How I ACTUALLY got into HARVARD as an African Student *and how you can too :)

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  • @michelleadika9639
    @michelleadika9639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'm a form 3 student. Stumbled upon this while doing my research for university and life after school. I watched your acceptance video first and I started tearing because that right there is my dream and it just impeccable to see a Kenyan girl like my self bag such accredited schools. My grades are shaking a little in form 3 but people like yourself push me to just keep grinding honestly. Everyone thinks I'm biting more than I can swallow when I aim for Ivy league but honestly you have given me the strength to walk around and say next year I'm writing my Ivy league applications without any embarrassment at all!

    • @Sallyskin
      @Sallyskin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hey I'm in form 2 and would also want to go to an ivy league University:) our dreams are valid

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      hey!! I'm so so glad my videos and my story can be inspirational to you guys. Your dreams are completely valid, don't let anyone EVER tell you other wise. Keep your head don, work on improving your grades, work on yourself and achieve your dreams. Shock everyone. Good luck!!!

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes! they! are!

    • @Sallyskin
      @Sallyskin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wangarimwangi2955 we stan you :)

    • @maryanne3009
      @maryanne3009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey my dear I amlso joining form three and still have the same goal.....we can do it

  • @dragosgeica8825
    @dragosgeica8825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    *TIME STAMPS*
    7:56 ACADEMICS
    8:38 EXTRACURRICULARS
    10:40 ESSAYS
    13:06 TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
    13:39 INTERVIEWS
    p.s.: thank you for the help that you give to us, international students! Much appreciation from Romania!

  • @alliehuang9574
    @alliehuang9574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    HAHAHHAHHAH girl when you started talking about the slums I LOST IT! YOU GO GIRL! you are an inspiration and you deserve everything you have right now. Harvard is lucky to have u

  • @fernanda-lm8nw
    @fernanda-lm8nw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i’m really wish study in MiT or Harvard, i only have my mom and my english level isn’t te best, but i’m all days wake up and I try harder than yesterday. I’m not a special person, but I really want be different, because i think that the perseverance and my ingenuity are the only I have to face this challenge. I appreciate you a lot, you motivate me to continue.

    • @melester2728
      @melester2728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👏

    • @ifeabe7088
      @ifeabe7088 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’ll do better at learning English
      And you’re different

    • @Djalilbj
      @Djalilbj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you do it bro ?

  • @katyrussel5797
    @katyrussel5797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This inspires me so much! As an african I hope things wilk work out for me too!

  • @frankojure8597
    @frankojure8597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like your energy girl💯💥quite an inspiration...n kudos for the fact that you take your time to enlighten us about the admission process🤝💫🤞

  • @omak544
    @omak544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t know how I came across your page but I bless the name of the Lord for stumbling in here❤️

  • @tiktokpowerhouse
    @tiktokpowerhouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    On a scale of 1 to 10 you are an 11
    inspired by you!!!

  • @tomodul2619
    @tomodul2619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Proud of a Kenyan girl who worked her way from Kenyan Education system to Harvard University. It isn't a walk in the park. Don't worry about stereotypes who will see your success in the lense of your color and gender. You worked for it and earned it all we as Africans and especially Kenyans can do is to be proud of you and sky should be the limit.

  • @trizzahnyiva2288
    @trizzahnyiva2288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks 😊......I'm in form 1.......And I am determined 💪 to get there

  • @samanthanchabeleng4617
    @samanthanchabeleng4617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    *confident and humble👌*

  • @reabetsoerelebohilemokoena3109
    @reabetsoerelebohilemokoena3109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The consistency🖤🖤🖤

  • @so_unrelated
    @so_unrelated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ohhh my gosh LOVE THE CONFIDENCEEEEEE

  • @Eclipse1028-v8l
    @Eclipse1028-v8l 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow you are so inspirational and I love the fact that you are studying in my dream university and that you qre an African just like me but I am Nigerian

  • @EmmanuellaOmeje-j3q
    @EmmanuellaOmeje-j3q ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot 💖💖 . this video is really encouraging 🥰

  • @emmanuellaeledu
    @emmanuellaeledu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Youre amazing, Wangari, truly and simply amazing 😂!

  • @sophiapessoadealmeida243
    @sophiapessoadealmeida243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg this video was so fun and helpful! I´m an international student from Brazil and your tips were very helpful for me! And I love how you are honest about everything in a fun way! Best wishes

  • @helplesscandidate6780
    @helplesscandidate6780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love love love you aki , I never miss a video if i do, my friend actually calls me and tells me your video has come out (she's my notification)
    The thing about going to malls and buying nothing
    I FEEEL YAAAAAAA

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looll😂😂 thank you so much!!! I love that you and your friend watch my videos💖
      Also, ofccc we go to malls to window shop😂

  • @turksonkweku6715
    @turksonkweku6715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been waiting for this video

  • @nelsonm.o
    @nelsonm.o 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are very authentic. Amazing

  • @raysworld4711
    @raysworld4711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am loving and enjoying your videos u are such an inspiration. Amazing. Entertaining and funny🤣😂🤣 person wishing u all the best

  • @chelseaa9817
    @chelseaa9817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 videos in a row!!!!Aiii who are you?
    Love to see it

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂 I have to surprise y’all sometimes

  • @kareynjeri3982
    @kareynjeri3982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you go javaHouse! you are high class braahh ! higgghhh classs !! wengi javahouse maybe na sponsor

  • @sherlythinker
    @sherlythinker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You should do the 'reading my admissions file' video

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’d love that 😂 see if I’ve been lying to y’all this whole time😂😂💀

    • @WangukuBarbara
      @WangukuBarbara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wangarimwangi2955 BTW did you do 8,4,4 I meant like a public high-school

  • @EmmanuelNjuguna-do9hh
    @EmmanuelNjuguna-do9hh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So great of you🙂💯

  • @destinydecember9773
    @destinydecember9773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She reminds me of my best friend: smart and clever!

  • @Mouhamad1383
    @Mouhamad1383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harvard University had always being my favorite institution to peruse my dream degree and reach my potential.

  • @mpunduchikoya9928
    @mpunduchikoya9928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the only TH-camr I’ve ever seen that is actually real and talks about Africans from not extremely poor families actually getting into good schools like Harvard. Thank you ❤️❤️
    For your teachers recommendation, did you get it from the last school that you were at because I have also changed schools and this is my first year at my current school.

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad my perspective is relatable! As for the teacher recs, get them from your latest school

  • @ngozianusionwu5251
    @ngozianusionwu5251 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much fellow african

  • @turksonkweku6715
    @turksonkweku6715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm inspired thanks for sharing 💙💙

  • @chikamaduka5468
    @chikamaduka5468 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so proud of you.

  • @syk5166
    @syk5166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're hilarious :D, amazing and informative video!

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahahahah😂 thank you. I’m glad it is helpful

  • @lisakuria6907
    @lisakuria6907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am going to form three I transferred to a new school my performance dwindled down a bit how do I go about it😭how can I start my perfoming better

  • @mukondisinugo5740
    @mukondisinugo5740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am a student is South Africa and I too am in the middle class of income. I am a grade 10 student as of next year and I’ve been looking at ways to make my application stronger for when I do apply. I get good grade but there is always room for improvement and I am week rounded in extra curriculums but I fear that all I do there are thousands of other applicants who do the same. I would like advice on what I can do and how because I would like to be in the medical field studying at Harvard

  • @iantoyota007
    @iantoyota007 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got in class of '27!🎉

    • @kofiZayn777
      @kofiZayn777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please what is your story? Did you write standardized tests? Please tell us your story.

  • @wendyc.m6075
    @wendyc.m6075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    O my God I just met u and i like u already.....I am in Kenya and I am just being form one in moi Girls Eld and I hope to get into Harvard some day...u are so inspiring and I love ur confidence and admire it 😍😍 pls respond to my comment and pls pls give me tips on how I can get in

  • @user-iw7jz2tl1m
    @user-iw7jz2tl1m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just came across this video while doing my research and please I love her😂❤️

  • @ngaakudzwematikiti7710
    @ngaakudzwematikiti7710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how she doesn't take herself seriously 😍🤣

  • @tabbyochoki2056
    @tabbyochoki2056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am just here for your energy 💯 and you’re hella funny 😄

  • @calebsatsi
    @calebsatsi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is hopefully helpful. Thanks for sharing

  • @covers_con_ale
    @covers_con_ale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heyy, for what you explain I am sure you are more intelligent that what you think, in the end it is all about strategy JAJA. So proud of you!!... Another thing, it was not on my plans , but due to covid I will have to apply next year so I it also means I will have to take a "Gap year"so I would like you to please share me about:
    -what did you do on your gap year?
    -How did you presented it on your application?
    (I am so worried about this topic buecause I don't want my application to sound like I did nothing but international exams and college applications) Please help!!!

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi!
      Thank you. On my gap year I got a job for most of it and did college applications. My advice would be to focus on any personal growth projects like learning a language, art, coding etc

  • @swae8930
    @swae8930 หลายเดือนก่อน

    commenting again after the admission decision ( please pray for me guys)

  • @dorkydixxy
    @dorkydixxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    chill the part of going to malls and not buying stuff from shops there got me😫😙

  • @bridgetmanyange4014
    @bridgetmanyange4014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE THIS

  • @vandertopdog2961
    @vandertopdog2961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    at what age should one join harvard university

  • @ritaisuku
    @ritaisuku 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do I make the common app essay school-specific since it's going to be used for all the schools I'm applying to

  • @karweraclarence2730
    @karweraclarence2730 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're really inspiring.

  • @sandracheruto8823
    @sandracheruto8823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Miss ✨Consistency ✨

  • @muhammedzainab3540
    @muhammedzainab3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So I'm an international student from Nigeria, I graduated school 2018, I'm just applying to colleges(2021). I've submitted my Duke ED application. When asked about my gap year, I wrote about having taking utme (jamb) thrice, started a math tutorial for kids to help me pay for the exam, my GPA over 100 is 81.9/100. Do you think the gap year stuff will affect me? I'm applying to Harvard too. I got a 1470 on the Sat Maths:780 EBRW: 690

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The gap year stuff is mainly so that they know you did something impactful with that time you took off- which sounds like you did. Your stats are great, work on essays, ec's etc and go ahead! All the best!

    • @muhammedzainab3540
      @muhammedzainab3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wangarimwangi2955 I got rejected from Duke😭. I'm currently wondering what went wrong in my app

    • @mr.muhammad5605
      @mr.muhammad5605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@muhammedzainab3540 ahh sorry to hear that. How are ur other apps going on?

    • @patricaebugosi352
      @patricaebugosi352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sat does it have subject combination or they pick for you cause am also a Nigerian so pls reply

  • @helplesscandidate6780
    @helplesscandidate6780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    7:24-7:44 yaaassss queen

  • @jesse_kihara
    @jesse_kihara ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring

  • @AnnCheptoo-wf7ui
    @AnnCheptoo-wf7ui 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey currently in Boma l have my prospects set on havard medical school😁😁😁

    • @antony6799
      @antony6799 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Med school in the US is a graduate progra

  • @bettykikwai3187
    @bettykikwai3187 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My daughter's dream uni hope she makes ot

  • @Mike-eg6xj
    @Mike-eg6xj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shiks i will be an Alumni to.Mike kinsley from Embakasi north area 64B.A form 3 student.God will walk me or through

  • @esilizzy6959
    @esilizzy6959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hii...I don't have enough extracurriculars does that deter me from applying to Harvard??

  • @Victor-zd1jr
    @Victor-zd1jr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you say you were really clever with how you read in high school. What was your schedule/focus like?

  • @nitawilson4291
    @nitawilson4291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey. I did 4 A level courses and got all As can I get an acceptance at Harvard into medical school? It has been my dream school since childhood and I don't know if it is possible for me to get in

  • @CalAmaniMuzik
    @CalAmaniMuzik 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Wangari got a D+ in High school does Havard offer a bridging course

  • @mathewisrich
    @mathewisrich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, can I really meet and talk to you? I live 30minutes away from Harvard and am from Uganda🇺🇬 I need some help please

  • @patricaebugosi352
    @patricaebugosi352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pls reply did you write sat and how is the day like do you pick subject or they pick for you pls pls pls reply me

  • @AhabweBrital
    @AhabweBrital 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did u apply for a scholarship to havard university or Columbia university

  • @moywaywamordecai1105
    @moywaywamordecai1105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    13.30 "excuse me class let's discuss this topic" hahahaha

  • @ritaisuku
    @ritaisuku 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, did you have to explain that you didn't have a gpa?

  • @jayafire4428
    @jayafire4428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have crossed my fingers after submitting the application. I am super nervous. Your video is good, I just came for hope. I know that it is 100% upto them to select me. My story is little similar to you except I am a government student from India and my gender is male. I just hope they feel connected with my story.

    • @beverly2076
      @beverly2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey.. did you get in?

    • @jayafire4428
      @jayafire4428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beverly2076 No, I couldn’t give standardised tests. Plus Indian education system is way different from US education system.

  • @markkikenyi583
    @markkikenyi583 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think applying for Archutecture might be possible

  • @mahadisafi4445
    @mahadisafi4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i've a question for you as an international student (for bachelor) may i apply for many University together at a time?
    or individually have to apply...?
    please reply this....

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey! you can apply to multiple schools at the same time through the common application! www.commonapp.org/

  • @shirazdasilva6727
    @shirazdasilva6727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask did you also get into harvard with the help of Crimson Education

  • @muhammedzainab3540
    @muhammedzainab3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The accent though🥰

  • @naomimotapon3805
    @naomimotapon3805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot

  • @muragurikingori9033
    @muragurikingori9033 ปีที่แล้ว

    say, Wangari Mwangi, if i may ask, what were your kcpe results

  • @frannyglass61
    @frannyglass61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ily

  • @yhonnyterrero9121
    @yhonnyterrero9121 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is age A deciding factor in being admitted. Will be 36 yr old law student. Was getting arrested alot while being homeless?

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do think it puts you in a different category of student. as for the arrested part you would probably need to disclose that. do more research on that though and if possible reach out to the schools and explain your situation

  • @patricaebugosi352
    @patricaebugosi352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you write sat for the scholarship

  • @PTJ_S
    @PTJ_S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couldnt even get past the 2nd minute. Goodluck

  • @laurahnyangasi8064
    @laurahnyangasi8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do they like consider all your grades through highschool or only your KCSE grade
    please reply

    • @Mitchxlle
      @Mitchxlle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is what I also want to know

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      all your grades- at least that's what they say

  • @Riveringot
    @Riveringot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Hi Hello 😀😀😀😀😀

  • @veranyabila2652
    @veranyabila2652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😂😂😂👏java is normal but artcaffe is expensive

  • @favvvvhurdler
    @favvvvhurdler ปีที่แล้ว

    u did caps or

  • @nightsky733
    @nightsky733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is it so funny when she changes her accent😭

  • @MonicaMugure-ip1eg
    @MonicaMugure-ip1eg หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are a Kenyan

  • @ronald3174
    @ronald3174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi good job

  • @shanabadila9563
    @shanabadila9563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When did you start applying??!

  • @catherinemutua1107
    @catherinemutua1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there even one student without an A plain in Harvard from Kenya?

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not sure, but grades are a big part when applying and the better your transcript the better your chances of getting in

  • @stephanieyakubu6032
    @stephanieyakubu6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you use your wassce

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i had to google what this is lol, but no I did KCSE because I'm from Kenya

  • @patricaebugosi352
    @patricaebugosi352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sist why no replydid I ask sth wrong

  • @orrinclarke4479
    @orrinclarke4479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What age were u when u got in?

  • @DENNISKIPKOECH-k7j
    @DENNISKIPKOECH-k7j 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're taking which course?

  • @mphompho7679
    @mphompho7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If there was a way I could give you a million likes and a subscribers I will definitely give you more then double that.. Thank you for the inspiration

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      awww thank you!! your like and subscribe is enough

  • @ndindakasyoka5733
    @ndindakasyoka5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sis, film results please

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Results for...?

    • @ndindakasyoka5733
      @ndindakasyoka5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wangarimwangi2955 you said you weren't sure whether you were going to film your results
      I say film😂

    • @wangarimwangi2955
      @wangarimwangi2955  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahaa😂😂 for my final exams. I’ll will

  • @hlonimapetla8083
    @hlonimapetla8083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Please look at your FB Messenger

  • @limasntoinf
    @limasntoinf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

  • @THEHAMIRSALES001
    @THEHAMIRSALES001 ปีที่แล้ว

    You talk too much 😪😪,make short videos

    • @kensimiyu5926
      @kensimiyu5926 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well she is ok

    • @lydiayenealem5316
      @lydiayenealem5316 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      She’s expressive and it’s amazing so if that’s a problem for u just don’t watch