COLLEGE DECISION REACTIONS | International Student (Ivies, Stanford, MIT…) | 🇫🇷🇨🇭 

The college application process is already really intense for American students but it's probably 1000% harder for international students, specially the ones who are applying for any financial aid. Congratulations on to your acceptances, I'm 100% sure that you r gonna succeed no matter where you go.👏

This is a great video. It shows the reality of how it feels like to be an international student trying to study in the US. No matter what your stats are, finances will always be the number one thing they will look for, and that's just the reality of it.

This might be the realest video for an international student. We have very much lower chances than even the US citizens so it's a really hard process. And the financial aid just makes it harder even more unfortunately

It’s absolutely ok I understand that it’s really hard to get rejected. I’m an international student who applied to 29 schools (and financial aid) in the USA, got rejected from 28 and waitlisted at one, so trust me when I say I get it and thank you for posting this video because it was a true representation of the 2022 application process!!

I just want to show appreciation for your effort and willingness to post this video. I understand how hard it is for international students to apply to all these colleges with financial aid (and get rejected by many of them). I must say... you handled rejection so well! I can't imagine how much effort you have put into writing all these supplemental essays. No matter where you end up going, I wish you all the best!

This is a really good and brave video . I know a lot of students get rejected to their dream schools but afraid to post up their experiences. This is a good reality check to many students out there to tell them they’re not alone(esp after seeing all the happy videos to those that did get accepted to their dream schools). Whatever you do and school you decide to go to , you’ll be more than fine. I can understand though wanting to go to a US university to experience that college life . I went to one of my state university nearby (mostly because it’s very affordable and I didn’t end up with any debt after graduating). And although not the Ivies or most people’s dream school, I still made sure I got the best out of my college life and education. As I wanted that college experience , I still lived on campus . Even got my dream senior project to work at Walt Disney Imagineering. And before graduation, got a great job offer to work in Seattle that I got because of my college’s on-campus interviews . I guess my point is , even though you didn’t get into your dream school, as long as you work and study hard, network with as many people you can, and enjoy the 4 years as they go by fast . I still think about my college years and it’s some of the best times in my life . Good Luck!

I am an international student from France and I am living the exact same situation right now ( applying for the class 2027 to us colleges). Paradoxically, I got into amazing canadian and uk unis that are equally or even better ranked academically...

I literally had the same experience, I applied from argentina for around 15 schools and only got accepted to one and it was because it didn’t check financial funds, it is literally the worst, because I know I was overqualified for most of the schools and still got rejected

I had this too bro. International student life is tough. Luckily I got accepted to NYU which I am really grateful for.

Thank you so much for posting this video! As a fellow international student, I know how it's harder for us! Congratulations for your full scholarship, it's amazing! Greetings from Brazil

Congratulations!!!you have made it through this tough process. It's way difficult for international students than citizens ,so don't feel bad about your decisions!!

You are great. You applied to all these colleges, and this requires a great effort. I wish you success in your life 👊🏽🌚

Hi David, Congrats on getting accepted to such prestigious colleges! Also, thank you for your candour in posting the rejections as well. Good luck and have fun on your college journey.

Thank you for making this video, Im happy for the scholarships you got and good luck in future!

You are so brave to post them. I was too afriaid to post mine online because the results were not great. But there's still chance for transfer in the future. Good luck with that^^

The way you handled the rejections was very mature, and showing one's vulnerability isn't easy. As a mom of an international student, I really want to express my support for all your hard work. Congratulations, and don't forget that college decisions are just the beginning of a new chapter in your life~!! I'm 100% sure that you will strive even more in the future. Great job👏👏👏

Loved it!!! Hope one of your waitlists pull through

congratulations on all your acceptances!! im also a senior in the class of 2022 so just wanted to say great video and congrats on making it through this tough application process 🎉

hey man! i came over here after your comment on my vid. sorry for your rejections, but I love and appreciate how honest this video is. best of luck on your waitlists; maybe I'll see you at bates or colby ;)

I’m sorry for all those rejections bro … you’ll find your path I don’t doubt it

i loved that you shared this video. It shoes the truth about the American school selection committee and how hard it is. As someone who is also international, this video made me feel much better

I randomly show your video ..... and it's just amazing to see as a international student ❤️ it's very inspiring video for some international student who applied in international university ...... it's showing reality of how it's feel like international student .....keep growing and succeed in your life🎉❤️

I love your accent. Thanks for the great video 😊

Merci pour ta vidéo ! Ça m'inspire vraiment à me pas me décourager dans ma démarche pour étudier dans des tops schools des usa. Félicitations pour tes réussites!

Admissions decisions for internationals is always hard. Congrats on your acceptances though!

franchement pour nous les internationaux cette année c'était horrible, congrats on your acceptances and showing what the real application process is like, and that only a very small minority actually get into all their top colleges!! bonne chance pour tout!

Congratulations on your acceptances! Unfortunately it's way way harder to get in as an international student, but with hard work, you will succeed anywhere! Keep your head up high!!

Appreciate your effort of posting the video. For real.

Congrats on your accepents. I realy love how you still posted that video even though you got many rejections. You are so brave. I wish you the best. I hope i can also be as brave as you and imply to Us collages. Ps I am also from Switzerland.

Great video and good luck with the waitlists! Genuinely curious: why do you wanna attend a uni in the USA instead of e.g. EPFL?

franchement félicitations pour ton courage et ta détermination ! c'est vraiment très dur pour les internationaux... je suis aussi stressée (alors que je suis encore au lycée)

u had an amazing sat score! i wonder how u got sm rejections :( i was also an international student and I think it was very tough for us this year 😓 congrats on your acceptances!

Super la vidéo ! je félicite ton courage, mais également ton full ride a Bocconi (c'est l'un des top choix en Europe), cette année fut très dur (et le bac n'a pas aider). Bonne chance pour le futur.

Great Video! and congrats!

Hi David, sorry to know that your great efforts did not receive the adequate results. Stay trong! Just a bit wonder if you could post your GPA and extra activities you use to apply for the Ivy's schools, i think it would be very meaningful for other international students. Hugs from Vietnam!

I really do not understand why people get rejected for financial aid

The American admission process is very different from that of European countries. In Europe, academics, grades and results in standardized tests are the only things schools look for when deciding who gets admitted or not. But in the US, many more factors come into play. Since US colleges get most of their funding from alumni donations, they prioritize students who have the most chance of being donors once they graduate. This is common knowledge although college administrators will never openly admit it. So American graduates are much more likely to give back to their alma mater than international students are since alumni donation is part and parcel of American culture while that's not necessarily the case in most countries, especially in countries where the university system is public as is the case in Europe. That's why most international students who get admitted at US schools come from very wealthy families or very reputed families (ex.: children of presidents, ministers, royalty, etc.). So don't let all these refusals put you down. In all honesty, Switzerland is an amazing country with excellent universities. So I'm a bit surprised you want to study in the US that much since your country probably has a better university system as a whole than in the US! However, if you really want to study in an English speaking country, I would suggest Canada since their universities are on par with American ones, while still having an admission process that's a lot simpler for international students. Canada has great English speaking (and French speaking) universities: McGill, U of Toronto, UBC, McMaster, Queen's, Waterloo, etc. So maybe you should take a look at them! French speaking students are the smartest students I've met in my whole life, so don't let the refusals you got from American colleges discourage you! I'm sure you're an extremely bright person, especially if you're the product of Swiss education! The mere fact that you're at least bilingual already gives you an asset most American students don't have!

ce n'est pas grave!!!!!!!! Do know that grad school for ivy leagues or top US uni are relatively easier to get into than undergrad!!!! You can think about it and plan out early, get great gpa for 4 years undergrad, get internships, do competitions, and apply to Masters in the US!

Congratulations!!

Nice vid man 🔥🔥hope you’ll get good news for your waitlist offers

Congrats on Bocconi! Great school. May I ask which GPA you had when applying? (Or in general which average in your specific Highschool degree (if you didn’t go to school in US)

All the Best Bro

As a int myself I feel you! Congratulations on your acceptance anyway! May I ask where did you end up committing?

Washington University in St. Louis is my alma mater. It would be awesome if you could get off the waitlist and go there. Connecticut College is also supposed to be a fine school. My aunt wanted me to apply there because she had heard good things about it.

pas grave! it's very hard to get in the really competitive schools if you're an international student and asking for financial aid!

I really appreciate you posting this vidoe. Would it be possible for you to go over some of your stats. What you got on your sat retake? The awards you had? And your extracurricular activities

I see in your comments you’re thinking about a gap year. I’d take the biggest scholarship and spend a year there and then transfer to your “dream school.” You’ll show colleges what you’re capable of and you’ll not have to fit into their boxes as much as when you’re aiming for freshman entrance (it’s easier to get in as a transfer). Come to the U.S. and see if you even like it here 😅 P.S. My son’s going to LMU, class of ‘26

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t financial aid not supposed to affect your chances, because you apply after you get accepted?

Hi, thank you for uploading this video! Would you consider posting your essay? I'm currently applying to us colleges from Germany and, well, you know how stressful it is... Also, for what majors or academic interests did you apply?

I know the feeling man, I got rejected by one of my choices even before sending my transcripts🤣🤣they really be on demon time in those offices

how much is your expected family contribution? (I'm applying this year and my family can only contribute 20k/year and I'm scared

Nice video ! 😊🤩

Congrats!! Rejection sucks, but you took it like a champ. You got some killer scholarships from some great schools! Also, be careful as I noticed you left some personal identifying info in this video.

I'm also from Switzerland. Did you went to a gymnasium?

Hi! I would like to ask if you apply to individual links (links of each school) or there's like a portal where you can apply all schools all at once like in UCAS?

I saw you were wearing a University of Oregon hoodie in this video. I am an alum of the University of Oregon, Go Ducks! Sorry about the school rejections, it is a very difficult thing to have to go through, but one thing I’ve learned in 46 years of life is you land where you are supposed to be. Hang in there!

Courage à toi. Moi même j'ai apply cette année. C'était vraiment difficile. J'ai apply pour 11 au total et j'ai eu 7 rejets, 2 admission and 2 waitlist

Congratulations!! Have you decided which college are you going to yet?

How much did you pay for all your applications?

Congrats!! Hope to see you at ConnColl!

Hey from Belgium , I also want to study in the US (currently in my last year of highschool). I feel like it basically impossible if you don’t have money as well as a perfect sat. What tips would you give me to increase my chances of getting accepted ( as well as a scholarship offered)

Congrats on getting some scholarships sorry you didn’t get into some of your dream schools hope u go somewhere near us so u can visit

Une question: Tu as fait le collège (maturité gymnasiale) en Suisse ou le lycée en France?

What were your stats on SAT, TOEFL, and GPA?

It's so rough on us internationals tbh.

Salut je suis étudiant au gymnase en Suisse y aurait t’il moyen de discuter par mail ensemble, j’aimerais beaucoup étudier à l’étranger et j’ai plusieurs questions

Wowww love it !! You are so handsome ☺️🤯

Je suis dans un lycée français et pour l’année prochaine je prévois de postuler à nyu mais juste pour le plaisir car malheureusement les internationaux qui ont besoins d’aides financières sont littéralement jetés dehors 💀 mais en tout cas félicitation c’est vraiment génial que tu ai été pris dans certaines !!!

Lol it says u got the merit scholarship I think for LMU but good job!!!

slayyyyyyyy💅🏻

A mon avis les universités américaines n'ont pas ou peu de connaissance des systèmes de notation des autres pays, et du coup tu as beau être bon élève ils prennent pas le risque... De toute façon ces universités sont hyper prestigieuses mais je trouve ça affolant de dépenser 200k€ pour l'équivalent d'une licence alors que tu as de très bonnes universités en Europe qui ne demandent pas un tel prix 😉

You applied to way too many schools. Its hard to get in as an international applicant but you can get into top schools if you really put in the effort to each of your applications and if the qualifications are there.

Come to Canada . We love French speaking students .

I know it hurts but considering financial aid over elite schools is smart, you don’t want to get through a degree only to spend the next 5-10 years paying it off. I’m sure you will do great wherever you go

Congratulations on all of your acceptances! i wanted to ask that does bocconi university have english as their language of instruction?

Where did u end up going?

Were you accepted in some where you were waitlisted??

Hey bro Im currently an International student from Sudan.In Sudan we don’t have that many facilities in schools especially in my school we didn’t have any extracurricular sponsored by the school(no clubs, no sports teams that competes on yk national tournaments and stuff)so its rly hard to get anything done. I study at a school that teaches in English and we study the British curriculum IGCSE and im planning to tale A levels once im done. I already finished my 11th year(with my igcse) and i have no extracurriculars. On the bright side, im traveling to another country which has great facilities and stuff.any advice that my help me on the extracurricular side which i would be doing for like 2 years( A levels duration) im pretty good on the stats side (7 A*) in the mock as predicted grades for the IG ( i hope I don’t mess up my grades bc of this lol). So anyways any help?

Your french is so fluent 🤔

Can you share you extracurriculars? or any other thing you would improve upon ! Thanks bro good luck

What school did you choose?

So where will you go?

You're still on the waitlist of some high-rank schools in the US. You may get off the waitlist.

what are your stats?

Dude you look like Jude Law

French power

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Don't give up, only bitches do

I hate to say that but money make life easier😩💔💔

Please post a stats+ec video so we know what not to do XD

Hey how you doing now?