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hey!! that's def a valid question to have. i find that with most of these kinds of programs, the main advantage is the connections you make with fellow high school students, uni students and university academics. for me, the kld program helped me better understand uni life and the opportunities available to me which led to me completing a research internship with a Melb Uni professor in year 12. so i guess the main 'benefit' is the exposure to opportunities and ability to immerse yourself into uni life a bit earlier than everyone else. however, it is obviously what you make of it! hope that helps and good luck :)

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I don't remember exactly how much I paid and given that my cohort was online (due to COVID), the fee will likely be different for you so I suggest checking the YYGS website. Personally, I found the program to be worth it because it was a great way to understand the American university experience and connect with people all around the world! Hope that helps and good luck!

Unfortunately it is not, however you can apply for need based financial aid.

Hi, thank you for your comment! As I did not apply for a fee waiver, I’m not 100% sure so I would recommend emailing the YYGS team directly. Hope that helps :)

Hi, thank you for your comment! As I did not apply for a fee waiver, I’m not 100% sure so I would recommend emailing the YYGS team directly. Hope that helps :)

hi!! apologies for the late reply, im not 100% sure so i would suggest emailing the yygs team and asking them :)

Hey! I believe it does not include transport fees (eg. plane tickets) but I suggest double checking with the YYGS team. I know some people have organised bake stalls and other fundraisers such as a book drive to raise money for this aspect of the program. Personally, I found a couple of scholarships online that were related to my academic track (eg. because I did ‘Innovations in Science and Technology’, I applied for STEM based scholarships). I hope that helps!

Hi!! I’m so sorry for the late reply but thank you for your comment. Firstly congrats on getting accepted!!! To answer your question, there are several benefits for this program before and during uni. For example, you can attend unit 3/4 revision sessions, exclusive campus tours, overnight stays at the university and the day 0 event which I covered in this video. Additionally, you have guaranteed admission into any Melb Uni course if you get a 95+ atar or 90+ if you are a regional student (check this as it may change year to year!). After you get into the university, they also offer financial support for relocation and for studying abroad. However, for me, I found the biggest benefit was the connections I make because this program allows you to meet likeminded students who will likely be attending Melb Uni with you which is really wonderful. Hope that helps :)

Hi, thank you for your comment and I’m glad you found the video helpful! To answer your question I don’t see why not however I would maybe put that as the 2nd or 3rd achievement and instead include things that show your interest in the academic stream you are applying in (eg. because i applied to IST, I put a STEM scholarship and other STEM related awards before my more general achievements). Hope that helps :)

Hi! I’m not 100% sure so I would recommend emailing the YYGS team to make sure

Aw thank you so much! Make sure to share this video with others and good luck for the application process :)

Thank you so much! I think it varies from person to person but from my understanding, the program at the holistic application, not just your grades! Good luck :)

Hi! Thank you for your comment! I think that’s a great idea, that way you can discuss all your volunteering/internships and still mention 2 other extracurriculars. However, I would recommend making this your first EC so you have more word count to really expand on what you have done. Hope that helps!

Hi, thank you for your comment! I would definitely still apply. Even if you don’t have that many extracurriculars/leadership roles, if you focus on the impact of the work you have done, you can create a really compelling story. The program is also looking for well-rounded students so if your grades are really good that may help to balance your applications. For example, my grades weren’t extraordinary compared to my classmates but because I had lots of extracurriculars, I still got in! Hope that helps :)

Thank you so much. I did apply now lets hope for the best! @@cherryarora

i got in without leadership roles and social!

so i think you would

Thank you for your comment and I'm so sorry for the late reply! In terms of application writing, make sure to research the program well so you understand what the selection panel is looking for. For example, KLD is all about well-rounded students who have demonstrated community involvement. Once you've identified these things, include them in your application. Additionally, give specific examples to support your claims and demonstrate your passion. For example, I want to do the Bachelor of Science at UniMelb so I focused on my scientific extracurriculars such as research, my youtube channel, etc. Hope that helps :)

Hey! I did rowing for 3 years. Due to COVID, I we weren’t able to do any competitions/professional rowing however in your applications, the YYGS admissions teams is more interested in seeing how your extracurricular involvement has impacted you as well as your commitment to it. Based on this, I think hobbies can definitely be added if you feel that they have contributed to you and your journey. For example, my RUclips channel is one of my ‘hobbies’/passion projects and though I am not formally recognised for it, it shows initiative and passion and therefore would be considered an extracurricular. Another key thing is that the way you present your extracurriculars is more important that the activity themselves so don’t be afraid to kind of hype yourself up and go into depth about why your EC is important to you. Hope that helps :)

That’s so cool! Thank you so much for sharing <33

Hi, thank you for your comment! Firstly, please don’t get discouraged by this outcome. Unfortunately, I’m not 100% sure how the waitlisting process works but I suggest emailing the YYGS admissions team for more info! You can also update them on any new things you’ve done since submitting your application (eg. if you’ve started a new leadership role) as this will show the admissions team that you’re a committed and consistent candidate. Hope that helps <3

Hi! Thank you so much for your comment. Unfortunately, I am not sure how the waitlisting process works however I do have some friends that got accepted after initially being waitlisted so please don't let this news dishearten you! For more information about the waitlist process, I recommend emailing the YYGS Admissions Team. Hope that helps :)

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Results day..fingers crossed 🤞

Hi! The status portal can be accessed when you log in to the YYGS website

Hi! Sorry for the late reply but thank you for your question :) In terms of the application, there really isn’t a ‘best’ award or extracurricular, the admissions team is more interested in getting to know the real you! I’m saying that, for future applications, I think it’s good to have a balance of breadth and depth. For example, I applied for the Innovations in Science and Technology so I tried to make half of my awards/activities related to science and the other half related to other things such as debating, leadership and sports. Hope that helps :))

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thank you mamaji, your kind words have been such a motivation over these past few years 🙏❤

Hi!!! Yesss, I do remember 💕💕💕💕 Good luck again for YYGS and can’t wait to hear how you go :)))

thank you masi for your ongoing support ❤

Hey! I’m not 100% sure, however I think it should go in the marks with grade section

@@cherryarora Thanks a lot🤗!

Hi! From my understanding, applications submitted after the regular decision deadline (Jan 10th) will not be accepted, however any submitted before then are fine! If you need an extension, you could email the YYGS organisers. Hope that helps :)

Forgot to mentions, but your application won’t be too affected based on whether you submit your application in the early action or regular decision round.

Thank you for your comment! You’re exactly right. So for the award name, you write the name of the program/award and for the description you can write what award you received and talk about it’s significance (eg. this award is given to the top 3 students in the state you display a keen interest in science and leadership skills). Hope that helps!

Hi! Firstly congrats on submitting your application!! In response to your question, I don’t think it’s possible for them fo withdraw your application however I’m not sure if anyone has submitted evidence in the past. Hope that helps!

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YYGS is open to anyone from any country, in fact they have students from over 150 countries!

Hey! Most definitely! You can ask any of your teachers or a coach (past or present) for a recommendation letter. I suggest asking someone who has known you for a few years so they can write a more personalised recommendation! Hope that helps :)

Hey! For inspiration, I would suggest checking out the official YYGS social media pages such as their website and RUclips channel :)

You cana also check out this vlog I created: ruclips.net/video/j6Momndi4cM/видео.html

Hey, thank you for your question! From what I’ve heard, being accepted into YYGS itself doesn’t really help when applying for Yale, however, it is really helpful if you are able to use your YYGS experience to create something new and unique! Hope that helps :)

Hi! I did apply and I received partial aid, however YYGS offers both full and partial depending on you and your families financial situation

@@cherryarora Thanks for replying :)

Hey! Thank you for your comment! Personally, I put it in the awards section. However, you need to consider which of your extracurriculars (including the program participation) are the most significant to you and put those for your extracurriculars and everything else in awards. Hope that helps!

Congrats on completing the application and good luck for the outcomes!!