The Emo Common App Essay That Got Me Into the Ivy League (Yale and Princeton)

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How do you write a gripping, emotional tale without making it sound like a sob story? Well... it's kind of tricky. My advice is to think of yourself as the protagonist in a fiction novel. Demonstrate growth. Make the story real and authentic. Add layers, use subthemes. I know it sounds complicated but hopefully, after watching this video, you'll realize it's not as difficult as it really seems!
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0:00 Welcome Friend
1:52 Essay Reveal
5:09 3 Reasons Why This Essay Works
5:23 1. Writing Quality (Show, don’t Tell)
6:32 2. Surprising Ending (Employing Subthemes)
7:45 3. Uncle-Dad Dynamic (Layers and Authenticity)
8:43 Biggest Failure in this Essay
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About Kevin Zhen: Exeter '16, Yale '20 (East Asian Studies)
Since 2016, Kevin has personally helped more than 30+ students gain acceptances into every Ivy League University, as well as top tech schools such as Stanford and Georgia Tech. He also loves teaching creative nonfiction, flash fiction and poetry. In total, his students have won more than 75+ Scholastic Writing awards.
About Jeffrey Yu: Yale '23 (Computer Science and East Asian Studies)
Jeff is a senior at Yale double majoring in Computer Science and East Asian Studies with a concentration on China. His college admissions essay was featured in the New York Times, and he specializes in essay writing, college admissions strategy, and life coaching. He has served as a Student Ambassador to the Yale Admissions Office, written extensively about college admissions on Quora and has taught courses on motivation, passion, and leadership while sponsored by the US Embassy in Tokyo.
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@elevatedschool Год назад

Hi everyone! In the two years since we started this channel, we've helped more than 70+ students get into every single Ivy League School, Stanford, MIT and more! If you're interested in working with us, please visit our website: www.elevated.school/getstarted. And if you'd like your essay edited by a member of our team, visit www.elevated.school/editmyessay . Also, please note that we do take on exceptional low-income students every year, so if you identify as part of that group and would like a scholarship, let us know! I hope you found this video helpful and are having a wonderful day 😇

@Betternotbitter1 5 месяцев назад

You are amazing

@hydraelectricblue 2 года назад

I don’t think the people in the comments are fully grasping. He got into all those schools because his writing sounds like a budding Capote. This is some of the highest quality writing I’ve ever heard. I went to a private school as well and was exposed to all the classics in elementary. In high school, we were writing ten page Shakespeare papers. I’ve been exposed to a pretty wide variety of high quality literature. This essay felt like an old friend from childhood. It felt like the first time I sat in a classroom as a child on a chilly November morning reading Little Women. I can imagine many of the schools reading this essay had this same nostalgic feeling conjured up inside of them. I understand now that these colleges aren’t looking for people who are simply seeking the honor of attending an Ivy League. They are looking for people who will bring honor to their school. Whichever Ivy League you chose is lucky to have you, Mr.Zhensei.

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful comment and high praise!

@izzys9386 3 года назад

bro ur so underrated. That intro was everything lmaoo

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

hahaha I try! (only took me six takes)

@abhiroopreddy8673 3 года назад

@@elevatedschool lessgoo kevin world domination!!

@a.j.20 2 года назад

I watched the intro because of your comment. I'm so glad I did 😂

@byshaira3080 2 года назад

The last line of the essay was everything. Everything. Everything. Everything. Claps👏

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thank you shaira! 🥰

@damnlax 7 месяцев назад

It's literally rubbish if people say this ain't worth it or things. when i listened to this I was like awww and i could easily cry. The lil Kevin would have gone through so much just to shine the brightest!!

@neilkumar2863 3 года назад

I absolutely loved this. I’m not usually the emotional type, but this essay had me teary-eyed. Thank you Kevin for being such a kind and genuine person!!!!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

you're welcome Neil :)) Good to see you around these parts again!

@kobinwakor3581 2 года назад

This is an incredible essay. It felt like I was in a movie.

@ankuryogi3298 2 года назад

With this essay, I doubt anyone would reject it.

@erpollock 2 года назад

Interesting how you were totally aware of technique - short sentences that show, not tell, ending with a long sentence that sums up your feelings but without sentiment. When I write, I am totally spontaneous within what I know is effective style and impact on the reader. I am experienced as a writer, so I know what works for me. It's like putting on makeup, which I've done since I was 13 or 14. At first I had to think about it. By now it's totally automatic. So for your audience of first gen students toiling in grape fields in California - I see you have to show your technique so they can apply it themselves. You bring out the elements of an effective essay. I have no idea what I wrote for college - I think they'd have taken anybody, as I saw when I attended that waste of time college. But when I was interviewed by two professors for grad school at a high quality university, I was careful to include essential facts. I mentioned I was accepted by Columbia but couldn't go due to finances. I said I hadn't had the intellectual experience in college that I needed. I emphasized I wanted to study Political Science in their department. I mentioned I could live at home so it was financially feasible. Most important, I emphasized my love of learning which had not been fulfilled in college. I indicated without saying that I was intellectual, a serious student. I think if you mention these factors, you don't have to worry about your writing style. You are the student they need - serious and focused and accepted by the Ivy League - and I had rejected the Ivy League!

@thanhdinh2971 Год назад

this is really different from all the other essay, from both the story pace and the end ( which doesn't conclude in a heartfelt lesson but a slow realization in the reader) I really enjoy it and thank you for what i have learn from you today.

@saadben2930 2 года назад

You finished the essay when I was starting to get hungry, but it was amazing

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

thank you! hahaha

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say a humongous thank-you for your continued support! Even though my channel is the size of a *ribosome,* I want to share everything I wish I had known at the start of high school + the college application process. Let me know what other videos you want me to make so I can continue being useful to you all!! And of course, don't forget to like and subscribe if you found this video helpful 😇

@nayyy2 3 года назад

Heyyy, I really liked your video! You have a new subscriber here. A video about financial aid or extracurricular activities would be great. I hope you hit 250 subs and more!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

@@nayyy2 OMG you made my day! Thanks so much!! Yes, I can defs talk about financial aid :)))

@nayyy2 3 года назад

@@elevatedschool Yay! You made my day with the reply. :) I will wait for the financial aid video (or any video really) with enthusiasm, and maybe I will bother you in a zoom meeting if it's okay hahaha

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

@@nayyy2 yes please do! I don't bite! :D

@nayyy2 3 года назад

@@elevatedschoolWell, see you later:D

@ryanli3265 Год назад

Wow, I am amazed by your simple and butter smooth writing that really worked well in conveying your story. I am also a first-gen student, whose parents also worked strenuously long hours in restaurants (except none of them cooked fried rice haha) due to their limited education. This video really helped me think back to potential personal elements that I can sprinkle into my statement - It is nowhere as personalized as yours, but I think it will get me far this year for my last year of high school. Thx!

@rayananjiba7071 6 месяцев назад

The essay is not only beautiful but I loved how beautifully you read the essay. You are a great storyteller

@randomperson-de1rs Год назад

Basically this dude write like J.D. Salinger. He uses the stream of consciousness technique and syntax.

@jacob-gc8ts Год назад

Cheers Kevin - thank you so much for the inspiration! I absolutely loved the skilful weaving of your qualities in such a gripping story! :)

@invisibledonut7009 Год назад

You're an excellent writer and an engaging speaker. I couldn't help but smile when you finished reading your essay!

@XinFloridaLife Год назад

It's actually a really good story. It's not just because it is emo you got in. I loved it! I don't even know why I am watching this video because I graduated college almost 20 years ago lol. The rare hug was a surprise but it's so awesome.

@elevatedschool Год назад

Wow, thank you for the compliment Xin!

@adrianadepaz3374 3 года назад

Thank you for posting this Kevin!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

you're so welcome Adriana!!

@0xNightxade Год назад

The writing of this essay was amazing; I really think that the variation in the flow and sentence structure was extremely well-chosen and effective!

@alejandroquinterocashore4603 Год назад

The use of dialogue throughout the narrative really helps bring the story to life, and complements the descriptions really well! To hear you read the essay yourself makes it so much more real and impactful.

@gantumantu503 Год назад

i'm so glad i found this it gives me general idea for common app essay i have less than a month left with me luck. I hope everybody reading this goodluck on the essays.

@sammichaels3463 3 года назад

Great stuff Kevin! Love the new content

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

Thank you Sam!!

@soygolpista 5 месяцев назад

That was incredible man

@sarthak1448 8 месяцев назад

Wow, Kevin that was such an amazing essay. Here is what I learned that I can make my essay more Personal so that I would be unique as you share your personal story about working in your parents' Chinese restaurant during the summer, creating an authentic and relatable narrative. I also learned that the essay should utilize powerful writing techniques, such as showing rather than telling, with vivid descriptions, sentence structure manipulation, and unique details, contributing to the creation of a forlorn atmosphere.

@Caroline-mu3qf Год назад

This hit close to home and I think I know how to write my own emo essay without it being so depressing. I remember i went to work with my dad and had similar thoughts, except he never said I love you which made me cry more

@MeOfcourse12 3 года назад

Guy! You are a Legend!!! Your essay is heavenly

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

Thanks Miracle!!

@vincentlin5754 2 года назад

Wow! I never thought someone would experience something so similar to me. Thank you for this.

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

You’re so welcome Vincent!

@JoeChok 3 года назад

Damn, that was a great essay! Thank you for this video!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

glad you enjoyed it Joe!

@hiyundai6768 Год назад

I don’t normally comment, but your video really spoke to me. As an Asian American whose parents own a Chinese restaurant, your essay brings so many memories - from the clanging of the wok, the yelling as orders are passed along, to making sure I don’t walk on the wet, mopped ground at the end of the day. Since I was young, I’ve wanted to pursue my dream with the foundation my parents laid for me. They would tell me to work hard so I wouldn’t end up like them. Currently, as a prospecting junior, I hope to maybe make it to Mit or the latter. Obviously, I haven’t started writing my applications yet, but I’m scared that I’ll let not only myself down, but my parents too. I’m so, so thankful for this video, as all the other ones I’ve watched felt so superficial and distant. If you could, can you offer some advice for me?

@a.j.20 2 года назад

Hi, Kevin! I just watched some of your videos and you are an amazing person. I look forward to learning a lot from you!

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Wow! Thanks for your kind comment AJ: :))

@juliaxia5262 3 года назад

Nicely written! Yes it does feel like a movie scene. Is your essay different for each applied school?

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

Nope! This essay was my common app essay, which I used to apply to all ten schools on my list.

@youtubeuser1946 2 года назад

@@elevatedschool which schools did you apply to? How many did you get into?

@joannaisasleep Год назад

wow the show instead of tell parts of the writing are amazing, descriptive but not too abstract, thanks for the tips!

@anthonyb7472 Год назад

This is the most helpful video on college essays I have found! Thank you, I was wondering if you have any tips for finding topics to write about. I don't know if I have any stories that can hit with the same amount of emotion that yours does, but I feel like it would help my essay immensely.

@elevatedschool 8 месяцев назад

Hi friends!! For the next month (until 11/1/23), we’ll be selecting 1 of the commenters on THIS video for a FREE essay review! To qualify, all you have to do is like and reply to this comment with something you learned from this video :) FYI normally, we charge $225 for a professional common app review with feedback from two of our ElevatEd consultants!

@ivanpaiewonsky 8 месяцев назад

I learned that being unique is not about having a crazily creative topic, but about telling our stories in the way they impacted us (maybe with a lil drama ngl), thank you so much!

@verdaaydin2143 8 месяцев назад

I learnt a lot in this video and watched it a few times to digest every point you touched on. The most important thing (besides the technique and importance of storytelling) for me as someone from a low income background with no one undergoing the same experience was there's still hope. You showing not telling was so impactful too.

@Clararx4mm 8 месяцев назад

I saw an amazing example of show, don’t tell. I didn’t realize that level of detail was even possible. Thanks for sharing!

@badralbeity4645 8 месяцев назад

The amount of specific details in your essay is crazy!! It comes to show what you always preach - how important specificity is to our common app essays. I also really like the idea of using the element of surprise, especially when crafting our conclusions. I honestly can't wait to see elevated reach 100k subs. It's gonna happen soon!

@nancyzhang5410 8 месяцев назад

i learned that i should include way More detail to make it more engaging and imagery packed

@martinnavarro4757 2 года назад

So many good advices, Thank you so much!

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@ashleylourenco9439 2 года назад

so unique! loved this

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@patmoh4204 2 года назад

Wish you greater success in your future, Kevin Zhensei. Jia you & be encouraged.

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

thank you Pat Moh!

@orlehmann-6177 8 месяцев назад

Hi Kevin!! I'm an international student and I've been struggling to put together my Common App essay, but your videos are SO helpful!. This particular video really helped me understand the problem I had with the eureka problem and the problem-solution ratio. Your advice on how to end the essay was really helpful as well and I will definitely implant it in my essay. I would love to hear your input and take on my essay! I'm pretty proud of how it turned out but given the fact I have no one to help me with my application (it's not very common to apply to US universities where I live), it would be extremely helpful if you could take a look at my essay

@austinlai9670 2 года назад

Awesome tips!!

@annaheloise9838 2 года назад

This is my first common on RU-vid. I HAVE to say that this essay is really touching. Besides, thank you so much for putting the text on the screen. btw what's the background music?

@pastelcardigan 3 месяца назад

I'm crying. I genuinely hope you try your hand at writing.

@elevatedschool 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! I'm currently working on a fantasy book :) This comment is great motivation!

@arnava.9405 2 года назад

The music perfectly complements the essay. Thanks for the essay.

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@arnava.9405 2 года назад

@@elevatedschool thanks, do you know the song name?

@pumpkinnutmeg279 Год назад

I listen to a ton of college app essays for an idea of what these top schools are looking for, and only two have ever moved me. This is one of them. I am continuously amazed at your ability to build such a poignant story in a mere 650 words. Everything I want to compliment you on is mentioned in your own analysis, so it seems more realistic to compliment your awareness and skill which were purposefully applied instead of specific aspects of the story. (However, even though you mentioned it briefly, I still want to mention it here: I’m particularly amazed by your ability to evoke an emotional reaction in your readers without relying on a sob story.) Fantastic work. I can only hope to write one half as good as this for my applications.

@lamp2208 11 месяцев назад

what was the other one?

@weeson Год назад

this was amazing

@bow5. 3 года назад

bro...wow, just wow. Amazing essay!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

thank you Mr. Khan!

@bow5. 3 года назад

@@elevatedschool welcome!!

@sabeennawaz5830 Год назад

I'm amazed by the beauty of this essay. Thank you so much for sharing this. Love watching your videos! I'm going to share this with my friends. (Sabeen)

@elevatedschool Год назад

Thanks for your compliment Sabeen!!

@dazc Год назад

Thank you for inspiring me.

@babington4394 Год назад

love this guy

@alexandros815 2 года назад

Criminally underrated

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

😭

@ruthkudadji6795 Год назад

Thanks Zhen.Thanks.

@JD-dh2cu 2 года назад

Wow! Kevin, you are an inspiration...Was this the same essay you did for Questbridge? I've been looking at a few of your videos and they are so helpful. I really like the conversations with your former Exeter friends and how they are finding their ways thru life.

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind comment JD! It was the same essay for QB, yes. Also, I can't believe you've been watching my old interviews with classmates haha

@JadeJewels 3 года назад

Thank you for this advice-👍🏼 I guess my issue won't be that serious once I get it finished but i kept stressing on every topic/situation I could write about.. feeling like the message would always come off as negative. But it's alright, I'm just avoiding it.. as long as I stop being a Debby Downer ofc! 😅

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

You got this Jade!

@itschristinamoon 9 месяцев назад

I somehow came across this video. I am a first gen, non-traditional student from an immigrant fam who withdrew from college due to the stress of fear of going into debt, working, and depression. I returned when I was in my late 20s and I just transferred to a university that has one of the lowest acceptance rates in my state. As a still broke student, being finally accepted to a university, and with life experience, I am now dreaming of going to a top school (even Ivy League) for my grad degree. This video means a lot to us who don't have luxurious access to genius tutors even if we are brilliant, hardworking, or talented students ourselves. Thank you for what you do!

@sonychka Год назад

yo, this made me cry.

@andrewchen861 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ceejay1684 Год назад

very helpful. thank you

@i123456987654 Год назад

thanks for sharing your story

@craigcoughlin1834 Год назад

Amazing.

@IceCream-ey2kg 5 месяцев назад

i was scared watching this (i was afraid i’ll be discouraged from long complicated beautiful sentences and themes) but honestly this gave me a lot of hope. i plan on using a “movie” narrative style of writing for my last few longer supplements for yale and northwestern. and yeah i know i procrastinated 😂

@yiyunyyyy 2 года назад

omg i cried listening to this

@streamawake2871 3 года назад

My king deserves everything❤️

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

thanks fam

@streamawake2871 3 года назад

@@elevatedschool anytime

@abhiroopreddy8673 3 года назад

Kevin world domination!!

@iliveanincognitolife372 Год назад

also, love for the doggie in the video..he's soo cute

@gvbe_9718 2 года назад

NGL I was thinking about writing an emotional essay, but i realized I have had the most boring life. No struggles, nothing exciting just average.

@hannahchu8394 3 года назад

That b boying (i think) in the beginning was sooo cool

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

Thanks Hannah! Yea, that's what it was haha (flare to chair freeze)

@bublegurl3324 3 года назад

Your dog is so cute🥺

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

awww thanks!

@clashwithbidhant4853 2 года назад

You are the best man! I truly appreciate your altruistic effort to help low-income students which I believe that many other youtuber overshadows. Cheers!!

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thanks so much Clash!!

@emnamajdoub8090 2 года назад

you are a role model

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thanks Emna :3

@peacearobieke 3 года назад

What are the 5 categories for grading CA essays? U mentioned show and tell was one

@nyaKona 9 месяцев назад

woah nice intro!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

🎓 How to get into an Ivy-League College 2021 [playlist]: bit.ly/ivyzhensei ✏️ My Common App Essay: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cu1KJiLBaMM.html ✍️ My Yale Supp Essays: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nwdbRrSSzMk.html 😱 My Yale Admissions File: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZonuVsqPoy8.html 🙋 Interviewing Friends in College: bit.ly/collegewinterviews 🙏 SUBSCRIBE to my Microscopic channel so I can teach you everything about college, life and college life pls: bit.ly/kevinzhenytsub 😩 Buy me a coffee lmao: ko-fi.com/kingkev98 If you feel overwhelmed during the college apps process, check out go to collegeadvisor.com/kevin-zhensei to get a FREE Ivy League Strategy Session! This a great resource for helping you strategize your narrative, craft your essays, and boost your extracurriculars! 100% free people!!

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Also a link to my common app essay: kevinzhensei.medium.com/the-emotional-common-app-essay-that-got-me-into-the-ivy-league-ad81334ac861

@nirajgupta7386 8 месяцев назад

I learned that the writing quality should be good, show don't tell technique. essay should be so specific that it should be related to student only. The most important thing is writing about what you bring to college. Also adding sub themes to main theme is a good idea.

@AhanaAMajeed 3 месяца назад

Wow Woww Wowww! This is gold

@cristoferarellano1909 2 года назад

Me finally finding how to write an emotional essay that explains my life

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

hahahaha

@cristoferarellano1909 2 года назад

@@elevatedschool Hey Kevin! Are you still offering essay edits/feedback for low-income students. I can pay if that's necessary

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

@@cristoferarellano1909 I am! send me an email at kevin@zhened.com

@realazim 8 месяцев назад

Can you make a video about your rewritten college essay with the part of “what you bring to the college”

@ngwuemeka1838 8 месяцев назад

Ok, so when I watched this essay the very first time, I skipped the intro which I believe is really underrated 😅

@destinyofforji6318 2 года назад

Dang you almost made me cry 😭😂

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

😭😭

@geoffreyreeves7213 2 года назад

I love this brother go get it

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

Thank you brother 😎

@amyhurst6177 Год назад

Man, your dog is tiiiirrrred.

@abhiroopreddy1948 3 года назад

Egg fried rice!!! Uncle roger!!!

@elevatedschool 3 года назад

OG roger!!

@julianalim4777 Год назад

That is an amazing essay! Just wondering how long did it take you to finish your essay?

@elevatedschool Год назад

Thanks Juliana! It took me around 15-20 hours I think

@vhpersonal3385 2 года назад

i relate to a lot of this but instead with a nail shop

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

word

@anastasiaanautodidact9856 2 года назад

subscribed .

@audreynaadubanie9802 Год назад

Great insight. I finally what i was missing in my essay. Is the offer still up or 20 minute consultation?

@elevatedschool Год назад

Sorry! I don't do free 20 minute consultations anymore. But if you're interested in getting feedback, please email me at kevin@zhened.com

@audreynaadubanie9802 Год назад

@@elevatedschool Awesome. I will. Thanks

@aminahanjum3592 2 года назад

the dog in the corner thooo

@user-zx7cr8qp2t 9 месяцев назад

Hi Kevin. I have watched too many of your videos now and I'm supposed to be working on my prospectus. I was wondering though do you have any insights on getting into an Ivy for a doctoral degree. . . as someone who's working on their masters considering if I could ever go back for my Ph.D or doctoral degree but am not sure I could swing it (even going for my masters and BS was a huge leap of faith as a lower income mom to two boys and as someone who's been poor my whole life) I dream about it but dont know if it's even possible. I am already in student debt and will be working for the state to pay it off anyways so I figured there's no harm in dreaming and doing a little research.

@seki4707 Год назад

I saw your tiktok!

@cocodiary 2 года назад

im crying

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

same

@phlinhng3375 2 года назад

Hi, you mentioned that you have not answered the question of how u gonna contribute to the uni community? I wonder if u could rewrite ur essay, how would you answer that? Cause I feel like this is a really personal essay, it's hard to add that element. Thank you!

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

I actually think this essay does answer that question, but in a bit of a roundabout way. Through my narrative, I indirectly show my selflessness, empathy, authenticity and work ethic - those are the traits I'd bring to a uni community. Hope that makes sense!

@benjaminli7861 3 года назад

Since you were a QuestBridge finalist, why didn’t you apply to colleges through QuestBridge app instead of Common app? Did Common app give you more advantage?

@elevatedschool 2 года назад

I did apply through Questbridge app but wasn't matched