What I Learned Through College Applications | Stephen Pyon | TEDxYouth@ICS

[@janetaylorparris]

Jaw dropping! Such maturity and perspective. There’s no way I would’ve been able to get up on stage at that age and talk so honestly and bravely. Or to see through the hypocrisies of the admissions process, even a little!

[@joemama7129]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:15:49 *The speaker recalls a kindergarten lesson on individuality, feeling unique through personal and cultural exploration.* 01:18 *The speaker describes writing numerous essays for college applications, experiencing self-reflection but feeling less unique.* 02:35 *The speaker encountered an online college application forum revealing many high-achieving students, which increased feelings of anonymity.* 03:49 *Realizing that showcasing accomplishments alone made him indistinguishable, the speaker questioned the uniqueness taught in kindergarten.* 05:12 *The speaker identified that focusing solely on achievements neglected the importance of personal struggles and unique journeys.* 07:09 *Opening up about failures and challenges allowed the speaker to highlight personal growth and how overcoming these experiences contributed to his uniqueness.* 08:42 *The speaker emphasizes the importance of translating failure into growth, using personal challenges to distinguish himself among top applicants.* 09:51 *College applications ended, but the speaker concluded that embracing and sharing vulnerabilities create a fuller, more distinctive personal narrative.* Made with HARPA AI

[@viniciusgoncalves2642]

undervalued lecture. Really helps to bring perspective to the application process

[@vaggs75]

Plot twist: This TedX talk is just going into his CV to make an impression to those High Schools.

[@anubhab.r]

True

[@adityaraj9137]

In the end, he made it to brown :)

[@hodgelive]

You could just say it’s about what you are going to do not what you’ve already done.

[@Mannymak]

I’m early; lemme think of a joke Portland Trailblazers

[@hodgelive]

really drawing out those last couple minutes.

[@lyndsaylarson7565]

3rd

[@kenedwardtan]

5th

[@JZferda]

First