I'm awfully proud of the acceptances my kid got but I think I'm even more proud that they WITHDREW their applications to a couple of excellent schools because they realized these schools just weren't a match. This self-awareness I think means the choice they made was the best one for them.
Once students get into college, they get wrapped up in rankings, which leads to choosing a college only based on prestige. I would recommend incoming students to not be obsessed with these rankings because, in the end, you won't do well unless you're in an environment you love.
@@naughti_penguin2340 I don't think it's pointless, for me trying to be the best (aka obsessing over rank) is one of the main factors that drives me to do something and sometimes makes me enjoy it too, or to get better at it, I might love the subject but If I don't have the drive to be the best, I might not try to improve as much and will "Just try to enjoy it" and if trying to enjoy it is all that matters then I might aswell play videogames all day and watch netflix.
@@dragondaniel0574 I don't necessarily think anything is wrong with that; however, a lot of people make their achievements/prestige their entire identity. This leads to depression when (if) you hit a brick wall. That's what I consider "obsessing over rank".
So first hello, I have seen a lot of talk about the 2020-2021 admission cycle being more selective because of the large number of seniors deciding to take a gap year because of the pandemic and telling the colleges that they will attend in the fall of 2021 so they don’t feel like their wasting money on online classes. I was wondering how will this effect my class (2021) when it comes to acceptance rates.
I’ve heard a lot of people say this, but I think it just depends. The sooner they reopen the states, then the less likely it will be majorly affected. I know most of the people I know plan on going to college they decided on as of rn
I recently turned down an acceptance offer from a top 10 school and i’m now going to a to a very prestigious state school. It all came down to what I wanted in the future and if it was going to be the same if I went to either. I decided I would probably end up at grad school no matter what undergrad I had. It was tough giving up the clout I would get if I went to the top 10 school, but I really weighed in all the factors so that HOPEFULLY I don’t regret it!
Michael Hung I feel you, man. I turned down 3 acceptances to Ivies for Duke and I honestly think it’s the best choice I could have made for myself. Yeah the clout would’ve been great, but if you were good enough to be accepted there, you honestly have the ability to thrive anywhere, so you might as well get the experience you want. Good decision, man
@@maya-th2bu Agreed. Especially cuz no offense to the people who go to the ivies for undergrad but the ivies are much better schools for things like grad school and professional schools. The ivies for undergrad are well rounded and not particularly insane in one subject or another. I have multiple friends here at school who turned down their acceptance offers from ivies simply because their engineering program isn't as good.
If you have the goods, you have the goods. Your success will be about you, not the college you attend. Studies have shown that students who get into "elite " colleges but do not attend have pretty much the same or even better outcomes. You made a good, mature, financially prudent decision. Good luck to you.
This was huge in my college application process! I made sure to craft my list so that even if I got rejected by all my schools except one I would be ecstatic and super excited to attend that college! The college search process is often overlooked and underrated but I think it’s actually one of the most important first steps in a successful college application process!
Hey, Brooke! I had been watching your videos for three years and used your ACT prep course. I did online hs and DE at a CC for highschool. I didn't have a guidance counselor so you were my guiding light through highschool. I got into multiple top 30 colleges and am very happy with where I'll be going. Thank you so much!!! I would have ended up at my state college without your help.
What if I feel like I regret my decision? What if I internally wanted to go to a prestigious school that did not offer a lot of the majors I was interested in, was a large school and it seemed to have a lot of good clubs and organizations..basically stuff that is irrelevant to getting a degree? I realize the fact that I wanted to go that particular school bc it seemed like a good way to break out of my shell and be more social, a thing I craved in high school. My parents did not let me go out at all with friends.That was really the reason I wanted to go, but I chose another college I was less interested in in that aspect, because I knew that in the end, it is my career that matters. And I realize that to socialize, you can socialize anywhere. But why do I have feelings of regret if I did it for my own good and it's just a college?
I went through something similar recently. I think we can really get wrapped up in prestige and the “college experience” bc socially that’s what everyone is focused on. I found myself regretting my decision bc i could’ve missed out on more social or career oriented activities and it took me time to realize and accept that i chose what was right for me and thats enough. This is about you!! focus on that and don’t worry too much about the social life. if u get involved in sure you’ll find great friends and activities ! good luck !
Can you make a video dedicated entirely to international students? The admission procedure, cocurricular, financial aid, SAT scores, etc. It will be really helpful for international students trying to apply to the Ivies. Thank you.
Correct. Always look at your backup major options. I regret my college choice. It was cheap and my gut feeling school. It’s a great school but I realized I wanted to do a different major that they didn’t explicitly have. The debt I’m gonna have for a accelerated BSN is more than the debt I would have had if I attended a more expensive school with a nursing program.
Social life - this aspect might not be satisfying especially if you are going to a college that has a huge student population or if you do not know a single soul who is going to attend the college you are attending. But don’t worry, it is going to be frustrating only during your freshman year in college. You will eventually end up making some good friends by the time you are a sophomore.
If your uncertain of your career goals we can help. We work with all our students doing 40 hours of one on one career planning. So you can head to college with confidence.
When I toured Yale I didn’t really find it as cool as Columbia or MIT, but maybe it was just the day I toured on. Hopefully Yale is more epic than the impression I got from it was. Im also worried about Yale’s engineering and math departments, cause they aren’t like MIT or Columbia’s. I only got into Yale though, so hopefully it is really fun because the people look nice. A ton of kids in my class are gap yearin it. I just want to leave my family lol. Yale 2024 is gonna be a bit smaller. Also my sister found University of Virginia to be socially distant, she said it was full of rich snobby kids.
Ahhhhh I was debating between Duke and Yale for 2024 and I chose Duke (bc it was my original dream school), but I promise you Yale is a fantastic choice!! The reason why they were the only Ivy that could even catch my attention away from Duke are all the support systems they have in place for students and the excellent class that’s going in. It’s not as cut throat as the other Ivies and people there genuinely want to collaborate and work with you. I had a similar experience with not feeling that click with Duke when I briefly visited (in its defense, it was during a severe thunderstorm) but I still made the choice because sis... if you’re Yale material, you would be wildly successful even if you went to school in a closet. Yale is just the icing on the cake :)
I relate to this video so much! Thanks for choosing this topic. Your college choice has long lasting effects on your future career. Also, if your college wasn't great for your major, it can cause a lot of problems later.
I went to a satellite campus of Penn State for my freshman year, I was the only asian and the only biomedical engineer on campus. Thankfully, I'm transferring to Georgia Tech
I love this video! I can definitely relate to a lot of the reasons I regretted my college decision for my undergraduate education. However, I am excited to be going to Columbia University for graduate school next year!!!
Committed to Carleton College and super unsure of my decision! I worry everyday because I don't know if the social aspect will be there. Also its in a super tiny town. Hopefully I am satisfied. If I don't like it I can always transfer too.
I feel like it's still possible get something out of the experience, regardless of where you were "persuaded" to go and I hope you can make the most of your situation. At the very least, you could transfer for grad school :')
I certainly regretted where I went to college because it was in the middle of nowhere and thus lack of opportunities, which was terrible for my major (which they did offer). On top of that, The culture was also not a fit, as most girls were marriage minded and were there for their MRS degrees while I was there to get a real degree and go onward to graduate school and a big career.
right now deciding between RIT and UD for Comp Sci but I'm also interested in pre law, so big con is rit is not a liberal arts schools while ud is literally the presidents school
My child was accepted at Cornell, Carnegie Mellon in Comp Sci and Univ of Chicago among others. His really wanted to go to the first two but they wanted $60k from me. He got a full scholarship from U of C. I was prepared to pay at a lot for college just not that much. In the end we just couldn’t justify the cost this although the CS programs are much better at the others. As a parent I wanted choices for my child but in the end I felt he really did not have one. My child is ok with the decision because he does like U of C and he is a good fit but I’m afraid he (and I) might regret it. Just wondering if we did the right thing. In my heart I think so because if wrong the only loss is room and board ( bright side 🙂)
hey Brooke, Great video! I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for what we can do if we didn't have the opportunity to visit schools and now can't due to COVID 19. I'm a transfer applicant and I was initially planning on using the month of May to visit campuses that I got into in order to make a decision by June 1st, which is the SIR deadline for transfers. It's hard to judge the vibe of a school without having visited it. I'm trying to gauge the campus culture based on things I have read online but I feel like it isn't the same as actually going to campus and seeing what it is like. Any tips as to what to look for when researching from home?
I don’t know if you’re still wondering, but I tried to use as many reputable online resources such as the college often provided lots of resources, asking current students, and using reddit because they often actual current students and also graduates from that college!
@@atypicaljasmine4842 Yeah! Im trying my hardest to reach out to students who actually go to the schools (its a little challenging because I have a lot of questions specific to Muslim students so not everyone can answer my questions! but i think im getting there!)
Don't they give scholarships to international students? For example, I have all the features requested from the school, but my family's budget is not enough.
The “cheaper school over gut” section was very accurate for me... had my heart absolutely set on a school that was out of state. They gave me scholarships, just not as much as the in-state school I will be attending. I’m still excited for college and the university I’m attending has a great program that I am looking forward to. But everyday I think about what it would be like if I attended the more expensive school :(
I am going through the same thing! But for me personally I think that the amount of loans I would have to take out would always be a constant pain and bother that I couldn’t see myself getting over. I turned down a great school bc i would have to take out 40k in loans and now i know i can relax knowing i’m still going a pretty good school but one where i’m not too stressed out about financials.
I got admit from asu and iupui..... my major is computer engineering and I got scholarship of $12000 from asu and $14000 from iupui which University should I choose amongst them..... I am planning to go this fall..... Pl guid me
This depends on a few factors. Arizona and Indiana are incredibly different places, culture-wise and climate-wise. Tempe, Arizona is very very hot and a bit dry. Tempe is also a smaller city. at around 180k people. Indianapolis is very cold in the winter, and pretty hot and humid in the summer. Indianapolis is also a much bigger city at around 875k people. The campuses are also probably pretty different. You gotta ask yourself, which would I feel more at home in? As for costs: do you anticipate having a high paying job after college? If so, you can be more lenient on money. If not, I'd honestly go for whichever is cheaper for you. As for your major, I can't really speak for how good the comourer engineering programs at either of these places are
Hi can I ask but say I want to go to MIT what if I get a really high sat score and act and gpa but genuinely could not do any extracurriculars because of where I come from?
you can do volunteer service, start a club/nonprofit, do extracurriculars at another school, an after-school job, compete in regional/state/national fairs and competitions, etc. Due to COVID-19, a lot of programs (Summer Stem Institute, Girls Who Code, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes) have moved online. I had a similar experience to yours; I competed in science olympiad and did other extracurriculars at another school. Colleges look at you and your school's profile, so even if your school only has 3 ap classes and has 500 students, they'll see that. Your essays are also an important part of college admissions. Essays give you a chance to show your voice outside of your extracurriculars and GPA, so optimize this chance to be authentic and show that you are passionate, driven, and intelligent (with a little bit of personality). I recommend taking challenging courses also, such as honors, AP, and dual enrollment. Hope this helps!
Would you recommend a freshman doing a brief intro sat/psat book review over the summer to their sophomore year, and then going the school year without doing anything related to these tests, and then doing a max out study session over the summer of sophomore and junior year, or would you just wait until the summer in between sophomore and junior year?
It’s really whatever you want to do. If you study wisely, you don’t need near that much time. What worked well for me in terms of actual sat/act was taking it over the summer. Over the summer, you can take a week or two and do nothing but study. I took my first act in June going into my junior year. I was happy but not satisfied. I was able to refine my skills a bit more during the school year and get a 36 in February. If you’re just going into your sophomore year, relax. You have so much time. Enjoy your summer; do what you want to do. Come junior year, you’re time for those activities will be decreases greatly, so enjoy as much of it as possible.
Don't get in massive debt to attend ivy league or expensive private colleges. $$$$. I know scores of people that went to local state colleges for a fraction of the cost and became mega successful doctors, lawyers, professionals. You pay for the school name brand!!
Since we were kids, it's been drilled into our heads that without going to college, one won't be successful. College has changed dramatically from when the parents went or chose not to attend college. 90% of all college degrees are a waste of money and time in today's world. There ARE high paying jobs that don't require a degree and if you're willing to put in the effort. With the way the college system is set up, you're being scammed. Start your own business if that's what you want. College campuses these days are indoctrination centers. Well, public education in general. The point is to do what YOU believe are right for you.
If your major isn't specialized, you might as well just go to a cheap state school. Even if your major is specialized, a cheap state school is probably good as long as your GPA is high enough to impress employers.
Give me a break with the notion of regretting going to a state or lower ranked school because of feeling bored or unchallenged. That's just an excuse for being boring or not challenging yourself. Or simply finding an excuse for being unhappy. The idea that all highly ranked schools are de facto more challenging than all others is a myth perpetuated by people who attended those schools to promote their own feelings of superiority. A kid attending, say College of Wooster, is no less challenged than kids at any number of what are considered top schools.
You guys don’t need to go to college. You can all have jobs at Schrute Farms. It doesn’t pay much and you can’t unionize.
someone get this man verified
@@samuelprietolima1330 😂😂
I'm awfully proud of the acceptances my kid got but I think I'm even more proud that they WITHDREW their applications to a couple of excellent schools because they realized these schools just weren't a match. This self-awareness I think means the choice they made was the best one for them.
Once students get into college, they get wrapped up in rankings, which leads to choosing a college only based on prestige. I would recommend incoming students to not be obsessed with these rankings because, in the end, you won't do well unless you're in an environment you love.
Obsessing over rank is pointless, there will always be someone better than you at something.
says the person who got into a T20 school
Exactly. Its gonna hurt. Trust me 😢
@@naughti_penguin2340 I don't think it's pointless, for me trying to be the best (aka obsessing over rank) is one of the main factors that drives me to do something and sometimes makes me enjoy it too, or to get better at it, I might love the subject but If I don't have the drive to be the best, I might not try to improve as much and will "Just try to enjoy it" and if trying to enjoy it is all that matters then I might aswell play videogames all day and watch netflix.
@@dragondaniel0574 I don't necessarily think anything is wrong with that; however, a lot of people make their achievements/prestige their entire identity. This leads to depression when (if) you hit a brick wall. That's what I consider "obsessing over rank".
So first hello, I have seen a lot of talk about the 2020-2021 admission cycle being more selective because of the large number of seniors deciding to take a gap year because of the pandemic and telling the colleges that they will attend in the fall of 2021 so they don’t feel like their wasting money on online classes. I was wondering how will this effect my class (2021) when it comes to acceptance rates.
I’m wondering this too. A video would be much appreciated!
That's a very interesting issue that may arise, i hope acceptance rates wont decrease due to limited seats.
I’ve heard a lot of people say this, but I think it just depends. The sooner they reopen the states, then the less likely it will be majorly affected. I know most of the people I know plan on going to college they decided on as of rn
Also consider college freshmen who went to school out of state but want to transfer in state because of health and family reasons...
Oh no are you serious?? Not fair....
I recently turned down an acceptance offer from a top 10 school and i’m now going to a to a very prestigious state school. It all came down to what I wanted in the future and if it was going to be the same if I went to either. I decided I would probably end up at grad school no matter what undergrad I had. It was tough giving up the clout I would get if I went to the top 10 school, but I really weighed in all the factors so that HOPEFULLY I don’t regret it!
Michael Hung I feel you, man. I turned down 3 acceptances to Ivies for Duke and I honestly think it’s the best choice I could have made for myself. Yeah the clout would’ve been great, but if you were good enough to be accepted there, you honestly have the ability to thrive anywhere, so you might as well get the experience you want. Good decision, man
Grace Williams in my opinion, Duke>>> Ivies so good for u!
@@maya-th2bu Agreed. Especially cuz no offense to the people who go to the ivies for undergrad but the ivies are much better schools for things like grad school and professional schools. The ivies for undergrad are well rounded and not particularly insane in one subject or another. I have multiple friends here at school who turned down their acceptance offers from ivies simply because their engineering program isn't as good.
Congrats on making that decision!
If you have the goods, you have the goods. Your success will be about you, not the college you attend. Studies have shown that students who get into "elite " colleges but do not attend have pretty much the same or even better outcomes. You made a good, mature, financially prudent decision. Good luck to you.
This was huge in my college application process! I made sure to craft my list so that even if I got rejected by all my schools except one I would be ecstatic and super excited to attend that college! The college search process is often overlooked and underrated but I think it’s actually one of the most important first steps in a successful college application process!
Hey, Brooke! I had been watching your videos for three years and used your ACT prep course. I did online hs and DE at a CC for highschool. I didn't have a guidance counselor so you were my guiding light through highschool. I got into multiple top 30 colleges and am very happy with where I'll be going. Thank you so much!!! I would have ended up at my state college without your help.
What if I feel like I regret my decision? What if I internally wanted to go to a prestigious school that did not offer a lot of the majors I was interested in, was a large school and it seemed to have a lot of good clubs and organizations..basically stuff that is irrelevant to getting a degree? I realize the fact that I wanted to go that particular school bc it seemed like a good way to break out of my shell and be more social, a thing I craved in high school. My parents did not let me go out at all with friends.That was really the reason I wanted to go, but I chose another college I was less interested in in that aspect, because I knew that in the end, it is my career that matters. And I realize that to socialize, you can socialize anywhere. But why do I have feelings of regret if I did it for my own good and it's just a college?
I went through something similar recently. I think we can really get wrapped up in prestige and the “college experience” bc socially that’s what everyone is focused on. I found myself regretting my decision bc i could’ve missed out on more social or career oriented activities and it took me time to realize and accept that i chose what was right for me and thats enough. This is about you!! focus on that and don’t worry too much about the social life. if u get involved in sure you’ll find great friends and activities ! good luck !
@@hannahpanda365 Thank you! I sure hope I made the right decision.
I wonder how would college acceptance rates of class of 2021 change, as some colleges are no longer requiring SAT scores?
Can you make a video dedicated entirely to international students? The admission procedure, cocurricular, financial aid, SAT scores, etc. It will be really helpful for international students trying to apply to the Ivies. Thank you.
Thank you for all of the help over the last 4 years Brooke !!! I’ve used all of your advice and got into my dream school!
Correct. Always look at your backup major options. I regret my college choice. It was cheap and my gut feeling school. It’s a great school but I realized I wanted to do a different major that they didn’t explicitly have. The debt I’m gonna have for a accelerated BSN is more than the debt I would have had if I attended a more expensive school with a nursing program.
Social life - this aspect might not be satisfying especially if you are going to a college that has a huge student population or if you do not know a single soul who is going to attend the college you are attending. But don’t worry, it is going to be frustrating only during your freshman year in college. You will eventually end up making some good friends by the time you are a sophomore.
just before May 1st :0
If your uncertain of your career goals we can help. We work with all our students doing 40 hours of one on one career planning. So you can head to college with confidence.
SupertutorTV: "Five Reasons Student Regret Their College Choice"
Me: Debt, debt, debt, debt, and debt
When I toured Yale I didn’t really find it as cool as Columbia or MIT, but maybe it was just the day I toured on. Hopefully Yale is more epic than the impression I got from it was. Im also worried about Yale’s engineering and math departments, cause they aren’t like MIT or Columbia’s. I only got into Yale though, so hopefully it is really fun because the people look nice. A ton of kids in my class are gap yearin it. I just want to leave my family lol. Yale 2024 is gonna be a bit smaller.
Also my sister found University of Virginia to be socially distant, she said it was full of rich snobby kids.
The train to NYC is really close to the Yale Campus, so even if you dislike the campus, you can get internships in the city.
Ahhhhh I was debating between Duke and Yale for 2024 and I chose Duke (bc it was my original dream school), but I promise you Yale is a fantastic choice!! The reason why they were the only Ivy that could even catch my attention away from Duke are all the support systems they have in place for students and the excellent class that’s going in. It’s not as cut throat as the other Ivies and people there genuinely want to collaborate and work with you. I had a similar experience with not feeling that click with Duke when I briefly visited (in its defense, it was during a severe thunderstorm) but I still made the choice because sis... if you’re Yale material, you would be wildly successful even if you went to school in a closet. Yale is just the icing on the cake :)
I have friends who go to UVA and other schools nearby. They all say the same. Snobby rich and preppy kids.
I relate to this video so much! Thanks for choosing this topic. Your college choice has long lasting effects on your future career. Also, if your college wasn't great for your major, it can cause a lot of problems later.
Yesss you finally uploaded. I love your channel.❤️❤️❤️❤️
I went to a satellite campus of Penn State for my freshman year, I was the only asian and the only biomedical engineer on campus. Thankfully, I'm transferring to Georgia Tech
can you make a video on schools waiving sat/act requirement...
okay but like how can you learn about a college’s culture without visiting it? especially since covid it’s o my virtual visits
hi! any tips for international admissions? love your videos btw💕
I love this video! I can definitely relate to a lot of the reasons I regretted my college decision for my undergraduate education. However, I am excited to be going to Columbia University for graduate school next year!!!
Thank you, I needed this today!
Committed to Carleton College and super unsure of my decision! I worry everyday because I don't know if the social aspect will be there. Also its in a super tiny town. Hopefully I am satisfied. If I don't like it I can always transfer too.
How do you like Carleton? I looked into it (and now I am committed to a different school), but I am interested to know what the vibe is like there.
did you end up liking it?
This is a very powerful, timely and informative video. Thanks soooo much Brooke!
I felt the parent versus me section. Too late to change now lmao
I feel like it's still possible get something out of the experience, regardless of where you were "persuaded" to go and I hope you can make the most of your situation. At the very least, you could transfer for grad school :')
Supertutor TV uploading videos just before deadlines as usual 😂
I certainly regretted where I went to college because it was in the middle of nowhere and thus lack of opportunities, which was terrible for my major (which they did offer). On top of that, The culture was also not a fit, as most girls were marriage minded and were there for their MRS degrees while I was there to get a real degree and go onward to graduate school and a big career.
right now deciding between RIT and UD for Comp Sci but I'm also interested in pre law, so big con is rit is not a liberal arts schools while ud is literally the presidents school
whose watching this before getting into college.
My child was accepted at Cornell, Carnegie Mellon in Comp Sci and Univ of Chicago among others. His really wanted to go to the first two but they wanted $60k from me. He got a full scholarship from U of C. I was prepared to pay at a lot for college just not that much. In the end we just couldn’t justify the cost this although the CS programs are much better at the others. As a parent I wanted choices for my child but in the end I felt he really did not have one. My child is ok with the decision because he does like U of C and he is a good fit but I’m afraid he (and I) might regret it. Just wondering if we did the right thing. In my heart I think so because if wrong the only loss is room and board ( bright side 🙂)
wanted to go to UC Davis but had to choose another cuz of my parents
hey Brooke,
Great video! I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for what we can do if we didn't have the opportunity to visit schools and now can't due to COVID 19. I'm a transfer applicant and I was initially planning on using the month of May to visit campuses that I got into in order to make a decision by June 1st, which is the SIR deadline for transfers. It's hard to judge the vibe of a school without having visited it. I'm trying to gauge the campus culture based on things I have read online but I feel like it isn't the same as actually going to campus and seeing what it is like. Any tips as to what to look for when researching from home?
Nevermind, just saw that you uploaded a video answering my question hahaha
I don’t know if you’re still wondering, but I tried to use as many reputable online resources such as the college often provided lots of resources, asking current students, and using reddit because they often actual current students and also graduates from that college!
@@atypicaljasmine4842 Yeah! Im trying my hardest to reach out to students who actually go to the schools (its a little challenging because I have a lot of questions specific to Muslim students so not everyone can answer my questions! but i think im getting there!)
Thanks Brooke for everything. I committed to Harvard!
Don't they give scholarships to international students? For example, I have all the features requested from the school, but my family's budget is not enough.
This is me RN! Brandeis VS. Boston University
Rice, Cornell or UChicago. Which one should I pick?
the cheaper one. Definitely not UChicago & its $80K price tag.
The “cheaper school over gut” section was very accurate for me... had my heart absolutely set on a school that was out of state. They gave me scholarships, just not as much as the in-state school I will be attending. I’m still excited for college and the university I’m attending has a great program that I am looking forward to. But everyday I think about what it would be like if I attended the more expensive school :(
Brady Wood I’m going through this too it hurts so bad
I am going through the same thing! But for me personally I think that the amount of loans I would have to take out would always be a constant pain and bother that I couldn’t see myself getting over. I turned down a great school bc i would have to take out 40k in loans and now i know i can relax knowing i’m still going a pretty good school but one where i’m not too stressed out about financials.
I got admit from asu and iupui..... my major is computer engineering and I got scholarship of $12000 from asu and $14000 from iupui which University should I choose amongst them..... I am planning to go this fall..... Pl guid me
This depends on a few factors. Arizona and Indiana are incredibly different places, culture-wise and climate-wise. Tempe, Arizona is very very hot and a bit dry. Tempe is also a smaller city. at around 180k people. Indianapolis is very cold in the winter, and pretty hot and humid in the summer. Indianapolis is also a much bigger city at around 875k people. The campuses are also probably pretty different. You gotta ask yourself, which would I feel more at home in? As for costs: do you anticipate having a high paying job after college? If so, you can be more lenient on money. If not, I'd honestly go for whichever is cheaper for you. As for your major, I can't really speak for how good the comourer engineering programs at either of these places are
Hi can I ask but say I want to go to MIT what if I get a really high sat score and act and gpa but genuinely could not do any extracurriculars because of where I come from?
you can do volunteer service, start a club/nonprofit, do extracurriculars at another school, an after-school job, compete in regional/state/national fairs and competitions, etc. Due to COVID-19, a lot of programs (Summer Stem Institute, Girls Who Code, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes) have moved online. I had a similar experience to yours; I competed in science olympiad and did other extracurriculars at another school. Colleges look at you and your school's profile, so even if your school only has 3 ap classes and has 500 students, they'll see that.
Your essays are also an important part of college admissions. Essays give you a chance to show your voice outside of your extracurriculars and GPA, so optimize this chance to be authentic and show that you are passionate, driven, and intelligent (with a little bit of personality).
I recommend taking challenging courses also, such as honors, AP, and dual enrollment. Hope this helps!
Would you recommend a freshman doing a brief intro sat/psat book review over the summer to their sophomore year, and then going the school year without doing anything related to these tests, and then doing a max out study session over the summer of sophomore and junior year, or would you just wait until the summer in between sophomore and junior year?
The way I did it was doing the PSAT test starting from 8th grade til sophomore. That’s good prep. Then, prep for SAT, which is what I’m doing now
It’s really whatever you want to do. If you study wisely, you don’t need near that much time. What worked well for me in terms of actual sat/act was taking it over the summer. Over the summer, you can take a week or two and do nothing but study. I took my first act in June going into my junior year. I was happy but not satisfied. I was able to refine my skills a bit more during the school year and get a 36 in February. If you’re just going into your sophomore year, relax. You have so much time. Enjoy your summer; do what you want to do. Come junior year, you’re time for those activities will be decreases greatly, so enjoy as much of it as possible.
When will the admissions start in us colleges for 2020 2021
Middlebury 2024 AYYY
Bella Rose congrats!!!
As if I needed any more pressure in this confusing times xD
Is it difficult for International students to get into Wharton ?
yes lol
It’s difficult for anyone
Talking Tech If you have to ask you shouldn’t pick it.
Yep
Saffron Sinclair Not how it works. If you dont apply for need based financial aid, it doesn’t matter how much your parents earn, as long as you pay.
Anyone switch their original choice because of Covid19? Why?
Don't get in massive debt to attend ivy league or expensive private colleges. $$$$. I know scores of people that went to local state colleges for a fraction of the cost and became mega successful doctors, lawyers, professionals. You pay for the school name brand!!
My guess
Major
Campus Environment
Rigor
Lack of opportunities (post grad)
Cost
Money is cost and major
Follow Heart = Campus Environment/ major/rigor
Social life = campus environment
Major = major
Vibe= environment
Got them!
I'm deciding between University of Richmond and University of Miami - any thoughts?
Derek Gilmore UMiami
umiami 100000%, richmond itself is wonderful (vcu!!!) but it’s literally like entire snobby rich kids
Derek Gilmore same
atlasnovus I go to u miami
@@gwenshirebros4883 Y did u choose miami
Do you have any SAT prep book suggestions for students wanting to achieve high scores?
Owen Dahlkamp I highly recommend The College Panda for math and Erica Metlzer for reading & writing!
Since we were kids, it's been drilled into our heads that without going to college, one won't be successful. College has changed dramatically from when the parents went or chose not to attend college. 90% of all college degrees are a waste of money and time in today's world. There ARE high paying jobs that don't require a degree and if you're willing to put in the effort. With the way the college system is set up, you're being scammed. Start your own business if that's what you want. College campuses these days are indoctrination centers. Well, public education in general. The point is to do what YOU believe are right for you.
If your major isn't specialized, you might as well just go to a cheap state school. Even if your major is specialized, a cheap state school is probably good as long as your GPA is high enough to impress employers.
Why? Because it costs an eye ball. -.- duh
Heeeiii
MIT!!! over HYP
Why don’t kids regret the school district the attended? As in the education they have chosen throughout K-12 schooling?🎃
Give me a break with the notion of regretting
going to a state or lower ranked school because of feeling bored or unchallenged. That's just an excuse for being boring or not challenging yourself. Or simply finding an excuse for being unhappy. The idea that all highly ranked schools are de facto more challenging than all others is a myth perpetuated by people who attended those schools to promote their own feelings of superiority. A kid attending, say College of Wooster, is no less challenged than kids at any number of what are considered top schools.