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[@shaswato]

I shared this video with my teacher. Now, she gave me two homeworks: writing LOR & watching this video.

[@tejasbachhav2831]

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[@stylishblogger1538]

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[@mdrazibhusain]

:D

[@someetchintam]

Wow...😂😂 Same here.

[@sparrow243]

😃🤣

[@shrutikajain1113]

My favorite teacher is Bipasha mam ...she was my English teacher in class 7 and 8 ...she helped me in developing my personality....I love her ❤ she just transformed me to new personality...

[@PoonamSharma-xf1ei]

I'm definitely sharing this with my teachers. Thanks a lot Also, my favourite teacher is Ms Mauchmi Bora. She was my Class Teacher in 2nd grade and taught many main subjects as back then I was in ICSE where this is a trend. She was really instrumental in helping me come out of my shell as I was very very shy back then. And she gave me great training in public speaking due to which today I'm proud to be the Best Anchor and elocutionist of my school. Thanks to you ma'am ❤❤

[@adarsh2354]

Hello

[@mustaquenadim]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎓 Understanding the Importance of Letters of Recommendation - Letters of recommendation are crucial for college applications. - Teachers sometimes ask students to write their own letters, which is unethical. - The recommendation is a requirement for college applications, and it plays a significant role in acceptance. 02:05 📄 What Goes into a Letter of Recommendation - Recommendations should be in PDF format and on school letterhead. - Avoid duplicating information already provided in the application. - Focus on the student's personality, traits, and areas for growth. 04:25 📚 Counselor Letter and Undergraduate Recommendations - The counselor letter is required in addition to teacher recommendations. - Class teachers can fulfill the counselor's responsibilities in some cases. - Highlight specific skills and observations in graduate recommendations. 07:50 🤝 Advice for Students Requesting Recommendations - Ask for recommendations well in advance, respecting teachers' time. - Explain the process to teachers, especially if they are unfamiliar. - Build a strong relationship with teachers before requesting recommendations. 10:38 🆘 Options for Overcoming Limitations in Recommendation Submission - In cases where teachers cannot upload recommendations, students can work together with teachers to write and submit them. - This should be a last resort and communicated to colleges.

[@ShashwatVermma]

Honestly my fav teacher is Saurabh sir who taught me computer science from class 9th and sill in class 12th also he is excellent teacher. He was the one who made me perspicacious in this subject. And now we are writting LOR . I am alsways gratefull to him !

[@wajibulshovelfood8938]

7:38 for students.

[@DarkBoyJay]

shared it with my teacher, appreciate it

[@RohanKayani]

A great, helpful video. You have a great personality! Keep up the excellent work.

[@adityanarzary9648]

I am appling for YYGS . This video is very useful. I will share it with my teacher.

[@sameoldcorner]

mam, can you please make a video regarding the following: 1. First most importantly, what is SAT and ACT and if we are willing to take these courses at what time will it be suitable for students from countries of south Asia to take these classes? 2. The school system in US (what are these ap classes, higher secondary schools and how do they differ?) 3. When do the college application in US actually starts for international students from countries like India or Nepal? Thank you. Hope you have a great day. Cheers

[@CrazyMedusa]

1. SAT ACT are both exams that everyone in the world is required to take and submit for undergraduate application in USA. At least, need 6months to 1 year for prep. 2. AP are Advanced Placement classes, you don't have to take these as international students 3. You apply one year before, if you are entered class 12th right now, then you will apply right now for Fall 2023 intake.

[@AhmedZidan23-r9n]

Hi medusa, could you please make a video talking about how to find a university with fully funded scholarships, I mean what are the decisive criteria for that because there are so many universities, thank you so much

[@dot6101]

If we are applying through common app portal can we send a single letter of recommendation for every college?

[@exclusivetasted6833]

I needed such a nice video to understand about this topic. Thanks.. Voice!! 👌

[@charlottephantomhive1222]

Hello, I'm a 4 year dropper for neet ,can I apply for Harvard? Or will it not be possible due to huge gap, I'm currently in bsc 2 year

[@Sakshi-vq3wm]

Please make a video for doing Masters 🙏🙏

[@shrutikajain1113]

Q1) To get the VISA of US what is the lower limit of family income...or anyone can apply Q2) If we do undergrad in US and then apply for Harvard or yale medical college...then we get scholarship or not ? Do we conserdered as international students? Q3) Which universities provide dorm to students ? Q4) is it mandatory to upload transcripts from 9 to 12 ? ( I don't have class 11 transcript and I'm in 12 )

[@CrazyMedusa]

1. there is no lower limit on family income, you just need to show proof of funds either through loans or savings 2. even if you do undegrad in US, you will still be considered international student for further studies/ 3. over 95% universities in US will provide dorm for first year incoming students 4. it is mandatory to get transcripts/marksheets/reports from 9th to 12th

[@shrutikajain1113]

@@CrazyMedusa thank you 😊 🙏

[@dcal2190]

Very very informative video. My favorite teacher was my high school chemistry teacher. He is a very down to earth man and made the concepts easy to grasp.

[@prismaticincredibles7152]

Thankyou so much, immensely grateful for your efforts!❤ Hey, can we upload lor from our tution teacher as in that case we don't have school's email or principal sign, so is it considerable?

[@CrazyMedusa]

Nope, I would advise not to go through that route!

[@jackdeago3639]

Thank you so much, can you talk more about graduate student scholarship..etc

[@taiwoo9978]

If my teacher is no longer in my school but taught me would the letter head be necessary because they're not more in my school.

[@reethikaravichandran7810]

Yes, I to dealing with this same issue. I’m applying for masters and my college professor has retired, so what should I do now. Can you pls post your suggestions?

[@CrazyMedusa]

Nope, not necessary. Potentially, even if the teacher is working at some other school, they can use that letter head. Again, letterhead just makes the LOR more credible, it's not compulsory!

[@taiwoo9978]

@@CrazyMedusa Thank you for your swift response.

[@lukejeronimo6040]

@CrazyMedusa pls where do I submit the letter signed by my school's Principal stating which teachers are writing the letters of recommendation and should the letter signed by my school principal be hardcopy or softcopy?

[@abronet6598]

Hi I really want to get a solution to cover my remain payment to study in USA. So could you tell me your recommendations please?

[@Arcism54]

Hey medusa could you suggest some universities. I wanna pursue physics(major) and chemistry(minor) for undergrad. My country preferences are USA (first choice) UK and then Japan

[@lailamackenzie8362]

Can you please help me with the program aspect of the common app. I am an international student and I heard if you want to be a doctor you should do a major(biology) with premed as a track. But when applying to the schools premed and biology are part of the program. Should I choose premed or the biology?

[@muhammadahmadwali1576]

Hi sis can you please make a procedure video for admission in havard medical school please at least give me a reply because I have been try to contact you for at least 4 days I want to go to havard medical school as it's my dream

[@muthupalanik280]

Hiii, actually i wanna do something extra curricular activity in biomedical as it is helpful in sop , but exactly i don't know what to do , what will be your recommendations of extracurricular activities will be as a master in biomedical engineering

[@rashmijain250]

How many recommendation letters are required ? Nice video sis !! ❤️❤️

[@CrazyMedusa]

2-3

[@rashmijain250]

@@CrazyMedusa thank you 💖

[@Samarthmmm]

Can we study mba in usa without work experience and 3year degree make a video on this topic

[@shivanshtiwari6794]

Thank you mam for sharing such content. Can you please make video on Imperial College of London and Caltech.

[@naaelahmed3769]

Hey...... What was you SAT or ACT score??

[@ayesha1069]

Heyy ! Is it really important to get transcripts from 9 to 12 ...since my grades dipped a little in 11th 😐✨

[@syamkrishnan2671]

Please help me.,My degree cgpa is 5.2, so academic brilliance cannot be written down in lor. then how can someone like me have a structured lor,with other points....plss help me .

[@JassKaur-025]

Hey I am doing my diploma in pharma currently how can I apply for bachelor's degree In USA

[@kusumaMP365]

I am second semester student degree whom I should ask for letter of recommendation my degree teacher or pu college teacher or school teacher?

[@bhuvansuraj8031]

Hi Saloni ma'am! I've been really inspired by your journey as a biomedical engineer I've been following you for a while now I am from karnataka So if I can do my ug biomed in here itself Can I make my way into Harvard for masters?

[@Ivory250]

applying for early action or regular decision which is better?

[@CrazyMedusa]

early!

[@darshanb371]

sir I want the LOR sample

[@RavinderKaur-ui4us]

Thanks

[@mansijoshi9937]

Sis for hardward University from where i can took the lor to get into it

[@damlabuket]

Hey! Thank you for the video. I want to ask can letter of recommendation be written by a teacher at another school?

[@CrazyMedusa]

Yes if you studied under that teacher, a random teacher cannot write a LOR for you!

[@shrutikajain1113]

@@CrazyMedusa what salutation the teacher will under her name...like former English teacher ? Can we provide her own email id rather than school one ?

[@ursraresmoon]

​@@CrazyMedusaCan I take a recommendation letter from a computer institute teacher, it is necessary that it is from high school.

[@AkbarAliDatoo]

Awesome... Was looking for LOR for PhD admission in Canada. Any University you can recommend in USA for PhD in Criminology

[@sashasam4360]

Is it ok to get other coaches out of the school to write LORs?

[@g1g1.]

do i need to write different LOR for every university in the common app?

[@noumanrashid2914]

Hi there..! Is mentioning date is mandatory on LOR? Can we skip date?

[@yourcomment848]

any departmental teacher is fine ? or own bechelor department techers ? example: if i have good understanding with a teacher who is a faculty of English department but i am business department student .. it this scenario can i get lor from them and submit to university that i am going to apply ? and which designation teacher is mendetory like assistant, senior , professor, or new faculty but not senior..

[@CrazyMedusa]

yes that should be okay but i will still suggest having one from a senior professor

[@Phoenix_must_study]

My recommenders don’t have academic emails, but someone said that if letters are from a gmail account they won’t even consider looking into it. What should I do? I’m so worried about this.

[@CrazyMedusa]

that's fine, you can have them sign their name and their position in the school at the bottom

[@Phoenix_must_study]

@@CrazyMedusa I’m sorry to bother again, but If it’s signed by them can i send the letters or do they still have to send the letters themselves, via their personal emails? I asked this because, teachers sometimes find it inconvenient that they have to send it by themselves. I promise this is my last question 😂😂

[@CrazyMedusa]

they have to send it by their own personal emails

[@Phoenix_must_study]

@@CrazyMedusa Thank you so much for your help

[@natashachowdary9868]

Hey sis I am state board student we study 11 and 12 th in the inter collage so from where should I get the lor , from school or college

[@nousheenshaik8790]

Are there any apps for UK to apply for college ?

[@hypernationgaming3871]

My teacher and principal wrote lor for me in two different letter head can it make effect on my acceptance

[@CrazyMedusa]

no

[@CrazyMath12345]

On css profile my street address isn't verified tomorrow is the last date so please help me man.

[@svasva7313]

What is the last date to send css profile for Restrictive Early Action?

[@Monishkalegha6118]

Can PCB students do biomedical engineering plzzzzzzzzz reply

[@annleewrites3085]

Hey Saloni! I really need your help. Where can I contact you personally?

[@CrazyMedusa]

instagram @salonivermaofficial

[@shanmugamanikannan3827]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jackdeago3639]

Can i use common app if I want to apply to phD program ( graduate) ??

[@CrazyMedusa]

Nope, only for undegrads who are applying to US

[@Monishkalegha6118]

If you want to oppt for biomedical engineering is it necessary to have maths ,I am having only PCB

[@CrazyMedusa]

It is preferred but not compulsory, you will still end up doing Maths for first two semesters of any engineering degree!

[@bhuvansuraj8031]

Which state and college? If you don't mind

[@dariashekhovskykh3474]

Can I ask my former teachers to write a LOR?

[@CrazyMedusa]

yes you can, it would be great if he/she can use their current employer's letterhead to keep the LOR credibility high

[@subashdhoni]

what is the basic cost that need to an Indian student to stay in US..per year?

[@CrazyMedusa]

living expenses and food can be roughly around 15-16 thousand dollars that also varies from state to state!

[@FireGamingPro]

Hey Saloni, I am requesting you to create a video for the students planning to apply in 2024. Mention that when should we start working on which thing and which month to give sat in, and about other things like essays and LOR 😊😊💓🙃🙂🙃

[@kevingarfield2094]

Better follow YM Grad for that... This b**ch is a gold digger...

[@nhrafa6428]

❤️❤️

[@neeljavia2965]

Hello Medusa. I am currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy course in India and plans to do Master in Economics after that. Since I am pursuing Chartered Accountancy course, I am not regularly going to my college where I am simultaneously pursuing Bachelor of Commerce. So can you guide me on how to get a letter of recommendation in this case?

[@snehalk1059]

Same

[@neeljavia2965]

@@snehalk1059 I later checked many universities' letter of recommendation requirements. They even take LORs from work place. Can be beneficial for people who are pursuing Chartered Accountancy.

[@snehalk1059]

@@neeljavia2965 okay

[@adonismane]

Hey dear medusa. I'm 18 year old first year high school students and I didn't ended high school studies yet. So can I apply for US for undergraduate scholarships. I mean, are they accept my application without high school graduation as a international student.

[@water8garden]

I got admitted in Engineering college in my country in 2022. If i apply for USA University in 2023 as A First Year Applicant, is there will be problem?

[@hhelin]

Heyy i just wanted to know what s going on with you cuz im in the same situation 😢😢

[@shrutikajain1113]

Hi sis ...if we apply for ED/EA we have to apply it before end of oct/Nov but as you said that one should take SAT/ACT/TOEFL for higher chances but these exams are on Dec Jan Feb...what should we do in this scenario? I know that these exams are not mandatory but I'm in 12 and also I don't have 12 transcripts/ mid year transcripts yet... Should I apply for EA without SAT/ACT or I should apply for RD after SAT ?

[@shrutikajain1113]

Please answer this 🙏 🙏

[@sharenYadav]

Maybe you should go for regular decision then, it would give you enough time to prepare for these tests. Btw which uni are you applying to

[@shrutikajain1113]

@@sharenYadav ivy league probably!

[@almitacanessa]

thank you so much Salomi! I wouldn't have found it easily all this process if it weren´t for you. You´re wonderful and also, i´m really grateful for alll of your hard work in submiting all those videos that really helps us understand a way better those applications and admissions.

[@calixjangul1944]

hii i am a biomed student from India currently in 2nd yr i just want to know from u wht r the subject for fields to choose for ms after my undergraduate degree and what type of projects should i do so i can get easy access for the flied i want to choose for ms ........ and one more wht were your undergrad projects u did and ms field u have mastered in

[@babarmakroo6068]

Hey, Medusa, how many words should an ideal LOR be?

[@CrazyMedusa]

400-500 words, about 1-2 paragraphs, one page

[@mdrazibhusain]

your accent is so good! At first I didn't recognized that you are an Indian. It's very rare to see an Indian speaking without messing the pronunciation between 'W' and "V'.

[@shooshenchula692]

Like you're so perfect. Why bring out her ethnicity?😡

[@mdrazibhusain]

@@shooshenchula692 You don’t follow the fact I just explained! It’s about the ethnicity in first place! And no, I'm not perfect, neither I claimed.

[@rithika..2863]

Hii

[@Monishkalegha6118]

Sis I am only having 89%in 10th is there any chance for me to get into Harvard plzz reply I am in 11th right now , query from your subscriber

[@CrokeAmini]

Is it ok if I take the letters of recommendations from my 9th and 10th class teachers? I have changed to a different school after my 10th and over the one and a half year I have had teachers change alot and I dont really know any of them well enough to ask for a letter of recommendation.

[@palaksharma_593]

Hello.. Plz..help me out Should i go btech in biomedical or biotechnology

[@aarthakjindal1413]

Hey Saloni, great video! Can you please make detailed videos on transfers sharing the timeline, best universities to get transferred to, and other related topics to transfer students. Thank you very much!

[@arshveersinghdhanoa]

Hey Saloni…… great vid loaded with qualitative information.

[@water8garden]

What is difference between Transfer and first-year applicant ?

[@Esha7106]

What if I am a private student?

[@alnoorcollections1]

Hi. Dear . How r u ? Ur videos are v informative and inspiring. Kindly guide me about university requirement of writing samples. . Plz help

[@kdevakumar5717]

Can you suggest a best university based on cryptography and network security

[@MohammedAsif-yt6ly]

Dear Madam, I have recently finished my master’s program at the University of Genoa, Italy. I am planning to apply for the PhD program in some other foreign countries, where I need the LOR. But I am worried to think about it that what would be happened if I ask my current faculties to write it because I believe that this program was very boring and out of my past study, in addition, I completed my two years online without practical experience. Most of the time I did not attend any classes So, do you think that they would like to give a positive response? Or should I ask my bachelor’s degree professors to write this letter, however, they do not have any official email addresses, so if in case they perform this task do you think that would it be helpful? Kindly respond to my comment it is very crucial. Thank you so much

[@CrazyMedusa]

you can get one lor from bachelors, but for a phd- a lor from your current degree i.e. masters is extremely important

[@MohammedAsif-yt6ly]

@@CrazyMedusa Dear Madam, Thank you for your reply As I previously indicated that they are not reliable professors in order to ask for the document because I sent the email about two weeks ago, but unfortunately, nobody has still responded to me. However, my college in India immediately replied to me after receiving my email. Thus, I only consider asking them to write this letter. Thank you again.

[@shivam_arali]

Could you please make a video on scholarships for international students at University of Cincinnati.

[@maithamhadi7249]

English / biology /

[@quillingcurlz5549]

Heyy! A quick question. My professor wants to share the LOR link to me and suggested me to upload the LOR from his account. Is it okay to do so?

[@shivanichoudhary8343]

Di please make a video on master's in biotechnolog...

[@wijewardana2695]

For me it's my math teacher.

[@Paritadessai]

Can I join IVY still ?? 😊

[@AhmadAquibPoetry]

What should I do if my teacher change his job after some years of my graduation - I already have his contact No. and he is ready to giving me a recommendation, do I need to mention that he is not a asst. professor now and he is currently working in XYZ as a another position in the details section? I need to send a Email LOR only.

[@CrazyMedusa]

Just use his/her current company's letterhead. In the LOR, he/she can mention that the guidance for you was during their time at the school or college

[@karinakashkareva2911]

Do you have a video about commonapp personal essay?

[@NoorkaSafar]

best information 👍

[@Apoorvpandey]

7:42 students

[@XtormaX]

I'm an international student and had a chance to work on two review articles with a professor in the USA, is it ok to get a recommendation letter from that professor?

[@tipusultan6225]

Your presentation is pretty good.

[@wijewardana2695]

Can you make a video about Eth zurinch and caltech

[@odianosenobose6507]

❤ Teacher Jerry teaches. Chemistry

[@English_Learn_With_Saad]

So cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute

[@sadiamonni5897]

My chemistry teacher

[@sushilkumarchincholi3813]

when my teacher has to send LOR, if i am applying for early action and how many days before 1st November

[@CrazyMedusa]

LORs can be send after the deadline, you have to complete and send your application before the deadline

[@more2688]

HI! Does it matter whether the recommendation letter was sent from the personal email or the university email of the professor in common app for undergrad?

[@CrazyMedusa]

better if from university/school email

[@domenica_mayela]

Where's the second part for students? 😭

[@CrazyMedusa]

starts at 7:50 👀

[@Sajeeth_Mohamed]

What should I do if I graduated from a school which doesn’t has English as the primary language of instructions, and my teachers are not fluent in English???

[@CrazyMedusa]

translation services (official third party websites that the colleges allow)

[@Sajeeth_Mohamed]

@@CrazyMedusa our school has translators. Does colleges allow us to use them?? •What should my teachers do? 1.write the letter in other language, put them in the letter head, upload into the common app with translation by translator. 2. Write letters, translate, put the translated version in the letter head, submit Which one is correct?? •Where my teachers should put signature In the original or in the translation? •Should we put the original or the translation in the letter head?? Please answer to all ma’am

[@sarahasmr5192]

hi! do you give gift to your professor after asking their help? since they're so busy and i feel like impolite to bother them with my business. or should i pay?

[@CrazyMedusa]

No, i wouldn't do that. I would gift as just to show appreciation but never with this intention!

[@RahulSharma-gq8pk]

I would be applying for a graduate degree, Can I use LOR from my high school teachers or can I only use LOR from my UG teachers? @CrazyMedusa