my common app essay + writing advice (full scholarship to vanderbilt, accepted to emory)

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  • my common app essay + writing advice (full scholarship to vanderbilt, accepted to emory)
    hey guys! long time no see. sorry for taking so long to make this video, but here it is. I hope this video was helpful :)
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  • @Nick-nf1mo
    @Nick-nf1mo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    me writing my essays during my senior year during a pandemic knowing i cant write about the pandemic because no one wants to hear about it

    • @imanekandili9740
      @imanekandili9740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How about you write about going to school every morning or going to the bathroom? Idk! The best essays are about silly and random things nobody cares about

    • @bunnyfood3646
      @bunnyfood3646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@electwriting2193 you know i would but I'm broke so I'll find another way to write an essay due in 3 months 🙃 thanks anyway

  • @harrineesenthilkumar3286
    @harrineesenthilkumar3286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I’ve been struggling with brainstorming/drafting my essay and I found these tips to be super helpful and unique! Thank you so much! :)

    • @blairlaes6968
      @blairlaes6968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Harinee I just went through this last year and got into my top choice. Don’t be discouraged!! I actually reached out to thecollegeist.com for essay help and they were super helpful.

  • @444fawn
    @444fawn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    me not even having one word of my essay having to submit my application in November...

    • @shaylafarrell6283
      @shaylafarrell6283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      mine is due in 10 days for early application... and i don't have a word either LMAO oh no

    • @crysikle
      @crysikle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shayla Farrell MEEE

    • @444fawn
      @444fawn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shaylafarrell6283 ndjkgfn i hope you start soon 😔but idk why i just cant seem to bring myself to actually write like it just seems so hard

    • @who_is_Yabets
      @who_is_Yabets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shaylafarrell6283 Ow God me too, 9 days left 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Marie-wb3ec
      @Marie-wb3ec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@who_is_Yabets SAMMME 8 DAYSS LEFT

  • @davidlouie1693
    @davidlouie1693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    aye this video couldn't have came at a better time.. thank you for this AND WE WANT VIDEOS AT VANDY

  • @oopsydaizy
    @oopsydaizy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You're essay is so good and was really helpful! I had no clue how to even begin

  • @dadadoobadoo4671
    @dadadoobadoo4671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thanks this video helped SOOO much for me brainstorming my essay (yes its my senior year and a week away from my ED and I still didn’t finish it) anyways THANK YOU THIS IS AMAZING

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      aww glad this was helpful :) you’ve got this!!

  • @mintedky
    @mintedky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yes ed is tomorrow and yes i am still looking at videos of examples and advice so thank you for making this video, the 4-minute thing helps a lot (:

  • @_Hare
    @_Hare 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your tips are very helpful! I learned a lot!

  • @amylin1717
    @amylin1717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yesss thanks for this video!! Helpful as always (;

  • @Valence19
    @Valence19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Vandy kween has spoken :o hope to see some more vlogs once you’re at Vanderbilt! :))

  • @jackchen8367
    @jackchen8367 ปีที่แล้ว

    the beginning gesture of yours really really impressed me, i love it, it's cute and also cool, haha

  • @Valence19
    @Valence19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also, I still clearly remember the day you came to Knowledge Bowl! (it was my birthday XD)
    I'm glad you felt that experience has contributed to your amazing growth!

  • @miatoribo3443
    @miatoribo3443 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u sm

  • @Hxuehhxiwb
    @Hxuehhxiwb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    inspiring! btw you r so pretty lol

  • @RachelWho
    @RachelWho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this thank u so muchh

  • @kallutoz8575
    @kallutoz8575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you are so pretty 💖

  • @user-vw8ow3pm6u
    @user-vw8ow3pm6u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that second tip about asking other people is super helpful

  • @clydev7512
    @clydev7512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ily joy pls do college vlogs even if we are still getting rona'd

  • @AP05_
    @AP05_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you this gave me a boost of motivation I have 5 days left till my ED so LETS GOOOOO ALL NIGHTERS BABY

  • @cecilesch
    @cecilesch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an icon I love this

  • @aminasmagulova7074
    @aminasmagulova7074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep making these useful videos!! You are incredible 💗

  • @firevulkannn3584
    @firevulkannn3584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Well, looks like I'm in danger.... I'm in my 2nd week of senior year

    • @taylorhall2018
      @taylorhall2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      im a month in still not done with my common app :)

    • @sakumas1183
      @sakumas1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      UH MY COMMON APP IS DUE IN 10 DAYS DBSSFFDFDS

    • @alexandresantiagovasquez734
      @alexandresantiagovasquez734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sakumas1183 we’re in this together, i’m barely beginning LMAOOO

    • @keithyoung7349
      @keithyoung7349 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandresantiagovasquez734 bruh mine is in 2 days

  • @katieandrade18
    @katieandrade18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank i needed this

  • @zanmar6764
    @zanmar6764 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow its an amazing essay

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK U!!!

  • @Nana-sx7if
    @Nana-sx7if 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much, I will follow your tips✨

  • @poopityscoop4985
    @poopityscoop4985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    me in my senior year, who hasn't wrote my essay, listening to your video when you say "don't wait til senior year"

  • @jediknight9371
    @jediknight9371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!!

    • @karlie7
      @karlie7 ปีที่แล้ว

      whuttttt. 12 days till ED deadline :(

  • @pannat.8264
    @pannat.8264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow new vloggggg

  • @yuanheli8566
    @yuanheli8566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I should have watched this earlier. Now it'gets so tense to finish four essays in a month:(

  • @armitaaghamiri3099
    @armitaaghamiri3099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you! I wish every TH-camr who got a full-ride scholarship would answer as well detailed as yours.

  • @xalpacazeu1332
    @xalpacazeu1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    this is really good. I am more of a specific detail type of person and I love using word choice is this bad? Also what was your max word limit, and how much did you use?

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no, using good word choice is great! for the common app, the word limit is 650 words. I used around 550.

    • @xalpacazeu1332
      @xalpacazeu1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joy Zou thanks just finishing my common app/quest bridge college match.

  • @michaelaalfano4102
    @michaelaalfano4102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    thinking about how with the stage of my essay rn Vanderbilt is gonna laugh at me

  • @jiajiaaa1672
    @jiajiaaa1672 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How you get a full scholarship just from the essay you wrote, your gpa must be standout in order to get that right? Nvm just wondering

  • @elifnothing
    @elifnothing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    no me watching this on my sophomore year bc my life is boring + i have nothing better to do than to get stressed out about college apps. but thanks for the video lol.

  • @CINDYZOU
    @CINDYZOU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me watching this while writing my essay during November 😀

  • @aaddaamm2882
    @aaddaamm2882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the word count for your essay?

  • @andylou6951
    @andylou6951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome essay and tips! Love to connect! Do you have LinkedIn by any chance??

  • @leticiabuarque5275
    @leticiabuarque5275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you're such an inspiration! as an international student, scholarships are still a possibility? I dream about studying abroad, but I don't have a good financial situation. what are the alternatives?

    • @xalpacazeu1332
      @xalpacazeu1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, there are a lot of scholarships offered to international students and if you are not in a good financial situation, applying to certain privates or Ivys will get you a full scholarship.

    • @leticiabuarque5275
      @leticiabuarque5275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xalpacazeu1332 wow thanks for letting me know!! I don't know if I'm ivy league material, kinda scary to do it tbh, but good to know!!! have a great day :)

  • @obaidulkhan9538
    @obaidulkhan9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's your Laptop model?
    Please share

  • @xalpacazeu1332
    @xalpacazeu1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am barely starting right now lol

  • @emilys1506
    @emilys1506 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "worst thing to do is start writing your essay during senior year" well its too late for that

  • @axiommandjs9007
    @axiommandjs9007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I need help..i am self studying for the ap chemistry....i am only using the prep book and practice tests and khan academy..if i understand all the concepts in the prep book..is it enough for the ap chemistry exam

    • @jasmine3288
      @jasmine3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi! I got a 5 on chem by self studying. On CB’s website, look through the standards they have for chem. I used that while following through prep books making sure I touched on each concept CB said I needed to know. That worked for me! Good luck

    • @jasmine3288
      @jasmine3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      axiommand js of course! Good luck ☺️

    • @pinklady7184
      @pinklady7184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I too am self-studying, but not for exams. If you ever seek books for studies, visit *Open Library* where you can digitally borrow ebooks for free online reading. There, you will find loads of gems for reading. Loads of exam books there too. Membership is free as too digital borrowing. See AP chemistry books at this site Open Library. openlibrary.org/search?q=Ap+chemistry&mode=ebooks&has_fulltext=true

  • @raunakmukherjee9363
    @raunakmukherjee9363 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    starting the first of about 18 essays one month away from the RD deadline, wish me luck :*

    • @blueberrymuffin4921
      @blueberrymuffin4921 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      same... but a week before

    • @raunakmukherjee9363
      @raunakmukherjee9363 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blueberrymuffin4921 forget ab it i didn't start ended up applying to none of the upto 3rd jan unis, had to apply to LACs w no supps

  • @ashikraia3442
    @ashikraia3442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this has nothing to do with the video but you would look really good with short hair lol

  • @odetteganem7341
    @odetteganem7341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 months left and i have nothing #help

  • @argammovsisyan6040
    @argammovsisyan6040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, Joy. I am actually quite excited about the journey you have been sharing with us in your videos. As I am a Vanderbilt applicant myself, awaiting the decision to come out in a week or so, I would love to ask you if you would be willing to share your scholarship essay with us as well. Thank you in advance.

    • @joyzou
      @joyzou  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi! for sure; if you go onto my channel, there's a video called "my vanderbilt supplemental and scholarship essays." around 4:46 is where it starts :)

  • @sarahsun4868
    @sarahsun4868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when i finally come up w/ a common app idea one week before nov 1 👁👄👁

  • @subhannaeem6482
    @subhannaeem6482 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked your essay but the transition from Portland to School was very confusing.

  • @paulrivera5231
    @paulrivera5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats 🍾🎉🎊🎈 on the full scholarship. How do you feel about not going to Stanford or Harvard? You will do well no matter where you go to school. Vanderbilt offers full tuition to tilt the decision in their favor. I would not pass up on those universities a second time as you decide where to attend graduate school. Please update us; you have fans.

  • @jacobifrah9105
    @jacobifrah9105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was thinking about writing my common app essay about waking up with a stiff neck one week before my Spring concert band audition as my main topic. Then connecting that with getting placed into JV band instead of varsity band the previous year but overcoming that and later making varsity the next year and talking about how I love Computer Science. From your opinion, do you think that would be a good essay topic?
    Also, is it ok to write about an event that happened during the summer before your senior year?

    • @isa.arcuri
      @isa.arcuri 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I’m no expert but I would recommend sticking to just one of those topics for your personal statement. Also yes of course you can write about a super recent event

  • @jeromezhang8825
    @jeromezhang8825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "4 mins of your life " that sounds very glowacki ^^^

  • @chidiogoobianyor933
    @chidiogoobianyor933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry, I just wanted to know why we can’t write about the pandemic