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  • Happy college app season, everyone (but not really)! (Timestamps listed below) For those of you who are working on your common app, I hope that this "how-to" video helps all of you. In this video, I reveal the exact essay I submitted for 2021's application season and talk about all my tips and tricks. I was accepted to Columbia, Caltech, USC, Rice, and many more schools. Good luck to all of you going through the college app process and I hope you get into your top choices!
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  • @Vincent-ds3kc
    @Vincent-ds3kc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    I really liked your essay. This is probably like one of the essays that I've heard so far that doesn't use big vocabulary. It's more clear and easy to read. I feel like some people nerd out over it.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Haha yeah I’m not the best writer so I didn’t want to write anything that was way too complicated to read. I’m so happy that you liked my essay and I really hope it helped you out!

  • @ss-kw1kk
    @ss-kw1kk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    it's kind of rare to find people so successful and smart who still have great, bubbly, socially intelligent personalities. youre a breath of fresh air and I hope I can be like you!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      WOW thank you so much that’s one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me :) I appreciate your support sooo much and I hope that you stick around with me on my life journey! 💙💙

    • @ss-kw1kk
      @ss-kw1kk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MinaRyumaeyoure so welcome! its 110% true!!!

  • @ameliali593
    @ameliali593 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    i feel like this essay really showcased her skills a lot and she highlighted that in her story multiple times, she constantly was searching for new ways to acheive her goal of becoming taller. She highlighted her skills in a way where it wasn't rubbing it in the readers face she was telling it in a story, it felt so natural. I LOVED IT i feel so inspired and its helping me realize I have to do that a bit more in mine. thanks hun

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for your very kind input it means a lot! And I’m happy it helped you with yours :)

  • @layanalenizi5523
    @layanalenizi5523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your essay was so fun to hear, no wonder you were accepted😍

  • @rkivery
    @rkivery ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re such a vibrant personality, I love u😭

  • @audreyobete1027
    @audreyobete1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    your essay makes me feel better about my personality, i was sweating about how im going to write a moving essay without trauma dumping. this made me smile :)))

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha glad I was able to help you out! I don’t think there’s really a wrong direction to go for writing your common app essay so I’m sure your topic is great :) best of luck!!

  • @ashneobi4523
    @ashneobi4523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    This is the best essay I’ve heard so far and I’ve read a lot! It was definitely funny don’t doubt yourself ❤️

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aw thank you that’s so nice of you to say! I’m glad you thought it was funny haha 🙃

  • @bebeerin
    @bebeerin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    this was actually so cute. especially the flop. flop. gotta love a good onomatopoeia. ngl at the end i thought you were going to say you just made up a cute story about the struggles of being short. i didn't think that getting a top locker could be something that was actually this important to a kid lmao but i like that it was really a true story for you

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m really glad you liked my essay! I wish I could say it was made up but I truly did go through the embarrassment of wearing duct taped heels at school😂

  • @adityagupta6101
    @adityagupta6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This essay definitely conveyed what you tried to and was quite inspiring.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad my intent came through in the essay! And thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)

  • @tsangchingnam2245
    @tsangchingnam2245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I am not even applying to the US but watching people do excites me 😂 Great essay and best wishes to you in college!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much I really appreciate that!

  • @vladgurmanov9064
    @vladgurmanov9064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I just want to say that you are an amazing writer😍😍😍 your common app essay is written so good, and it can be read very smoothly. The best of luck to you at Rice!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words! I hope that you’ll stick around for when I make videos at Rice :)

    • @tasmayshah5539
      @tasmayshah5539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      so well*

  • @kururugi8221
    @kururugi8221 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely essay. I'm struggling to write mine because I feel pressured to have some intricate metaphor that ties into the different facets of my life. However, your essay has definitely opened my eyes to the fact that this is a _personal_ essay; I just have to express who I am through writing and help readers gain insight into who I am.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a great point! I think a lot of students tend to overthink the essays a lot (for good reason) but at the end of the day, admissions just want to get to know you! Happy to hear my video helped you out :)

  • @naynaym5710
    @naynaym5710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She's so beautiful and helpful! Keep doing you girlie!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Your support means the world to me and I’m glad I was able to be helpful :)

  • @hibahkhan1485
    @hibahkhan1485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I loved your essay! It exuded humor but also was succinct in telling who you are. I'm hoping I can write an essay as good

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much! I’m glad that you thought it was funny like I intended for it to be :) I’m sure that your essay will turn out amazing! Are you applying to colleges this coming year?

    • @hibahkhan1485
      @hibahkhan1485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MinaRyumae Yes, I'm so stressed!!!!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hibahkhan1485 that’s so exciting!! I really wish you the best of luck! The best advice I can give you is to start early and plan well because when school starts back up it’ll be really hard to work on college apps

    • @hibahkhan1485
      @hibahkhan1485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MinaRyumae Thanks Mina! Would it be alright with you if i could get your contact information for input on my essays in the coming months? It's okay if not, I understand that you will be busy in the upcoming months.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hibahkhan1485 I haven’t been giving out my personal info for security reasons, but feel free to message me on LinkedIn or my art Instagram @mryu_art. I’d be more than happy to help answer any questions you have!

  • @marziaahsan721
    @marziaahsan721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    your essay is so beautifully written 💙

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words!

  • @dunndayizeye1396
    @dunndayizeye1396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you mina for this amazing video i like the way you present your video its so cool and ful emotion

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your support!

  • @itoroukpong279
    @itoroukpong279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You're honestly so effortlessly pretty 🥺🦋

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thank you so much I appreciate that!!

  • @subhannaeem6482
    @subhannaeem6482 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was a very interesting essay topic, and I loved it.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed my essay :)

  • @harmonykothari6058
    @harmonykothari6058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that is really creative! Congrats!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I’m so glad you liked my essay!

  • @user-lo5xw9gu5d
    @user-lo5xw9gu5d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    your essay is amazing !

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I appreciate that!!

  • @user-vw8ow3pm6u
    @user-vw8ow3pm6u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing! Super helpful

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so glad the video helped you out! And thank you for your support :)

  • @aileenluo9508
    @aileenluo9508 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video. Very informative

  • @bernitapokoo-aikins7158
    @bernitapokoo-aikins7158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was really fun and helpful

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad it was helpful for you!

  • @jaeelbeato
    @jaeelbeato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing essay!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I really appreciate that!!

  • @AlexSanchez-em3fm
    @AlexSanchez-em3fm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love it !

  • @deenaelorra4062
    @deenaelorra4062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome. Good job

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much :)

  • @maybequeenie
    @maybequeenie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for sharing your essay! The way you present yourself makes me think that I'm talking to an old friend! :) I'm so sorry if this is a dumb question but my HS never talks about college stuff- Do the colleges just send you the list of prompts you can write about? And when do they do so?

    • @maybequeenie
      @maybequeenie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jillsurti7795 that was so convenient, thank you so much!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your support and I'm so glad that's how you feel when watching my videos :) And yes, you're able to find the common app essays on the app/website

  • @s0fire_
    @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤, yh it was helpful thankyou:) I'm applying to UT & I'm currently on my app essay

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy my video was able to help you out! Good luck with your apps :)

    • @s0fire_
      @s0fire_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MinaRyumae thankyou 🥹

  • @coffeeortea8428
    @coffeeortea8428 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent essay!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @jovanmaria6797
    @jovanmaria6797 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can feel you!!

  • @trinhhang-yv4or
    @trinhhang-yv4or 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so muchhhh

  • @srishtisen4183
    @srishtisen4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    your essay is totally relatable😊, it's actually a great essay!! keep posting such stuff. can I reach out personally to you for college advice as an international student.-from INDIA

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and I’m glad you like my essay! You can reach out to my either through my LinkedIn or through my art Instagram listed in the description (I don’t give out my personal Instagram due to privacy reasons :) )

    • @srishtisen4183
      @srishtisen4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MinaRyumae yeah ..I understand..☺thank you for replying:) I really wish your channel great success.

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@srishtisen4183 thank you so much I really appreciate your support! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you have :)

  • @aliciakrasner4466
    @aliciakrasner4466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'd just like to inform you that I laughed approximately 5 times while you read your essay. Perhaps that'll answer your question regarding whether your essay was funny or not ;)

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I'm so glad to hear it! And thank you so much for your support 🙃

  • @jannatulferdous5893
    @jannatulferdous5893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you ❤️

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course! I hope that the video helped you out!

  • @lunakim7268
    @lunakim7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    you might think this is cringy but this is actually good!!!

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @maryou3821
    @maryou3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanted to talk about my height and the struggles I had to go through but then I see yours. Would it be plagiarism😭

  • @aditmagotra6914
    @aditmagotra6914 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Starts at 5:41

  • @trinhhang-yv4or
    @trinhhang-yv4or 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE YOUUUUUUUU 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

  • @chukwudinmaobi4647
    @chukwudinmaobi4647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    I was wondering if there's any website or forum where peopke can read my application essays and give feedback

  • @imagine_8681
    @imagine_8681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u read other college essays? I was wondering if you could read mine

  • @gibrilibrahim8141
    @gibrilibrahim8141 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello dear . Am done with my essay but I need help on the financial aid application

  • @Simp_Yadav
    @Simp_Yadav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem I hope it helped you out!

  • @Rasgisri
    @Rasgisri หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am applying for us and I have to summit application after 2 days and I have write essays but my counselor told It was not too good. Do you have an essay.

  • @learnenglishwithjihane4908
    @learnenglishwithjihane4908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please give me some ides of an essay i can't come up with smthg crwatuve

  • @lyricalsongs4254
    @lyricalsongs4254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hyy mina, can you make video on common app admission for george mason university? Please help me i got questions that is not clear for me

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I totally would if I applied there but unfortunately I did not so I'm not familiar with the application process for that school. I wish you the best of luck though!

  • @TherealDB04
    @TherealDB04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this but this seems longer than 650 words! Is this really 650 words

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha I know! When I read it it seems SO long but it is in fact 650 words within the word limit :)

  • @lilythomas2801
    @lilythomas2801 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro as a fellow omer i related so hard to the duct tape line

  • @jackpumpunifrimpong-manso6523
    @jackpumpunifrimpong-manso6523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope this video helped you and thanks for your support!

  • @randomperson-de1rs
    @randomperson-de1rs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow you were in first robotics ? What team ??

  • @RichardSarkodieAsamoah
    @RichardSarkodieAsamoah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do you do reviews?

  • @SofiaSulugambari-cl2md
    @SofiaSulugambari-cl2md 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow

  • @maxakagro8446
    @maxakagro8446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    850 number subscriber😃

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate your support and I’m so glad you chose to stick around 😁

  • @vividtwist8789
    @vividtwist8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Anyone who's applying in Fall 2022. Do you guys wanna connect actually my friends are not applying to US universities. So I'm just looking for some people to talk to.

    • @Sushi.6568
      @Sushi.6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey I’m literally staring at my college prompts trying to find inspiration. Honestly I might feel more stressed out trying to balance other peoples ideas and my own but I wish you the best of luck on yours.

    • @Sushi.6568
      @Sushi.6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also where do you want to apply?

    • @vividtwist8789
      @vividtwist8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sushi.6568 All the best to you too.

    • @vividtwist8789
      @vividtwist8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sushi.6568 There are a few colleges where I am interested in.

    • @JhreamGworl
      @JhreamGworl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are u guys international students ?

  • @KY-xz9yb
    @KY-xz9yb ปีที่แล้ว

    5:35

  • @hula2563
    @hula2563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the relationship between fixing the shoe and the major u applied?

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You don’t necessarily need a relationship between your common app essay and the major you apply for. I applied as a cs major but in the common app I wanted to showcase more of my problem solving mind and the trait of not being deterred from failure. Hope that makes sense!

  • @maryamimran8420
    @maryamimran8420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i wanna know that guacamole guy

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I know same!

  • @philtheguythatsmokesweed7653
    @philtheguythatsmokesweed7653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The American education system and its consequences

  • @htinformation1206
    @htinformation1206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you❤ please help me to write essay

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And I’m more than happy to help answer any questions you have :)

    • @htinformation1206
      @htinformation1206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MinaRyumae hello I from India I am from a middle class family. I can't afford the sat coaching and application process consultant so please🙏 help me . Can you help me😭?

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@htinformation1206 of course! I’ve never taken the sat (only act) so I’m not sure how much I can help with that specifically. But if you have any specific questions I’ll do my best to help answer!

    • @htinformation1206
      @htinformation1206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MinaRyumae ok.but where are you from?

    • @MinaRyumae
      @MinaRyumae  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@htinformation1206 I’m from Kentucky in the us (it’s not really a well known state haha)