Thanks for sharing your story Kenji. Best wishes from Singapore. So is the youtube channel a hobby now, or are are you still working full time and creating the videos in your spare time?
Love how you took control of your life and decided to turn things around at such a young age! I wish I was as motivated and driven as you at that age. By the way, I enjoy your videos! Keep the coming!
Love this Kenji! Thank you thank you for this and being honest. These are very relatable experiences that people can connect to and the video gave a human warmth than other videos you see out there.
@@alvarojimenez2580 I did not transfer - the process is tedious in the UK as an international as you have to reapply for a new study visa. If you are 1st year please focus all your energy on applying for spring weeks. Firms are giving them away (a lot non targets) now with a big push on diversity. It's very easy to convert that to a summer. Thats what I did (lucky to get 1 spring, converted to summer, now starting S&T FT at BB this Sep. A good combination of hard work and luck. All the best!
@@naniLULW Thank you very much Nina, right now i am in my second year and i didnt get any internship. I am in a very bad position, so I am thinking of doing a placement year
broooo im in your exact same shoe, i knew i was not alone, while my friend studies hardcore physics i study the basics. Man this was truely cool video, thank you
Hi Kenji, it is crazy to think about how similar our stories are😅. I was also playing soccer, and then decided to pursue with university and got a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. I would say that we have made the right decision😉👌
Bueno definitivamente tenías las ideas claras y un plan práctico. No eres un joven promedio, ya estabas acostumbrado a ponerle duro al trabajo con tu experiencia entre el fut y la U. Te felicito, muy inspiradora tu historia y nueva subscriptora.
Thank you for sharing your story! During highschool I played football as well and my grades suffered a lot from it, so I wasn’t able to start at a great university. I started at a non-target but worked my way up through internships and next year I gonna start at a target university. If I had studied more in highschool, it would have been much easier.
Very simular story. I had terrible grads in high school and dropped out of College. Years later, I pursued my BS, got into a top 50 MBA school. iI just found out I was accepted into Cornell for a specialized masters program. The grind pays off.
You're a smart dude. Very good at looking for openings where others wouldn't and really hard working. Keep at what you're doing. Your potential is huge man.
I have a similar story living in Mexico and the US wanting to become a pro in Germany but soon realized it was unsustainable, so i decided to study in uni but my high school grades were not the best im now studying in Finance and dedicated my life to it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us! As for me, the story is extremely inspiring and interesting as it demonstrates that grit is what matters the most. Thank you again for the video😊
Kenji, thank you for sharing your video! Really appreciate it. I really enjoyed your video. Also, I will be doing internship credit for journalism on this summer because I just took a news reporting course from a community college on this past spring semester. Very informative. Great job with your content! I will be earning my AA degree in this coming fall semester. I am 24 years old, and I have been a part time student at a community college for a long time. After I complete with my AA degree in general studies, I will be taking my one semester off from university to attend acting and music studio for receiving training in voices. My dream is to be an actor, singer, and a journalist. If the music does not work out, I will be an actor and a journalist on television at the same time. After I complete with my training for voices in acting, I will be back to university for my BA degree in journalism or communication to help me to become a journalist on television next year in the fall of 2023. I have been to a community college for 6.5 years. Once I pass CLEP 1 & 2 for Spanish language, I will be graduating with my AA degree in this coming fall semester. Also, I am working on my book which is called My Life Throughout with Autism and Being a Military Child. If you want to know which states I lived in before, my book will be ready to finish sometime next year in the spring or summer. I have been working with it since the pandemic had started in two years ago. Again, you did a great job with your content! I have a parent who is military. I had to move from state to state for another 2 to 3 years. Thankfully, I do not have to move anymore. He will retire next year in the spring as well! Congratulations on your academics from college! Including for your internship. I have a younger brother who goes to the same community college as me! I have played at age 10 before going to fifth grade once in a while. However, it did not work out. It is not because of my autism. It is just that it was not for me. Also, I was in Boy Scouts at age 11. It did not work out either. My younger brother was in soccer and Boy Scouts more than me. He will be turning 19 in July. He My younger brother graduated from high school about a year ago. Good luck with everything you do! God bless you and your family. 🙏
I really wish i could transfer to cornell. Is first year transfer more common than second year transfers? Could you make a video about the details you went through during your transfer journey?
Hi Kenji thanks for sharing such an inspirational story . I have been hearing about target schools but not quite sure which schools fall into the category of target schools can you please do a video on Target schools in America and Canada . It will be very much appreciated
Thanks for watching! I'm not very familiar with the Canada landscape, but just intuitively think of the best (most renown) schools in your region. Odds are most big companies recruit there
Really… my cousins who are Chinese Asian who were & are in gifted, ap classes, honors classes got REJECTED from Cornell.. AND I KNOW THEY BOTH WORKED THEIR BUTS OFFFF
thanks for the video! was really motivating to watch. i’m currently in 11th grade and have a unweighted GPA of 3.73 (semester not done yet), and aspire to get into cornell. i’m based in europe and am taking AP (10 in total), and was wondering what you recommend how i stand out to cornell. what do i need to do outside and inside school to show i’m qualified to be accepted. i’m not used to the American system and wanted to hear it from you. many thanks again!
Thank you! I don't know the process very well for first year admission as I was a transfer but I would recommend putting a good amount of effort into the essay and trying to evoke emotion with it. Also make sure you have solid extracurriculars/leadership positions as they seem to like that. And do apply to more than just 1 school obviously! Best of luck :)
Hey Kenji, thanks for sharing your experience. Can you please specify which online courses (except Khan Academy) or books did u use to improve level in Maths? And which books to increase general knowledge? I'm in a similar situation and your will much appreciated!
Hey it was mainly Khan academy, they literally cover everything you need for free. As for the books, I like business so I read about that, but feel free to read other stuff too. Here's some of the ones I read: kit.co/kenjiexplains
Hey, as you mentioned, how do we check whether our aspiring companies (x,y,z) which colleges/universities do they hire from and whether our current university is on that list or not?
Do you still believe that the big companies only hire people from big universities? I currently attend San José State University and it’s next to tech giant Apple I have applied for internships but haven’t gotten anything back any recommendations?
It's definitely harder to get in from a more average university, but it's certainly not impossible! I'd recommend trying to network if you're not in a top school
Kenji thanks so much for the video! I’ve really been considering transfering to cornell to study Gov and Econ but the price tag is so high. How did you deal with the cost of college?
I don’t know what to do it’s the end of the 1 semester and I have four fs as a freshman will I be able to graduate if I take extra classes and summer school
I am in a very similar situation currently applying to Cornell as a business student as well! Any extra tips not covered in the video? Also what other US universities would you recommend as a transfer student?
Not really to be honest..just make sure you have all the basics (good grades, solid essay, etc.) As for other US universities, I don't know as I didn't really apply to many. I know Johns Hopkins and Carnegie mellon also have some transfer options fyi
This is inspiring but the average joe isn’t that well off to be able to randomly pack up and move to a completely different country. How are you able to sustain yourself through this?
Hey you probably won't see this but can't blame me for trying, I wanted to know if it is possible for me to study in an ivy league university in the US, i am a French citizen and left school at the age of 15 to work full time in the restaurant bussines i am now 18 and realized i want to persue a career in IB so this year i will be going back to highschool (in France)with people 2 years younger than me, will graduate in 2 years and then start an undergraduate degree in finance. I wanted to ask you how you funded all of your education. I love your videos btw very inspiring.
I'm currently writing my essays for transferring for investment banking (I go to a non-target) and cornell is near the top of my list! Nice to see how you did it and hope I can do it as well!
Hey! I don't think transferring for investment banking is a great idea to be honest. Going to a good school doesn't guarantee you'll get into a bank. I'd consider transferring if you want to have a better degree on the whole not just for getting into one industry.
@@KenjiExplains The school I go to honestly isn't a good school in general, most people can't get internships period and they end up spending years job searching after college. My main goal is IB but I need to get out of this school for basically anything.
Hi Kenji, thanks for sharing this useful video with us. Could you take a quick look at my college essay and tell is it good or not? I will be glad if you can. Thanks in advance
Hi Kenji, hope you are well and in good health. I would like to ask, in your opinion. Would you say that the university you have or the work experience you have (as well as the connections) are more important to securing a high position at top firms? Eg. placements , internships etc.
Hi! Obviously if you have great connections (like your father working as CEO or something) they can be the most helpful but most of us aren't in that situation. So I think a top degree is next on that list as some top companies don't consider you unless you study at a top university unfortunately
just watched your video! you have a really good story omg i hope i could interview you..your story is very relevant to my research right now. it’s about Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society HIA: The Arts and Science of play. ✨”our main topic is Play it forward” hoping i could get in touch with you! your story is an excellent example!
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Thanks for sharing your story Kenji. Best wishes from Singapore. So is the youtube channel a hobby now, or are are you still working full time and creating the videos in your spare time?
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man your story's so cool.. taking that big decision while you are a teenager is very hard.. love ur content
Appreciate it man, thanks for dropping the comment means a lot!
Love how you took control of your life and decided to turn things around at such a young age! I wish I was as motivated and driven as you at that age.
By the way, I enjoy your videos! Keep the coming!
Love this Kenji! Thank you thank you for this and being honest. These are very relatable experiences that people can connect to and the video gave a human warmth than other videos you see out there.
Love the comment thank you!
very inspiring, thanks for sharing. Have the similar issue going to a non target in the UK but transfers are not a thing here
Thanks for watching, best of luck whichever way you decide to go!
How is going the transfer?, i am trying to change to a better university
@@alvarojimenez2580 I did not transfer - the process is tedious in the UK as an international as you have to reapply for a new study visa.
If you are 1st year please focus all your energy on applying for spring weeks. Firms are giving them away (a lot non targets) now with a big push on diversity. It's very easy to convert that to a summer. Thats what I did (lucky to get 1 spring, converted to summer, now starting S&T FT at BB this Sep.
A good combination of hard work and luck. All the best!
@@naniLULW Thank you very much Nina, right now i am in my second year and i didnt get any internship. I am in a very bad position, so I am thinking of doing a placement year
broooo im in your exact same shoe, i knew i was not alone, while my friend studies hardcore physics i study the basics. Man this was truely cool video, thank you
I feel you man! Thanks for watching :)
Hi Kenji, it is crazy to think about how similar our stories are😅. I was also playing soccer, and then decided to pursue with university and got a bachelor's degree in economics and finance. I would say that we have made the right decision😉👌
Haha that's crazy. Glad it worked out for you too haha
Bueno definitivamente tenías las ideas claras y un plan práctico. No eres un joven promedio, ya estabas acostumbrado a ponerle duro al trabajo con tu experiencia entre el fut y la U. Te felicito, muy inspiradora tu historia y nueva subscriptora.
Man I did the opposite 😂 I had great grades in high school and they just took a cliff dive in Cornell 🥲
Kanji you are my role model. Watching your videos has helped me a lot thank you.
Thank you for watching Bruno!
Thank you for sharing your story! During highschool I played football as well and my grades suffered a lot from it, so I wasn’t able to start at a great university. I started at a non-target but worked my way up through internships and next year I gonna start at a target university. If I had studied more in highschool, it would have been much easier.
Thanks for watching, best of luck to you!
You're truly the best, all love Kenji !
Haha thank you for the nice comment Mouad!
Thanks for sharing Kenji! We talked very briefly about your process, but this video cleared a lot of my questions.
Glad it was helpful!
Incredible story!! Super inspiring, as a high school senior going to community college, this is really great to hear.
Very simular story. I had terrible grads in high school and dropped out of College. Years later, I pursued my BS, got into a top 50 MBA school. iI just found out I was accepted into Cornell for a specialized masters program. The grind pays off.
Great candid video. Thanks for sharing! 💯
Thanks for watching!
How exciting!! I am so glad everything worked out for you!
Thank you for sharing and all the quality content you put out!
Thank you, glad you enjoy it!
Insane story, insane what working for what you want in life can do
yeah haha lots of ups and downs but had fun along the way!
You're a smart dude. Very good at looking for openings where others wouldn't and really hard working. Keep at what you're doing. Your potential is huge man.
I appreciate that! thanks for watching :)
I have a similar story living in Mexico and the US wanting to become a pro in Germany but soon realized it was unsustainable, so i decided to study in uni but my high school grades were not the best im now studying in Finance and dedicated my life to it. Thanks for sharing
Very ambitious and inspiring! Great video 😍 thank you
Thanks for watching!
You're truly inspirational! 🙌 Thank you for sharing your journey with us! You are appreciated! ❤ #strength #motivated
Thank you for watching and always being supportive! :)
Great story Kenji !! Thank you for sharing. It's really inspiring and motivating.
Glad you enjoyed it!
very inspiring story!!! Great to hear Kenji 👏🎉
Thank you! 😃
Thank you so much for sharing. Love your content, keep up the good work!
this was an amazing video and it was great to see your journey, praying that i can get into Cornell 😄
Thank you! And best of luck 👍
Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us! As for me, the story is extremely inspiring and interesting as it demonstrates that grit is what matters the most. Thank you again for the video😊
Thanks for watching! Yeah I agree with your point on grit, it's really undervalued compared to intelligence or talent
Awesomeee, thank you for sharing this to us! You are the best!
Glad you enjoyed it!
that's inspiring!!!!!! I really need to work harder!!
Full support. , U r very intelligent . I love ur DCF Explanation ❤️⚡⚡
Thank you!
Heart touched buddy 🐻❄️
A true winner and champion. Boss!
Haha thanks boss!
That is true life strategy, well done!!
haha thank you!
Dope video bro
Kenji, thank you for sharing your video! Really appreciate it. I really enjoyed your video. Also, I will be doing internship credit for journalism on this summer because I just took a news reporting course from a community college on this past spring semester. Very informative. Great job with your content! I will be earning my AA degree in this coming fall semester. I am 24 years old, and I have been a part time student at a community college for a long time. After I complete with my AA degree in general studies, I will be taking my one semester off from university to attend acting and music studio for receiving training in voices. My dream is to be an actor, singer, and a journalist. If the music does not work out, I will be an actor and a journalist on television at the same time. After I complete with my training for voices in acting, I will be back to university for my BA degree in journalism or communication to help me to become a journalist on television next year in the fall of 2023. I have been to a community college for 6.5 years. Once I pass CLEP 1 & 2 for Spanish language, I will be graduating with my AA degree in this coming fall semester. Also, I am working on my book which is called My Life Throughout with Autism and Being a Military Child. If you want to know which states I lived in before, my book will be ready to finish sometime next year in the spring or summer. I have been working with it since the pandemic had started in two years ago. Again, you did a great job with your content! I have a parent who is military. I had to move from state to state for another 2 to 3 years. Thankfully, I do not have to move anymore. He will retire next year in the spring as well! Congratulations on your academics from college! Including for your internship. I have a younger brother who goes to the same community college as me! I have played at age 10 before going to fifth grade once in a while. However, it did not work out. It is not because of my autism. It is just that it was not for me. Also, I was in Boy Scouts at age 11. It did not work out either. My younger brother was in soccer and Boy Scouts more than me. He will be turning 19 in July. He My younger brother graduated from high school about a year ago. Good luck with everything you do! God bless you and your family. 🙏
Awesome story man very resourceful #respect
Glad you enjoyed it!
You should make a video on the books you decided to read. Very inspirational story. 🙌
Noted, thanks for the idea!
Great story! Did you apply to other schools besides Cornell? I am curious to see how your other options might be.
Thanks! I applied to Johns Hopkins Econ but didn't get in (I don't think they're as open to transfers tbh)
wow bravo brother , I was same like you in highschool and college , i have just pass degree only. and too old to go back to do another degree
Amazing story Kenji! So inspiring! Could you please share a list of your favorite books? TIA
I really wish i could transfer to cornell. Is first year transfer more common than second year transfers? Could you make a video about the details you went through during your transfer journey?
Also are you in Europe currently, are you planning to organize a meetup in France or Spain ? This would be so great 😁
never give up your dream as a soccer player!
haha might be a little late
Hi Kenji thanks for sharing such an inspirational story . I have been hearing about target schools but not quite sure which schools fall into the category of target schools can you please do a video on Target schools in America and Canada . It will be very much appreciated
Thanks for watching! I'm not very familiar with the Canada landscape, but just intuitively think of the best (most renown) schools in your region. Odds are most big companies recruit there
Really… my cousins who are Chinese Asian who were & are in gifted, ap classes, honors classes got REJECTED from Cornell.. AND I KNOW THEY BOTH WORKED THEIR BUTS OFFFF
I am currently applying as a transfer applicants too, my essay sounds not good enough and I’m so stressed. Especially about financial aid too
thanks for the video! was really motivating to watch. i’m currently in 11th grade and have a unweighted GPA of 3.73 (semester not done yet), and aspire to get into cornell. i’m based in europe and am taking AP (10 in total), and was wondering what you recommend how i stand out to cornell. what do i need to do outside and inside school to show i’m qualified to be accepted. i’m not used to the American system and wanted to hear it from you. many thanks again!
Thank you! I don't know the process very well for first year admission as I was a transfer but I would recommend putting a good amount of effort into the essay and trying to evoke emotion with it. Also make sure you have solid extracurriculars/leadership positions as they seem to like that. And do apply to more than just 1 school obviously! Best of luck :)
Hey Kenji, thanks for sharing your experience. Can you please specify which online courses (except Khan Academy) or books did u use to improve level in Maths? And which books to increase general knowledge? I'm in a similar situation and your will much appreciated!
Hey it was mainly Khan academy, they literally cover everything you need for free. As for the books, I like business so I read about that, but feel free to read other stuff too. Here's some of the ones I read: kit.co/kenjiexplains
Hey, as you mentioned, how do we check whether our aspiring companies (x,y,z) which colleges/universities do they hire from and whether our current university is on that list or not?
I got 4/4 (silver medal) in bachelor's and 3.92/4 in master's. Got 8 bands in IELTS recently. Can I get into Cornell Food Science PhD program?
Do you still believe that the big companies only hire people from big universities? I currently attend San José State University and it’s next to tech giant Apple I have applied for internships but haven’t gotten anything back any recommendations?
It's definitely harder to get in from a more average university, but it's certainly not impossible! I'd recommend trying to network if you're not in a top school
Wow!! You went to IMG? You must have been a great athlete!!
Kenji thanks so much for the video! I’ve really been considering transfering to cornell to study Gov and Econ but the price tag is so high. How did you deal with the cost of college?
Thanks for watching! I'd say this was the "cheapest" you could get the a Cornell degree for (2y is the min. you can attend for a full Bachelors)
I don’t know what to do it’s the end of the 1 semester and I have four fs as a freshman will I be able to graduate if I take extra classes and summer school
I am in a very similar situation currently applying to Cornell as a business student as well! Any extra tips not covered in the video? Also what other US universities would you recommend as a transfer student?
Not really to be honest..just make sure you have all the basics (good grades, solid essay, etc.) As for other US universities, I don't know as I didn't really apply to many. I know Johns Hopkins and Carnegie mellon also have some transfer options fyi
This is inspiring but the average joe isn’t that well off to be able to randomly pack up and move to a completely different country. How are you able to sustain yourself through this?
I’m facing the same problem for graduate school. The tuition is just insane to be paid in weak currency…
do they still provide financial aid for transfer students? since US can be quite expensive for international students..
Hey you probably won't see this but can't blame me for trying, I wanted to know if it is possible for me to study in an ivy league university in the US, i am a French citizen and left school at the age of 15 to work full time in the restaurant bussines i am now 18 and realized i want to persue a career in IB so this year i will be going back to highschool (in France)with people 2 years younger than me, will graduate in 2 years and then start an undergraduate degree in finance. I wanted to ask you how you funded all of your education. I love your videos btw very inspiring.
Since you got a transfer, so was it a credit transfer and waive off or some tution wave off?
Brother i want to know that ivy League is of sporting league or it is academic also
Slacking in high school? Noooo Kenji u aced some of those online tests I remember it very well
lol
I'm currently writing my essays for transferring for investment banking (I go to a non-target) and cornell is near the top of my list! Nice to see how you did it and hope I can do it as well!
Hey! I don't think transferring for investment banking is a great idea to be honest. Going to a good school doesn't guarantee you'll get into a bank. I'd consider transferring if you want to have a better degree on the whole not just for getting into one industry.
@@KenjiExplains The school I go to honestly isn't a good school in general, most people can't get internships period and they end up spending years job searching after college. My main goal is IB but I need to get out of this school for basically anything.
Sir I have 2 backlogs in my bachlors engineering now I clear that in first attempt so was I eligible for mba in Cornell
Great honest vidoe. Btw How did u funded the cost of studying?
Hi Kenji, thanks for sharing this useful video with us. Could you take a quick look at my college essay and tell is it good or not? I will be glad if you can. Thanks in advance
did you get a scholarship or finaid??
Hi,
Did you apply for financial aid as a transfer?
Hi!
Did you receive any email/likely letter of your acceptance before getting the admission decision email?
Thank you!
No it was just the notification for the decision. After that I obviously got more emails with the details but nothing in advance
Hi Kenji, hope you are well and in good health. I would like to ask, in your opinion. Would you say that the university you have or the work experience you have (as well as the connections) are more important to securing a high position at top firms? Eg. placements , internships etc.
Hi! Obviously if you have great connections (like your father working as CEO or something) they can be the most helpful but most of us aren't in that situation. So I think a top degree is next on that list as some top companies don't consider you unless you study at a top university unfortunately
Steven institute is ivy University?
Did you get a full-ride scholarship or did you just use FAFSA?
Can i ask How low your grades are ? below 3.5 gpa ? If i have 3.2 gpa can i go there ? I knew that i must good at SAT/CAT test
Hey I had a 3.9-4.0gpa before transferring
Valencia CF
Hey, what team did you play for in Spain?
CE L'Hospitalet
The moment he said Khan Academy, i knew he'll definitely learn maths now 😂
How much did you read per day at the start
started at 2h per day but gradually stopped time-tracking as I was just enjoying it
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Crack
Merci!!
just watched your video! you have a really good story omg i hope i could interview you..your story is very relevant to my research right now. it’s about Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society HIA: The Arts and Science of play. ✨”our main topic is Play it forward” hoping i could get in touch with you! your story is an excellent example!