@yoshi8267 They help with credit but they are barely even considered when it comes to the actual admission process, but this is just my knowledge, I can’t actually guarantee
colleges also consider whats available to your general area. so for example my school does offer paid dual-enrollment classes, but hasn't been able to get any ap classes approved yet, and most kids there wouldn't be able to afford taking them, and most don't have the time to grind out a few weeks or month before to study for an ap test. also when it comes to volunteering, there are some agencies that do one-time events instead of a certain amount of hours per week, so even if you don't have a ton of hours with them doesn't mean you necessarily didn't enjoy it. (in my case I volunteered with an agency that helped people with disabilities which I feel like is important since I have family who struggle with similar problems) which is why descriptions and interviews are always important to help the college gain a better insight of yourself and personality. (sorry for the yap session lol)
colleges really just want you to take advantage of wha'ts around you. If your school doesn't have a lot of APs, you really don't need to go out of your way to do so, just take what they have. As for the ecs, colleges want to see commitment. They hate "one time" activities, they wanna see passion. great video my man, very insightful!
@@dadams966 in my case i wasnt too good, but if your playing at a national level where you have the potential of getting a scholarship, then definitely continue playing sports in school
1:27 I was at a math camp where I got to learn about Knot Theory, it wasn’t the most rigorous use of my time, but it was definitely fun even if I didn’t understand it.
Can you make more college videos? Like not applying to college videos but actual videos about college your experience. What mistakes to avoid in college, etc. Cuz you do have a lot of viewers that are going to college now and are done with the application process.
Pratik, ur completely right, im wasting my time w/ cross country but i kind of think it's worth it bc a 40 min run gets ur blood pumping for the rest of the day to lock in 😈
brooo im having this same dilemma of whether or not i should drop xc, im a rising junior and have been on varsity since freshman yr so doing it for another two yrs could pay off maybe for some type of captain position but it’s so time consuming ngl especially in the beginning of the school yr when im just adjusting to everything
@@rawanrantssif you actually enjoy doing xc, keep doing it! there always will be not enough time to do something so you just have to figure out your time management
I wouldn’t say that summer college classes are completely useless. Even though it may not give you a huge leg up on getting into a top college you still learn from the experience. I did a pre college course in biology/pre med that my mom put me in. I never had any interest in becoming a doctor because I didn’t want to spend 4 years in medical school and however many years doing a residency. Now after taking the class I realized that I actually do have an interest in medicine and made me change my mind. The experience also made me realize that going away for college was not for me. I’m content with being a commuter student and being able to eat my family’s wonderful Italian food. College food is not it and buying groceries is expensive. Overall it was a good experience and exposed me to new things
Great Vid Man! I Have Been Studying A Lot On My Academics And Competitions For When I Become A Highschool Freshman Which Is After The Summer Ends Officially, Just Wanted To Say Thanks For The Videos You Have Been Posting On The Matter Mainly On Utilizing The Time During Summer, Keep It Up!
Hi pratik, I'm a staight A student (first in class last year) in summer before my junior year, I don't live in us and I'm willing to get into a top business school in the us. now lemme start whining. there's no science/business competitions (only few related to environmental tech solutions) or school clubs where I live. my school doesn't participate in any national or local events/competitions, doesn't have any sports team, school newletter, doesn't offer any major or worth ECs and even no school trips last year hahaha. there's just a small volunteering team that helps organize some school events, lock doors or have meetings in which they discuss the benefits of healthy food every other week hahaha, apparently, I can't rely on my school at all. so I'm now self prepping for the oct sat, applied for volunteering with a local charity (received no answer), trying to learn calligraphy so I can win local competitions next 2 years and I will start prepping for AP econ, stats for this year. other than that I have no achievements or plans, so, please help me.
I'm not Patrick nor a concrete answer, but I would probably do my best to neigioate volunteer positions with a local organization like a boy & girls club and homeless shelters where you can probably offer to teach them (young kids in boys & girls clubs or the homeless at homeless shelters.) the basics of business. Delicate time into it of course if you have the availability and if the organizations allow you do so. I hope this somewhat helps.
Bro I wish I had this video in the beginning of the summer. I wasted so much time trying to study for next school year. I also had doubts about if sports are it. Everyone tells me that sports are NECCESSARY in order to go to college.
It always depends on where you want to go, but if you are trying to get into Ivy Leagues, a sport would help. However, there are many people who do just fine without playing sports in high school. It just means you have to spend your time on other things like a few clubs, an instrument, or a passion project.
@@mirasaraswat2945 I think people shouldn't rush to do a sport that they are bad at and have no influence in. I think if that is a big activity for them that they enjoy, they should do.
no way this guy's real. saying sports is a waste of time and there are more efficient ways of getting exercise is dumb af. bro's talking about it like the college application is your entire life and you have to maximise the time you have for activities to put on your list by compromising on things you actually enjoy and benefit you. also playing a varsity sport doesnt mean you wanna commit to playing sports as a profession lmfao. you do it if you like it and if you reach a certain level you have a huge edge over others
3:03 Not a college class, but a math camp you had to apply, Only 35 students were selected to be allowed to come and take it and it wasn’t first come first serve
Ok so for the college courses thing, what if it gives a actual benefit in a end goal? So for me the summer courses I take allow me to get a associates degree in allied health by graduation, which can be used to shorten my time in college, so if thats the case, wouldn't it be good to take the actual class?
yeah I think he's just looking at all the activities from a college app perspective. taking college courses won't help you get into college but will help you shorten your time at college.
its not that taking college courses isnt good for you, it absolutely is to gain college credits/degree/etc. but in terms of college admissions it doesnt rlly help you
I think the college credit course is a good proof of study ability. Besides, for some majors, like bio-related, there are not many courses scheduled in high school. So college course can be a proof of consistent interest as well. I am not sure whether I am right. Hope for your explanation. Many Thx
Hii, I'm a rising senior and I'm cooked. So basically I studied in the US from 3rd grade to 8th grade and moved to India right after finishing 8th grade. We are planning to move back to the US in like a month, and I have no idea what to do. I have been studying for the SAT using Khan Academy, but I don't have any good extracurriculars because I thought I wouldn't move back. I'm currently working on a research paper along with some strangers I met in discord, but I'm a bit skeptical. I really need your guidance about this whole situation. So please reply as soon as possible.
there is approximately zero benefit in taking the SAT in 9th unless you want to apply for a really selective summer program or something, but even there the pSAT your school (probably) makes you take will suffice
Yo Pratik, for sports I compete in big mountain Freeride skiing and I rank in the top 200 out of 8-10 thousand kids and I’ve gotten top 10 in national competitions. Is that a good activity even though I won’t compete for a college because as far as I know, colleges don’t have those type of ski teams.
Hey, I have a question for you. Why do you want to go to an ivy league? I want to go to an ivy league, and have been building my application, but I am starting to feel unsure on whether or not I should. What if I don't go to college and just pursue business full time? With so much time, and so much knowledge available, I know I can succeed. I could also go to an ivy league, and get a nice job, but I don't know if I could do a normal job for 40 years straight, no matter how much I enjoy it. What are your thoughts on your future?
yo, congrats on the massive sub growth!! is it worth it to take a college class (doesn’t give any credit and is free) regarding my potential major while publishing a research paper in the process? I thought the program would be a good fit because not many summer activities are open for freshman summer. would love your input!!
I just got done taking an online pre college course on law by Rice University because they’re my dream school. Is that specific class something I should put? I feel like it’s a little bit different than taking a class for college credit. I could be completely wrong tho idk
if you already have a 3.8+ unweighted gpa, the "gpa boost" from 1-2 colleges courses would be insignificant. And if your gpa is less than a 3.8, your time should be spent on figuring out how to consistently get good grades in high school. It's extremely unlikely anyone would truly benefit in the long run by spending thousands of dollars on random colleges courses to increase their gpa by 0.1-0.2 points.
@@preachingp What if you do FLVS? Like courses online that don't require money? I currently have a 3.6176 and need a higher GPA before I start my junior year so I decided to take some classes over the summer to help that.
Hi. I wanted to ask whether not participating in community service (with organizations etc.)is a bad thing. I want to point out that I help people individually, like with diet plans or workout programs (for free). I also help people prepare for the speaking section of the TOEFL/IELTS on free speaking sites. Furthermore, I'm going to participate in a theatre performance, and the profits will go to charity.
Hwy pratik I've had this question stuck in my head for a year and i cant find the answer after searching through the Internet. Is starting a youtube channel in a unique niche a good extra curricular activity? Like is it worth the time spent editing and writing video scripts etc
what if someone volunteers for 2 years? Is that ok because I never thought I'd enjoy volunteering until I actually tried it out and I want to do more of that next school year.
does somebody want to be study body? or something like this. I am looking for people who are ready to work together and have crazy insparation in a way to applying colleges
I'm going to the 10th grade and I'm in the dual enrollment program so i can take college classes for free, I've been taking them since 8th grade and I'm also taking AP classes. I should have my AA by the time I graduate, which i could honestly graduate this year since I have 17 credits, is it still useless to do dual credit?
no, he's only talking about in the college application sense. you're college classes will definitely help you in shortening your time getting your degree but it most likely won't impress top college AOs. it's sti useful to do if getting your AA early matters to you
Should’ve watched this earlier I’m taking a summer course from Cornell…. Would it still be worth to list it in the common app because it’s from Cornell?
I think the college credit course is a good proof of study ability. Besides, for some majors, like bio-related, there are not many courses scheduled in high school. So college course can be a proof of consistent interest as well. I am not sure whether I am right. Hope for your explanation. Many Thx
