Why I think I was Rejected from Oxford University // An Honest Rejection Q&A Part 2.

[@annabelgoodby772]

To quote the great philosopher Ibz Mo, it's not rejection, it's redirection!

[@lilaxjsjsns]

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[@Thechosenone1718]

@@lilaxjsjsns Oxford has re-entered the chat

[@am-hm4oz]

@@Thechosenone1718 :o

[@yaraa9351]

your skin and hair look really healthy and glowing in this xx

[@yarasayed4343]

Yara A my name is yara 😂

[@0s7t3]

Yara means brother looool

[@yaraa9351]

Habib Abdul in what language i’ve never heard that lmao

[@lucytansley]

The application advisor at my school always told us that applying for a deferred place at oxbridge reduces your chance of an offer by about half, so I’d imagine that did have quite a big impact. But the gap year was definitely the right path for you so there’s no point overthinking that decision! ❤️

[@teamcori]

lucytansley That's good to know, I recently got rejected and also applied for deferred entry. I requested feedback and so it would be interesting to see what they say.

[@MD-wy9zm]

Couldn't she apply, get in, then ask to defer? Or is that not possible in the UK?

[@user-ql1ng1xn6s]

M D No normally you have to tell the university when you apply because it’s like you’re reserving a space at the university, so especially if their acceptance rates are low it’s like you’re either in now or not. There’s also the loss of knowledge in the subject over a year that the university wouldn’t really want, which is why in STEM subjects specifically it’s advised not to take a gap year because it lowers your chances at an offer

[@UnJadedJade]

This is so interesting, thank you for sharing! As you say, I think it was definitely still the right decision for me, but I didn’t know it made such a difference 💛 xx

[@may-kg8rm]

lucytansley grades are not the only thing in life.

[@ClareKix]

What you said about cancer, is so true. My mum passed away on 23rd December 2015, when I was just 13. I find it is better to speak about death, rather than shy away and not address it. I am very open about her passing and I will sometimes bring it up in conversation so that I won’t be sad constantly, not with the intention of changing the mood or asking for sympathy as that is so wrong. People need to speak about these topics so that they can be happy and content. It’s worse if you only think about a relative who has passed and not address their death as you won’t be able to get over it and it will always linger behind you. I know I will never forget my mum but I don’t want her death to overshadow the rest of my life. I have a life to live and I know that my mum would have wanted me to carry on thriving and she wouldn’t want me to not fulfil my life.

[@shana-z9i]

ClareKix wishing you all the healing light lots of love and better days!!

[@cassandra4222]

❤️❤️ love this attitude, I’m wishing u all the best

[@qwertyvexed8316]

I understand

[@FoodieForce]

ClareKix very wise and a good attitude. I hid for many years skirting the issue but it is much more cathartic to talk about it.

[@je9862]

ClareKix I lost my mum early this year when I was 14, wow what you said was so refreshing. Nobody knows about it not even my friends and it hurts so much sometimes, thank you

[@uswamahmood3506]

All i can say is i feel very very sorry for oxford You dont need to worry about ur rejection because wherever u go, people will be lucky they have u

[@Unknown-si8yx]

Uswa Mahmood why feel sorry for them?

[@goldielocks9092]

@@Unknown-si8yxthey missed out on an amazing human being

[@ChandanDas-gl7ij]

I don’t feel sorry for Oxford they accepted better, more talented and intelligent students. Her loss not Oxford’s.

[@Unknown-si8yx]

ayesha siddiqa it just means there were better candidates

[@uswamahmood3506]

But jade is an amazing candidate

[@pwincezzetz]

Jade you're honestly such a breath of fresh air. My rejection from Oxford broke me but I am so proud that you have the strength to stand strong. You are literally so articulate and a very positive role model. We can't wait to see you flourish and grow.

[@iqrahafsahussain]

Jade, you're wonderful. All the clever people I know (including my friends) don't like telling me their techniques etc. But you're so nice and want so many people to do well. I adore you jade

[@boopsieeee]

Why would they not tell you?

[@ilhama6225]

SomebodyLike Me so you don’t get to there “level”

[@lururu]

some people just don't have techniques. i got a*s in maths and further maths but i didn't revise as intensely as people on youtube seem to do. i'm pretty good at it and i find it easy to grasp concepts and i wouldn't be able to tell you how to get a*s in them

[@demps025]

Laura I feel that, like I have no ‘techniques’ whatsoever!

[@rockyr2510]

@@lururu u don't really need to revision for maths just past papers questions

[@graceplatt9313]

Jade, I think the fact you applied for biology is also a massive factor for why you were rejected. It's a ridiculously competitive field!

[@emmad1258]

Grace Platt very true. Eve deserved it 100% but not many people go to do languages so it wasn’t as competitive.

[@graceplatt9313]

@@emmad1258 exactly!

[@warona2274]

@@emmad1258 who is eve+

[@emmad1258]

@@warona2274 Eve Bennet. another youtuber similar to Jade

[@milolangan5905]

You are literally the big sister we ALL need💙

[@ceci9570]

I'm 14 and i just did my KCPE exams (i'm Kenyan) and I did not do well according to my standards since I'm used to getting all As(400 out of 500) and I got 361(B) I was devastated my teachers wanted us to cheat in our NATIONAL EXAMS and I refused to So I did much worse than a lot of my classmates and to add insult to injury my twin (who also did not cheat) was the third highest in the school(all As and one B plus). Long story short I released that not meeting peoples expectations does not make me a failure and I did my best in the situation. Thank you so much for this video. Because it proves a) hard work really does get you to great places even if you don't expect it at first. b) That talented smart, wonderful,people from all over the world get disappointed and failure is more universal than we think so thank you PS: I''m sorry this is so long. And your also really encouraging me to work hard in high school

[@laragrove75]

Your teachers want you to cheat?

[@ceci9570]

@@laragrove75 YUP it was crazy! Some invigilators were in on it to. They said things like other schools are doing it to and how can you judge 8 years off education in a few days. Like our country is super messed up.

[@haych_2743]

Lol if u think ur country is messed up u should see somaliland

[@ceci9570]

@@haych_2743 Africa thing?

[@timebomb7641]

you are amazing and a good human :)))) screw those teachers, i wish school would also look at moral standards too

[@JacquelineBeaulieu]

I find it so fascinating that you initially had your heart set on Oxford (one of the oldest, most steeped in tradition schools) and later found yourself at Minerva- an institution that challenges the traditional model. Thanks for sharing so honestly in this video. Know that if you wish to do a post grad, you could always apply there again. I read somewhere once that when we hear no, it’s possible that we might be hearing “not yet”. All the best for uni!

[@chloecam]

This video was so comforting, not just for Oxbridge applicants too ! I got rejected from my dream drama school last week and damn it was hard. It sucks bc you get no feedback but I just have to focus on my other auditions ! Thank you so much for this video Jade

[@kourtneykindle661]

It's so wonderful that you're able to share this with us, we really appreciate it. Thank you so much Jade, We love you xxx

[@coral__9854]

This video was exactly what I needed, thank you. I know it must be so hard even now to be so public about it but I really admire you for being so open about your journey. You have been instrumental in me dealing with how my interviews went (badly), as I think of you as a very intelligent person and someone who is already successful and I'm sure will go on to do incredible things, so it gives me hope that Oxford definitely isn't the only route to success. Honestly, you have no idea how helpful your videos are, you are an amazing person. xxx

[@kmrr213]

I know this has nothing to do with a video but Jade thank you so much for everything you have done. You have really helps me get past my dad's cancer, he is halfway through and I'm so scared, watching your videos has really helped me and I am so grateful thank you very much xxx

[@melanieverstappen9880]

Thank you for sharing and talking so openly about this! It´s ridiculous that we´re all (me included) so nervous about telling others that we have been rejected, because it was our dream and not theirs. Our family and friends are there to support us, not to judge us.

[@victoriadeltora]

I just want you to know that ive been developing a more positive attitude with regard to each and every situation i face in life, and its also partly because of you, i would like you to reply cause you need to knw that you are an angel

[@iramhamad7136]

"you are not defined by an institution" ~ jade 👌🏼✨✨

[@ginnytalks1468]

Your amazing and I bet you benefit so many people's lives from making these honest videos, whenever I am not feeling motivated I watch your video and it completely changes my mindset x

[@Faith-sr8zw]

Biological Sciences is a very competitive course so the fact that you got to the interview stage is aaaamazingggg!!

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

I walked into another student's Cambridge interview by accident and I will never ever get over it (to that girl, sorry if I threw you off, it was not my intention) ugh the cringe

[@keziahd3204]

Thank you so so much for an honest q&a on oxford rejection, it makes a lot of people who have been rejected from their preferred schools feel better knowing how you dealt with the situation. Huge respect for you and the way you handle situations like rejection, pitying and people putting others off during interviews ❤❤❤

[@phoebemountain1348]

I don't know about the stats for biological sciences, but I have applied to oxford for medicine, stats for med is that they only give out 2 deferred offers per year ! Although there may not be any quotas for biol it definitely shows that oxford view deferred offers differently and perhaps expect more from a deferred candidate. x x x

[@lururu]

I assumed it was so that they have lots of places for the students that would apply the year after (not deferred), but idk how many apply for deferred entry

[@stardust4001]

Whats deffered entry

[@UnJadedJade]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing! This is really interesting ❤️ x

[@cocoowen9344]

@@stardust4001 where you apply for a place not the immediate year after, like so you can go on a gap year or something x

[@meganmorais5240]

Top UK universities do tend to prefer really 'focused' candidates who know their field inside out, but I'm glad you regained your confidence eventually because there's so much more to being a person than knowing everything about one's field! I definitely don't know that much about my own field compared to my peers, but we all have diverse strengths anyway. I doubt many of the other candidates who may have been much more well-read on biology would've necessarily had the well-roundedness you have, your unique personal insight, communicative skills, etc. Being a youtuber who films and edit videos in itself is a pretty niche skill. Hope you get to celebrate your idiosyncratic strengths and am glad you didn't let this define you :-)

[@emlish]

Megan Morais this comment needs to be higher

[@jeffpape6519]

Jade I love you. You’re such a beam of positivity.

[@amyj2481]

The amount of stress oxbridge students go through...it’s just not worth it

[@davidg2023]

I'm not particularly stressed. I think it's worth it

[@parijat8166]

But anything worthy in life comes with a great deal of effort. Jade is an amazing individual, but don't demean Oxbridge for that.

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Stresssssss sucksssss

[@Surfing566]

@@davidg2023 do you have any advice for the application process and could you share your experience please?

[@rosie6]

No it is worth it, if ur actually passionate about your subject. On the other hand if u were forced to apply because of your parents pushing you, for example my parents forced me to apply to Cambridge for a subject I just had no passion for, so ofc I was rejected after interview. You can’t fake passion or genius with hard work

[@rayecheng22]

I'm also 18 and on a gap year after being medically disqualified from the United States Military Academy at West Point this past July. It's so awesome to see someone else the same age also in the same boat as me, and just watching some of your videos, it's evident that you've grown tremendously from just the past several months. I've grown more in the past 5 months than I have in any other time period in my life, and I really do think my disqualification and this gap year is a blessing in disguise. On rejection, this gap year has also given me a bit more perspective on college. I was just rejected from Yale last week (my reaction is on my channel), but I now realize more than ever that I am not defined by the school I go to, it's what I do and who I am as a person that matters the most. It's refreshing to see someone else also be able to handle rejection so maturely. Keep the videos coming, Jade! I look forward to following your journey on your gap year just as I'm filming mine on my channel! Work hard, dream big -Raye

[@joannaszulc1496]

west point?? I didn't know american millennials are still interested in going to the military? you should be glad that you won't be partaking in colonial American imperialism and invading poor countries for oil resources lmaooo

[@zoesounness1981]

This is such an important video, thank you so much for taking the time and opening up about such a taboo topic that not many other creators would actually have the guts to make. You have my utmost respect girlie ❤️

[@simplywonder9453]

Hey jade! I’d love if you could make a video on “Year 13: how to revise in Christmas break” xxx

[@risingstars3478]

simplywonder don’t

[@laraturner3643]

Rising Stars why not

[@cocoowen9344]

Or just any year (a current stressed year 10 lol) please :)

[@kazkilos]

or year 11

[@ayowayo3235]

Funny joke I revised so much I'm... Definitely..... Gonna, gonna p-pass my a levelsssss

[@tigereyewarrior]

Thanks for sharing this amazing and inspiring video. I know it’s not easy reliving the experience especially as you are so super positive and have moved on already but it’s such a kind and brave thing to do in order to help others.

[@TheBeesKnees1993]

Thank you for being such a beautiful person Jade ❤️ So honest and not in the slightest bit judgemental of others. I feel like this will have helped a lot of people out there. I know I've had my fair share of failures and it helped me. Sometimes I think we are just meant to fail so that we go on to do something we might not otherwise have done but like you say, at the time, we feel so bad about ourselves, as if we are not capable and are never going to accomplish anything in life. I believe all of us have a part to play in life though, we don't neccessarily have to go on to study at the best institutions or have big jobs. Do what makes you happy guys and please don't let others dictate the path you take ❤️

[@graciedavenport]

*you’re such a great role model! I always think of you when school is hard or I can’t be bothered to revise! Then it puts a huge smile on my face and I feel MOTIVATED.💗*

[@sianwells5773]

Got rejected from Oxford this month; related on so many levels, as always your videos are just the time we need the advice most!

[@aylinagirman1987]

I appreciate how honest you are

[@girouxmar]

queen is lookin like a SUMMER garden fairy woowwww

[@Offechen]

Hi Jade thank you for this video. I've been rejected from medical school three times in a row now and im really starting to lose hope, but seeing you talking about it and how you got yourself up after your rejection really really helps! thank you

[@leoniedevos1502]

I think owning it makes you so strong. I failed my first year of law school last year and I redid it this year. Every time someone asked me what I was studying I had to tell them about it (because the next question is always 'in what year are you?') And I hated it so much.

[@ellal6559]

Love you Jade! Such a great role model!😀👏💕

[@UnJadedJade]

Bless you, thank you so much! 💛 xxx

[@arianemassita8129]

having someone say I don't need to hurt myself and feel dumb forever for being rejected by my dream college was all I needed, really thanks Jade

[@AS-jo4fj]

Jade, it's amazing to see that you haven't let this failure change your outlook on life and that you remain positive as always! ✨✨✨ Failure is was makes us human, we learn from it and move on to the new and exciting opportunities that await us in the future! ✨✨✨

[@livsouthwell665]

I really respect you making this video as I, and I'm sure many others feel the same way! I've just applied for veterinary medicine at Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham and Liverpool and faced rejection before interviews from Edinburgh and Nottingham which were my top two choices! What made it even worse was a couple of friends getting interviews from Edinburgh for the same course - of course I was really happy for them, they completely deserve it but it did make it more of a kick in the teeth for me. (and led to a mini stress breakdown!) But after a horrible few weeks I have an offer from Liverpool!!!!!!!!!!!!! So now the hard work really begins! XD Have a great year and I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to do! PS: your videos got me through GCSE english lit so THANKYOU LOVE YOU!

[@jo6513]

I love to see you happy and growing after getting rejected, you are such a beautiful human inside and out, and you are helping so many people - I'm so so proud of how far you've come, Jade xxx Btw I hope you will enjoy Australia 💖

[@saintetienne755]

Ok I normally post sarcastic comments cos I think you take yourself too seriously *but* I can't commend your comments enough, well considered and definitely well informed. Rejection can be devastating but you must deal with reality - it is *not* the end. Be brave you lot

[@saintetienne755]

I still want you canonised by the Pope btw - St. Jade of the Oxford rejected LOL

[@UnJadedJade]

This is so kind of you; thank you for the support!! ✨ Rejection is most definitely not the end of the world. I hope talking about it more openly reminds people of that x

[@saintetienne755]

I trained to be a teacher, it was a life long ambition only to realise the reality was far tougher than I imagined, I left after 18months. I was devastated. Looking back now, it was the best decision I ever made. For anyone going through hardship, especially if you are young, please do not be impulsive. Things can change in an instant, you have no idea. Be flexible in everything you do because there will be a time when things are not so tough … and you deserve to enjoy them.

[@nikolkuhar8127]

Favourite thing is to recieve notification from you and Ruby G., you two made my day, and somehow you two upload at same time same day♥️Love ya xx

[@elenafiderio9344]

Looking gorgeous as always jade to perfectly match your personality. So brave of you to continue to open up about your rejection in order to help people, I know how hard it can be 💕💕

[@hari7591]

You definitely did the right thing taking down your in depth interview video. After my interview at John’s they said to me “you understand you can’t share what we asked you in the interview, yes?”

[@UnJadedJade]

Ah, thank you for sharing this!! Yes, I’m so glad I took it down 💛 x

[@everythingevening6972]

I got rejected from what I felt was my dream uni. I cried and cried until I chose another uni that I thought would be just as good. It wasn't and I left after a year. However, I wasn't going to give up on going to uni. I am now at the uni that I originally dismissed because I thought I would hate it. I don't, I absolutely love it and couldn't see myself anywhere else now! I completely believe in the saying what's for you won't go by you

[@RashmikaLikesBooks]

I'm so glad you share this, Jade. I'm in second year pharmacy and have gotten my results: failed anatomy and physiology and have to repeat the two next year. It's not the end of the world, but it felt like it at first. It's important to remind ourselves to keep going and not be defined by failure.

[@ailbhenoonan819]

You're brilliant, Oxford or not! 😊 You're helping me through my IB, I'm hyper stressed at the moment, so it's nice to watch one of your videos to relax and destress. Enjoy your travels in Australia! Yeah, I feel you. I loved meeting the people at Trinity, but talking and being there did make me feel poorly read! 😂 I met lots of lovely people doing all sorts of subjects. I feel like I need to read more books now, so I'm going to do that over the summer. I got at least three new book recommendations, so I need to explore those! I tried not to boast about my interviews, but I do feel that my interviews went brilliantly, and I talked about it openly. I wasn't boasting about it or pushing it, but I did talk about it openly.

[@maitel1705]

Ailbhe Noonan Hey I was wondering what IB is like because I may want to do it for 6th form. I’m worried it’s too hard and I just need to know someone’s opinion on the workload. If u can give me insight into any of this I would be very grateful!

[@nananini2273]

Maite L hi! I’m a second year IB student and I’d advise to go against doing IB. As much as it’s advertised to make “well-rounded” students, it’s an EXTREMELY (arguably the most) difficult curriculum that requires lots of rigor and work and leaves you with little free time whatsoever since there is ALWAYS something to do - no matter how ‘easy’ your subjects are. if you’re applying to the UK, I highly recommend doing A levels where you have loads of free time and more than half the work is gone but gets the same credibility (somehow). IB students need to do “theory of knowledge” “extended essays” which counts towards 3 points and requires extreme work just to get an A on each of these components ( a 2 year process for 2 essays - one is 4,000 words on chosen subject and the other around 2,000 on a question out of 6 that IB gives to you). On top of this, we have internal assessments for each subject which is essentially a research paper for each subject around 12 pages each that is only months of time of work and is 20% of your grade so you must get the highest grade possible otherwise you can’t achieve the highest grade in your external exams and it’s also very hard to do this too. and most IA’s are all at the same time, on top of your extended essay and your theory of knowledge presentations and essays. this doesn’t count all the content you need to cover across 6 subjects. Compare this to a levels and it sounds like a dream - we all wish we did it. Out of over 100 students in my year group, no one believes ib is worth it, it is also only credible if you do well which is just as hard. A levels provides a much better basis and is so much less stress - I think IB causes bad health issues because of how hard it is. Although we are more equipped for university essays and * somewhat * handling time, I’d rather do a levels and get good grades because of the content covered and how much less it is instead of being forced to do a language, math, English, a science and social science when not everyone wants to do these things. And some might say it offers more variety for choosing career paths but this is untrue because all universities have requirements for higher level subjects, (3) like the requirements needed for a levels also 3 but only 3. so not something to be advocated because it is not true. this is a bit of a rant but i wish more people knew this information because we were all misinformed. a levels - good grades - good uni where you can practice essay work ib - bad grades unless all time is put into it - bad / no uni - essay skills that are useless to you i hope this informed you :) ahahahaha

[@ailbhenoonan819]

@@maitel1705 Oof... honestly, the IB is one of the most stressful things I've ever done, but to me at least it's worth it. I've learned and grown so much in these past two years from everything - I feel like my brain has just exploded! I will warn you, it will probably be the hardest thing you do in terms of education, and you'll wish you'd taken the easy way out, but stick with it, it's worth it in the end. IB is more rigorous than A-Levels from what I've understood: there's more to do, especially in HLs, and we have a million tasks to do all at once at any given moment. It requires extremely good time management and determination, but if you stick to it, it is possible. Personally, I'm behind on almost everything at the moment (I B stressed...), but I have friends who are on top of everything. And despite what IB students may say, it is entirely possible to still have a social life and still sleep... you might just be hanging with IB students and sleeping 6-7 hours a night. XD IB students love to complain, but really, if you're willing to put in the effort and work, then it's 100% doable. IB is more like taking a pre-uni course than a "leaving school" course, especially at HL, so be prepared for intense rigour and depth. IB will challenge you like nothing ever has before, unless you grew up with the IB system. It will explode your mind, teach you new languages, and change the very way you see the world, but I think personally that's a good thing. My ESS course has taught me so much about how the world works, IB English Lang/Lit actually inspired me to study English at uni, and History HL has given me such a different insight into the past and current events that I feel can't be gotten anywhere else. It will teach you to think analytically and critically (beware of TOK - it WILL blow your mind!), and you'll become a totally different person. TL;DR: IB will shatter your worldview, change your brain around, and give you so much stress, but in the end, it's worth it... at least to me. ;) It's like nothing you've ever done before, so be prepared to have your world changed.

[@emanfattani4421]

@@ailbhenoonan819 This was such a lovely and insightful reply! Thank you so much, I've been wondering what the IB will be like since I'm undertaking it next year so thank you

[@ailbhenoonan819]

@@emanfattani4421 Yes, I'm nearly done! Best of luck with IB - while you may not need it if you've got work ethic and time management, it's always good to have it on your side! Enjoy the wild ride! ;)

[@guitar10299]

I clicked on the notification straight away, and you never disappoint with your videos

[@rosie6]

Meruem I love u-

[@sairat4563]

Oh my gosh. You’re channel had blew up!!! You deserve all the love and I hope you keep achieving everything you dream of❤️ xxx

[@victoriadeltora]

I got an e in sociology but i feel like your rejection from Oxford is a bit of same kind of situation but your videos make me feel better and perhaps i would not have seen things in this perspective in a more positive way and you make US realise that its OK and life goes on, i feel relieved by watching your videos

[@jesswiblin127]

I got rejected last year - it is the worst feeling ever and I’m still getting over it!

[@biancaacquaviva1943]

Such a strong video! Your passion and self worth radiates so well through this video :) xxxxx

[@boglarkakurucz]

And now you're going somewhere even better. It's crazy how much things have changed.

[@subi2003]

I truly believe that people who don't think for a second before helping others are the ones who are successful in their lives... somehow things just work for them in the best way! And truth be said, I truly believe that you are one of them! You are the elder sister we all need!♡

[@RishikaSinghthetraveler]

Such a treat , especially because I have just finished my mocks xx❤️ can’t wait to watch

[@StudyWithShreyality]

Studywithrishi x we’ve got matching names :P

[@RishikaSinghthetraveler]

StudyWithShreyality aha yeah we do :)

[@Lauren-fx7wn]

I was in the same situation as you last year. Got an interview at Queen's college for Classics and got rejected- it hurt when I saw the email eventhough I already knew I hadn't been accepted in as my interviews went horribly. It was made even worse when my head of year announced to my year that I was waiting on a response from Oxford before I got my rejection so it was tough. But I didn't let it stop me- and even after spending a week at Oxford I realised that it wasn't the university for me so in a way I'm sort of relieved I got rejected because I'm so much happier at my current university than I know I would have been at Oxford. Plus at least I do get to say that I had an interview at Oxford and still attend one of the best universities in the UK. Rejection is always going to be a big part of life and learning to pick yourself up again is important because it's not the end of the world. At all.

[@kellym9443]

Just got rejected from Oxford, so rewatching this. One of the only positives I can take away is that I'm now in the same category as you! But seriously, thank you so much for sharing this. You are one of my favourite youtubers because you just seem so humble and genuine! All the best Jade xx

[@FleurDiasMusic]

You are so inspiring ! Discovered your channel a few days ago and I’m so happy I did ❤️ I’m from India, I’m doing my dentistry. Studying with you helps me big time and keeps me motivated x Thank you so much, much love x

[@tea2164]

I feel like whenever you are rejected from a university, it happens for a reason. It's not that you are 'no good', you simply aren't suited for that university. Like imagine if that uni took you in just out of sympathy, you would literally struggle in the uni and possibly hate it because of how much it isn't your style. For example let's say you want to go to Harvard because it is the best school in the world, not because you like it or anything, but just because of the ratings it is defined by. Let's say you are an artistic person (whether it be liberal or design-wise), and let's say you somehow got into Harvard. You might absolutely hate it when you are taking your course because of how hard and demanding it is, and you are not academic, but the school is SUPER ACADEMIC (and you are more inclined to extracurricular activities/experience than studying academically). I hope this made sense!! I think everyone should realise this~

[@nou-kc1ws]

I love you Jade💞Keep up with the positivity👍🏻

[@notusingthis233]

GREAT VIDEO! This video helped me get over the Sixth Form that I got rejected from and it was all in God's hands and I ended up in a school where I feel comfortable :)

[@amadea6733]

Honestly, I‘m considering to apply to Oxford... my greatest fear is telling people that I actually got rejected, so I plan to only tell a few people about my application (only those, that need to do something for me like writing a letter of recommendation)

[@apoorvakhera2961]

Were you accepted ?

[@two697]

@@apoorvakhera2961 they literally said telling people is their biggest fear lmao

[@fays7309]

I love you Jade xx Thank you for blessing us with this video 😊

[@judithjacobs7845]

I've also applied for deferred entry for law at New College and I got an interview. At the start of my first interview he brought up the issue of deferred entry and he said to not be discouraged if i didn't get in because offering a deferred place was rare x

[@astridblackledge1403]

Thank you so much for this video, I am in year 11, and I took an entry exam to get a scholarship to a really fancy private school for sixth form, and I got asked back for an interview, but I decided not to go so I emailed them to withdraw my application. Sometimes I regret that decision and I feel selfish for turning down such a great opportunity, but I didn't feel good about myself when I went there. Two people got in from my school, and sometimes I find myself comparing myself to them, and thinking I am too dumb and would've never got in, but now I feel that everything happens for a reason. I know that our stories are quite different, Oxbridge is a lot bigger and so much more effort goes into it, and I can't even begin to imagine the devastation you must've felt, but I agree that it isn't healthy to doubt yourself, and happiness and personal growth are so much more important, keep doing what you're doing, you're such a beautiful soul x

[@Marsmadeit]

Continue being honest Jade, we definitely appreciate it !

[@soaringred8929]

Hearing about all the people who tried to put people off in the waiting room makes me glad the interviews are online this year

[@nikola206]

Ailidh Fraser-Medcalf what course are you applying for?

[@soaringred8929]

Poppy Lochland biochemistry

[@wotradubidubbarbara6671]

Hey Jade, I really like your videos! By the time you got rejected, I got rejected too (not for Oxford though). I had to search for new options and decided to take quite a different path and got my acceptance letter this week! I think it's a much more suitable degree for me, so I guess sometimes it's good, when stuff doesn't work out

[@sunflowerbud1097]

Comparing not getting into one of the hardest unis to get into to cancer is ridiculous. You can be sad you didn’t get in but that’s so dramatic.

[@sky3670]

Sunflower Bud It was just a comparison so people could better understand the point she was trying to make. She never said it was as bad, just that there are similar aspects.

[@Esther-rl8ft]

I just want to say that you are very brave and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and experiences. You are good enough and you are amazing!

[@halaelharrati1982]

Ive never been so early. I was binge watching ur videos and I saw u posted a new video so here I am!

[@Alan-dd2bn]

Yasss Jade! Keeping up with the uploads despite having just landed at the opposite side of the world! Or maybe you still on the plane? 😅 what a legend!

[@lucyadams8354]

Such a great video Jade, thank you ❤️ please can you do a video about a level Maths, with some advice? Xx

[@gainsallkinds408]

Re apply don't doubt yourself

[@valerie2061]

I got the same reasoning when I got rejected from LSE just last week. made me feel bad because my scores and everything were good, so all the hard stuff was perfect but, it was my personal statement that was “not as convincing as other applicants” like I could’ve just put some more effort in. but, can’t fix it now so I try to not fixate too much on it!

[@merds475]

Thank you so much for this. When I was rejected today it gave me hope for the future instead of self-doubt because your videos have changed the way I look at failure. It’s clear from your videos that you have the most incredible mind and that a forward thinking, progressive university like Minerva was right for you. We need to stop defining our self worth based on how imperfect institutions view us- what matters is what we do afterwards.

[@nadatk9078]

Love you Jade I've been watching you from when I was in grade 9 now I'm in grade 11

[@ashsilva7021]

her channel hasn’t even been up for two years lmao

[@nadatk9078]

@@ashsilva7021 sorry I meant from 9th grade

[@ivonribie]

Love you so much Jade!! xx you're one of the people who motivates me so much 😊❤ P.S can't wait for Australia vlogs 😍

[@deirdremcintyre4276]

I applied to college in my mid 20s and got my first choice! Big mistake! It was an honours degree and consisted of four years of stress, badly executed tutorials and harshly critiqued work. Over 20 of us started the first day and by the end of it there were only six remaining. A couple of years ago it experienced a 75% drop out rate! The highest in Ireland that year! My first and second year had been tough but alright but by third year I wanted to leave but felt that I had gone through so much not to complete it! In the end I received a second class honours but changed studies and career choice and now work in Marketing as opposed to film and media studies which I originally studied. My point in saying this is sometimes what seems like the best choice might not be what you expected! College's are very good at portraying courses as exciting, rewarding and fulfilling but in reality they are full of stressed out students wishing they could turn back the clock! You will do well in whatever you choose to do Jade, it's oxfords loss, here's to the future! 😊

[@nickmiller76]

"Four years of stress" on a Media Studies course? I never heard of that before.

[@deirdremcintyre4276]

@@nickmiller76 Every college is different! On my particular course some of the lecturer's were not fully qualified in the subjects they taught and others were constantly absent due to personal issues. Never the less, more support should have been given to the students who basically had to teach themselves on a lot if the content. You expect to do alot of learning by yourself but this was on a crazy level. I think the course has been updated now and is a bit better but I heard alot of bad reports from others doing the course after me so I'm not entirely sure. An assumption that a media course isn't stressful is inaccurate as it all depends on the course content, the college facilities and the lecturer's. I hope this answers your question! 👍

[@AddittiAgrawal]

you're going to have a great time at Bristol Jade! i think this rejection is for the better in the end :)

[@lottiemiller3894]

These vids are so helpful!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@FrostGhost]

Another great video! Excited to watch it! I don't know if you saw on the news the other day, but a backpacker in New Zealand was murdered. Does that make you more nervous about going backpacking? Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it! Be safe and have a good time!! When do you go btw?

[@oliviakerr5284]

People get killed in the towns they live in all the time that shouldnt stop you walking down the street, therefore just because she was so unlucky that shouldnt stop everyone else from exploring x

[@FrostGhost]

@@oliviakerr5284 I'm not saying it should stop her from going. I just want to know her thoughts on the matter. Of course it shouldn't stop people from going. It was an isolated case and rarely happens.

[@oliviakerr5284]

@@FrostGhosti agree i wasnt trying to be rude or anything

[@josephinef3049]

I was wondering this too. I live in New Zealand, and this was something that almost never happens as NZ is, for the most part, a safe country (literally the whole of nz went into shock after, with vigils everywhere). Would be interesting to hear her thoughts on it x

[@nigel8499]

Hi Jade, could you do a video on where the Live chat money went from last month. Perhaps you could remind us how much was raised and which charity benefited (from memory it was a childrens charity) It would be heart warming to hear at this time of year. Thanks!

[@izzylloyd3281]

You are such a big inspiration xx ❤️

[@Alwayswithmyiman]

Because destiny wanted you to go to Minerva university 😊💎

[@joannaszulc1496]

please please Jade don't go to Minerva

[@syzhnnnn]

Thankyou for this part 2!

[@imogenryan-kerr8329]

hey jade, i live in australia and yes - it's super hot at the moment! on friday it's supposed to be 37 degrees celsius, so hopefully you'll be in the aircon! love you and i hope we can meet up in aus!

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

I don't understand how anyone could have deserved it so much more than you Jade. But, everything happens for a reason... And, hey, you're still smart. ❤️

[@rosieannie7323]

Knowing that if jade can't get in then I never will but staying positive and striving for he best anyway has become my new norm xxx

[@raagalayalu]

Love you Jade ❣️

[@eilidhcarruthers2211]

Deferred entry may have been the cause we were told if you were applying to Oxbridge, medicine or art you should not defer as you would be very unlikely to be accepted.

[@scarletheartmedicine]

Girl I really want to go to oxford but I think mostly because of the reputation but it's not the end all and sometimes maybe that isn't the experience we need.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

jade uve no idea how much this video is going to help me. like right now i'm about to give a major entrance exam for master in a month and im so worried. to the point that i know im running a race which i know i had already lost. yet this video will help me a lot

[@redmed10]

Interviews are all about confidence/ bulls hitting. So much depends on the attitude of the interviewer.

[@natashanazam7044]

You’re Awesome❤❤❤

[@sillybillymythili3106]

Here when there was 36 views woo! Wish you all the best for Australia!! Keep smiling 😁

[@lisha1089]

Ooo never been so early, don’t have time to think of a decent comment! Love your videos Jade😊x

[@sillybillymythili3106]

Ikr ..I'm actually early 😂

[@ChloeOxborrow]

My friend Ailsa got interviewed for biology at Magdalen last year, you may have met her!