reading the college essays that got me into princeton!!! 😩

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
  • as requested, today i'll be reading the commonapp essay that got me into princeton, brown, duke, northwestern, and other schools as well as my princeton supplemental essays!! i know youtube helped me a lot when i was starting to write my college essays, so hopefully this helped y’all out a bit
    (y’all should watch my reaction vid and stats vid if you haven’t yet 👀 )
    ‘intro’: 0:00
    personal statement: 0:21
    supp 1: 5:15
    supp 2: 6:58
    supp 3: 9:17
    short answers: 11:19
    gen. advice: 13:02
    insta: @kyle.tsai_
    tiktok: @kalesigh
    filmed on my iphone 12 pro
    edited w/ final cut pro
    music in this vid 🎵
    • [MR] ZICO(지코) - Any so...

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  • @cacau8076
    @cacau8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1010

    I did almost cry in the beggining, but now I'm wondering how did you keep the same pillow for 16 years.

    • @iiitt3359
      @iiitt3359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Nah it's possible. I have my 17 years pillow too! And I already thought of writing about it before finding this video

    • @livelife2324
      @livelife2324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why, all my pillows are 15+ years old! and these natural cotton filled old pillows beat all the new ones in the market with synthetic fillings :D

    • @emilycarter8922
      @emilycarter8922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might want to check this out th-cam.com/video/gNBrdE_CR80/w-d-xo.html

  • @emmanuelmulwa1620
    @emmanuelmulwa1620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    I lost my bestfriend at 16...
    Me: starts crying😥
    It was my pillow Fufu...
    Me:😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @col7004
      @col7004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He died. The pillow’s life ended and shredded into pieces for eternity. And you’re laughing

    • @sonalimondal3458
      @sonalimondal3458 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@col7004
      Well, I got into Princeton.
      What does it cost?
      - my bestfriend.

  • @aaronliu7521
    @aaronliu7521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Rip Fufu, a legend to be remembered…………

  • @HelenPiltner
    @HelenPiltner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    YOUR ESSAYS ARE SO GOOD WHAT THE HECK and omg I also wrote about piano for my civic engagement essay (the similarity is uncanny😱😱😱)

    • @kyletsai
      @kyletsai  3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      THANK YOU

    • @vickyhuang8941
      @vickyhuang8941 ปีที่แล้ว

      hiii Helen

    • @vickyhuang8941
      @vickyhuang8941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyletsai his Kyle

    • @nikolajokic987
      @nikolajokic987 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyletsai why didn't you share the first and second paragraph of the prompt #1 supplement

  • @tajriansamadmusic9829
    @tajriansamadmusic9829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "I left him speechless"

  • @manamsetty2664
    @manamsetty2664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I was angry at first because I thought this is unfair I can't write essays and that I wasted my school life but thinking now I think I still got a shot if I study and work well and try to improve myself and have a life I may get into a good grad school,thank you for your candid advice.

    • @testa6544
      @testa6544 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh 😂

    • @clementecarbonaro619
      @clementecarbonaro619 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You wiill make it buddy. Everyone's path is different. Success is not achieved by the first to start but the last to stop.

  • @parkeranderson2113
    @parkeranderson2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Recently accepted into Columbia class of 2026 ED!! Your videos helped me a lot when fine-tuning my essays and inspired me to (potentially) start vlogging when I arrive in the city this year so thanks a ton! Hope you continue to achieve great things at Princeton and have fun filmmaking there!

    • @jennydeng593
      @jennydeng593 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im applying ed this year 😩😩

    • @uyubunn7681
      @uyubunn7681 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jennydeng593 best of luck!

  • @LucyCao
    @LucyCao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    ahhh your such a good writer basically ur good at everythingggg

  • @hansouljung
    @hansouljung 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Princeton deserves you
    You’re so inspiring!
    Also thank you for adding in the written essay pictures :)

  • @nikkisur4511
    @nikkisur4511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thank you so much for this kyle you don't understand how helpful this was

  • @loriweinstock465
    @loriweinstock465 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Kyle, congrats on your successes so far. I was perusing videos on college acceptances and I found yours. My twins are applying for the class of 23 and of course that is where my head and heart are now. On a side note, the fact that you want to study medicine and in particular delve into lung cancer really got me. I have stage 4 NSC lung cancer with EGFR mutation. You have my gratitude for taking this beast on.
    Thank you once again and if you ever need questions answered about my experience, I am happy to help such a kind and talented person.
    Best wishes!!

  • @martin_lu
    @martin_lu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This video is so helpful and inspiring, can't wait to see your next video Kyle🤩

  • @JefferyChen
    @JefferyChen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The man, the myth, the legend returns

    • @gloria..
      @gloria.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      is it weird that I had to check that you were Jeffery Chen because of the breakthrough challenge lol idk why i was shocked to see you in the comments

    • @sylviebadilasivi479
      @sylviebadilasivi479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's Jeffery Chen!!!😲😱😰omg it's Jeffery chen

  • @marcovolpe2518
    @marcovolpe2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats on getting in 🎉

  • @jamesgonzalez-ruiz3740
    @jamesgonzalez-ruiz3740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Amazing Essays! Kyle, could you do a video on your study techniques?

  • @poopoopants7904
    @poopoopants7904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ayyy love the intro music 😍👀

  • @d3f4ult8
    @d3f4ult8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You're essay was awesome, I was especially hyped when you mentioned how you auditioned for HYS (I was a former member, only for the String Orchestra in the 2020-2021 Season), what group's did you make and in what years?

  • @oliviali3544
    @oliviali3544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMGGGGG YOUR ESSAY IS SOOOOO GOOODD!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Evelyn-mo5dm
    @Evelyn-mo5dm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did a research paper on how music can improve memory, especially for people with dementia so I love ur 3rd supplement!

  • @helenyin4705
    @helenyin4705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u for this video! gl in college!

  • @JunoDawn_1
    @JunoDawn_1 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For the first few seconds I was just vibing to the song lol. Love Zico!!

  • @karolinawillberg4509
    @karolinawillberg4509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that essay literally made me cry

  • @eRafaell
    @eRafaell ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do all these prompts change every year? You did an awesome work! I’m very happy for you!

  • @f52_yeevy
    @f52_yeevy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why does "narrating Shostakovich's struggles with Stalin" sound like a complex love relationship to me?

  • @stoofi
    @stoofi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes u do hv a personality, a great personality (from what i can tell thru ur vids)
    Great vids btw keep up da good work :)

  • @Doctor_Rey
    @Doctor_Rey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so inspiring!! thanks ~!!

  • @sarahhh9136
    @sarahhh9136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i lost my best friend at 16...
    *cries*
    it was my pillow fufu...
    *cries even more*

  • @lanahammer2064
    @lanahammer2064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ahhh I can never be this creative

  • @andrewwang3331
    @andrewwang3331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hes gonna be a popular youtuber now 😩

  • @PTJStudios18
    @PTJStudios18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    At the beginning I was about to be like oh shit this is depressing but I read a Harvard one that was depressing it was about how the S in parents was taken away from them and it was very unique and memorable that definitely would get the admissions people to notice you

  • @desolatedreams21
    @desolatedreams21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I’m still in middle school and planning for college apps haha

  • @alexanderdiaz8475
    @alexanderdiaz8475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn that Common App Essay was so good. I definitely feel lot less confident in my essays now 😂

  • @zaidmuqsit1974
    @zaidmuqsit1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    damn it's hard to imagine kyle as the shy kid

    • @davidpage411
      @davidpage411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/4Yd3bq1At2A/w-d-xo.html

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING!!

  • @flow_987
    @flow_987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lmao that fufu essay was GENIUS

  • @cacau8076
    @cacau8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The intro: all the fail intros.

  • @Hctans
    @Hctans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was too fire my jaw dropped

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove ปีที่แล้ว

    wow great essay!!

  • @christabelnneoma3158
    @christabelnneoma3158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I left him speechless🤣

  • @manaaltariq
    @manaaltariq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Instead of a stats video, you should do a fufu dimensions video. How I got into Princeton? -Fufu

  • @lilllemonade
    @lilllemonade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me vibing to Any Song in the background

  • @lila-ch8mh
    @lila-ch8mh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    hi! im really confused about the graded paper for princeton do you guys have any examples

  • @biggeststaycstan
    @biggeststaycstan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the “ Any Song “ by Zico in the background :)

  • @oderaokoyechukwunonso1476
    @oderaokoyechukwunonso1476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Funniest essay I’ve read so far 😂😂😂😂

  • @kyletsai
    @kyletsai  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    how do you make thumbnails all of mine look the same 💀

    • @bobk3881
      @bobk3881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @rudykim8270
      @rudykim8270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      U should pin ur comment

  • @Just_learning_some_stuff
    @Just_learning_some_stuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he had us in the first half, ngl

  • @jptambo
    @jptambo ปีที่แล้ว

    super helpful video bro

  • @sanjanakale4841
    @sanjanakale4841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    watching this the day im going to submit my princeton app :'''')

  • @daavinci-vp9cd
    @daavinci-vp9cd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really happy to watch these videos, btw , you must have national level awards to be in these universities, right?

  • @rutwikroutu
    @rutwikroutu 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    applying for a chem major and now being a major in financial engineering is wild. how did that transition happen?

  • @skandhasuhasbadrinarayan9129
    @skandhasuhasbadrinarayan9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    F in the chat for Fufu

  • @srijandhakal6783
    @srijandhakal6783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait so there is an essay that is about expressing yourself as a person and other 2-3 essays that deal with the values of the college and about the other things of the college?

  • @Mari-gh3zs
    @Mari-gh3zs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the song lmaoooo

  • @graysonhayes3073
    @graysonhayes3073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wrote about a wasp on the hood of a car for mine lmao

  • @brendawaiya2591
    @brendawaiya2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hiii. Did you submit an art portfolio to Princeton as well?

  • @yahiaali6354
    @yahiaali6354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I lost my bird long time ago, but when i will find him back. I will show and tell

  • @das7904
    @das7904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If it's not a secret, can you say ... should you write different essays for all universities? Or can one essay be used?
    if others have experience, write pls.

    • @aidansaigh8660
      @aidansaigh8660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Supplementals need to be specific to the college you are going to. However, your college essay should be the same.

    • @kailashpatel2935
      @kailashpatel2935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aidansaigh8660 common essay*

  • @arianelee2367
    @arianelee2367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    publish the Stanford roommate essay‼️‼️‼️

    • @kyletsai
      @kyletsai  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      don't worry they'll hear it from you sometime soon 😭

  • @xiaoxiao..
    @xiaoxiao.. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why am I crying because of a pillow?

  • @ericlee8211
    @ericlee8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why are u so smart ;-;

  • @izabelle106
    @izabelle106 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:32 the brains 😭😭

  • @bellaboo2322
    @bellaboo2322 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a juinor now and my dream is to get into Princeton, my goal this year is to start more leadership roles (I'm starting an elementary running club at my school and an environmental program)which will add onto my leadership. I know I need to keep my grades up as well but last year I really struggled and I have been stressing over the fact that I don't want to lose my motivation and drive. I'm writing this comment for any advice you or someone else might give to me to better my collage resumé or academic advice lol sorry if this seemed long.

    • @anika8030
      @anika8030 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      try to get involved with research, especially if you're a STEM kid

  • @lol-vz1rc
    @lol-vz1rc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE BACKGROUND SONG!!! ANY SONG BY ZICO??!! YES!!

  • @poken3838
    @poken3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I just applied yesterday and most of ur supplements have almost the identical topics I wrote about. But ur writing is so much better, I don't think I have any chance to get in😟

    • @itoko05
      @itoko05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck!!!

    • @poken3838
      @poken3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!

    • @endless782
      @endless782 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened?

    • @poken3838
      @poken3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@endless782 rejected sadly

    • @namfonthavonsouk5741
      @namfonthavonsouk5741 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poken3838 which college?

  • @temuulenmn
    @temuulenmn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @anthonysoriano4540
    @anthonysoriano4540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you used that same essay for different university? Or you have to make new essay for each university you wanna apply

    • @wishIKnewHowToLove
      @wishIKnewHowToLove ปีที่แล้ว

      the main essay on the common app (the one about fufu in his case) goes to all colleges that you pick. But the other smaller essays are Princeton specific. Some info may overlap. But questions are slightly different, I'd say. Not 100% copy/paste.

  • @asm999
    @asm999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Were you class of 2021?

  • @icansaveher
    @icansaveher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯💯

  • @motivation9716
    @motivation9716 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, can you help? I am in my last year of high school and have not prepared for universities. I am currently focusing on getting a high grade. What do you advise me to do?

  • @beyond-liberalism
    @beyond-liberalism 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    random but can you tell me the font & size of it thanks

  • @graselle
    @graselle ปีที่แล้ว

    i see your twice candy bong z poster

  • @bnaaaaa1283
    @bnaaaaa1283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I call my pillow ZuzuXDD

  • @artebotastic8846
    @artebotastic8846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello fellow Rockets fan

  • @zaidmuqsit1974
    @zaidmuqsit1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a stud

  • @zaidmuqsit1974
    @zaidmuqsit1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ok but are any of these essays better than food 😩

    • @kyletsai
      @kyletsai  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      no essays are better than that one 😤

  • @josh1709
    @josh1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro I can’t focus with the Mariokart music

  • @zainjdnsje7482
    @zainjdnsje7482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Broooo. I love chicken wings

  • @Ellataylor-o5w
    @Ellataylor-o5w 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he is hilarious

  • @bebeerin
    @bebeerin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so gen z of you to throw tiktok in there lol i love that tho

  • @abdullahahmed3843
    @abdullahahmed3843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I write about a song which is non-English?

  • @audreyyang1682
    @audreyyang1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    woohoo can't drive gang!!!

  • @javierenriquez-lynd5559
    @javierenriquez-lynd5559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro is him

  • @donuts4680
    @donuts4680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    bruh why do I miss FuFu.

  • @adeola1919
    @adeola1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i see your comments on tik tok a lot, lol

  • @davejigs79
    @davejigs79 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi buddy can u please tell me if I want to study medicine can it be possible

  • @catastrophe2155
    @catastrophe2155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just realised he looks like hirotaka nifujiii ahh now I know why I felt some kinda way when I saw him

  • @stansb1951
    @stansb1951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How come you're comfortable to reveal your answers to us, I should just be grateful yeah, but man this is too personal. Nonetheless, i admire your bravery for giving the TH-cam people a grasp of idea on how to get accepted in Ivy League university.

  • @savannahscott90
    @savannahscott90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For anyone who’s feeling down:
    Romans 8:18 “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming!” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Whatever is going on right now, have faith, your situation will get better. :) Jesus bless anyone reading this and have a great day!!🥰✨💖

    • @raayandhar6195
      @raayandhar6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i feel like i see you at like all these college decision reaction/stats videos

    • @savannahscott90
      @savannahscott90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Raayan Dhar You probably have I’ve been watching a ton of them lately😂

  • @STTGames
    @STTGames 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ngl your personal statement sounds far too similar to arpi park's "show and tell" essay XD

  • @hannahw3083
    @hannahw3083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    where's the essay about the fridge...

    • @kyletsai
      @kyletsai  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      washer** 🥱

  • @Sabrina-zr9zk
    @Sabrina-zr9zk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What other university did u apply to?

  • @whitewind9156
    @whitewind9156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cute .

  • @roshansamuel6069
    @roshansamuel6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we connect for some help and some guidance??!

  • @nerduto1
    @nerduto1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The among us essay was better

  • @brightbright657
    @brightbright657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Are all of these fake? Knowing high acheiving students they are not the type to share information that got them accepted into an ivy league school.

  • @InComgenie
    @InComgenie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, you, put, a, lot, of, commas,.

  • @thakurdeepansh
    @thakurdeepansh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch anime