I completely forgot to include this in my academics section, but I also took two dual enrollment classes through my local JC. I took American Business and Real Estate Principles, receiving As in both classes :)
Thank you so much for sharing this video! This is the first realistic Stats video that I've seen - it's so nice to hear from someone who has stronger extracurriculars in relation to test scores. This makes me feel so human.
this video has helped me so much, my parents didn’t go through the american college application process, so i thought i’d be sort of on my own during this. i was ready to skip over the additional info section, but was inspired to fill out after the way you utilized it! would love to see some videos on u chicago after you get acclimated :)
This video was so helpful! like i can't thank you enough for this i am so much more relieved as someone who is going test optional with shit ton of extracurriculars similar to yours makes me feel calm and think i actually have a shot
this was a great relief because my SAT ACT wasn't good but my AP is alright. your tips will help in my essay process this summer. also fellow Bay Area applicant is cool to see :)
applying early decision 2!! in my whole high school year i would have taken 5 ap classes and 6 honors but I will make up for it with my essays and extracurriculars !!! (if someone sees this comment to let me know)
There is a section on the UC app for additional information as well! I forget what it’s called, but it’s definitely there! I’m pretty sure it’s in the academics section, but I could be wrong
COVID made schools go test-optional because testing appointments were getting canceled right and left and it was near impossible to find a testing site near you
@@gmh471 I had no available testing sites throughout all of my junior year, and when they did become available, I had to fly to get to the sites. I was finally able to take an ACT July 2021, but had to literally fly to take it. Like I mentioned, I didn’t like my score, and given I didn’t have my whole junior year to practice, I chose not to submit. Simple as that.
Berkeley is a dream school for many people and so is UChicago. Knowing that, if you have good qualities for your major, not being a test taking genius doesn't take away every chance of getting in makes me think that maybe the admissions process is not as cruel as I thought
congratulations on your acceptances! could you make a video on tips on writing the common app essay/supplementals? also, did you apply to any schools through early decision?
Thankyou for this video, I have a very similar profile to you, but my test scores are not as competitive either. You made me feel better about my applications!
Writing my common app essay right now and absolutely found this video so helpful. Thank you for all the amazing advice and congrats on all the acceptances!!
Ricky, Great video! I have enjoyed watching your video. It is very helpful to me! I am graduating with my AA degree from a 2-year college this semester. I have been studying at a 2-year college within 7 years. I was always a part time college student. During my senior year of high school, I was about to study computer specialist as getting my AAS degree. Due to my lower scores on the ACCUPLACER placement test for reading and writing, I had switched from computer specialist as getting my AAS degree to management as getting my technical diploma. I have took English courses as transitional courses and I took my first college level course for math as my management major which is called foundations of math because I had a high score on my arithmetic ACCUPLACER placement test. Also, I took an ACT in my senior year. I got a 16 on my math, and I got a 14 on my reading. They did accept my ACT scores from high school. However, I had to take ACCUPLACER placement tests for reading, writing, arithmetic, and elementary algebra from a 2-year college. I had to couple more months to start college. I graduated from high school with a 3.7/4 as my overall grade point average. It was back in the spring of 2016. I started college in the fall of 2016. When I moved from state to state at another 2-year college, I had to take the placement test again for reading, writing, and elementary algebra. I had to take English and math courses for development all over again. Later on, I took college courses for math and English at a 2-year college. I had switched from management as getting technical diploma to liberal arts as getting my AA degree. I have been working on my AA degree at a 2-year college within 6 years. After I complete with my AA degree in Liberal Arts, I will train for acting in the studio. Then, I will be working on my BA degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications from a 4-year college within 3-4 years. My dream career is to be a journalist and actor. I have been taking theatre and journalism courses at a 2-year college. It was not too long ago. It was during the pandemic and endemic. My college as overall grade point average is a 3.1/4. I was in the Dean’s List for about several times. I have joined in clubs at a 2-year college for volunteer, business club, and Latin American Student Organization. However, I could not do it that much because I had to focus on my studies. Back in high school, I have joined Teen Center, and Spanish club. As my volunteer job in 11th grade, I was an office assistant at the main office. During the quarantine of COVID, I have been writing my first book which is called my life throughout with autism and being a military child. I am working on my second book for right now. I have worked on it during the day I got COVID. It was this past summer. Once my graduation ceremony is over with, I will include my first book to get published sometime this coming May or June. I will get it announced on RU-vid as well. You did a great job with your academics and your extracurriculars. That is very impressive! Again, you did a great job with your video too. I was born in the city of Buffalo in New York. I was diagnosed with autism at age 3. It was before going to preschool. I lived there in my early childhood until age 5. I had to travel all over the states because my dad’s military. He is technically my stepdad, but I always call him dad because I grew up with him. I grew up with my Spanish speaking family who are from Colombia and Puerto Rico. My bio parents are from Puerto Rico, and my stepdad is from Colombia. My stepdad is the one in the military. However, I always call him dad because I grew up with him as I said before. I have a younger brother in my mom’s side. I have four younger sisters and one younger brother in my bio dad’s side. Also, I have a nephew in my first younger sister’s side. Wish you are the best of luck at everything you do. My name is Andres by the way. It is pleasure to meet you! God bless you and your family. 🙏
