race and you should've been accepted to all these schools. I'm happy that you've embraced your culture more

[@nanawordie7967]

Pls as a Ghanaian American why are you feeling sorry. Race is not the other thing these ivy leagues and top schools consider, they consider so many other factors as well

[@mid_0]

@@nanawordie7967 Oh I know that but from what I heard most people get rejected for those types of things. I could be wrong lol

[@ADesolateAngel]

​​@@nanawordie7967racist people exist lmao any and everywhere

[@olkredesign2410]

@@ADesolateAngel I’m not sure if it’s really racism behind the decision. Colleges do try to promote diversity

[@ADesolateAngel]

Racist people exist any and everywhere

[@yyyyacer]

Well. You do not need to fell bad. There is a bright future if you know the big picture. The most successful people I know (Top 0.1%) graduate from a state university.

[@naluvle]

Idk why this made me cry but sister Amy I'm really proud of you for all of your achievements!! Your videos really helped me when I'm lost and overwhelmed with studies, i truly aspire to be hardworking and determined as much as you! Love from india 💕

[@wamyy5]

Aw thank you so much for your love and support. Much love ❤️

[@naluvle]

@@wamyy5 💖💖

[@McPorkyCheese]

I’m glad to be asian…cause tbh Asian folk have the best foods! I’m half filipino but man, filipino food, chinese food, sushi, kbbq, Vietnamese food is the bessttt!!! Nothing tops it for me. I mean I love a good burger and fries but I’ll pick adobo and white rice any day😅

[@jp5419]

Asian are awesome and should be proud of their hard work ethics. Shame on these schools for discriminating against smart kids simply for being Asian. We know this DEI movement is dumbing down everything and that’s the goal. Chin up and be exceptional for the sake of being exceptional. Like Jewish kids. Be proud of your heritage and don’t allow anyone to hold you down. In America, anything is possible if you work for it.

[@serraangel7465]

It's not for black ppl. White parents don't want their kids to compete with asians. When you get rid of affirmative action you don't get more qualified acceptance but more White children of legacy.

[@laylam13]

I love this. I couldn't imagine trying to suppress my culture for a college admissions just because of a stereotype.

[@DBasedAlex]

Getting into Ivy leagues is mostly about status and connections these days

[@azinana6459]

I’m Asian and it’s something about me that I sometimes wish I could change. At my school, there are so many white kids who still don’t know my name and get me mixed up with other Asian students. I thought that winning awards would make them recognise me but all they see me as is a typical Asian girl. It is really triggering and makes me feel like all my work is for nothing.

[@sa34w]

How about now, congrats on the win ❤

[@DelisticVibe]

Im Jamaican and my friend is Asian and I have a mixed group of Jamaican Asian Somalian Syrian British Romanian Hungary and friends that are from Philippines New Zealand Birmingham Manchester and many more you could say I’m a very friendly person and always accepting difference

[@Iprefermyself239]

I see you girly, I’m still young and everybody treats me like an outcast. My school doesn’t even celebrate Asian/Pacific Islanders month (or heritage). And whenever I mention it, there’s this African American kid who thinks he’s better than me (you guys I live every race but I'm just saying him) who laughs every-time. Growing up Asian is beautiful and wonderful, and I'm going to write a book about it. I don't think any Asian kid should face this when they are growing up in America. Thank you for this youtube short. it means a lot ❤

[@xxyounn]

you slay me girl!!!

[@y2k_aurerta]

I love asains i love the way they are beautiful i love the way they study how smart they are how confident they are how cool they make the food i always wish i was asian i hope thst does not make you mad im also turning 16 this year so sorry if you get mad i just love asian culture and anime

[@A3142]

I think everyone should be proud of their origins and identity. I don't find anything wrong with it

[@markus_park]

Totally agreed!!

[@danishvirani8873]

If it makes you feel better. If you go into industry in the mid/long run (with exception of a couple industries) no one will care what school you go to. You can also just get into a high ranking schools masters programs later on if the prestige matters a lot to you.

[@ssgg23]

Yup. Why waste your youth freaking out about it when you’re gonna be fine in the end anyway lmao

[@nonsw1tched]

my competitions, my achievements, my grades, my intelligence and work habits are all something I work for MYSELF. But instead of the credit going to me as a person, they think it’s because of my race. “Oh! She’s the only one who got a 100 on her test out of the whole school!” “Yeah, it’s because she’s Asian.” My race has NOTHING to do with my IQ! It’s so frustrating.

[@wamyy5]

Exactly. I heard that all the time. I still get those comments on my study tips videos :/

[@pichuizzy5305]

I’m filipina, so although I am asian, people often think I’m spanish. This is something that I always hated as a child. It felt like I had to fight to be seen as who I was. Well, as soon as I got to high school and started applying for lab internships for research I got rejected because I was asian. My friends were brainstorming ways on how to appear less asian so they could get into programs and internships. Suddenly, my appearance and last name was something I could use to my advantage. But it still stung just as much. I’m not spanish, I’ve never been spanish. I was proud to be Filipina. But when being Asian put me at a disadvantage, I guess I just had to adapt to succeed.

[@aaausername]

Interesting, thank you. We're studying sterotypes and stuff in psychology at the moment. In my country they don't have all those essays and interviews and stuff to go to uni, we just get one score based off our test and exam results throughout our final year and that is what determines if we get in (different for medicine though).

[@KingAkseer]

I really proud on you as an asian, and if this is the cause they can't deserve you. keep going

[@Emily-eh4gg]

Yeah not only asian but also being from the middle east😪

[@luvxxgia]

girl caltech is amazing!! LIVE IT !!

[@angela9005]

That's what you get for fighting against affirmative action.

[@FDWL024]

as a mexican, really just dont worry about it. fuck the ivy leagues. college is what YOU make of it.

[@rusmanhl56]

Don't worry, keep on trying and don't lose hope Amy. It's only in the failures when you never give up, you will truly be a champion. By sincerely sharing your experience, and how we really learn a lot from your tips, to me that's truly a champion. Warren Buffett, Jack Ma, didn't manage to go to their dream Uni, but now all those Uni called them to speak on behalf of the Uni. Just never give up, no matter what, you will be doing well. Good Luck!

[@tiziocaio101]

She graduated already

[@mochichichi2458]

I'm so glad that I didn't have to go through this in Germany. Having a system like the Ivy League sucks

[@GachaChef-qu8hv]

I think that I remember that!

[@gobiscout8596]

Yes listen to people on KZbin telling you why you didn’t get into Ivy League. Convince yourself you’re a victim.

[@user-kx5hv9qb6b]

that's true tho.

[@curious_one1156]

but still, Ivy admissions are very subjective. I say this as an IITian in India who is considering applying for MS in US. We have a very tough objective type exam, and admissions are strictly based on its results. Of course this has its drawbacks, as it disincentivises high schoolers from working on research, and they instead just focus on rote learning and practice; But no one can argue with the fairness of this system. I think middle ground should be found.

[@sukiie6236]

It’s just a uni

[@megandrynan6080]

Be proud of yourself and your culture. 💖 it's their loss.

[@raisaety6584]

I don't know why people doing this but personally I really love Asians. I like there faces, eyes,hairstyles, make up, clothes everything I love it. And specifically I love their beautiful and lovely behavior.And also their extra care is just different from other regions. So I as a Bangladeshi 🇧🇩(Asian) I really really like them so much ❤😊

[@Armstrong1781]

that's literally effed up

[@clalrinawmi]

It's true when i apply for typing job, it's not even need to meet the person i choose India as my nationality ofcourse i am india but the app say no available job is full. But when i change in USA i get the job like what the fck.

[@brendaomusi2993]

You still had a better chance than others

[@mominthe209]

I was watching a British show a few years back that was based in Oxford. The dean was telling two of the kids, “do you really think you’re special? Everyone here was the top of their class. You are just like everyone else, you are not special.” The AA action was kept in place to keep the Asian enrollment lower. It started to give Black Americans a chance for upward mobility. Asians were duped into thinking they were POC.

[@anonymoushuman8443]

Maybe there were more smarter, talented Asians in your schools and Harvard picked them instead 🤔

[@MorganBee211]

Now that wouldnt fit their narrative huh

[@nanawordie7967]

​@@MorganBee211it wouldn't lmao, Harvard only accepts 4% of people and they're surprised they didn't get in? They barely let anyone in bruh

[@Anonymous-ti5yb]

Shut up. Her stats are near perfect, so an extra point isn't statistically significant enough to matter. She is a hard working, very smart person.

[@mariabrown6926]

Exactly 😂

[@concernedcommenter8258]

“Asians are disproportionately doing well, so to compensate we admit less” As if working hard SHOULDN’T be rewarded.

[@wamyy5]

Don’t make THESE mistakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5nWY2V9obVnock

[@monokumaxd1943]

Really Amy there are two options. You can get in by hiding your Asianness. Or you can get in by embracing your Asianness but making sure you’re the most cracked Asian out there.

[@SingMeAMelody]

Man, if a school doesn’t wanna accept me because I’m Asian, fuck them, I’m going abroad! 😤

[@Cat-sw9wv]

Growing up hispanic I don't understand myself

[@TheHappychickadee]

The people from that region also experienced a LOT of discrimination.

[@mlungisindlela6810]

My life would be horrible if I weren't black so love your skin. You're beautiful.

[@Insomnia_tic]

As a black person, this is super insulting. I have a 4.4 and 10 college classes with 11 scores. I have a 36 ACT, etc. And thats ONLY academic. Is the only reason I would get in affirmative action? I have all these people essentially telling me I’m worth less than an Asian no matter what. Why do y’all think you should automatically be accepted? Why do you think everybody else didn’t work hard? And why arent you more angered by all the rich, private school, trust fund baby legacies?

[@LycheeCore]

I’m so happy for you and congratulate your academic success, but it is important that we look at the general picture being that without affirmative action processes we would a much lower percentage of Hispanic/African American students accepted into high level universities. It is a fact that what college you attend can dictate your chances at economic mobility, and fact is that PoC are statistically more likely to live in lower economic conditions than white/Asians who have generally a higher economic condition due to decades of prior discrimination. I am glad to see you succeed, but it is important for universities to at least offer a proportional slots based on what percent of the population is what, it’s isn’t racism, it’s fixing decades of discrimination and hold backs that is caused by underfunded minority majority communities. I’m from souther Texas atm, a Majority Hispanic Community, but grew up in south Florida in a much wealthier county. I see the difference of how smart students are and what environments they come from and it is a fact that statistically students from higher income areas over preform students in low income usually majority-minority communities, with Affirmative Action we are giving good students in those areas who may not be able to reach the same number as those in higher end areas a chance to attend a better school and have higher upwards mobility. That doesn’t mean some Hispanic Kid with a 1.4 and all F’s will take the spot of a 4.4 GPA black person, much more that a 3.5 Hispanic with A/AB’s will have a better chance of attending a school where they can improve their standing

[@angela9005]

You can blame the asian people for that.

[@relajado-fx5rf]

Unfortunately it was like that when affirmative action was in place. You definitely worked hard. Be proud of yourself. She is just saying that it is unfair that she has to hide her culture in order to be accepted into a school

[@LanternFlea]

💀💀 literally which strawman is telling u ur worth less than an Asian? The voices in ur walls? Bc that’s not what this video is about

[@Hottida]

@@relajado-fx5rf That had nothing to do with it!

[@lakshmig2061]

Small correction stanford is NOT ivy

[@yikers7530]

I know you might never see this, but i just want to let you know that youre a big inspiration in my life. You're amazing! Truly, Thank you! ❤️

[@wamyy5]

Thank you so much ♥️ You're awesome and I'm rooting for you!

[@TheGamingdoggy100]

True so true and where did you get those shoes they look nice

[@kennethwelsby2143]

Never be ashamed of your ethnicity. Colleges who reject you should be ashamed of their school. Their parchment isn't worth hanging on a wall. You look fine, a rejection does not define you, or what you can do. Be proud. 😊

[@Hierothewordsmith]

Ivy League kids achieve great accolades in their youth of whatever they are interested in. This often times comes in the form of of competitive arts which takes decades to groom. And this takes coaches and countless hours of private lessons discipline and mastery think of raising a young prince. This is the legacy lifestyle these schools expect. A royal type of upbringing and since you’re in a whole nother country you first had to survive then thrive there wasn’t enough time for your parents to learn the royal customs of another nation

[@LinkLinkStudios]

If a school won’t except you as you are maybe you shouldn’t go because that school obviously doesn’t deserve any of the Asian students who applied and got rejected anyways

[@Steelers2]

probably because Asian parents be like Ivy League school, 1000000000 dollar salary fancy job second after graduation!!!!!

[@Sarahrak06]

Wait omg does this apply to most Unis? I’m not East Asian but I’m Arab (and we also experience discrimination) and I’m not applying to an ivy , I’m applying to U of T but my personal essay talks a lot abt my personal struggles with my identity and culture as an immigrant and how art helped me overcome that, do u think that could harm my chances?

[@amandaw8392]

No, I think that its positive because it's authentic.

[@missedhandaledpeacock]

Person: You're too Chinese. Me: And you're too American.

[@UsagiTejima]

Hey! Appreciate your videos sis. So by seeing your point are you trying to tell us that we should sound a bit more American on our essay?

[@wamyy5]

www.nytimes.com/2022/12/02/us/asian-american-college-applications.html

[@damovicious]

A cute genius. Sensational

[@theperson4yearsago565]

The comments ☠️ lol

[@DHill149]

I love Asians and the culture nothing wrong here always go for your dreams

[@NN-fw9il]

Great job embracing your culture.I'd say it's not your college that defines you, it's what you do that defines your college.You worked hard and if that's the case Harvard and Stanford should be ashamed.I do believe giving souch weightage to essays along with standardized tests is stupid though cause there's so much that defines you as a person even communication wise and that narrows the spectrum of deserving students that get in due to cultural differences as well.

[@jessicawilson2772]

Any school, person, or place you need to shed your culture for doesn't deserve your presence. You will never be valued the way you deserve in such a place.

[@SGWST3]

Move to Canada, it's the exact opposite here

[@Sadnessisthekey]

It’s not abt ur skin colour it’s about wee u r from, NOT BEING RUDE

[@davidsimmons8447]

This world is tragic.

[@user-ix1hd2gx9e]

If they are rejecting Asains, I wonder how I will get into university as an African 😔

[@DKsHighlights]

Actually black people are far more likely to get accepted into college

[@cloudmccauley]

Keep being you, whatever anyone else says

[@VegaTek-x1]

Then those schools should not be your dreams... they're things made for other people's dreams...therefore good that you found your own identity. Cheer for your heritage and be happy when they arise again, others wont be cheering, they'll be stepping and blocking !!!

[@wamyy5]

Love this perspective!! Thank you

[@YunKoda]

I’m Asian and I don’t even think I’ll make it to major schools 😭

[@afrozzsharqi]

Dear, I'm from Asia . Despite my desire to apply to these schools, high school in my country is not comparable to the Higheschool there. In my country, when we turn 15, we have a choice of five different fields. We all attend the same class and there are no extra classes offered. No schoolclubs, sports teams, or other similar activities are available. What should I do ?

[@lesedishametja7005]

Bro I like Asian ( Indians are the only Asians I've met), they got a brain, humor and humility. I wished I was Asian once

[@jazz_here816]

bro i dont get it why some schools reject asians, like what's the connection of your culture,or ur skin color on acads? or the school system?

[@mattl7424]

Well now they just got rid of affirmative action

[@ThheSocial]

and guess what? that doesn’t change a thing, she’s lacking what other people aren’t but instead she chooses to blame it on her race and other people of color

[@isaiahwolf5904]

Maybe your not good enough there’s plenty of people with perfect stats. Getting good grades is nothing special and guarantees nothing those stats just make you a competitive option.