Get into Yale as an International Student! | 9 Tips + My Experience as a Singaporean

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These tips are applicable for EVERYONE, international or not, but there are some specific tips for all my international/Singaporean friends watching :) I left my most important tips towards the back, so be sure to watch the whole video!
If you're reading this & you're currently studying at Yale/any US school out of your home country, leave any tips that you have that I might have missed in the comments to help out our future applicants please!
Also, want to reiterate that this is in no shape or form me trying to show off being at Yale - I just hope to share some tips so that I can help more ordinary students like me get into their dream school. At the same time, please remember that your school will never define you - only you can determine where you go in life!
All the best of luck, and don't forget to have fun in the process :)
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8:34 My experience with Tip #5
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11:35 My experience with Tip #6
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14:58 Tip #9 (*MOST IMPORTANT!)
16:25 My experience with Tip #9
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Hello hello, I’m Vic, a Singaporean at Yale sharing tips and tricks with other fellow 20-somethings on growth, wellness, and self-love.
I make videos on what I've learnt about:
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@haneen6324 3 года назад

I'm Saudi, and it is my absolute dream to be able to get into Yale. Ever since I knew colleges existed i would adore college reactions and always cry with them, i wondered what was so special about ivy leagues... Once i learned about them i fell in love with Yale with the campus, the majors, the environment, and the people there. As young as i was i was so excited about it i read every little detail about Yale, and watched each and every video. I would even start writing the application even though i still had years until i actually need to write it. Now i have three more years until i finally graduate high school. Let's just pray i get in, it is literally my dream.

@zainabsiddiqui4431 3 года назад

Hey!! My name is Haneen and I live in Saudi too! I recently found out about Yale and absolutely fell in love with the University. I hope you get an admission here!

@haneen6324 3 года назад

@@zainabsiddiqui4431 Thank you so much!!

@Abdul-bk5fj 2 года назад

It's so great too see how passionate u are about Yale and the effort ur willing to put in tho I just want to say, dont forget to enjoy life right now. Going to Yale will not fill some hole in ur heart, nothing will if ur not appreciative of life for what it is right now. Just like ur 4 years of college will be unlike any other, ur 3 years of hs will be like that too. Ur youth, childhood and all these milestones will be unlike any other and u'll surely regret it "waiting" for life to get better. Make the most of it now:)

@haneen6324 2 года назад

@@Abdul-bk5fj thank you so much that means a lot!!! reminds me to stop working towards something all the time, and just live the moment before i regret it all.

@Nn.65juk 2 года назад

@stella. Good. I am descendent of arabic people and i would like too enter to yale. And my dream is to meet the Land of my ancestors. I wantto meet the goza pyramid and the meca.

@aditinigam3989 2 года назад

The admission officer was actually right in indicating you as a unique person because you really proved it at the end by emphasizing that failures can happen but it doesn't mean the end of your career or life. There are so many opportunities waiting ahead and we should always have multiple plans so that we don't get stagnant at any point and keep on moving so that we can reach a destination. Love from India 🇮🇳

@victorialim 2 года назад

Yess!!! Exactly that, and I’m so glad you took that away fr this video. Thank you ☺️

@jasminecaptan7147 3 года назад

Went to the Yale Scholars Program and fell in love with it. It’s my dream to go there for my masters in 2 years and videos like this keep me going☺️Thank you !

@courtneywymers7622 3 года назад

I’m South African and this really helped a lot, thank you so much

@manelisikhombela2420 3 года назад

I’m also from South Africa. I was wondering how did you guys going about finding the necessary information to start applying?

@manelisikhombela2420 3 года назад

Lineo Khabane okay i will thank.

@manelisikhombela2420 3 года назад

@Lineo Khabane I don’t have instagram. But I just DMed you though a friend of mine’s instagram. And her instagram handle is @pretty_blvck_rose_

@MutsyChils 3 года назад

Hey... I'm from Zambia and would like to apply at YALE... I'd be glad to receive your help..

@ofkn232 3 года назад

Me too grade 11 this year🤙🏽🤙🏽

@neecs01 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this Victoria. This is really helpful for me as an international student wanting to apply to Yale. This video is very straightforward yet packed with great tips.

@victorialim 4 года назад

Glad it helped! All the best x

@bengyangtan4020 Год назад

Thank you so much! As a singaporean from a non elite JC looking into Yale this has given me so much hope and inspiration

@Shantarayamajhi7943 3 года назад

I want to apply for a Ph.D. at Yale and me clueless at the moment. However, videos like this give me hope and inspiration to strive for the best

@AdityaRaj-ss6fr 2 года назад

Out of all the videos I have watched until now, this was the most realistic informative video I have watched IDK why this doesn't have like a million views, thank you for putting this out, even tho I am a high school grad of 2020, I am gonna apply to my dream colleges next month I recently found out that the colleges are within my reach and I can try applying to them, I started studying at my local college but tbh it isn't up to my level. I feel like I can do it. Even if I don't that's fine, I will come back here to post an update on whether I made it or not.

@victorialim 2 года назад

all the best!!

@lurelin4812 5 месяцев назад

Hope you got in!

@bluegreenblur6276 4 месяца назад

Out of all different college videos that ive seen, yours are just my favourite. Idek why but i just love your vibe

@victorialim 4 года назад

See my SUPPLEMENT + I answer all the questions I’ve gotten about applying as an international IN THIS VID HERE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-h3FPlCRDxVw.html 🌿 TIMESTAMPS: 0:57 Tip #1 2:02 My experience with Tip #1 2:58 Tip #2 5:28 Tip #3 6:28 Tip #4 7:13 My experience with Tip #4 7:48 Tip #5 8:34 My experience with Tip #5 11:01 Tip #6 11:35 My experience with Tip #6 13:01 Tip #7 13:43 Tip #8 14:12 My experience with Tip #8 14:58 Tip #9 (*MOST IMPORTANT!) 16:25 My experience with Tip #9 All the best to anyone applying, and don’t forget to have fun learning about yourself in the process! And for those of you here for my other content - a video on journaling for productivity coming up soon :)

@pinkikashiv593 2 года назад

Hey I have already applied to yale university but the only problem is that I have applied for regular decisions... So I am now quite nervous after listening to you and worried that if I would be able to get admitted to yale...😔😔😔

@sangarshini2114 4 года назад

hi victoria! the first video of yours that i saw was your supplementals one and i heard your accent and instinctively went "singaporean?" in my head. thank you so much for these videos!! I'm pretty young lmao and i won't begin applying until like 3-4 years later (I'm in sec2 right now lol), but your videos are so incredibly inspiring to watch, so thank you!!

@victorialim 4 года назад

Hahaha I love that, yes our accent is super distinct, and so glad I have a fellow Singaporean watching! Yes Sec 2 is super young (I didn't think about applying to the US till the start of JC 2, lol) but it's great you're aware of these things earlier on! :) x

@jasminerice8046 4 года назад

I'm also sec 2 😅

@juana7900 3 года назад

I’am latinoamerican and this really helped me! Thanks 🤩

@T.akpnarseymaa Год назад

I’d love to hear form You about Yale Masters. I mean not the information written on their website but what international students need to know, what are the challenges behind the scene and would you be doing your masters at Yale as an international student? And thank you so much for the video your empathy and the way you look to ‘failure’ really what your audience need! Will hope to see you at campus, may God!

@dodoBird21 3 года назад

It's totally worthy to subscribe you because you give info as well as moral support. ❤ Love from India 🇮🇳 I'm fully loaded to get into Yale next year. 🤟

@dodoBird21 3 года назад

Thanks for heart ❤ SIS I'll surely meet you if I get into Yale ☺

@Mauryzzl 4 года назад

i’m applying next year !! wish me luck❤️🙏🏻

@victorialim 4 года назад

good luck!!

@mich27eg 7 месяцев назад

hi victoria! i'm also from singapore (in nus high school right now) and i dream of going into an ivy league college one day haha, this video definitely gave me a lot of nice inspiration so thank you and good luck in yale !!

@basurahan_juice 2 года назад

can i ask when do they usually start accepting applications for undergraduates? i'm from the philippines and i am not that familiarized with other countries' school years or application dates

@arezoomontazeri5667 2 года назад

Hello Victoria. Thanks for your great contents. I have a question. If my ielts score is below the average, but other parts of my resume is somehow satisfying, is there any chance to be accepted? Thanks for your responding.

@dominicreid4gg.90 2 года назад

I’m doing BSc sports science at the moment and want to do something in strength and conditioning whilst working alongside sports teams. Is there a way to work as a coach instead of paying? Or has anybody heard of something similar? Doesn’t have to be Yale.

@robs908 3 года назад

Im from Mexico and I rlly want to study at Yale , I’m in 8th grade so I have plenty of time for it, but I did my research of what does Yale wants in their students, I watch a lot of RU-vid videos like this one and I’m supper committed to do all the activities I can so they consider me for an scholarship and obviously to accept me to the school, okey so, I know I need to have a GPA of 4.0 minimum, I’m going to try to take the SAT and ACT exam bc in Mexico we don’t have that, in which I need to get more than 1500 on the SAT I think, and like a 35 on the ACT, also I need to be in like 10 AP classes and get a 3-5 in the exam, and a lot of extracurriculars ( I want to study laws, specifically criminal law ) ( in college I’m planning to have a majority of pre-law and criminal justice but I’m still not 100% sure ) I know I need to have research’s related to that and try to publish them, try to go to internships also related to that, be in debate ( I’m currently in UN model ) be president or vicepresident on something, develop an original project and try to win an local or regional award, community service, (I speak English and Spanish and currently learning French but I think I need to have more languages so )also learn Italian, etc, all that I’m high school hahaha, in Mexico, well where I live there’s only 3 years ( 10, 11, and 12 grade ) of High school so it would be hard to do all that but I’m going to try my best, oh and I also going to be on the IB program all the high school, and I’m going to try to do something on 9th grade maybe just community service bc there’s not a lot of options here but..., do you think I have a chance to get into Yale, and with a scholarship...???

@bubbleschinchilla4953 4 года назад

Hi vic!! I’m a singaporean too AAHAHHA!! I’ve already applied RD and I’ve yet to receive an interview though. I’m quite worried it’s because my predicted A level grades were less than stellar. Do you know how long RD interviews will last? Thanks!!

@brigetteg4961 4 года назад

Helloo, I’m in collage but I want to transfer, is necessary for me to do SAT ? Or just give my scores and TOEFL?

@jessi6210 3 года назад

I don‘t want to apply to Yale University but my final exam is about applying to Yale as an international student so that‘s very helpful!!

@TWIZZYKIN 3 года назад

I'm west african and this helped alot!! Thank you!!

@santiagosangrocid4815 3 года назад

This video really helped me a lot!!!!! thanks

@hamidulloyuldashev7926 3 года назад

I want to apply for Yale university as an international student to study international law. What are the requirements? Like, IELTS

@mohamedsyrup7666 Год назад

Does hale accept IGCSE exam scores and A level exam scores ? or do you have to have SAT scores only ?

@hehehee7317 4 года назад

Where did you find the environmental conference? Did you find them online? Did you school make it a must for everyone to have a published science research? Or did you find it online or something? Was working with environment organisations what your school introduced you to?Lol for us average singaporean joe the only thing I have a clear idea of what to do is only do well in school. Otherwise I don’t know where to find anything to do. Furthermore, I intend to study economy, which quite frankly,I don’t know how to show passion on unlike other subjects like history in which show passion on(haha does this even make sense). Btw thank you for sharing your experience it has tremendously helped me!

@antoniabagnat1780 2 года назад

Hi! i’m 15 years old and i’m very sure this is my actual dream school, but i’m so lost and i’m not sure where to go or how to apply, though this video was definitely helpful!!! tysm. I wanna know where should i go to start working on my essays or start preparing myself to apply.

@shivangiduttaupadhyay6897 3 года назад

yo....what was your research topic...can you please make a video on how and what we need to do to write and publish research papers in high school?

@aqdasmujahid1845 2 года назад

Hello There ... First of all the video was very informative ... I wanted to know that will my application be at disadvantage if I don't give SAT or SAT ?

@darrenteone7363 3 года назад

Hie. I wanted to ask if IGCSE results could be used

@khueanhpham4116 3 года назад

Hi! thank you so much for your helpful video :) I am currently a student in Vietnam, in 11th grade of an international french school in ho chi minh city. My scores have always been very good, but unfortunately my school does not really offer any extracurriculars, so my activities list is pretty short... do you have any tips for that? thanks!

@raniadrio3184 2 года назад

Hello I have the same problem as yours , my schedule is an absolute mess besides my school doesn't offer any extracullars . Um gonna take the SAT this year to apply next year to my dream schools. We can start these tests prep and the application process together if u want 😊

@raydorynatieno4818 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this. ♥

@viviancowo6353 3 года назад

Hi thank you so much! I am very interested in going to Yale and am working on my application this very moment! It's a long shot but hey, we miss 100% of opportunities we don't take. It's very scary and I'm scared about how I'll feel if I don't get in. I know what school you go to doesn't account for your self worth but I would still be really bummed. :(

@victorialim 3 года назад

Just do your best and let things happen as they are meant too. Sometimes when things don’t go the way we want, new paths open to us that we wouldn’t have expected :) sending love x

@studyhour1217 3 года назад

Hoping I am gonna meet you one day in Yale ....I will give my 10000%... fighting

@cecehardinge2776 3 года назад

hi vic! what did you get in your igcse board exams? i have mine in just under a month now :')

@reveluvwendy4868 4 года назад

Hi Victoria! Thanks for helping me out greatly - love all your videos. If I may ask, did you apply/receive any financial aid? I want to go to Yale, but my family cannot afford tuition...

@victorialim 4 года назад

Hey there, Yale offers very generous financial aid, and they are need blind (meaning that your need for financial aid does not affect your chances of getting in)! You can find more about this and see if you’re eligible online :) if Yale sees you as a worthy candidate, they will offer you the financial aid that you need :)

@alexacitra1876 4 года назад

hi victoria! how does going to a small school (my batch has 23 students lol) factor into applications? + my academics aren’t excellent (almost 50% of my grades are Bs, the rest are As) but i think i might be able to compensate for them with my extracurriculars. still really worried about my grades though :(

@victorialim 4 года назад

I’m not sure if it factors in much (from what I know they analyse by region as I said); that said, if you mention your circumstances (eg less resources if there are) in the extra information that might help you. Grades unfortunately are really important, so try to work on those! You don’t need perfect grades but a good record is also important.

@tanimagupta3108 4 года назад

Hey 👋🏻 can u please make a video about your extracurricular

@nightandday7704 2 года назад

Hi I really hope you reply how do I find by exact interest/selling point? I know that I love biology and chemistry but not exactly what about them

@takamiharano9561 4 года назад

Hii Vic , were u always good at essay writing or it’s just you spend lots of time on it to make sure it’s well written? I have trouble writing them 😭

@victorialim 4 года назад

I spent suchhh a long time on them! Like 7 months lol! You definitely don't have to spend as long on it as me, just keep brainstorming and writing drafts and refining them! Just get those ideas flowing and something will eventually work out :) All the best, Harano!

@alzainalkaabi8739 2 года назад

I’m from Bahrain, and a junior. I was wondering if they’ll accept someone who’s in half IB? I didn’t have the chance to take full IB. I take IB Bio and Chem

@smakshmahajan2587 3 года назад

hello, I also wanna do env studies and this helped a lot also any suggestions about the env sci program at yale like how's it?

@mohittt8720 4 года назад

hi,my name is Mohit and i reside in India and i am entering my eleventh grade this year...when do you recommend me to start my college application process.....?

@andreagarrido375 4 года назад

Hi! I am from Ecuador, and I really really want to get in Yale, so my question is how do you start the process admission? Love your videos! You are amazing!

@victorialim 4 года назад

Hola Andrea! Todo la información que necesitas está aquí: admissions.yale.edu/first-year-application-process Hope that helps! :)

@andreagarrido375 4 года назад

@@victorialim Thank u so much! Love from Ecuador ❤️

@sihuilin9239 3 года назад

Hi Victoria! I'm studying in Singapore as well and I'll be in J2 next year! Do you have any idea whether they will take into account your J2 prelim grade only or your overall J2 grade (meaning everything in J2)? Thank u for ur video btw :D

@victorialim 3 года назад

If I'm not wrong, overall!

@elaineli1155 2 года назад

Hey :) Do you mind sharing what your sharing what your predicted IB score was that you submitted to Yale?

@MeowMeow-ew1ln 4 года назад

Hi Vic! The moment you talked ,i could instantly recognise your Singaporean accent. What are your opinions on money. Was money a problem for you to get in Yale? How big of a factor is money for you to study overseas?

@kyranodonoghue9185 4 года назад

Iman Danish they have very good financial aid

@lacampanella6172 3 года назад

In Germany we don’t have the opportunity to do many (or at all) activities for the extracurriculars. Schools don’t offer anything and you also can’t win prices. My big passion is writing and I don’t have anything I can prove it with.😫

@gabyberron1916 4 года назад

I’m from Mexico and I would love to attend Yale... it truly is my dream school!!! Can I still apply if I’m 19? I’m scared to though...

@victorialim 4 года назад

yes you can!

@yarnhial7364 4 года назад

Girl! Chase your dreams

@Mangotaco126 3 года назад

Lloremos juntos

@ariadna6528 3 года назад

Estás en alguna universidad en México?

@gabyberron1916 3 года назад

Pablo Pomares que sad :(

@delted_ 2 года назад

What schools did you go to before getting into Yale. Also sending you love from Singapore as well💖💖comgrats

@Ashleeyjohnw Год назад

Hi! I was just curious if I have to pay to Yale as an international student if my family’s income is lower than 20000USD?

@janabulum6681 3 года назад

Hi Victoria I did not really understood types of early action. Can you please explaine it a little bit. Thank you for your time!

@flooowww7800 3 года назад

I know i’m a year late , but can we get into yale with A levels or do we still need to take SAT / ACT ? Very informative video btw ❤️

@victorialim 3 года назад

A levels is fine, but yes you do need SAT / ACT! I think this year they might have changed the regulations cos of COVID tho so do check their website!

@flooowww7800 3 года назад

Victoria Lim Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@InterviewRwanda 8 месяцев назад

SO AM LIVING THE LIFE OF MY DREAMS JUST AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AM STARTING LOCAL UNIVERSITY NEXT MONTH BUT I FEEL LIKE USA WOULD BE BETTER, NOT BECAUSE AM REALLY ATTACHED TO IT, OR HAVE BEEN MY DREAMS BUT ONLY BECAUSE IT IS A DREAM OF MY FAMILY, JUST TO HAVE THAT ONE KID IN USA. SHOULD I APPLY AND MOVE? Yale has never been my dream, but I just think I loved your video :)

@itsmillie2210 4 года назад

How early do you have to apply?

@nolimits4059 2 года назад

Can we enter this college without SAT or ACT marks?

@kelvinl534 4 года назад

Hi Victoria! Thank you so much for sharing this video with us! I am going to apply early action to Yale next year. I was just wondering what type of extracurricular activities admissions officers value? My short stories have been published in some anthologies, but I have not really won any national/international gold medals on them. What would you advise me to do in this scenario? Thanks!

@victorialim 4 года назад

They value anything as Long as you’ve shown dedication to it (time) and expertise (depth). Sounds like you’re on the right track, and don’t disregard your own accomplishments- being published is a big deal! keep writing, if you can find other avenues to showcase your work and find other ways to develop yourself as a writer (if that’s what you’re really into) :)

@kelvinl534 4 года назад

@@victorialim thank you so much for your reply! I'll definitely keep those things in mind! Yale has been my dream school since I was 5 years old, and I have flown all the way from Western Canada and visited it 3 times already. I'm just trying my best to build a profile that the university likes so I have a chance of being accepted. This video definitely helped me a lot. Thank you so much :)

@victorialim 4 года назад

@@kelvinl534 Good on you for putting in so much effort - just don't forget the last tip in this video!

@laranja371 2 года назад

Hi ,I am Angolan ,and I’m doing a levels now ,do you think I can get in with a level ?

@DramaEditsPak 3 года назад

Do we have to do IElTS and SAT both

@khadijatulkubra4915 3 года назад

Hi sister can a matric passed student apply for Yale University

@marigirl5326 3 года назад

Thank you for the amazing video!! Just a quick question, did you play any sport as an extra curricular?

@victorialim 3 года назад

Nope!

@marigirl5326 3 года назад

@@victorialim ok! Thank you so so much!

@raindropsonmars 2 месяца назад

hey, did you get a 40/42 in every term of ib?

@taras_space5653 3 года назад

Hello I am Tara from India. Currently I am in class 11 and after passing class 12 I would like to pursue my undergraduate degree in Yale University. So my question is that, my class 10 marks were not that good bcoz I suffered alot last year due to covid but I am trying my best to get amazing marks both in class 11 n 12. So can I apply to the uni with 11th n 12th transcripts along with other SATs n TOEFLs marks......I will be grateful for your answer...💗💗

@DramaEditsPak 3 года назад

How many and what type of essays to write

@caitlindonoghue1771 3 года назад

Hi! I am from Ireland and I still have three and half years left in school, my first year and second year I did quite poorly in school. Mostly B's and C's and even a couple of D's. From now on I have been getting mostly A's and maybe a B here and there. Will my first and second year affect their decision (I was 13 and 14 at the time)

@blufishy1355 3 года назад

They only look at high school grades so if that was in middle school you should be fine

@Kodrp Год назад

I’m from Germany and I really wanna go to Yale as soon as I have my Abitur/A-Levels. I’m currently in 9th grade on a Gesamtschule but I’ll apply to a Gymnsium after my Realschulabschluss/GSCE. If I’ll remember this comment, I’m gonna reply in a few years for an update.

@ShineeseCPsalim 3 года назад

Hi there! I have a question, so I go to a public highschool (that's not well known) but do i have to go to an international private highschool to go to yale?

@victorialim 3 года назад

nope!

@konikmitra7984 3 года назад

Great Video!! I take IB What IB Predicted do you usually require for Yale?

@konikmitra7984 3 года назад

Thank you so much though for these videos Especially liked the essay video

@ved.2553 3 года назад

Hi Victoria!! I am an Indian student studying in 12th grade and really looking forward to apply in yale and my grades were not that great in 12th and i am going to give SAT by this october so please give some tips it would be really greatful ☺️

@mahrukh065 Год назад

Did you get in??

@powergirl31 4 года назад

Hi vic! Im an international student applying to yale rd. I would love to read your supplements. Would it be possible for you to send it?

@victorialim 4 года назад

Hey - I did another video on that here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_y9tnQgymTI.html !

@ReginaOnateBarajas Год назад

Do you think Ib is worth for Yale?

@tahaan8662 2 года назад

Does Yale accept IELTS instead of TOEFL?

@rojakhondokar2848 3 года назад

Hi Victoria! This is your first video that i am watching. And i really really found it helpful. So thank u so much for that! I do have questions tho. U talked abt the IB cirriculum. But i am studying under the Cambridge curriculum, where we have A's and B's. So in grades 9 and 10 i did have some B's in some class tests. However, i do have a trend of improvement in my results. And finally got a gpa of 4 on 4 for my board exams. So will those B's affect my chance of getting into Yale significantly? Also. I plan on majoring in biochemistry. But i do not have extracirriculars based on those. Cuz i was already studying that in school. But i had 2 more fields of interest 1. Writing. 2. Motivational speaking I have extracirriculars in both of those. Esp, for the 2nd one. Since i had my own experiences in the past, i opened an international platform that ptomotes positive living and mental health. But this is absolutely not related to my major. So will this be a problem? Given i dont have extracirriculars related to science. Except for being the editor in my science club. Ps. Sorry for this long piece of writing.

@victorialim 3 года назад

Your extracurriculars do not need to be related to your intended major! Also, I answer your question on grades in this doc here: docs.google.com/document/d/1OZC5f2uhlCoVdLyx2rdfPbnYkqayINdSE2jIO849BbE/edit All the best!

@rojakhondokar2848 3 года назад

@@victorialim thank u so much dear! Also, if u have instagram and fb.. plz do check out my platform. Facebook link is: facebook.com/livepositive500/ Instagram username: livepositive500 Link: instagram.com/livepositive500/

@diseabook5135 3 года назад

Hi ! I know you posted that video a long time ago, so I hope that you'll respond to my question: I am French and the high school system is very different from the United States, so I am a little confused: What is the difference between SAT and ACT? Do I have to take them both? If you or anyone can respond, that will be really great, cause Yale is my dream school since I am thirteen! Thanks!

@victorialim 3 года назад

Hi! SAT and ACT are both forms of standardized testing. You only need to do one! They are separate from your high school grades / school system (which you would need to submit as well in your application). All the best :)

@user-bo1ue8xs5d 4 года назад

Hello! I have one question🙈 Can I get into college if I had bad grades from 9 grade to 10 grade(I had two C grade) but then I enhances these grades to A in 11 grade and still trying to work hard in senior year? And also , do I need international awards to get into college? Thank you!!!

@victorialim 4 года назад

I personally think that’s okay (as long as you work really hard in your senior year), BUT I think it’s difficult for me to say exactly what grades are good enough for Yale. The thing is, Yale doesn’t consider applicants as “valid” or “invalid” simply by looking at their grades. If you can remember in my application tips video, I say that grades are just a minimum requirement that Yale looks at. It is equally or even more important for you to write good application essays, be active in extra-curriculars etc. What I’m trying to say is, Yale cares more about your application as a whole than just your grades. You can get all As and not get accepted, just as you can have a mix of B/As and be accepted as well. Also - you don’t need international awards, definitely not, but it does help if you have awards of any kind (local, from your school etc)!

@whiteheavn 3 года назад

Damn whats Indonesian curriculum then, is it possible to convert it into gpa

@100pomme 3 года назад

I am Ahmed from Algeria. I want to complete my PhD study in America. Can I apply?

@sarahdjaber358 2 года назад

Hello, what would you recommend if I can’t find any seats in my area to take the SAT test (as an international student) ?

@victorialim 2 года назад

try to go to another area if possible? if not you probably have to wait for the next cycle, or try to take ACTs instead!

@spider-maninside5401 2 года назад

Hey lim thank you for your efforts. I am looking for apply in psychology and I checked their website and found nothing regarding SAT. Do you have any idea about SAT requirment for psychology? Please help me by give the answer. It will be helpful for me. Thanks once again

@victorialim 2 года назад

SAT scores are required for the application in general, regardless of the major. You apply to get into Yale and not to get into a specific degree!

@balmukundsharma4764 2 года назад

I can't really understand what should I do coz I am from India and for me scores are not difficult but I just have one year in hand and I don't have any extra curricular experience to add to my profile. I can't afford to miss the opportunity to get in any usa University coz even the best of best University 8n India suck at everything

@raquelsilva5999 4 года назад

i want to go to a us law school BUT theyre too expansive do i need to have the best grades to get a scholarship?

@blufishy1355 3 года назад

Yes essentially yes because they only choose the best for a scholarship

@tzyong6236 4 года назад

My mom went to Singapore for college

@julianajanot4280 2 года назад

Thank you so much, this video is amazing Vic! I'm from Brazil, and I also want to pursue Environmental Studies in Yale! Do you have any video about ENVST at Yale, and maybe tips for applying to Yale with that major in mind? Thank youu

@victorialim 2 года назад

I don't have a vid on that but feel free to ask me your questions on Instagram!

@julianajanot4280 2 года назад

@@victorialim Thank youu! Just followed you on Instagram, and I'll follow you on linkedIn as well :)

@lizawasique7436 3 года назад

I am from Pakistan , Are there any scholarships for International students

@nicolelim8070 4 года назад

Hi Victoria, I'm a Singaporean too! I'm currently studying in a Polytechnic. I would like to ask what are the chances for a Polytechnic student to get into Yale? And on a side note, our academic calendar differs from JC - our academic year starts in April and ends in April the following year, so how do I go about applying? (Your help would really mean so much, thank you.)

@victorialim 4 года назад

nicole lim hello Nicole! As far as I know Yale doesn’t care too much about the “prestige” of your school - in fact if you’re from a polytechnic it might even help you because Yale likes diversity and prob not many poly students apply in comparison to JC students! As Long as your grades and activities are strong you have as a good a chance as anyone else:) About application - your school cycle doesn’t matter, as Long as you follow the deadlines of the common app! I’ve forgotten when they are due but if I’m not wrong, it’s 1 Dec deadline for restrictive early action and somewhere in Jan for the regular round. Just make sure you have all your essays and the tests done (there are fixed dates for this and they only happen like once a month so DONT miss it - register for them and sit for them early) + whatever other documents they need ready (like a teacher recommendation- so ask your teachers earlier) and you’d be good to go. For this I’d recommend you look up the deadlines on the common app website itself cos I can’t tell you them off the top of my head. All the best!! Excited that you’re applying!

@nicolelim8070 4 года назад

@@victorialim Thank you for your reply! Great to hear that it is not a huge determining factor!

@premanand2880 4 года назад

Thank you for such an informative video. I am currently pursuing MBA finance from India. I am in my final years and will be graduating in 2021. I want to pursue PhD from Yale University. Am I eligible to fill up the application now?

@victorialim 4 года назад

Hi - I wish I could help you but I’m not sure about the PhD application process. You can probably find all the info you need if you just Google it yourself! All the best!

@inspiringartist3017 4 года назад

I have passed my high school and now I want to go Harvard for further studies what extracurricular activities can I do now

@blond5593 4 года назад

None?

@lanaauroravukic1859 3 года назад

Hi, I'm from Croatia, and was wondering can I still get in? Since the school system is so diffeerent.

@victorialim 3 года назад

Yes you can!

@ouioui2319 3 года назад

@@victorialim what about money? can you get a scholarship?

@Lina-ti3hp 3 года назад

@@ouioui2319 You can get a scholarship from Yale or you have to look for a organization in your home country wich would also offer you a scholarship for studying abroad.

@ouioui2319 3 года назад

@@Lina-ti3hp thank you

@PranavNair03 4 года назад

11:37 Is there any groups or any way in which I can connect with other Singaporeans applying for Us Universities(Like fb grp) I am a Singaporean

@victorialim 4 года назад

Unfortunately there's none that I know of :/ maybe you could start one?

@madinashakirova7759 3 года назад

how do yall think gpa 3.6 is too law for college with acceptance rate 38%

@markwille4528 4 года назад

What was your sat score

@valeskacaceres1281 4 года назад

Hi Victoria!! I am an international applicant from Peru and I will be applying to Yale rd this year. I have good grades in hs but my extracurriculars are not that impressive. What do you think I can do to increase my chances of getting in?

@victorialim 4 года назад

Find / create extra curricular opportunities (important) and write good essays! Whatever grading system your school has is fine as Long as you’re done well. Buena suerte

@valeskacaceres1281 4 года назад

Thank you!!!

@chunkymonkey4128 3 года назад

hi! do you have any idea on any polytechnic students applying to us universities? btw i love your vids and this was really helpful! thanks!

@maya-db3gv 3 года назад

I believe for polytechnic students, it’s easier to apply through an application centre for study abroad. Most of them should have a ‘talk to a consultant’ helpline for them to review ur academic results & to know ur interests for a particular field of study & where. They’ll let u know if you’re eligible & if i’m not wrong they can also suggest pathways that are more suited for u & ur qualification.

@chunkymonkey4128 3 года назад

@@maya-db3gv alright thank you!

@onon8909 2 года назад

hi so i'm currently a junior college student who wants to apply to yale!! i hv a question that is, is it possible if i send in my upper sec co-curricular positions and grades as an ADDITION to my junior college report cards? i did a little more during my secondary school years because i had double ccas, but my current junior college only allowed me to take one :(( thanks!!!

@victorialim 2 года назад

yes u can! that counts as high school according to US terms (ages 14-18). All the best!

@silviac.1554 4 года назад

i really want to attend yale university, but while i do have (what i like to think) unique interests and passions, i can't back them up with extracurriculars because my school doesn't offer them! what do you think i should do?

@victorialim 4 года назад

I was in the same situation. You got to create your own opportunities! 1) Start a club regarding your interest in your school. Shows leadership & initiative 2) Join / volunteer with an organization that does what you like outside your school 3) If you can't do the above two, then just work really hard and dedicate a lot of time to your interest outside school & work up to a level you can produce achievable results. E.g. if you like learning languages get certifications for them, or if you like doing yoga then if possible do yoga teacher training / learn some hard poses etc All this should be an organic process tho! Don't just do things to get into Yale. You should genuinely want and enjoy doing these things and do them regardless if they would help you in your application or not :)

@silviac.1554 4 года назад

Victoria Lim thank you so much for replying! this helps a lot, now i know what to do 😂