How I got into Princeton, Stanford, Duke & more! | stats, GPA, test scores, advice 

yall are so pressed lmao. At the end of the day, she got in and you didn't. Major L.

GIRL WHAT U TOOK 9 AP COURSES IN ADDITION TO THE IB DIPLOMA??? holy moly macaroni

For everyone looking at only her SAT/ACT and saying that her race is the sole reason she got in, you are ignoring the fact that holistic admissions takes into account more than just standardized tests. There are many Asian/white students on RU-vid itself that get into these schools with similar scores, and Hispanic/African American people with top test scores that don't get in. Without knowing her full background it's unfair to say that her race was the only factor than got her in. If you want college admissions to be based solely on test scores, look at the IITJEE system in India. Also, congratulations on getting into such great colleges.

I am so GLAD to be seeing a black girl making this video!!! I have searched this topic countless times and I always see people who don't look like me. Representation matters and I am inspired to see someone looking like me😊😊💙

y'all are so mad about scores even though she was in the top ten of a class of 500+, which is more important than sat/act scores

The comment section is filled with people who honestly want to undermine this young girl's hard work by calling out affirmative action. I'm sick and tired of people shooting out affirmative action every time a person of color gets accepted into an Ivy League school. It's disgusting for people to have a mindset that they deserve a spot just because they studied hard and got a perfect score on an exam that if anyone takes a 100 times, they would be able to master as well. Well newsflash, no one deserves anything,people earn it, and some people might have struggled more than you faced different obstacles that you met or just been a little bit more genuine in their college essay rather than being a carbon copy of their one friend or cousin that got into an Ivy League or Ivy Tier University. It's time for people to wake up. Affirmative Action was put in place to provide equal access to education for those groups that have been historically excluded or underrepresented, such as women and minorities, and while it's not perfect, it indeed isn't a system that just takes "anyone who's a minority over a seemingly overqualified candidate." Let's be clear, Blacks and Hispanics don't have an overwhelming number of students apply to top-tier schools as their White and Asian counterparts do, and as a result, there is still a significant lack of representation in every school that isn't a historically black college. This by no chance means that schools will accept people who are below average or fit their criteria, they recognize people who are the right fight for their schools believe it or not. Sorry for a tangent this topic hits a particular nerve.

i cant even begin to imaging how proud your parents are like woooow

But a 1420/1600 is a good score?? Confused about why people are mad

Yes girl preach! I love you, you’re an actual inspiration to me as a black girl applying to these colleges :)

I just want to say that being a black girl and looking at all these videos i don't see anyone who is black and this really inspired me and the way I'm not saying anything about you representing stuff but you are kind of an idol to me because I really want to get in Princeton. But since it seemed there was a lot of black people who went there I'm scared that when there's time for college decisions. I will have no way into there. I'm about to start high school soon and I just want to say that you really inspire me to do my best. Peace!

A few of these comments are awful.

People are so mad they didn’t get in! it’s sad really. 😫😫

To all the racist, ignorant people who are about to argue affirmative action: This girl worked hard to get into these schools. She does not deserve to have her hard work belittled by people who could never get into a prestigious university and instead write hate comments on a student's RU-vid video. Standardized tests scores mean almost nothing in college admissions after a certain point: 1400+ Schools want students who are going to make change in this world, instead of solely students who are just going to study for exams. Your mentality towards what universities value is exactly the reason why you will never be accepted to a top tier university. you believe a test is the metric for a person's success and it is simply is not. The SAT will not measure her motivation, work ethic, and talent. Furthermore, this girl took time our of her day to help students with their college applications, so go elsewhere because your racist, rude, ignorant comments will not be tolerated here.

You worked so hard in highschool but of course people want to say you only got in because you’re black..? That’s so messed up to me race doesn’t determine whether you’ll get into college or not.. I’m so sorry.

INTELLIGENT QUEEN

I think the thing you ignorant fools are forgetting is that the majority of these people that get 1500+ on the SAT use tutors and have the monetary means to get external help to prepare. Getting into an Ivy League school is not a meritocracy, the majority of people who go to Ivy League schools are wealthy, if that sounds like a meritocracy to you then you’re mistaken. She had a 5.5 gpa and was in the highest percentile in her school. And her SAT score is in the 97 percentile for both standardized tests. She is not inferior, she is in the range to get into these schools. If you really cared about this perfectly crafted meritocracy you should be going after these athletes with 3.5 gpa’s and these legacy students. Also, IB is hard af and is recognized as being the most challenging academic program in the public school system, and I bet you she’s going to excel while she’s in college. So go after her if you want but in the end y’all that are complaining probably couldn’t do half as much as her.

Are people still saying stupid stuff like, “she only got in because she’s black”? This is insane 😂🤦🏽‍♀️ people don’t even try to hide how ignorant and prejudiced they are. Forget actually being deserving of an acceptance by being 5th in your class, having a 5.5 GPA, 1420 SAT and a 30 ACT 🙄

when she said 8th out of 577, 5.5.......sis

These videos are so authentic, I love it😂

Omg you seem so sweet! I love your smile and wit. Good luck this year 💕

It’s been a year since you uploaded this, but your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I’m just a freshman, but I really want to get into Princeton. College means a lot to me, and videos like this help!

You're awesome girl. So proud of you!

Your energy is woow... ur going places girl

You did a great job! Stay focused and keep working hard!

starting at about 6:48 scores are SAT: 1410 super scored 1420; ACT: 30 super scored: 31

I also got a 1420 on the SAT. Hoping to pull off some Ivy acceptances, too!!! You rock!!! Thanks for this video :)

Congrats! Good luck doing great things. :)

Ayyee, we love a confident, intelligent, beautiful, black woman!!!! Keep it up and happy belated ❤️❤️

Congratulations girl! I pray I get into some good schools too, I start my application process this summer

you definitely inspired me to apply to a lot of top tier schools and scholarships! thank you so much :)

It makes me happy to see black people make it in the world because in the city i live in, we are looked down on as “no future” students. Not to bring race in this in a negative way. Just proud!❤️❤️🤧

Thank you soooo much! I just finished junior year and I go to school that is strictly Cambridge curriculum. This year alone I had five cambridge classes that all had atleast two cambridge test at the end of the year, dual Enrollment, and a ton of clubs so whenever I had to study for the SAT it was like I had to pause my life, everything thing else came second. Even after all the studying im still nowhere near where I want to be and for a second i thought it was just me. This was very reassuring, so thank you.

She’s so smart like YESSS GIRL WERK!!!

I love everything you said!

omg, a fellow floridian IB student 🤦‍♀️ we’re also forced to take eng and history HL and barely have any choices for classes. make a vid on your scores!

You motivate me so much. Keep growing!

I love your personality like holy crap a sis that is doing awesome things and isn't super dull and boring. Like be my best friend right NOW 😂 I should get back to bs-ing my stanford roommate essay bc the application is due tomorrow oop

Black girl magic❤️❤️🙇🏾‍♀️

Sad the trolls were out on this. You're absolutely a rockstar and deserve all your success. Hope you've been doing well!!

I would love to hear about you extracurriculars and essays, those inspire me a lot. Happy late birthday and have a good time!

Thank you for spitting facts about the mind games that SAT/ ACT plays 😤

You wouldn't mind making a video reading your common app essay?

LOL I was the opposite, I could NOT stand the SAT... I just couldn't get it. I did sooo many practices and I just scored a 1470 (my friends were at least 1550). So I took a chance at ACT and loved the fast pace. Got a 35 XD

Such a queen!

sis i love your hair

Hey, I'm going into my sophomore year and I also live in Florida. I know about the whole bright futures scholarship thing and getting an AICE diploma would get me a bright future's scholarship. For me to complete the diploma, I would have to take AICE classes instead of AP classes because there wouldn't be enough room in my schedule to take both. Bright futures is only for Florida universities and I'm not entirely sure if I'm really planning on going to an in-state uni. So I'm sort of stuck between getting my AICE diploma for a Florida uni scholarship, although that would limit the AP classes I can take at my school and I could possibly end up going to an out-of-state uni, or I just take the AP classes available, look for other scholarships, and not get my AICE diploma. I could possibly look into doing an AP class at home but idk if I'm right for that. Also, if I got my AICE diploma and decided to apply to out-of-state universities, would the diploma still look good as a stat even if the classes wouldn't count as college credit or a scholarship? Thanks.

I looooovvveee your attitude

it’s so interesting to see how different people do on the sat versus act...the act is always so much more my speed 😂

9 APs AND the IB program and you had a 5.5 gpa!? Your smart smart!

COULDN'T AGREE MORE ABOUT THE IN THING. ITS SOOOOO HARDDD

btw, i really wanted some ib advice, im a rising junior and have signed up for the IB diploma with 4 HLs. I have already done 3 Ap classes in 9th and 10th grade combined. Do u think doing 4 HLs ( econ, math analysis, physics and global politics) is helpful? Tysm xx

You are so smart and woke ilysm

Can you do an extracurriculars video?

can you read your princeton supplement essay?

where is the dorm tour?

love you gabby ❤️❤️😭

Black Queens unite👌👊...princeton is my dream school👌❣

What area of Florida are you from??

Should you take aice classes I'm in Florida and I'm currently taking two aice classes and now I kind of regret it I wish I've taken AP classes because I've heard that they're more beneficial

Would you mind talking about your IB score?

Can you do a video about the IB Program? I’m a sophomore in pre-IB & I’m wondering what I’m getting myself into. thanks :)

we STAN this SAT kween

omg you’re so pretty

I’m stressing with j advanced middle school classes, wtf I’m scaredd

Aww you have the same birthday as my little brother☺️☺️

You’re fucking great.

she dint tell us her IB and AP scores

Junior year is hell

Lol we have IB at out school and all the students who take it say what u say about it with the writing and stuff but they say it is not as hard as AP

My gpa is 2.2 i dont know how to improve it :((

50% of all people as IVYS should be at community colleges.... but because of legacy and/or $$$ their accepted. Let's not forget why affirmative action had to be created in the first place. Good for you young lady.

pov you didnt know a gpa went over 4 so now youre panicking

these racist shitheads in the comments have my blood boiling. you worked so fucking hard for this and deserve every acceptance you got

your instagram isssss?

5.5 GPA? GOSH DANGGGGGGG LOL

dam u took math studies and got into an ivy 🤔

JESUS is Lord

It's honestly not such a bad thing to just admit that if you are Hispanic/Black/Native American, you have a higher chance of getting into some of these schools with maybe slightly lower scores. Just pretending like this "trend" doesn't exist at all makes it unfair for the extra efforts Asian students would need put in to get into some of these colleges. I understand that 1.)college admissions are holistic 2.) Affirmative action is meant to address systemic issues that minority students face. , but we should at least not pretend like affirmative action is not even a thing. However, congrats on getting into all these schools and you clearly deserve it.

It’s kind of sweet how she thinks these were fully merited admissions decisions unaided by pigmentation.

Affirmative action is great! "I didn't really study, I just depended on my own knowledge" - SAT: 1410 super scored 1420; ACT: 30 super scored: 31

Ik im late but wtf 1420, asains would get denied from state school with that. Actually disgusting

When she talked about not having to do a disclaimer if she was any other race... literally everybody on RU-vid does disclaimers before videos that might take offense to people. Don’t make yourself sound special or try to get people to feel bad. Race has nothing to do with it.

being a "minority" might be the only tea here smh

We all can’t be black unfortunately