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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Hello everyone! In this video I'll be talking about all the stats and extracurriculars that helped me get into the colleges I applied to! I also decided to talk about my Caltech essays because I haven't seen many videos about the school specifically. I hope you guys find this helpful :)
idk why but you sound so calm when you speak and it started to make me feel better throughout the video. Really hoping I have a shot and thanks for the video!
Aw thank you! Best of luck!!
You're voice is weirdly soothing 🌟
Congrats!!!
Great video, the essay questions made me feel a bit more confident on the application process. Im a sophmore at the moment and caltech has been my dream school since forever lol all my friends joke around on how much i love caltech. I watched both of your vids, and i wanted to ask, what part of your application do you think stood out the most? For me I do cubesat and I feel like that would be a strong part if my application.
Thank you, I'm so happy you found this video helpful! I wouldn't say any part of my application really stood out the most, but I did participate (with leadership roles, not just as a member) in a lot of math competitions and STEM activities along with competitive volleyball. Yes, I believe cubesat would be a strong part of your application if you are very passionate about it. Good luck with your application!
Hi, I was just wondering, would you mind sharing the Cyberspace academy program you did? I am really interested in that field
Hi! The Cyberspace academy was a local program for my school district, but you can probably find a few cyberspace programs in your area! You can also try looking for some online, as I'm sure there are several you can sign up for!
Good evening!
Just finished with my 2-year college this semester. Will be graduating with my AA degree in Liberal Arts next semester in May. After I complete with my AA degree in Liberal Arts, I will be doing training for acting to become an actor. Once I receive training in acting, I will be earning my BA degree in broadcast journalism within 3 years. I have been studying at a 2-year college within 7 years. However, I have been working on my AA degree in Liberal Arts within 6 years. When I was in my senior year of high school, I was planning to study computer specialist as getting my college degree. Due to my lower scores in my placement tests for reading and writing, I have switched from computer specialist as getting my college degree to management as getting my college diploma. During my second time attended to a 2-year college while I moved from state to state, I have switched from management as getting my college diploma to liberal arts as getting my AA degree. I was born in the city of Buffalo in New York. I lived there in my early childhood until age 5. I was in kindergarten when I left my hometown because my dad’s military. He is technically my stepdad, but I always call him dad because I live with him all my life. My bio parents are from Puerto Rico, and my stepdad is from Colombia. I have one younger brother in my mom’s side. I have four younger sisters and one younger brother in my bio dad’s side. I am working on my second book which is called my life throughout with autism and being a military child. I just finished with my first book. However, I will be including my 2-year college ceremony and my Grad Finale on my first book. I graduated from high school in the spring of 2016. I have been to 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 3 community colleges. I lived in three different states for 3 years, Virginia for 6 to 7 months, Puerto Rico for a year, and two different states for 2 years. For right now, I am living in Florida. I have been living here in Florida for 3 years. If you want to know which states I lived in before, my first book will be ready to publish soon. I am still working on my second book. Back in high school, I was an office assistant from the main office. My one-on-one assistant was my boss. I shredded papers and stamped books as my working experience for my vocational training. I mostly did shredded papers from the machine. In high school, I needed to take easy level courses to learn about the job for 10th and 11th grade. Other than that, I was mostly with regular education students throughout my high school career. In high school, I took coping skills, life skills, personal finance, basic math, economics, and vocational skills to help me learned about a job in real life. I was also in social skills group back in high school. I was mostly in general education curriculum back in high school, but with one-on-one assistants that were assisting me with my assignments to make sure that I was being good. It was back in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Back in college, I have taken English courses that were transitional courses. Later on, I have taken two English courses that were college levels. I have taken three math courses that were college levels, and I have taken two math courses that were transitional. Thankfully, I do not have to take any math courses anymore since I will be doing journalism as my major from a 4-year college. Will be including my internship for journalism at a 4-year college as well. You did a great job with your video. It is very impressive. Also, you did a great job with academics and your extracurriculars. Acting and journalism are something that I am passion about because those are my dream careers in the future. Television has always been my dream career at a young age. However, my parents could not afford it because I have to switch schools from state to state for another 2 to 3 years at a young age due to my dad’s job in the military service. I speak fluently in Spanish and English. However, I am still improving my Spanish. That was why I feel most comfortable speaking to Hispanic speakers in Spanish. Including my family who I grew up with and my bio family. I grew up with my family who are from Colombia and Puerto Rico. I love all of my family in the same way. I was diagnosed with autism at age 3 before going to preschool. After I got diagnosed with autism, I grew up with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) during my school years. I have qualified for Disability Services at a 2-year college within 7 years. I really enjoyed your video so much because your video is very helpful to me. Again, you did a great job with your video. It is very impressive to me. Wish you are the best of luck in college wherever you go. My name is Andres by the way. It is pleasure to meet you. God bless you and your family. 🙏❤️
Hi Andres! Thank you so much, it's great to hear your passions and where you are going! Best of luck to you as well!
Hello!
I find your video helpful. Actually I've only recently discovered the study opportunities that the US universities offer and the application process thus involved. As I'm just begun to do the necessary to work the app, my knowledge is actually challenged in just providing the academic details in a right and comprehending way.
Could u please share your knowledge, and hopefully guide me as well in this regard.
Thank u🌼
Hi, I'm not exactly sure what you mean about providing academic details, but I'd say that in your essays it is better to show and not tell. Provide details about what you are interested in and what you have done, and I'm sure you will be fine!
@@wAngel5 academic details such as providing the correct subject names taken, grading scale and system and the marks obtained in those exams in the respective class years.
@@wAngel5 also could you please please share your thoughts and views on this year's test scores exemption and how the universities would process the application.
Do you feel an average international student without much distinction actually stands any good chance for the US universities (Caltech to be precise)at the global level? ( Considering the factors such as number of applicants, competition for same majors, and other relevant factors)
Also extra info on decent accepting universities( with need based aid or at an affordable rate) for the aforesaid students is much appreciated.
Thank u🌼
@@_abc__ I do not know because it will depend on the school you go to and the exams you have taken, so you will have to do research on it!
I am also not sure about the international application process, but you should your passion for STEM. Most of the time, as long as your show that you are dedicated and driven, you will be a good candidate. Also, I'm not sure about need-based aid, so sorry! I suggest you do more research on these topics yourself because you know exactly what the question is that you want answers to.
Wow seems like everyone getting into these cs colledges are gods at math lol
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Hello! I'm currently a senior that wants to apply to Caltech, but I am having second thoughts because of my GPA. My GPA dropped in 10th (2020-21) because of virtual learning and moving to another state at the end of that year. Do you know anyone that got accepted under similar circumstances?
Hi! I think you should still have a fair shot at getting in. I believe most colleges should be pretty understanding of the circumstances you were in, and if you add that in the additional information section that would be great! Applying never hurts! Good luck!
Congratulations I hope to one day attend CalTech
Any tips?
@@mariusschaefer5396 Hi, if you look through my video, I have a few tips (mostly about the essays) that could benefit you when applying!
Thx
Did u get in?
Did you take online classes to get into those classes in freshman year?
Hi! I didn't take online classes before high school. However, I was in advanced math in middle school and took Algebra 2 at my high school in 8th grade!
1450 with a concussion? That's really good! Congrats
Thank you!
Hey great vid …. I’m an international student hopefully applying for top US UNIVERSITIES…. even I be attending 2 top summer schools besides other ECs …. Could u please suggest do I need to take Subject SATs as I have already appeared for all STEM APs available in my country 😀…. Great vid I ,,,, ur sis vid I say and she had a link of ur vid … 🍭
Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked my video! I would suggest you take them if you can because it will never hurt to include it in your application; it can only help! Even if you take AP tests, the subject tests are important especially for Caltech because they want to see how you do in STEM subjects.
@@wAngel5 thanks for sharing this valuable information…. However as I checked upon collegeboard it say they r done away with d Subject Tests …. Could u please tell me that can I apply MIT & STANFORD both Early Action 😀 have a great day ahead ☀️
I'm impressed and I wish you the best, but right now I have other things on my mind.
Hi! Did you skip calc AB? If so, do you think that it was a hard transition from pre-calc to calc BC?
Hi! Calc AB is Calculus 1, while Calc BC is Calculus 1 and 2. Calc BC doesn't skip any of the content from Calc AB, but it is a lot faster because you are learning double the amount of content in the same amount of time. I had my Calc BC class everyday, while Calc AB had classes every other day, but it was not a difficult transition from Pre-Calc :)
@@wAngel5 Thank you so much for the reply! I’m currently a high school freshman and also wanted to get involved with math competitions, but my school doesn’t have any math Olympiad clubs, so I was wondering if you know how to find math competitions to compete in.
Of course! I would recommend you look up any local math competitions, because there are probably a lot out there that you can sign up for! You could even start a math club at your school (that would be great for college applications, especially if you are passionate about math)! Also, one of the bigger math competitions I recommend you take a look at is AMC 10/12!
@@wAngel5 Thank you so much! I will definitely look into those!
No problem! Let me know if you have any more questions :))
What online resources did you use to take the course? Thank you!
Hi, what course are you referring to?
@@wAngel5 ap i think
Hey if you ever reported AMC or AIME scores, did you need a report for proof to send in?
Hi! I didn’t report any AMC or AIME scores, but I believe you don’t need to provide proof
What’s your thoughts about Caltech going test blind?
I think it makes sense that they made that decision, because it will definitely be harder for students to have access to take the standardized tests due to COVID-19. Personally, I believe that standardized tests don't mean too much because some people could just be bad test-takers, and the tests might not accurately reflect their abilities. Because Caltech will increase its focus on each student's overall strengths by looking at their achievements in high school, the decision could be advantageous to students. Though, I do understand why some students would be frustrated about it.
Angel I wholeheartedly agree with your opinion. I myself have testing anxiety and when I realized that I could qualify for these schools without a test (4.0 GPA and decent ec) it gave a confidence boost. I honestly think SAT is something that someone masters but I never got the resources to help me. I give props for schools going test blind I really hope this could be the end of standardized testing but that’s just wishful thinking. Anyways thanks for replying and have a great week!
@@OOJosh Of course, I'm glad you are feeling better about the college admissions process! Good luck!
Caltech is my number 1 choice. Is it possible to email you or speak to you for guidance? Please help.
Hello! Yes, of course! Please email me at acuteangle5803@gmail.com
hi, how did you prep for the SAT and ACT? What's the difference of both?
Hi, I used Khan Academy for free SAT prep, and I also did a lot of practice tests by borrowing prep books from the library! The SAT and ACT are scaled differently and have a slightly different format, but I would say they are pretty similar. You can take practice exams for both and see which you prefer!
@@wAngel5 hii, thank you for responding to me! Could you please tell me how I can book practice tests for the SAT and ACT? I've only taken the PSAT once and that was when my school offered it but unsure of how I can book both tests by myself!
@@shashwatmishra8441 You don't need to book them! You can probably find sample tests online or like I mentioned prep books and you time yourself!
@@wAngel5 oh I see! What about the actual tests? Where can you book those
@@shashwatmishra8441 You can search that online, I believe they have an official website and you can book there
Hey! congrats
Thank you!!
About your ACT: research shows the quality of sleep you get when you're excited for the next day remains high even if you lose upward of an hour of sleep. So your case probably wasn't an accident
Woah that’s so cool! Thanks for letting me know that fun fact!
impressive! (Army!!!
Hi Angel …. Persume u didn’t mention FINANCIAL AID in this vid …. Did u apply/ get any … please share 😀
Hi Arshveer! I did not apply or get any financial aid for Caltech. Sorry!
Okkkk …. So being an international student I will b requiring Financial Aid …. So I’ll b applying probably in second round - Regular Decision…. For EA I have decided to go for MIT, USC, GT, UC BERKLEY…. Kindly share whether can I apply to all these in EARLY ACTION / FIRST ROUND
Thank you so so much for helping me out , as an international student I really need Proper & Genuine Guidance…. Lucky to have u guiding me 😀
I think you can apply to any you want!
What you get on the iq test?
I have not taken it so I'm not sure, sorry!
@@wAngel5 What tech are you interested in?
@@2DarkHorizon I'm interested in machine learning!
@@wAngel5 Same here, haven't learnt it in awhile as it is a topic I can't read sparingly to absorb.
Has college at CalTech started for you already?
Hi, I'm from India and we don't have much extracurriculars(Like, my interests are really obscure like classical guitar, etc.) and I don't have much interest except for chess, and where I live, we don't have any tournaments. So I don't know what to do about it. I really need some advice. I don't wanna be another one of those JEE and NEET aspirants.
I’d prefer to know “how you got out (?) of Cal-Tech”-⁉️
Unfortunately I haven't yet, but I can make a video once I graduate!
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Hello, I'm a 12th-grade student from India, I want to apply to Caltech, but I have no friends from the US my age to help me out. I was wondering if you could help me out because I'm not sure what to write and what not. It would be really helpful if you could drop your email or Instagram. Thank you :) and congratulations!
Hi, I would love to help you out! Feel free to email me using the email in the about section of my channel :)
@@wAngel5 Thank you so much! You're the best!