Teen goes viral for sharing college rejection letter

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  • Nicole Laeno's rejection letter from UCLA has over 45 million views on TikTok.
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  • @plxqee_dre
    @plxqee_dre 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5667

    “Rejection is redirection” That’s literally the best thing I’ve ever heard in my whole life

    • @ak-cs8pr
      @ak-cs8pr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      FR

    • @flvffcinna
      @flvffcinna 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Everything happens for a reason. In this case, maybe UCLA wasn’t actually her dream school and maybe she will regret it later on her scholarship.

    • @HshMama
      @HshMama 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't known

    • @charlotte8050
      @charlotte8050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flvffcinnawhy would she regret it ?

    • @flvffcinna
      @flvffcinna 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@charlotte8050 ivy leagues are known to be super competitive and hard to keep up

  • @mimirw8031
    @mimirw8031 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +569

    This is very brave of her. Man i even shed a few tears for her. In the end i know it will all work out.

  • @jasonj8505
    @jasonj8505 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +507

    MIT rejected me. I ended up going to Virginia Tech instead where I would meet my now wife.
    That rejection was THE best thing that's ever happened to me.

    • @redvelvet9876
      @redvelvet9876 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Go Hokies!

    • @sethaldrich6902
      @sethaldrich6902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I bet you didn't get thousands of people encouraging you about it though.

    • @jasonj8505
      @jasonj8505 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@sethaldrich6902 No, just the never-ending fear of disappointing a single mom who worked double shifts everyday since I was born just to put me through college.

    • @sethaldrich6902
      @sethaldrich6902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@jasonj8505 I'm sure she was proud of you wherever you went or whatever you did.

  • @Sheshomesicklol
    @Sheshomesicklol 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5526

    NO WAY COLIE MADE IT ON THE NEWS OMG

    • @Lcora
      @Lcora 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      Literally!

    • @ariel_33
      @ariel_33 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

      frrr i’m so happy for her tho!

    • @valeachola
      @valeachola 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      somehow ut managed to be #3 on trending here on yt

    • @leiarivera978
      @leiarivera978 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I LITERALLY SAID THE SAME THING BRO

    • @LuhvPixle18
      @LuhvPixle18 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Ikr like frrrrrr!

  • @neal6805
    @neal6805 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1059

    *I love the way her little brother hugged her🫶🏾*

    • @claudiasophiainfantemascar4498
      @claudiasophiainfantemascar4498 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +303

      Older brother but yeah

    • @bibingababies
      @bibingababies 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      older brother

    • @0xlilly3
      @0xlilly3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      older**

    • @laurensanderson3734
      @laurensanderson3734 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      Lol yeah nah, older brother. I love Christian so much too😭

    • @HshMama
      @HshMama 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My de

  • @ilunesluv268
    @ilunesluv268 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    I've been watching Nicole for the longest time. And I can say that I felt all those emotions that she felt when getting rejected. And I'm honestly so proud of her for being the resilient person she is. She is the sweetest and I'm so glad she feels at home at SDSU ❤❤

  • @jenw.3312
    @jenw.3312 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1943

    I'm a mom of a son who was rejected by his dream school. I feel so sad for all of these seniors who have worked so hard to only be rejected. My son has a perfect GPA, super active in school, has HUGE accomplishments in high school, took Dual and Concurrent Enrollment College classes, all GATE, Honors, and AP classes, and so much more. I always think to myself, what more did they want from him? I'm with Nicole's mom...do they know what they're missing out on?! He's not just an amazing student, but he is a good human! Thankfully he had a choice of really great schools that did accept him and we are excited for his future journey in college! To those students out there who did not get accepted in your dream college: God has a plan and a purpose for you and His plans are perfect. You will be where you're supposed to be and you will succeed! You may not see it now, but you will and you'll look back and say, I get it! ❤

    • @shadowmt6735
      @shadowmt6735 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe your son's skin isn't dark enough or not poor enough.

    • @SL-lz9jr
      @SL-lz9jr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

      I'm genuinely sorry that your son got rejected by his dream school. We all know that feeling too well. My backups weren't too shabby. In the end, most of us end up working at the same jobs or companies or starting our own. It really doesn't matter where you go to school (for most career paths), it's what you do with the experience and who you meet in life as a result (because I wish someone taught me the importance of networking!) PS. College admissions has become extremely competitive. Unfortunately there's nothing else anyone can do to "stand out" from the crowd except maybe cure cancer because everyone applying to the top schools are already all top notch students. I wish your son and everyone else lots of love and luck in life.

    • @L7nnmusic
      @L7nnmusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      I hope he gets better than what he dreams remember everything happens for reason

    • @cilenriquez3312
      @cilenriquez3312 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      “God has a plan and purpose for you and His plans are perfect.” This is certainly true as your son’s story resonated with my son’s story. In 2017, my son graduated at the top of his class, had 4.0 unweighted GPA and 4.9 weighted GPA, did all the college and AP courses while in high school. By the time he graduated from high school, he already completed two Associate degrees. When he applied to UC Berkeley for BS in Chemistry, he got rejected. He did not dwell on the hurt but moved on quickly to his next choice of university. Fast forward in May 2022, he graduated with honors from a 5-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy and BS in Applied Science degree. He passed the Pharmacy boards at the age of 22 and is now thriving in his career in healthcare. God works in mysterious ways, and we give back all the glory to Him. Good luck to your son, and I guarantee that he is going to have a great future ahead of him.

    • @jukegames356
      @jukegames356 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      School probably needed more “diversity”

  • @kha9867
    @kha9867 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    When my daughter got rejected from her dream college last year, as a parent I felt relieved when she said 'That is their loss'

  • @DrLindaOBGYN
    @DrLindaOBGYN 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +622

    Parents, please teach your children that "No" is a complete sentence and a part of life. For every "no" I received, the "yes" that followed was a blessing.

    • @thinkingcitizen
      @thinkingcitizen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      its okay you're black, your kids/grandkids will get into any school no matter the fact they aren't probably smart enough to compete with asians and jews.... OH WAIT Affirmative action no more!

    • @lady6547
      @lady6547 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      She said in her video that it’s okay and it is gods plan she never complained

    • @moonshoes11
      @moonshoes11 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Real magic is fake.

    • @RobertSaxy
      @RobertSaxy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like the way she put it better, “rejection is redirection”

    • @BlackFemaleAnd50
      @BlackFemaleAnd50 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@loftonrudolph7586Nobody asked for this non-story either, but we got it anyway. Not everybody is going to act like this is the only student who received a rejection. Sorry!

  • @miav9014
    @miav9014 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    Wow. The accomplishments that this girl has made is insane. Beyond proud of you Nicole

  • @kiw4462
    @kiw4462 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +448

    I pray she has the best experience at the school that she goes to

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      a little dramatic. do you pray for families in Gaza? No- but this, yes? I suggest your priorities are not straight.

    • @kiw4462
      @kiw4462 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@UTAH100 are you psychic? Do you know me? NO! I actually pray for this entire world, Gaza included. Your misery is shining brightly. I will pray for you also.

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kiw4462 I don't want your prayers. Save yourself friend. This spoiled brat will be just fine. Pray her dad does not run out of money. Then she will hate him. Welcome to the real world son.

    • @cardcaptorkiwi2019
      @cardcaptorkiwi2019 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@kiw4462 the replying person is very rude. Ignore them, I hope you have a wonderful day!

    • @gennys.better
      @gennys.better หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MOAB-UTughhhhhh shut up bruh

  • @dalayneygirl8059
    @dalayneygirl8059 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +735

    As a mom of a senior, I have watched Nicole the last couple of years. For those saying "whats the big deal"... it shows that even kids that are high profile, youtube famous, seem to have it all going for them, they get rejected too. We all realize tons of kids get rejected, but to show this side publicly, is a good relatable thing. There are alot of kids who watch her, who might feel a little bit better knowing even people they may look up to, get rejected. And that its ok to have those feelings, and not be embarrased. This is a good thing people ❤

    • @flaminhotakis
      @flaminhotakis 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nicole is not high profile. She is a small youtuber. She is not like the other kid youtubers like

    • @judithshelton5655
      @judithshelton5655 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said!

    • @naomichambers1687
      @naomichambers1687 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes! this comment...

    • @bubudafool
      @bubudafool 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@flaminhotakis I don't think having 3.3 Million subs should be considered small 😭

    • @bubudafool
      @bubudafool 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@abectv She has probably taught them how to handle rejection and that it's a normal thing. But for some kids it might feel even better for them to see that the people they look up to get rejected too.

  • @jeneaneS22
    @jeneaneS22 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +392

    Everyone shares their acceptance but what about the rejection?? I think it’s really important to share that too!!

    • @kyleyuen
      @kyleyuen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She did. Most people doing college reaction videos do as well

    • @jeneaneS22
      @jeneaneS22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@kyleyuen Yes she did which I appreciate a lot, I just meant the college- videos on general

  • @dariawillis6992
    @dariawillis6992 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    My son was also rejected at his dream school. He was devastated until he went to talked to one of his favorite teachers & decided on his alma mater. My son is graduating in May & loved every second of it & has made Dean's List every semester. He told me he is so glad he was rejected (secretly so was I). Sometimes dreams take a different path unbeknownst to us.

  • @teresalegler2777
    @teresalegler2777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    Wonderful news st the end. Being rejected can be a blessing. Wishing you a fabulous college experience.

  • @michaelkawasaki4764
    @michaelkawasaki4764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    The fact that you put this up, shows you are a WINNER!

  • @misoandramen
    @misoandramen 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    This hits home in many ways. 10 years ago I was a senior in high school and like Colie, UCLA was my dream school. I was rejected and did not take it very well, constantly comparing myself to others on Facebook who were accepted and feeling like the most incompetent student despite actually doing the most I could. At 17 that kind of stuff is very hard to deal with. However, after a lot of retrospection and motivation, 2 years later I apply again from community college and do get accepted :) It was one of the happiest days of my life. 4 years after that I get into my dream company and dream job and that was probably the happiest day of my life. All success comes from rejection, and I think once you know what it feels like to be at the very bottom, it gives you even more impetus to do your best. We don't know what success looks like if we never fail

    • @johndosta5261
      @johndosta5261 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This comment deserves millions of likes. Dont get discouraged, get determined. Looks like it worked out for you. Happy to hear that.

    • @ryanv.1780
      @ryanv.1780 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very well said. I love the last sentence "We don't know what success looks like if we never fail."

  • @Emmaev123
    @Emmaev123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +922

    I been watching Nicole since 6th grade
    Edit: thank you for the likes

    • @casinosnoopy9900
      @casinosnoopy9900 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You need to get a life.

    • @User-o3m2m
      @User-o3m2m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      sameeee

    • @hydrate7991
      @hydrate7991 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ME TOO OMG i grew up with her

    • @kylie7606
      @kylie7606 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too 😭

    • @Princess_Faith1
      @Princess_Faith1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sameee

  • @cindyr2837
    @cindyr2837 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Been watching Colie on TH-cam since she was 11 dancing in Matt's videos or other dances and she's absolutely grown into a beautiful woman and has a great head on her shoulders. Her family is just the best support any kid could ever hope of having and she is completely blessed. As a part of her community and viewers, we're so proud of her accomplishments and where she is today!

  • @strxnger82
    @strxnger82 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    As someone who has been watching Nicole for 3 years now, it was really tough to see her go through all that. I am not anywhere close to receiving my college decisions and nowhere near even applying to colleges but her video has taught me that if I do get rejected (Which will most definitely happen) that the emotions you feel are valid and that if you want to go cry, go cry.

  • @AmeliaRoman90
    @AmeliaRoman90 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I have been watching Nicole Laeno since 8th grade and that was two years ago

    • @exo.l_on_exoplanet
      @exo.l_on_exoplanet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same and i'm honestly happy for her though, i'm glad she showed this

  • @ZSimm2
    @ZSimm2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I've stumbled upon Nicole's videos in 2022 and watched her ever since. Amazing person

  • @sennataylor592
    @sennataylor592 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You’re very correct and your feelings are very valid. I was rejected from ALL of my dream schools, and after growing up with parental pressures to go to a top school, I was beyond devastated and even developed depression and dark thoughts.
    I wound up going to a lower-ranked school that offered me a scholarship. I thought I wanted to go to a big business school, but during undergrad I eventually got involved with prelaw organizations and discovered that business was not my passion.
    Today, I’m a law student at one of the top 20 law schools in the country. Discovering my passion helped me put all of my effort into studying for classes and the LSAT. I wouldn’t be where I am today (happier + way less student debt if I rejected that undergrad scholarship just because of school rank).
    Rejection is redirection. Keep calm and stay on the grind.

  • @shotjohnny
    @shotjohnny 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I applied to UCLA's film program back in the day, which is what I thought I wanted to do. However, I missed the application deadline because someone gave me the wrong info, and I was totally out for a while. Then, I decided to go to SMC for two years and apply again. In those two years, I realized that USC was a much better choice FOR ME and what I wanted to do (that school/program wasn't even on my radar two years prior). So then when I finished college, I applied to both programs and got accepted to both. But I chose USC and I loved it there! I realized that sometimes not getting what you _think_ you want can be a blessing.

  • @baylordelrosario1465
    @baylordelrosario1465 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You go girl! I have college-aged children and they were rejected from their "dream" schools. Rejection is part of life because it gives us an opportunity to move on to bigger and better things!

  • @nasrasyt
    @nasrasyt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I got rejected from UTA. Life goes on honestly

    • @NonstopFFriday
      @NonstopFFriday 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But they have an 80 percent acceptance rate. Really?

  • @nakeililly7047
    @nakeililly7047 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    "Rejection is redirection"...PERFECTLY SAID! You WILL do great things!

  • @Perpertua35
    @Perpertua35 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Rejection is a mere redirection., that’s all there is. Move on and carry on. You will face more rejections in the future and it will not define who you are. We have to teach our children that failing at something is just that. There are other adventures out there.

  • @RobertoSiffredi-xy1nc
    @RobertoSiffredi-xy1nc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Rejection builds character.

  • @Rosie017
    @Rosie017 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    Rejection is definitely redirection. Though I'm sad she didn't get into UCLA as she hoped, but getting accepted & choosing San Diego State is even better. God's plans are always bigger than ours. God dreamed of Nicole to attend SDSU. Go Aztecs 🤗

  • @hdyu5419
    @hdyu5419 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a mature young woman! Love seeing her families support!

  • @luvket220
    @luvket220 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    College decision has become very competitive for the top schools!! You can have what seems to be the perfect stats and still get rejected. But I’m so glad she shared her experience

  • @JohnJohnson-he1yv
    @JohnJohnson-he1yv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    “Your dream school” is a MYTH! They are FANTASY Schools. The school that accepts you and where you thrive- THAT IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE!

  • @DrLakeciaReddrick
    @DrLakeciaReddrick 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Their loss for sure!!! You have an awesome personality, which they clearly missed.❤❤❤

  • @AP-pm9qy
    @AP-pm9qy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Honestly, as someone who was absolutely heartbroken about getting rejected from my dream college, I will never encourage my child to have a dream college. Obviously, it’s human nature to have a preference but don’t do certain things because you think a certain college will like it. Don’t talk to ppl about where you are applying and focus on summer internships and jobs you can do while in college. After you get your degree and first job no-one cares.

  • @leonhank4448
    @leonhank4448 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t stop watching the parent’s expression… words can’t describe. Kids u must stay strong!💪🏻

  • @crystalbrown1546
    @crystalbrown1546 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love her so much I’m so happy she is going to a new chapter in her life❤

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      love- really? a bit dramatic crystal. If she needed $4,000 for tuition, would you gift it to her? You love her right? I can get you her Venmo.

  • @Bubble_Tea_Rules
    @Bubble_Tea_Rules 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    she handled it all so well

  • @thisakindredspiritcozynook
    @thisakindredspiritcozynook 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Much love and support from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago.
    Keep bringing the awesome content for us❤

  • @makayla72929
    @makayla72929 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i watched the video of colie getting rejected from her dream school and i almost cried. all these seniors who worked so hard in school to just be rejected is the worst feeling ever.

  • @Pookiebear36
    @Pookiebear36 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I LOVE COLIEEEEEE. I CANT BELIEVE SHE MADE IT OM THE NEWS. SHE HAS COME SO FARRRRR

  • @erickamccarroll9574
    @erickamccarroll9574 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I cried so hard when I saw this. That young lady is an angel of love and hope. You will find your next college and you’ll get accepted because you’re smart and wonderful.

  • @gabbykupper5576
    @gabbykupper5576 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I would highly recommend reapplying as a transfer if you still are interested in a school that you receive a rejection from. As a high school senior, I was rejected from my dream school but was accepted one week after submitting my application as a transfer the next year. As a transfer, you are a part of a much smaller pool of applicants, which raises your acceptance chances. You also will learn from your mistakes that caused the school to reject you. For example, I learned how to improve my essays from my first application, which had originally not been good examples of my passions and pathways of study. However, don't forget that you do not have to go to your "dream school." There are a multitude of wonderful schools within the US and around the world! You can always find another place that works for you.

    • @dy-zz1hc
      @dy-zz1hc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can you share in more details how you "resubmitted" as a transfer please? Is that even possible to resubmit your application as a "transfer" the next year as a senior in high school....? PLEASE do share if you do not mind. My nephew would LOVE to find out if there's a way to do that. He's thinking of transferring anyway but if he can just resubmit and make it as a transfer now, he will be absolutely trilled. Thank you in advance! :)

    • @gabbykupper5576
      @gabbykupper5576 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dy-zz1hc Hi! Thanks for your question. From what I remember, I had to fill out and submit the Common App again as a transfer. The first thing was to select the application for transfers. Then I had to rewrite out all those demographic questions in addition to resubmit letters of recommendation and my personal essays. I just asked my high school teachers that had written letters for my first application as a high school senior to resubmit those same letters (so I resent them the letter submission invitations from the Common App). Basically it just was composed of resubmitting the same information in a copy and paste manner on the Common App (unless there was something that I wanted to change such as my personal essays, like I talked about in the original comment). The school I applied to had a couple different essay questions specifically for the transfer application, so I had to write some new essays anyways. If the school your nephew is applying to doesn't use the Common App, I would imagine it would be the same process of finding the application for transfers and resubmitting a lot of the same info, but maybe needing new essays specifically describing his reasons for applying as a transfer. Let me know if you have any other questions! I'll try to look out for your comment

  • @fiestadancers
    @fiestadancers 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Same with my daughter. Got rejected from Duke but almost full ride to Cornell. Their lost! And my daughter worked for it. She made high school her career for college…I hope it gets her far. I really do.

  • @FalconProductions_
    @FalconProductions_ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Millions of kids get rejected from college what makes her so special

    • @leep_uq
      @leep_uq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup, first world problem, only in the news because she has a social media presence

  • @preethyawesome8278
    @preethyawesome8278 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    "Rejection is Redirection' -> this is such a beautiful saying. I need to print it out and stick it on my wall. I'm not a college student, but I can relate to what Nicole went through in terms of this lovely saying. I work in IT. About 6 years ago, I thought I'll apply for a Master's degree in Canada and hopefully, make a life for myself over there. But that didn't work out and God had other plans for me. Ireland came calling and changed my life forever. Nearly 5 years later, I'm so proud to call this beautiful country my home! Moral of the story: It is never the end of the road for your dreams 🥰

    • @chocolatechips1776
      @chocolatechips1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen to that! God has the most perfect plans in store for those who love Him 🥰

  • @worldtraveler3044
    @worldtraveler3044 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    It will be ok, you will end up where you belong & go forward!

  • @AubreyOslie
    @AubreyOslie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    OMG I LOVE COLIE!! she is acually a role model for everyone and is just such a positive person in this world! ♥

  • @lolabrownphd
    @lolabrownphd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I will celebrate the moment we stop putting unnecessary stress and pressure on young people around getting into their "dream" school, then recording reactions and defeat. It creates such an unhealthy level of drama and emotion.

    • @zsb99
      @zsb99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      i believe there's nothing wrong in setting expectations and having dreams like getting into a specific school. and having videos like this encourage parents and kids to talk about emotions felt when they sometimes have to mourn some dreams. its good to get it all out. she is honestly one of the most genuine youtubers ive seen and the college decision video as a whole is a beautiful testament what an amazing support system she has as well as her coming to terms with all her decisions. yes there is unnecessary pressure, i agree, must sometimes, we place it on ourselves as well and this video simply shows how she handled her dreams getting redirected.

    • @sparkleflames9648
      @sparkleflames9648 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      YES i agree! especially with such a low acceptance rate, “dream school” was almost impossible for HER to get into. she should’ve expected it.

    • @luvket220
      @luvket220 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sparkleflames9648It doesn’t mean it’s any less sad

    • @ohmybilly9561
      @ohmybilly9561 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@rosemaryandthyme4444 Standing from a non-bias view. You either get into schools with good gpa and extra curriculars, “worked hard” for her “dancing and yt channel” doesnt justify the ability of “hard work” she put into school, matter of fact she couldnt even get into any of the mid tier UCs then UCLA is far beyond reach, if its actually her dream school then focusing on school in 9th grade should be a realization not the yt. Though she earns more than enough money from doing yt now which justifies it

    • @ohmybilly9561
      @ohmybilly9561 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rosemaryandthyme4444work hard and hard work is different. If i can guess her gpa its 3.3

  • @lynnemazzga5160
    @lynnemazzga5160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As the mom of a kid who has dreamed of going to a certain school since 7th grade and is currently waitlisted , this video brought me to tears. Their dream becomes our dream for them. And it's hard. We know that there's a reason for everything but it's so hard to see them gutted. For our son, it's the first time he hasn't been able to achieve something he dreamed of. And it's making his senior year so stressful. It's important to remember that it's not where you go, it's what you do when you get there. He's slowly getting excited for his number 2 choice. Good luck to everyone.

    • @encourageandrepeat8375
      @encourageandrepeat8375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Though my situation was different, I was also high achiever in school. When you are used to success, it is very surprising to be told no, or not excel at something. You think of yourself a certain way and it's a blow to the ego. But it's a good lesson and a chance to grow up a bit more. There are so many ways to be successful in adulthood, but when you're younger it's all about high marks and coming first in things.

  • @JustALearningAccount
    @JustALearningAccount 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is so strange to me, in my country we don’t really care about college like this. And even the most important ones, if you study hard, then you are in. That’s all.

    • @chocolatechips1776
      @chocolatechips1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which country are you from?

    • @JustALearningAccount
      @JustALearningAccount 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chocolatechips1776 Argentina. We actually have really good universities, you just need to complete successfully at least one year of the "introduction course". We receive a lot of international students because of this reason.

    • @azulaquaza4916
      @azulaquaza4916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@JustALearningAccountIf US ran it like that schools would be overcrowded and it would be determined by “who pays the most” and quality levels would drop

  • @ValetteRenoux
    @ValetteRenoux 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good of Nicole to share this video. She is helping many people relate.

    • @MOAB-UT
      @MOAB-UT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not really just another spoiled person. parents will pay her way to college. i paid my own way.

  • @wh6201
    @wh6201 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    She will be fine

  • @cmdrwinnie
    @cmdrwinnie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Did they blame affirmative action?

  • @CookiehsAndDreams
    @CookiehsAndDreams 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My case was really odd because I actually got accepted into the "dream school" but quickly realized it was going to be very expensive, so I opted for a cheaper school. Honestly though, I'm very happy with where I'm at now, and I'm so happy Nicole feels the same. Wish this girl the absolute best :)

    • @HipsterSpinster_
      @HipsterSpinster_ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same. At the time it was like okay should I go to a private school in Boston for 45k a year (5 year co-op) program or a public university. I went with the cheaper option. My friend went to that school and transferred after two years to the place I went. I know I made the right choice in the end.

  • @dallyncolclough8915
    @dallyncolclough8915 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That’s literally even better that she is talking to someone about it on the news I would love to be on the news so lucky girl😮😮😮❤❤❤

  • @yumyummmmmmmmmmm
    @yumyummmmmmmmmmm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    May God bless her w a better college! ❤

  • @radicalrick9587
    @radicalrick9587 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    *I got a perfect score on my SAT, excel at sports, top in the country in Cross Country and Track & Field, and I got rejected by all the top schools, because I never applied for them, LOL. I was hired full time into the advertising business right out of high school. They were looking for the top creative artist and that was me. Started part time and went full time when I graduated.*

  • @aanya3248
    @aanya3248 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    why is this a big deal. she got rejected from much worse schools, like one with a 40% acceptance rate. shes going to a state college. OBVIOUSLY she got rejected from ucla

    • @kangtaehyun3244
      @kangtaehyun3244 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Ikr….idk why people are so obsessed with Internet personalities these days🦉

    • @who.tf.is.she6
      @who.tf.is.she6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agree, how did she think dhe’d get in if she got rejected from a school with a 40% acceptance rate

    • @aanya3248
      @aanya3248 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@who.tf.is.she6 her talking about how shes 'making lemons out of lemonade' is like a slap on the face to people who also got rejected but arent youtubers

    • @darrinbyers1785
      @darrinbyers1785 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      oh karen get a life

    • @darrinbyers1785
      @darrinbyers1785 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kangtaehyun3244 GEt a life

  • @FloralLover187
    @FloralLover187 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so happy for her and just like she said herself "rejection is redirection" im so glad that she kept her head held high and didn't give up, she already knew that it was something better out there that was meant for her.❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @lukamaruigi5207
    @lukamaruigi5207 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She never faced any real adversity in her whole life, filming herself crying is just the cherry on top of a privileged life

    • @OGPimpin
      @OGPimpin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You aint lying

    • @MelissaJordan-c3f
      @MelissaJordan-c3f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactlyyyyy, like look at her TH-cam videos she like spoil brat

    • @MelissaJordan-c3f
      @MelissaJordan-c3f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's like gurl stop, it's called life, their soo superficial

  • @ddlang2514
    @ddlang2514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Resilience is an excellent life skill!

  • @ninjiluv4964
    @ninjiluv4964 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    NICOLE IS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA??!!!

  • @jaimetorres9050
    @jaimetorres9050 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I coached youth football, on occasions we would lose a game. I was glad to have the opportunity to use the loss as a life learning lesson. Everyone needs to learn how to lose and build from it. We can’t always have what we want, but we can grow from it

  • @AdrinetteXLadynoir_333
    @AdrinetteXLadynoir_333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    omg collie's on the news!!

  • @DarlingDami
    @DarlingDami 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It hurt me soo much seeing Colie so broken but I’m soo sure she is going to be GREAT despite the rejection.She’s special,she’s gonna make it BIG

  • @vegawrld5791
    @vegawrld5791 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    WE LOVE YOU NICOLE LAENO💛💛💛

  • @samanthasherman6750
    @samanthasherman6750 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i had planned to go to one school for my whole high school career, but ended up getting an acceptance elsewhere that i was so excited over that i withdrew my application from my previous dream school. even if it takes a rejection, you’ll find something else you’re thrilled to do :)

  • @rithu2809
    @rithu2809 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It’s a just a rejection every person probably went through the same thing so there’s no point in putting it in the news like the world ended

    • @chocolatechips1776
      @chocolatechips1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ? You missed the point of the video. She was rejected from her dream school. It was a big deal for her. If you watched to the end, you would have noticed that she moved on and is excited to go to a different school instead

    • @ineddtoreachreachers
      @ineddtoreachreachers 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@chocolatechips1776sooo many ppl get rejected from their dream school. she isn’t the first one

    • @chocolatechips1776
      @chocolatechips1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never said she was. You, too, have missed the point.

  • @pink_sheep3983
    @pink_sheep3983 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I never even had the chance to properly try applying for my dream school due to mental health issues. Then for my second choice i was told to go to a community college then reapply to them for transfer. It still hurt all the same.

  • @AvaTsiprin
    @AvaTsiprin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    i feel so bad for Nicole, she honestly deserves to go.

    • @123miaD
      @123miaD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      she probably has mediocre stats unfortunately

    • @aanya3248
      @aanya3248 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not true

    • @ClaraMe9801
      @ClaraMe9801 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is going to be fine! She is so positive and bubbly. Her bright spirit will lead her to have fun anywhere she decides tbh

    • @ClaraMe9801
      @ClaraMe9801 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@123miaD I dont know what stats is but from following her, she at least at that moment used to be such a good student

    • @azulaquaza4916
      @azulaquaza4916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ClaraMe9801Stats = Statistics
      He’s saying she probably has bad grades, GPA and/or SAT scores

  • @krnpowr
    @krnpowr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As Malcolm Gladwell said in his book Outliers: You're better off being a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond. He specifically extrapolates on this topic of kids getting rejected by high-prestige universities and then flourishing at less-esteemed ones, and then leading successful careers. Whereas, many kids in the high-prestige universities struggle to get by and subsquently have lackluster careers.

  • @suavyp1337
    @suavyp1337 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    But I thought getting rid of affirmative action would stop this from happening 😕

  • @marryybearyy
    @marryybearyy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it's insane to see Nicole's face on the news OMGGG! I've been watching her since her very first video, INSANE

  • @user-id6zg3pe3z
    @user-id6zg3pe3z 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    even as a viewer of nicole, i don’t think i’m surprised she didn’t get in. ucla has an 8.6% rate, they’re the most applied to school, and she stopped dance her senior year (which they do look for for dance majors). also, she didn’t really push herself academically in her senior year

  • @gregoryklein1723
    @gregoryklein1723 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are not missing..it's a blessing. Like redirect

  • @InfluencerTea2
    @InfluencerTea2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    there's so many people that record getting rejected from there dream school, what's so special abt this one?

    • @bw7382
      @bw7382 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s a TH-camr and is known for really wanting to go to UCLa cuz she danced there (I think) and has bought a lot of merch. People have been following her through her journey in school and are surprised she didn’t get in

  • @QiuyuanChenRyan916
    @QiuyuanChenRyan916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got rejected by Uvic, UBC, UWO, UOT, Queens University, last one was Ottawa U, that lasted 2 years in total, got in Mcgill at the end. There will be failures in all types, figure out what you want and stick to it.

  • @bskillshare808
    @bskillshare808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Don't give up on your dreams. One day your dreams will come true. Keep your focus never give up

    • @AP-pm9qy
      @AP-pm9qy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I hope everyone realizes that your dreams are bigger than any college.

  • @christinelagueux8155
    @christinelagueux8155 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't get into the college I wanted back in the 90s and never felt like I was good enough. This was before internet, so I was never able to deal with those feelings. I ended up going to a community college and lived with my parents. Not what I wanted but I saved money, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. My daughter didn't get into the college she wanted either. She took her 2nd choice, but she is now taking it day by day and she is doing better being there. I liked your comment rejection is redirection. So very true.

  • @alishayin5267
    @alishayin5267 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    colie did not just get viral 💀💀💀

  • @jp6565
    @jp6565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always told people ultimately you want to go to a place you feel comfortable with and at home, but also it's not the school but the experiences that you have that will make it worth it, the relationships you build, the wins and successes from your studies, all that is what matters, and what you make of it at the end. I've been rejected and redirected many times, and I've had the best experiences throughout my journey.

  • @randomname9758
    @randomname9758 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What's the big deal that she got rejected? Many people get rejected. Things go viral for the stupidest reason

    • @Adiadem
      @Adiadem 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We know that many people get rejected, but she's using her rejection to help others handle their rejection, and not feel like it's the end of the world. You have a problem with that?

  • @JoseyTurn17
    @JoseyTurn17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rejection many times Is a Blessing 💞

  • @belss_
    @belss_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    OMGG GMA?? IM SO PROUD OF COLIE

  • @catherinesmith791
    @catherinesmith791 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so PROUD of you!!!

  • @C0C0XC4NDY
    @C0C0XC4NDY 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    COLIE MADE IT ON A COUNTRY WIDE TV CHANNEL

  • @nancybeach5821
    @nancybeach5821 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "rejection is redirection..." I love that quote from this story...finally someone is showing reality on their social media. Life has rejection...and ultimately redirection. Well done young lady, thank you for sharing your experience, hopefully, the viewers will learn from your experience. I know I am showing this to my son, a junior in HS who may experience the same thing. No isn't the end, no just points you to where you are really meant to be. :)

  • @BoomBoom-sr8nt
    @BoomBoom-sr8nt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Why is this newsworthy???

    • @Niri777
      @Niri777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s rich and famous lol

  • @ALookBackInTime
    @ALookBackInTime 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a father of middle school kids, congratulations on your Life. It wasn't easy getting to the point you are now. You've accomplished more than many kids will ever, in education and mindset. You have wonderful, supportive parents and family. My (twin) 6th graders are heavy into school, doing homework/studying a few hours daily, so I know what kind of preparation it takes on the road to success. I will show them your video, and even explore your path that led to this point. And discuss that life is not always a straight line.

  • @manya_c09
    @manya_c09 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Why its such a big deal on internet? The college had their reasons to not accept her what are yall saying she deserved it? Just bcoz yall watch her videos on yt..the other person would have been selected in her place for the skills the college required.

    • @Lizel-pv2ly
      @Lizel-pv2ly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think its not about that but indirectly about unfair reservations at colleges especially for asians
      Im not sure though i just read about it on internet
      And the next thing is just to spread some mental awareness on how so many students go through mental pressure of getting in their dream college kinda stuff

    • @ClaraMe9801
      @ClaraMe9801 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because she has many fans, hence supporters, so they SUPPORT her, and saying that she deserved its really supportive. Its really not that deep

    • @donnharlem9604
      @donnharlem9604 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Lizel-pv2ly You got to be joking The model minority has obstacles. She needs affirmative action. Oh that's right their own kind helped to get rid of that.

  • @drkashmedicalandlife
    @drkashmedicalandlife 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s what you make out of college that matters the most, instead of expecting a college to make you….just attend a solid university/college, work hard and you will get to where you want to be….

  • @chocolatebeauty2864
    @chocolatebeauty2864 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I bet UCLA wish they had you now!!! Such a positive experience for others to see and grow from. You ROCK!!!🎉GO GURL! Many Blessings coming your way. #NewDirection ❤

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I don’t think so, people have been harassing people who got into UCLA and commenting on their social media since she has so many followers. She told ppl to stop, but if she wanted to reapply in the future that probably hurt her chances.

    • @Adotworm
      @Adotworm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marshmallow7640that's crazy, why are people on the internet so insane lmao?

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Adotworm Nah fr, harassment definitely wasn’t going to make them change their mind, they probably are just gonna double down in the future to avoid being put in the spotlight. Like if she did go there and something happened, they would have gotten blasted. Many schools don’t want uncontrollable publicity.

    • @Adotworm
      @Adotworm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marshmallow7640 Gotta wonder what goes through people's minds when they go do stupid stuff like harass a bunch of students bruh

  • @davewilbeck8225
    @davewilbeck8225 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great post! We need more postive content providers.

  • @lafountain114
    @lafountain114 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    i thought a lot of teens do this ?

    • @maghen2972
      @maghen2972 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      But she is rich and famous

    • @lafountain114
      @lafountain114 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@maghen2972 you not wrong

    • @noob_gaming1491
      @noob_gaming1491 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@maghen2972 that shouldn't make a difference

    • @alii3210
      @alii3210 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      bc she is popular and A LOT of people was waiting impatiently to see her reaction video and it went viral when she uploaded it like it was on the trending on TH-cam I think she was #3 ! Most of us grow up with Nicole so 🥺💗

    • @noob_gaming1491
      @noob_gaming1491 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alii3210 ppl are waiting to see her reaction? Who tf cares. And who gives two shits about if they're famous or not. Treat them like regular people

  • @___beyondhorizon4664
    @___beyondhorizon4664 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to real life! My friend graduated from SDSU May 2023😊 she & her BF and I volunteered together last month, visited museums, watched an iMac documentary together. She's going to law school. We get along so well despite our huge age gap, we have so much in common in humanity, travel etc 😊

  • @stewart2898
    @stewart2898 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Whatever dream someone sold you about college is already a lie, college is like 5% time well spent 95% screwing around. That being said college is a lot of fun 😂

  • @encourageandrepeat8375
    @encourageandrepeat8375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was so worried that this was going to be one of those videos where the school saw it and said "Oh, no, that was a mistake!" and reversed the decision. Instead we saw a young girl with resilience showing how to cope with disappointment and make adjustments. Awesome video!

  • @klduong7022
    @klduong7022 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    lol there are more important things in life than just a college acceptance. in a few years she will realize that she just cried over such a small thing

    • @chocolatechips1776
      @chocolatechips1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s perfectly natural to cry. Have you never missed out on something that you worked hard for?

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg i forgot that trauma. i was rejected from so many schools including ucsf twice. its ok life experience and moving on is most important and youll keep loosing and finding your way thru life! have a blast where ever you decide to be!