reading the common app essay that got me accepted into yale, stanford, columbia, berkeley (+ advice)

Описание: here i read the common app essay (personal statement) that got me accepted to schools like yale, stanford, columbia, uc berkeley (reformatted), and more; at the end, i also share tips, tricks, and resources that helped me!

i applied to yale through early action, and the rest of my schools through regular decisions—next year i’ll be attending yale as a freshman :)

i really wanted to emphasize that you never know until you try, i was very nervous when applying and felt delusional for even thinking about applying to an ivy league or t20. but just by being human, you’re capable of unbelievable complexity, warmth, worth, and talent: this is something present in each of us.

i hope this video helps you guys with your writing process like these videos used to help me. i’d be happy to answer any questions in the commments!!

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timestamps:

00:00-00:18 intro
00:19-00:42 reading prompt
00:43-05:46 reading common app essay / personal statement
05:47-06:23 reflections on the essay
06:24-12:26 tips and tricks to help with your essay!
12:27-12:36 resources
12:37-12:51 outro