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Hi! I’ll be a first year at a non-Ivy T10/T15. Columbia was my dream school, and I got a recruiting official visit offer, but I barley missed a spot on the roster. I applied to my current school ED, so it was binding, so I never got to apply to Columbia. Should I mention this on my transfer app if I decide to transfer? Also, what classes would you recommend taking to meet the core recruitments for first years. Thank you so much!
Hi! Thanks for your video. I have a question...once you complete your 2nd year in pre-Human Biology, how difficult is it to get in to your actual major? What is the acceptance rate?
TIMESTAMP 0:07 - A super common misconception 0:26 - Recycle your old essays 1:10 - The “Why you?” question 2:53 - The “Where do you see yourself in __ years?” question 4:19 - The “Share a significant failure” question 5:51 - The “Overcoming an obstacle” question 6:36 - Summary
TIMESTAMP 0:27 A disclaimer & overview 0:47 Use a narrative style for your introduction (& Joseph’s own intro) 1:56 You don’t have to start at the beginning 2:44 Paint a scene with your intro 3:17 Choosing a meaningful & effective topic (& another excerpt) 4:21 Don’t write the stereotypical story 4:41 Guiding questions to brainstorm a topic 5:25 Be authentic and honest (& final excerpt) 5:55 Including a “negative” aspect of yourself 7:21 Honesty makes you convincing
TIMESTAMP 0:21 - What type of scholarship did you receive? 0:39 - Scholarships from universities 1:16 - Scholarships from outside organizations 1:46 - Apply to local scholarships 2:12 - Scholarships = taxable income? 2:31 - What happens to excess scholarship money? 2:45 - “Scholarship displacements” at need-based institutions 3:26 - How is financial aid usually reduced? (e.g. Parental contributions) 4:16 - What about at state-based schools? 4:35 - Example of a scholarship displacement 5:42 - What is the “Expected Family Contribution”? 6:08 - Check everything with the individual schools 6:19 - Scholarships at need-blind institutions 6:46 - Lesson summary
TIMESTAMP 0:07 - Advertising effectively > Participation 0:22 - 4 tips to best describe your activities (ex. use stats!) 1:16 - Revise your wording 1:34 - 4 more tips for the Activities section (ex. growth, skills) 2:28 - Summary: 3 steps of extracurricular involvement
TIMESTAMP 0:20 - Well-rounded vs. Pointy students 1:06 - How to start getting involved 1:53 - Join service clubs 2:29 - Get work experience early 3:15 - Start your own club 3:57 - Developing your own “spike” 5:08 - Stick with what you love 5:53 - Expand your network
TIMESTAMP 0:12 - Don’t overlook smaller local scholarships 1:20 - Where can I find these scholarships? 1:47 - Tailor your Google search 2:41 - Do NOT apply far and wide 3:14 - Include “critical keywords” in your searches 3:46 - Gabriella’s favorite “critical keywords” 5:07 - Another example of a possible search 5:46 - Look where the older generations may post information 7:28 Utilize hashtags on social media 8:39 - Research local Greek organizations 9:53 - Live in your guidance counselor’s office 10:38 - Avoiding scholarship scams 11:36 - Gabriella’s favorite search engines 12:59 - Summary
TIMESTAMP 0:27 Looking for opportunities 1:20 The advantage of existing opportunities 1:46 Tips for resumes & applications 2:47 5 Interview tips 3:42 Creating your own activity 4:32 Why it’s important to not quit
TIMESTAMP 0:25 - Brainstorming tip #1: “The Metaphor Game” 1:05 - Ex. How are you like a taco? 2:31 - Brainstorming tip #2: Make a life events graph 3:34 - Have an elevator pitch 4:19 - Malena’s elevator pitch & analysis 5:34 - How to ace your college interview 6:53 - Make your daily life seem interesting
TIMESTAMP 0:22 - Definition of “scholarship” (vs. “grants”) 0:49 - What are “loans”? (subsidized vs. unsubsidized) 1:09 - Types of scholarships 1:52 - Merit-based and external scholarships 2:39 - Need-based scholarships 3:21 - A common myth about scholarships
TIMESTAMP 0:06 - The one big thing colleges look for 0:42 - Time = Dedication 0:55 - What about being well-rounded? 1:30 - Make a plan to find balance 1:45 - Importance of organization 2:10 - It’s ok to revise the plan
TIMESTAMP 0:02 - What is “Management Science & Engineering”? 0:26 - Courses for MS&E majors 1:29 - Stanford freshmen are undeclared 1:55 - Helpful high school courses for MS&E hopefuls 3:10 - How to declare MS&E as your major 4:37 - Extracurricular recommendations for MS&E hopefuls 5:26 - Possible career paths for MS&E majors 6:07 - What does a management consultant do? 7:23 - Jasmine’s internship experience at BCG Dallas 7:47 - Securing an internship as a sophomore 8:51 - Multiple rounds of interviews 10:00 - Benefits of pre-professional organizations 10:41 - How to make your resumé stand out
TIMESTAMP 1:04 - Don’t be afraid to experiment! 1:27 - What are “GE classes”? 2:17 - How Alivia experimented as an undeclared student 2:47 - Using GE classes to explore 2:45 - Do research beforehand 4:14 - You don’t need to have a preference 5:23 - Make your research practical 6:59 - How to research backwards 7:36 - Find the approach that works for you 7:57 - Take the pressure off! 8:17 - Your major doesn’t determine your future 9:41 - You’re not locking yourself in
TIMESTAMP 0:17 Why do extracurriculars matter? 1:04 Leadership comes in many forms 2:10 Being a leader without being captain 3:39 Activities section on the UC Application 5:20 The challenge: Standing out 6:07 Alivia’s UC extracurricular essay & analysis 6:54 Don’t be obvious 8:41 Focus on growth 11:49 Prioritize what makes you stand out
Timestamp 1:09 - Create a Reddit account 1:44 - Household income and financial aid 2:27 - How are merit scholarships different? 2:57 - Need-aware vs. Need-blind 4:17 - Generous need-aware universities 5:50 - Schools with merit-based scholarships & how to apply 8:04 - What top universities look for
Timestamps 0:17 Why essays are important 1:12 Paragraph 1 and analysis 3:21 It’s okay to brag! 5:34 How to hook your reader 7:15 Keep sight of the question 7:42 Prompt - “Educational opportunity” 9:00 Paragraphs 2 & 3 and analysis 10:20 A paragraph’s purpose 13:55 Talk about YOU 15:37 Paragraphs 4 & 5 and analysis 17:59 What a conclusion should do
