2023 College Decision Reactions of a “good student” | Ivies, USC, JHU, NYU, UChicago, UCs, T20, more 

Yeah, pretty turbulent times in my life to be honest. Thanks for watching and commenting! :D It means a lot, seriously.

Hi! So, I was pre-health (at the time, I was in between being pre-med and pre-dent), but in the mean time, I was most interested in pursuing biology/neuroscience as my major for undergrad because I really enjoyed AP Bio and Psych and did some research and worked to write a review paper with a UCLA professor and PhD student! I’ve always also gravitated towards science.

Thank you so much, Geograndus! WOOHOO

Hi! So the majority of my studying was taking practice exams, grading them, then finding patterns in what was correct and reading or learning each answer explanation. I would categorize each type of question I got wrong and record somewhere either on a doc or spreadsheet. 1. I think first I would take a diagnostic practice exam maybe through khan academy because it is easiest and you don’t have to print. (It’s less friction, especially for a first step.) I would review everything I got wrong and I think khan academy categorizes the questions for you. I might practice more of exactly what I got wrong using practice questions on khan academy (sometimes these aren’t totally accurate, though) 2. I would also start reading a book that may be harder to understand and New Yorker orThe Atlantic articles. 3. I would go on the SAT subreddit that has PDFs of all past exams and I’d print and take them over and over. Each time putting the most intention in grading and trying to find patterns and reasoning in the SAT. Remember, the SAT is mostly about simplicity and common sense so don’t try to rationalize wrong choices! 4. During this, I would watch RU-vidrs who explain questions (math walkthroughs and reading/writing answer reasoning). 5. It might be useful to have an SAT tutor or do a class to keep you accountable but you really don’t need to either. I did however do an SAT summer class and had a tutor for a bit. 6. Once I had reached my target score or fifty points within it, I would schedule an exam. The time pressure before allowed me to maintain a more rigorous study schedule the month approaching exam day. 7. Most of it is time and as long as you are spending time to consciously improve, you will! Anyway, best of luck and skill! You can reach out to me again if you have any questions. I might’ve forgotten a few tips, so I might make a more comprehensive video.

Yep! Working on it right now!

I applied last year, haha. I posted this video more than six months late, though. I needed to work on editing and spent time going back and forth between posting or not posting.

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Hi! It is not mandatory to take biology in 11th or 12th grade. However, having AP Biology and putting lots of effort to do well in it during high school, I am now able to be one of the top students in biology as an undergraduate. I highly recommend to take it!

@@amampersanda thanks for the reply you are so kind

@@amampersanda I would like to ask about this essay fever, actually we are completely unaware of it and it is playing a crucial role would you please suggest some resources to nail it both paid and non paid which you are aware of

@@kalyanilaxmi4559 Hi, Kalyani! I would just say that the essays take a lot of time and to continually revise and leave breaks showers and meals to think about the story you’re trying to share more. The essays are one of the only ways to portray/express yourself, so it is important to be as vulnerable as appropriate and be your best self-advocate. I would say to have at least two people review it and give you feedback on both convention/flow and the story and whether it is representative enough of who you are. I actually have a video reading my USC admitted essays if you want to check that out!

Stick around and find out 👀

Hi! I chose UOP for their accelerated predental program!

@@amampersanda is it good University my daughter is finishing her high school looking for options.Please share details.Thank you n all the best

@@sailuvijl6621 Hi! I think that the program is pretty good: it gives you a track and keeps you committed to the predental path and prepares you well to matriculate into dental school either the UOP Dugoni School of a dentistry in San Francisco or any other dental school! It definitely is an advantage because you are guaranteed an interview as long as you meet contract requirements. I might make a video discussing it soon. However, it is a very small private college in Stockton. So, consider it holistically. I would say to be very cautious with which college to ultimately attend. In other words, I would warn to only go here if you’re in the program and want more than anything to become a dentist and are sure. There are trade offs and sacrifices that no one talks about.

@@amampersanda you are so kind dear to provide information not everyone does.You will definitely reach your goals stay always happy n healthy.

@@sailuvijl6621 Yes, much love! Best wishes to you and your daughter!

Hey keep your head up, king! There are so many other institutions out there for you that you’ll love.