UCLA PROS AND CONS ✰ | Ally Gong
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- Are you a current bruin or incoming student to the UCLA? Here are some of my pros and cons and tips!
UCLA has amazing food, facilities, people, and a beautiful campus. It's a top ranking, renowned public school in Los Angeles and has a lot to offer. I hope this video gives you a little more perspective on what it's like to attend UCLA for anyone who is curious. :) (Also, these are just my opinions formed from the experiences I've had. anddd no racial implications or anything in the intro song- its just the first song I thought of for ucla)
Sorry for my stuffy sounding voice but I was getting over a cold x(
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I'm only 15 years old but UCLA is the dream school. I'm hoping I can get accepted in the future!
I'm on the same boat as you. Good luck in the future!
I am a senior at UCLA! I just want you to know what I didn't -- volunteering at a reputable company/organization will do wonders for your application. I know this may be obvious, but it is something I wish I invested more of my time in. If you live in the LA area I highly suggest volunteering at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (or the Santa Monica location). They accept high school aged applicants into a few of the volunteer programs, and this will seriously build your resume! But of course, if you aren't interested in the health field, volunteering anywhere (preferably somewhere with a reputable "name") is just fine as well. I recommend having one year of consistent volunteer experience, as it shows commitment. Good luck!!!
Ellis Noll I'm 14 and I'm in LOVE with UCLA as well
Study hard and never give up hope. You can do it!! =)
Ellis Noll I’m only 14 and it’s my dream college as well
Is this dubbed cuz i feel like ur lips dont match the talking
Or am i just seeing things
chaeun han I was gonna comment the same thing!
chaeun han I noticed to to and it’s really bothering me but the video is amazing
It’s not dubbed. She is the one talking. The audio is a little off from the video tho
i noticedthat too..i think it's because she talks with her lower teeth infront of her upper teeth
chaeun han yess!!
Just got into UCLA 🤗
AMAZING!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! ❤️
Luckyyy congratulations 🌈🌈🌈!!!!!!
Congrats.
Oh my gosh congrats!!! 🎉 I hope you’ll live your best life and have a great time 💖
@@sophie.eloise thank youuu...I hope this virus let's meeee!
So to sum it all up, UCLA is the closest your gunna get to living like they do in Zoey101.
Lizzy Hale lol well if you want to get the zoey 101 experience then I would suggest Pepperdine since they filmed the show on that campus😊😊
This is the comment we all needed
wait exactly.
@Steven Lee Public school, Smublic school. . . UCLA's academic rep in the world, location, social life, etc., makes it desirable for all students, regardless of economic status.
gunna?youll never get in
im a high school junior and this is my dream school! fingers crossed that i get in! update 2 years later: i dropped out of online high school 😍
Lily Keene oh my god!!! Me too, hope everything goes well.
same ive been watching a lot of ucla videos and i would really want to go here hopefully we'll all get accepted in the future c:
Me too girl good luck ❤️
Did you get in?
If you don't mind me asking, did you get in?
I got accepted and recently SIR'D to UCLA over Berkeley. So I am pretty excited to be a Bruin this fall!
Fernandizzzy ahhhh how exciting!!! Bruin strong!
I also chose UCLA over Cal ! I'll be attending this fall as a Civil Engineering major. can't wait lol Go Bruins!
Fernandizzzy you're so Lucy I have to wait 8 more years yet I'm still watching Idek why
Fernandizzzy what was your score..?
Fernandizzzy ENJOY IT
Commented on here two years ago and now I'll be graduating in two weeks! It's come full circle 😁
whosaidthat84 how was ur college experience? This is my dream college and I’m afraid I won’t get in, but I will try my best :)
@@urgirl_jennie5639 I loved UCLA! You meet some amazing people, the professors were all great, and the campus is gorgeous! But I went as a non-traditional student, much older than others, so I had a unique experience. However, I still talk to some friends who miss living on campus and wish they could return haha.
Jamarcus Russell you were a community college transfer student?
@@TechVHD yes, I was California CC transfer. If you want to transfer there just make sure that you're overall GPA is at least a 3.0-3.2, but your major is what's gonna get you in. I had a 4.0 in all my classes (English major) before transferring.
Jamarcus Russell any extracurricular? Community college English club? Community college honors program? Volunteer for make a wish? Etc etc? Or only focused on academics wise with grades? How long were you at the community college? Which one did you go to? Did you take classes during winter and fall? Did you multi enroll in multiple community colleges at the same time? What’s your LinkedIn? Can you answer all of the questions? Thanks
im transferring from community college to UCLA for civil engineering! I chose UCLA over berkeley for many of the reasons you stated! can't wait to start!
yayy I'm sure you'll have a blast :)
Were you a junior when you trasferred?
Joseph Aleshaiker update? Junior?
I’m planning on doing the same thing!!!
What community college did u attend? and how much gpa is needed for civil engineering in ucla?
Just got accepted into UCLA!! I've been rejected from all my other dream schools. But I'm okay if I get rejected more because I got UCLA!!!
Omg congrats that is beyond exciting!!!!!
Cal/berkeley undergrad, but UCLA is my top choice for grad school in nursing!
good luck!!!
Ahhh love this!!! I'm going to start my first year in UCLA next month! I'm so excited and hope to see you on campus :)
Queena Huang Yayy!! Hope to see you!
I bet those 7 dislikes are from USC students. Go Bruins!!!
David S. Moon I turned down USC simply because I went to UCLA for summer session. The hate is just so intense lol
David S. Moon hahaha, my daughter is applying this year and would be a dream to get accepted there.
USC all the way GOOO TROJANS!!! FIGHT ON!!? ⚔️⚔️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥😈😈😈
What really freaked me out the most is what you said about putting yourself in the best situation possible when it comes to classes and professors like how do you research that? Rate my professor ? I need the best grades possible and I'm really highkey scared . Attending this fall , scared but soooooo excited !!! PS any incoming freshman add me 😂😂 I need friends
Florence Lyn I normally just google the professors and ask older students for recommendations! I think there are also some sights like rate my professor that work well. Also if u really don't vibe with a professor I would just drop the class in the first few days and re-enroll in a different teachers class right at the beginning (like week 1)
I just got accepted yesterday lol... I’m super excited but also a little scared 🙈
use bruinwalk.com
Your assessment is consistent with my experience as a UCLA grad in the 1970s! One advantage to a huge school: leading people in all endeavors pass through campus to do lectures and performances. Go see and hear them. You'll be glad you did.
That’s so true! Definitely attended a lot of those events when I was there
Definitely excited to be a Bruin this fall. Thank you for your input and advice, it was definitely helpful!
Damn i love how professional is 😍😍😍 i wanna visit and i was thinking of takig a programmmmm there
omg please do itt
you guys are cute
Boy I want to go to UCLA! Not sure they want me though.
Pedro Lopes same lol
Transfer from a CC. it's way easier. That's how I got in.
@@whosaidthat84 Unless he is transferring from a California Community College, then it is. However, the acceptance rate is around 25% for CCC transfers.
lol that shade at usc 😂
hahahah xD
USC is pay your way. My sister got into both chose ucla. Not because of the money but because she liked ucla better.
Californian Karina what does pay your way mean
@@californiankarina pay your way? what does that even mean? I had to work my ass off to get into the Marshall business school at USC.
USC all the way FIGHT ON!!!! GO TROJANS!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥😈😈😈⚔️
just got rejected but I'm still watching this :)
Aww it’s ok bb plenty of other schools out there
Omg i got accepted to UCLA I didn’t think I would get in! I’m so excited to attend this year the positives definitely outweigh the negative!
hi im applying this year but do you know what i need to apply (like do i need letter of recommendations)
oh and what was your stats (gpa...major etc)
Hey.! Congratulations 💐 👏 I'm going to apply for UCLA as international student
@@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237 all the best
@@lavleenalisa4845 ❤️ I already applied :)
@@jungkookthegoldenmaknae1237 great 🥳
I'm starting my 2nd year at UCLA next month and it is so amazing!
Ryan Cerny so glad to hear!
I'm 15 and I just recently visited UCLA, I really hope to get into that college it has definitely been a dream college for me and I come from quite a small town compared to LA but I think it would be a good change in the future. I just got to work hard and keep my fingers crossed.
Hi Ally thanks for making this video! :D
I’m between UCLA and UCSB 😭😭 I love both I can’t choose! Ucla is obviously amazing and prestigious and beautiful campus, but UCSB is also beautiful and by the beach and it looks just so peaceful
Have you visited the campuses? I think you can definitely factor in pace of life because you’ll be living there for four years
Thank you for making this video❤️❤️
This vid helped so much, thank you!
Just got in a couple of days ago. Thank You for the insight!
You’re so welcome-and a huge congratulations!!!!! 🎉
Go Bruin! Graduated from UCLA but what you said was quite on point.
yayyy
Why does this feel like a voiceover?
SummerTime it is 😂
Maybe... because it is 🤯
The audio and picture didn't sync correctly lmao
I’m only 11 years old but UCLA has always been my dream school😍
Im from the middle if nowhere in texas and it’s been my dream to get into UCLA and im hoping i get in⭐️
I’m only 14 and watching this, but I mean how could I not have fallen in love with with the campus on the tour my school took me on
Everyone: I’m 15! I want to go to UCLA!
Me: I’m 11...chosen my high school already and wanting to get into UCLA
Welp. Early start I guess.
Horus Is Stupid actually now you know u seriously need to pop off on ur grades basically all of high school bc I can’t stress how superrr important those r, especially sophomore and junior year !
Girl same im 15 and in my first year of high school and im already watching ucla college videos😂😂
Hahaha love that! Here is some advice: your sophomore and junior years will matter most (gpa and extracurricular and taking challenging classes), UNLESS you're gonna go to a community college for 2 years and then transfer to UCLA. Being a transfer student reaps a lot of benefits, including your high school grades and activities and SAT will not matter to UCLA because your community college grades, activities, and classes will. You're also saving a lot of money being a transfer student, and you have a higher chance of getting into the college because not a lot of people choose this option of transferring from a community college. If you choose this path, your high school life can be more focused on developing your work ethic, focusing on your passions, and not stressing to the death. Enjoy middle school!
My advice:
- try to challenge yourself! ucla wants to see that you tried out difficult courses.
- try to get the best scores/grades as possible. it’s ok if it’s not the best but still try as hard as you can to increase your chances of getting in.
- take extracurriculars you enjoy in and always remember quality > quantity. try to get leadership positions, win awards or win at competitions, and earn many volunteer hours. ofc don’t stretch yourself out too thin, just do the best you can!
- i personally think this is the most important part of your app: your essay. write it from the heart. if your admissions officers love it, then you have a good chance of getting in!
these honestly apply for any college, and every college will give you a great education :)
Same 11 and everything
Thank you for making this video :)
Lauren Cook of course!! Thank you for watching :)
Just got into UCLA but waiting on a few other letters to come back. Your video was very helpful, thank you!
Same my guy, what letters are you waiting on
Congrats!
You are very welcome! Hip hip hooray! 😃
I am 12 but I am watching this because my 7th grade year is about to end and then I am in 8th grade and before you know it I am in high school. I am turning 13 this year. I am not worrying at all but I find this very interesting. This is the first video I have watched of you and I already love your channel.
I’m in middle school currently but we are already looking into colleges and this is my absolute dream school.
Aww great to get such a hard start!
is it stupid for me that I'm 13 to look at this. BTW I wanna go to UCLA to play baseball
of course not! always good to look ahead :) and good luck to you!!
Ally Gong you just got a subscriber
Same but I want to study business and theater
You have to be one of the top 7 high school players in the state of California to be accepted to get a scholarship to play at UCLA. It's not something you can just tryout and join like a middle and high-school school team like it's nothing. If someone plays for UCLA they have most likely been THE best player in their division and have won countless awards and player of the week several times throughout all of the high schools across California. So prepare to work INCREDIBLY hard if you want to do that. Cause in UCLA, the players are so good that 1/5 get drafted into the NBA.
Lizzy Hale I'm aware of that
Great video :) very helpful
Class of 2022!
Im in seventh grade and have called UCLA three times and am now working hard to get into that school. I appreciate you making this video because it informs me on what to know. I have a question what is your major you are taking
I'm a 16 year old Sophomore :3, I have a 3.9 gpa so far and my resume is currently getting better and better, I hope i get accept it, it's basically my dream college
Just got in to UCLA and now I'm on this video 3 years later....when COVID took away 75% of what makes a full UCLA college experience :(
That sucks I’m sorry :(
i'm only 10, but for a few months i've been dreamig to go to ucla. i really hope i can get accepted when i'm older.
Hey Ally, came across your vid and was alright but you got a different element there. Maybe do a video on grad school too? Finishing my last year in NorCal & aiming for UCLA or other UCs
Love you omg
Megan Alison aww you're too sweet love!!
My school sees potential in me, and want me to pick a goal school to work towards. I think this might be it.
i’m a freshman right now & ucla is my dream collage. i’m only fourteen & i probably have a slim chance of getting in considering its a seventeen percent acceptance rate, but i’m going to try to work hard & try to get it, big step & we’ll see.
just got into UCLA!! Do you know anyone who is an English major and have they described their experience to you??
whosaidthat84 hmm I have one English major friend! He's really into literature and seems to love his major. I think it's pretty reading intensive but that's a lot of humanities majors at ucla and my friend likes the assigned readings! Sorry hehe I don't know too much but I hope that helped a bit
Ally Gong oh that's good to know!! thanks and maybe I'll see you around 😁😁
@Steven Lee. . . haven't you heard of law school or a management program or getting a PHD in English to teach at the college level? I've even heard of an English major who went to med school -- she did the premed curriculum as a minor, one of the benefits of the quarter system.
For those who don't want to go to grad school, English would be a good entrée to advertising, communications, and a whole slew of other professions. Don't worry about UCLA English majors; their futures are excellent.
@Steven Lee so I'm about to graduate in 2 weeks as an English major. Applied to a Disney internship and still getting my name out there via handshake. Honestly, It's not about the major but what you're willing to do. You really can get into any big company if you've talked to the right people and attended the right events. So it's not only about studying hard sciences.
@@robjohnston366 thanks dude. I'm literally going to graduate and not worried at all. Via handshake, there are Soooo many opportunities, you just have to apply and being willing to do the grunt work. For some reason, many hard science majors can't grasp this.
accepted yesterday! thx for the advice
same !!! i’m hoping things will be a little more normal this fall with the covid situation improving. have you decided if you’re going to ucla yet? i’m waiting for berkeley results but definitely leaning heavily towards ucla right now!
@@emolesbianbipolargenius I looooved Berkeley but I literally couldn’t stomach the food. It used to be prepared by mentally disabled people (per my friend who attended). This is not an ableist asshole attack, it’s true. My friend transferred to ucla because all he ate was cereal and he couldnt afford to eat out every day. If I had been more worldly and not scared of leaving my comforts for a place full of uncertainties I would have gone to Berkeley. I chose UCLA and I loved it. I wonder where I would be if I had chosen Berkeley?
aww the campus is shaped like a heart
Hey, I'm a High School freshman who has always wanted to attend UCLA since Elementary school. I already signed up for the virtual campus tour and hope I'm accepted into UCLA!
Fingers crossed for ya!
Omg thank You very much You really help me with thia video
You’re welcome!
Where did you get this fleece jacket 😍? Awesome video btw, very helpful 💙💛
I got it at the UCLA student store!! :) it was around $60-70
and thanks, glad you enjoyed!!
i’m gonna go to UCLA! i’m gonna get accepted after i graduate in 2022, i’m just putting it out into the world! and positive energy to all of you that are gonna go to UCLA soon as well!
Wow congrats!! That’s so exciting ❤️
Ally Gong just manifesting✨✨✨✨
scarlet mcqueen I love that! That’s a great idea
I got accepted to UCLA as a Electrical engineering student!!
Wow!!! Congrats Johnny!!
I'm applying to UCLA from (London) the UK, aka the country with the worst weather inbthe world yay
I hope you get in! dumb question but Because you're an international student, did you take the SAT?
Yasmeen Mohammad no we take other tests
If you're an International student trying to get into a US Uni then you have to sit SAT or ACT in most cases, at least you have to do that in Australia where I'm from
Haha my step mom is British and she was like oh we should go to England as a family one day but it needs to be when the weather is nice so like two months out of the year
The Vegan Martial Arts Café what exams did you have to take? I’m from the UK and I don’t understand how to apply without SAT’s and a GPA
i just got in and im pretty sure im gonna go now🥲💙
Congrats!!! I am class of 2005. I am bored and decided to check out videos about my old home. I swear, I feel like I went to a different school, soooo much has changed! I wish u the best!
i watch ucla videos as if im ever gonna get in
I’m currently going to a community college, I wonder if UCLA would accept to transfer after my two years here at C.O.C
Use a scooter, you can cross campus in under 5 minutes instead of 30 minutes.
22phan omg I want one xD
The scooters come in bruin blue
Ally Gong Razor a125, Razor a5 lux. Your see me zip around campus in and never be late again.
Plus you can a $1 cable lock still no one steals kick scooters. And flat tires too.
Yes, but then you have to park it. I rode a bike and whistled through campus, parked anywhere, and wasted no time doing it.
Hell nah, the #1 reason is to meet all of the future athlete stars.
I’m only in 7th grade but I’m so excited for college
I think you actually convinced me to go to college over there because i wasn’t really sure if i want To go to college buy now I do
I miss UCLA dorm food. It was excellent and all you can eat.
thumbs up for the intro song
UCLA IS MY DREAM SCHOOL!! I sadly live in Canada and I don’t know if I can go to UCLA
rustinewithan .e I know I live in Europe and UCLA is my DREAM school but it’s so expensive especially for out of state students
You can still go you can drive to the campus on car or fly by plane
So honestly I feel like my parents kinda want me to go to college in my state (very boringish state) but I want to do more in life than just go to college and get a basic job. I mean I want to own my own business or something along the lines of that. I want to go move out to Florida or California or Georgia because that is just where I feel like I fit better and where I wanna be in life but my dad doesn’t like California and thinks it’s just really stupid there. A lot of people that live in my state stay in my state and don’t leave but I don’t wanna be like everyone and I want to move like I said and I don’t like truly know where I want to go for college but I know that I can do better than some cheap college that is more like a party place than a school. I understand that when you go to college it’s expected to have a lot of parties but also to learn and that’s what I want. I am also pretty smart (I mean like ahead in school (especially in language arts)) and I want to put that to use and go somewhere we’re I would prefer to go whether that means my home state or California! Sorry this is a really long message and I am super late but if anyone has suggestions for good colleges for business please tell me
Wow that’s amazing! I definitely relate to that because I felt the same way about college. I’m from California and my parents wanted me to stay in the same state as well! It seems like you’re very determined. Regardless of where you end up going, keep learning about business and chasing your dreams 😃 I hope you will get the chance to move out of your state!
Ally Gong thank you for reading my school life story I guess lol! I also want to thank you for encouraging me
Ally Gong hi again! I’m not sure if you care but we’re in quarantine so like I’m gonna tell you anyways lol. So my mom and I both want to move to Georgia when I graduate and my dad said it would be okay if we could come back where we live for hunting season and like holidays cause he doesn’t really like Georgia and would rather stay with family and stuff (I love my fam but I don’t wanna be held back because I love them)
Well that could be a good compromise!! Whatever your mom wants in that case too I guess 😊😊
You’re welcome!!
I’m 13 and UCLA is my dream school I’m going to really try next year and the next 3 (next year I will be attending high school )
I hope I get accepted when I apply :/ I’m from Ohio and I’m literally so excited to go to college :)
Boho Jordan same!
Please i think I’m actually gonna go cause they gave me so many grants I’m gonna cry omg
She definitely did a voiceover.
Damn, I'm in Grade 11 now and I'm just thinking, 24 months and this could be my life at UCLA. 24 months suddenly doesn't seem so long away
Are you applying this year?
did you get in?
@@rileymcnair1992 haha no, I never applied. I did some more research and it's too expensive for me
@@Justin-ev8nn no I didn't, applied winter break-ish to universities in general but not to UCLA
The college is also very good for meteorology, I'm going
I’m only in 7th grade but holy shit UCLA is my dream school😍
Could you do a dorm tour video?
coming soon!
How about the UCLA basketball team tho?
I'm 15 and this has always been my dream school I am so ready to fix my grades and go here ha ha Ha
BLASTING THAT GAMBINO
I got accepted but I dont know if I can afford it, should I still go?
I would wait for other results to come back (if you applied to others) and then evaluate from there
I’m on the same boat , it’s so stressful
Does UCLA have any majors involving performing arts? I go to a performing arts high school and I want to keep singing in college and I really love musical theatre and stuff like that, but singing is the #1.
A lot of wonderful young woman in this college that's for sure.
Incoming freshman here, nice use of gambino for the opening lmao :)
Ugh I have to wait 6 years
I really want to major in theater or music if that's possible
What residential hall are you in? I'm planning to dorm and was wondering which best suits me and your room seems very roomy! :)
Thi Vo I'm actually going to do a room tour video really soon but I live in a deluxe double in sproul hall which is popular amongst sophomores!
Mostly classes taught by graduate students.
Amount of students that graduate within 4 years: low 79%
unemployment 6 months after graduation: 19%
Lol why am I watching this type of videos when I go to UCLA (Zoom University)? Lol love it！
Yay! Thank you! What year are you?
I live in Bakersfield, California I still qualify for cheaper tuition right?
I'm only 12 and I already really want to go to UCLA
im only 13 and UCLA is my best friend and i's dream school
Aww .... fighting!!!! Starting young 😉☺️☺️
am i going to be broke if i attend from out of state and do undergrad business
As I am an international student. Even if I get into it its no use because of no aid given. But LA is dream . Hopefully I succeed
Good luck to you 💪
@@allygong one more doubt . Please let me know, that what if I get a perfect 1600 will I be accepted .. by UCLA
Thank you
i'm 15 and i'm italian,but ucla is my dreaming school
Does UCLA look at only your unweighted gpa or do they look at weighted gpas if you have one? I have a 3.6 weighted and 3.3 unweighted
Can you please share the experiences of civil engineering students ? if you know
3:44 that attack on USC thouu lol
What's your major? How much do you enjoy your major at UCLA? What clubs, sports, or student organizations did you join? Are you in the Honors Program? Do you have time for a social life at UCLA?
I was an economics major! And I joined a marketing fraternity... and I had a *bit* of a social life 😂
Why is this in my feed and why am I watching this? I already finished school.
I just got accepted but I don't know if I want to attend because UCLA's business major isn't exactly a traditional business major. (deciding between BU and UCLA) :(
Edit: *accepted off the waitlist in UCLA*
Omg congrats!!! What kind of business do you want to do?
@@allygong I'm interested in film business, so management, marketing, and/or producing films.