Oh man thank you so much for your short yet really helpful video ! I was really falling back and I already came to the conclusion that i gave up because i was so tired,but seeing this made me realize i have no time to waste to build a good application for myself. I do music,art,oratory,just recently started sports,joined councils and debates, im at the top of my class but i feel like im so behind and it hurts because im really trying. Thank you for giving me a spark that i lost and had given up on !
Awww I am really glad to hear that this video helped! Just remember that pain is temporary and that if you keep striving you will reach your wildest dreams :))
I just watched your video on a Saturday night, envisioning how I would have to become more productive, prepared, and perfect to get into a dream school. I would always worry about how I would have to pursue what feels like an impossible dream. Although I am on the starting line of the course of high school, the pressure to find the path to be successful was profound. But thank you, thank you for giving a guide to students that have lost the spark of moving forward. I hope to see your channel for a long time.
Awww thankyou so much for this really kind comment! It is so sweet of you to say and I wish you all the best successes in chasing your dream school :))
Thank you so much for this video! I come from a middle-class family and I’ve been average at almost everything I’ever done in school. The stuff I was good at, like public speaking or dramas, was taken away from me because my parents never really let me participate in any of those. I wish to get into Harvard and participate in possibly every activity that does, or ever have interested me, and everything I couldn’t do in school. My application won’t be the most competitive one out there, but I won’t lose hope.
Ye Thanku Jack, In my knowledge no one on RUclips provided so much data free your efforts are to be appreciated. I am also having same mentality like you to dream big and workhard to achieve that.
You literally crushed all creator making 100 different shorts and 30 different videos which are barely useful and time consuming with the only purpose of generating views. I'll follow every step of your guide. Thankyou 🎉❤
I've already applied to three Ivy League schools and I'm on my last few months of senior year so there's really nothing I can do about anything at this point and I'm trying not to think about the fact that I'll probably be rejected from all of them. All I can do is sit and pray for now
@@jackanderson606 Yeah, I would add competitors (Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, etc.), performers (band, music, theatre, dance), and leaders (club founders, drum majors, team captains, etc)
@@jackanderson606 quick question but can someone from a accounting background get into Harvard for masters? I graduated from a not so good college in Aisa and I know I am being very ambitious but I have a pretty good job here and what to go a step further
@@jackanderson606 hey thanks I was feeling stuck here I am pretty good with coding and did some volunteering in college what else should I do to improve my profile. Also I speak 3 languages one of them being German which is pretty rare here
Okay, I was gonna click and say "this'll go viral just 'cause of the caption, investing at 795 views," but spelling ambitious like ambicious in the first 3 seconds on a video on THIS topic was a bold move, buddy!
+@@jackanderson606 I'm not gonna lie to you I genuinely recommend fixing that typo and reuploading with the same title and thumbnail. It was THAT bad lol.
Aww thankyou! In regards to career path, its highly independent. My advice would be to focus on gaining as many skills and experiences as possible during your youth so that you can make an informed decision later on :))
Not had quite good scores during class 9th to 11th, but will surely work hard and get some good scores in 12th! (85% in 9th,77% in 10th, 70% in 11th and 12th yet to be decided, like aproxx 3 GPA) The reason of downfall was some family problems. Also, I've ECs like, organising a workshop at my school, all planning and working on time, when I just had barely half day to prepare for it. (Got appriciated by principal) Completed code of hour in class 8th and had passion in coding since then, learned python and created a program which allows user to login and signin with LEAST knowledge. Participated in an international coding competition (results yet to be declaired), loves video editing since class 10th and also have a social media account. (Not much active due to studies) Will volenteer and create a social app promoting volenteering. Are these enough for ECs and marks given the student is ambitious, hardworking and wants to grow further? For ug admissions? It'd be a great help if you reply!
I think it will be more outstanding if you can show what problem in the world you want to solve, therefore you need passion project, with passion project all your interest and hobbies should align so admission officers would know what you're talking about
@akira6389 sonce I'm interested in coding, I'm creating an app, and it will be for social work, i suppose it should work. I'm more worried about my low grades.... altho there was some reason
@akira6389 9th was good, like I improved a lot, then in 10th losing my one parent affected my consistency. In 11th I was more into coding and bussiness stuffs, like knowing about them was my passion, 12th up untill now is good.
It definitely is possible! In your personal statement be sure to weave in the circumstances for your grades. Other than that, just keep grinding on your ideas and trying to work towards solving a big world problem :))
Hey thanks for the video! It was really insightful, I was wondering about what type of scholarships did you apply for and what is the best way to get those scholar ships？
Hey! I applied for around 14 different scholarships. I built a scholarships database which you can use to decide which one's you want to apply for: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qU72vZnYjTRWdVpM8vhkf7zVwmzwV3hSFQZ_4tc096I/edit?usp=sharing I hope this helps :))
Nooo you aren't a waste of time. I wish you all the best in your Harvard dream, but focus on appreciating the person you grow into in the process rather than the end result :))
unless you are winning competitions it probably doesn't count :))
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This was honestly super helpful, and honestly really needed. Harvard is literally my dream school also. I do have some question though. I just started 9th grade and I have a pretty good start. I have all A’s and hopefully I can sustain that. One thing i’m wondering is if 2 AP’s is good enough for 9th grade. There aren’t really many options and I could only take 2 this year. Should I expect more to open up as I go on? How many AP’s should I aim to have by the end of highschool? Also i’m not in the highest math class. I’m in honors geometry and I feel like I should be in honors algebra 2 but i’m never going to have the option to advance into the higher level. Is that going to be important or am I stressing to much about that. Another thing that I am wondering is that I feel I fit the athlete archetype. I play very competitive squash and my dream is to be recruited into the harvard varsity squash team. I have attended the harvard summer squash camp, and met the coach multiple times. One of the players on the varsity team is from my neighborhood and also my coach. Do you think these are good access points to increase my chances to join? Also i’m trying to get into college by having great grades/academics and excelling at squash. Do you think if I devote myself to those that would be good? Should I do something else too? I’m currently an average squash player. I do think I have the drive and what it takes to get better and get to the top, and I am on track to do that based of my goals, but I feel like I should have another plan to get to harvard based on the other 2 archetypes in case I realize it doesn’t work out at like the start of 11th grade?
Absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for your message. My advice is for your AP classes, just take as many as you can each year. If you can only take 2 in Year 9 that is fine and Harvard will factor that in based on what is available at your school. And Squash is definitely your best avenue to get into Harvard. I would go all in on Squash and train every single day. Treat it like you are a professional athlete and rise to the top of the ranks. Sport is the best avenue to getting into Harvard and you definitely should lean into Squash. I hope this helps :))
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@@jackanderson606Ok, thanks. That’s probably what i’ll do. I’m already training like that, so I guess i’ll just keep going then. Thanks!
Where is that google form you talked about at the end🧐 Maybe i'm restricted because of where i currently reside but can i have the link so i can try to get it to work?
i don’t know what i would call my DREAM school but there are plenty of universities id be over the moon about if i got accepted :)) I want to pursue medicine (not 100% sure what to major in haha), any advice/suggestions as to what schools i could look into? Edit: i live in Texas and my parents want me to stay local for support and to save money, but out of state isn’t a deal breaker
It's just if you want to go to a place like Harvard. But that's amazing that you are in middle school. If you start early, you will have very high chances of success :))
hey there, I got around 70% in 9th, 90% in 10th and am going to start 11th soon and i can def get 95% in 11th and 12th grade. I plan on trying to write a research paper by the end of my senior year (it is aviation related, as that is my passion) and *hopefully* get it published in a local journal or something, although im not too sure about actually having it published. I did my 9th and 10th in india so i have basically no ECs like clubs etc other than winning best delegate in 10th grade MUN. I plan on doing lots of volunteer/ community work and also plan on doing a few internships + olympiads. Im terrible at sports though :( although i recently started guitar lessons! finally, il try joining clubs, and sports in the two years i have left. Do you think it is feasible for me to apply to t30, t20 or even t10 colleges and have a chance of getting in? ( Im not too sure abt my SAT or ACT but im confident i can do well in those. )
Absolutely! It’s feasible with your strong academic record and the future plans you outlined. You can absolutely get into top schools with your hard work and passion. Just keep pushing as hard as you can :))
Hi Jack! I wanted to ask if mastering a musical instrument falls into one of the archetypes you talked about and if it does to what extent must it be mastered to be considered competitive.
Musical instruments are tough because you truly need to be one of the best in the country if you want to stand out. You can definitely do it, but you need to be exceptional
Awww thankyou so much! I would probably say these three are the most valuable archetypes. The other's would be like the 'student leader' who is school captain and holds lots of student body positions. Or the 'student academic' that wins all the science or math competitions.
Wait for me to come back, after screaming "Mom, Dad, I've been accepted to Harvard, with full financial aid and stipendy!!!" (I'm still 8 th grade tho, and I don't know which subject to go for, no fields chosen yet.)
Wow that's amazing! Definitely just focus on cold emailing universities and research institutions and professors to see if there is any voluntary work you can do :))
bro im from perth too i was told that it would be almost impossible to get into an ivy league if your from a different country and your not doing anything exceptional in an extracurriculur like even if you get a 99.5 atar they would reject you, what advice do you have for me to get into one of these colleges, im going into year ten right now im smart but dont try hard which will change this year anyways would you recommend i go for the research pathway or entrepreneurship pathway? and any other advice you could give? Thanks
Hey it's definitely possible! Great to hear you are from Perth. My mate got into UPenn from Perth and another I know got into Yale and then another to Cambridge. It's definitely possible if you pick a passion project and go all in on it :))
just a question im more a kind of tech guy do you think if i developt my own blockchain which im working on at the moment (close to finish) i have a chance
Hey, I'm midway through my junior year of high school. I've gotten good grades overall and am currently in doing all of my classes through the Collegiate program. Is it too late for me to try for Ivy League?
@ Thank you, Jack, I would, but calling is not really my thing as of right now because errrrr speech issues and terrible anxiety over it. But in the coming months, I will! And thanks again! I’ll be sure to bookmark it :p
Hello there, Wanted to ask what if I have a mix of both entrepreneurship and research based activities ( and both are exceptional and relating to my main passion of poetry) ? Your video was very useful ❤
Aww thankyou so much! And that is absolutely amazing to hear! I had both research and entrepreneurial activities aswell, so there is no harm if you are excelling in both :)) My advice would be to pick a stream however when writing your personal statement just to streamline your interests and make it easy for the admissions panel to understand your ambitions :))
Just a question, I live abroad as a canadian expat where I don't have access to research facilities or programs, or the ability to build a business and am not athletically gifted but I have strong grades and am doing Duke of Edinburgh gold award program as well as volunteering in my school lab and a few other things. Can I still get in, just say yes or no and give it to me straight.
For me getting to MIT is not a dream, but an aim. Because dreams are seen whilst we sleep, meanwhile aims are achieved. I am currently in standard 9th and my final exams are soon. I am quite confident that I would be able to score a percentage of about 96% as this is what my score was in previous grades and the score I got after solving sample papers, so grades are not an issue for me. But the problem comes with extra-curriculars. Since I am an Indian student, we do not have any proper clubs in schools. My parents are also from a poor background, so they cannot afford to send me to a school that does. I am a mix of a Research and an Athletic Archetype, but I do not know whether good grades and winning a few regional tournaments would help me? Also I am preparing hard for the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, but again, I am worried whether it would be enough or not. Whenever I see other applicants I get a bit demotivated to see how they are achieving humongous feats at age 10, meanwhile I have done nothing extraordinary at age 15. I love mathematics and physics, and want to pursue them in college, I have even practiced grade 12 math, but that is where my personality ends. I do not have any other proper interests, maybe badminton and coding, but how do I stand out? Also if I do get accepted, can I truly get 100% scholarship? if so then how? I really really hope you can help me Sorry for writing a big essay, but MIT / any other great college is what my parents want from me. They are even ready to send me for Olympiad coaching (which I do not need anyways ), that is how dedicated they are to send me to a good US college. Please help me, how can I present extracurriculars when my school has no clubs? I would be highly thankful ❤
Oh, hi, I have the exact same story and I'm an Indian I'm struggling with the extracurricular part too, not to mention my I want to apply to a US university because I love research and india sucks at every educational field except medical(I guess). Even the engineers are not industry ready, no innovation, no enthusiam no research etc
@arch-linux-user-314 by the way you have some time to indulge in extracurricular, and you seem to have a confident personality unlike me , I was very shy and introvert( even till now I'm much like that) so, go try extracurriculars and try only that which you like don't let them think that you have done something just for the application, you are in 9th, don't worry about 10th grade you will score good(provided you will continue this grades) I'm telling this because I was scoring very less untill my 10th mid year but scored pretty well in my 10th. So do indulge in extracurriculars. Unlike you I don't have time , I'm in 12th now and have lot of exams including practical(which just finished), boards and jee in 2-3 days.
This looks like way too much prepperation. What if my dream school isn't Ivy League? I feel like this is like Ivy League level preparation and if I am going to maybe another university which is easier to get into, do I have to put in this much time and effort?
Hey if your goal isn't the Ivy League then you will be fine without doing all of this preparation. My advice would just be to get decent grades and have a few hobbies and extracurricular interests :))
Im trying to get into MIT, and Im do extremely well at Math. Im taking College Pre-Calculus and Honors College Calculus in 9th grade, but Im not sure what math courses I should take in grades 10,11,12. I was thinking AP Calculus BC, but that would be for 10th grade.
I have a question: I am currently in a program for students who excel in their studies, in the country where I live. I am working in collaboration with one of the best universities in the country, in order to eventually write a thesis. The subject I'm currently working on is not very interesting to me, but I have no option to change, and I don't think I'll want to continue in this subject after high school, and study it at university. Does this research work still count towards my admission? Will I have to continue studying this specific subject, which I have no passion for, in order to get into one of the ivy leagues?
In American universities you are not bound by your intended major that you declare on your application. Not until you formally declare your major. So, it wouldn’t be hard to choose something else to study.
Hey you should definitely finish the thesis but you can definitely change your mind once you are at university. I have done that with lots of my ECs. Just use them to have a strong resume and incorporate them into your personal statement, but always follow your passions as they change.
That's a great question. For research you just need to cold email alot of research institutions and professors to see if there is any voluntary research available. For entrepreneurship, you need to pick an issue you are passionate about, think of a solution you can create or student group you can create and then try to build it out as a student club at your highschool ☺
Hi, I’m from Afghanistan and the schools are closed here for girls and we don’t access to education. Do u know some schools which i can apply for. I wanna study in Oxford so first i need to finish my school but because of the current government I can’t. I really need ur helppp.😕🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely! You just need to focus on putting in consistent work every single day towards building out your archetype. You will be amazed what you can do in the space of the year if you are consistent and also take advantage of the holiday periods to grind ☺
@@jackanderson606 I really appreciate your response, I'll write it somewhere so I'm constantly reminded.. thank you so much for sharing some of your time with us 🙂✨
You should really clarify that you applied to graduate school. I don’t know much about graduate school admissions, so I won’t speak to how accurate your claims are for that, but most of this advice is incorrect or misleading for students applying to Ivy League colleges.
I'm a freshman and am currently considering NYU as my first option. I plan to major in sports management and was wondering if you have any tips on a general path to achieve that. Specifically, what extracurriculars are best for it from a general standpoint?
Oh wow! That sounds like an amazing dream. Perhaps the best thing to do is go all in on your favourite sport. I'm not sure if NYU does athletic recruitment though. The other option is to build extracurriculars that align with sports management such as building a sports club or not-for-profit, or even running a bunch of fundraisers based on you doing significant sporting endeavours ☺
Good luck. I got into NYU (in 2020) but decided to attend Notre Dame instead. If you stick to your ecs, keep good grades, and write meaningful essays you will be setting yourself on a good path.
@@josebartolorodriguez Thank you! Could you give me some potential insight on the SAT? Just how important is getting an amazing score? Is it detrimental that I have a good one to get in or no? Thanks.
@@CUTLETSISMYGOAT my perspective from watching a lot of videos, reading articles from prep scholar, and scrolling through subreddits dedicated to college admissions was that as long as your sat/act score was within the range of accepted students’ test scores, you were good. It sort of served as a first step/filter just to justify that you were at least qualified academically (and back then race also mattered in what an acceptable test score was because of affirmative action). But, it was never going to be the make or break it between whether you get in. The make or break was the rest of your story - your extracurriculars and essays. I also remember using an online website (free) that calculated your probability of getting into colleges based on your test scores, extracurriculars, grades, essays (and also there were volunteers who would read your essays and my guy gave helpful feedback), and demographics. I don’t remember what the website was but it was actually quite accurate back then, so if I remember it I’ll let you know. I got into all the schools where they gave me >50% probability of getting in: Georgia Tech, NYU, USC, and Notre Dame.
i am in 11th grade , soon will be in 12th . could u tell me what all things i can do( for archetypes and essay etc...) within 3 to 4 months as i will be spending studying for jee mains and advance .
My advice would be to focus on writing excellent essays because it might be a little too late to do signficant extracurriculars within 3 - 4 months. The other option is just to start a student club at your highschool as that can still be seen as significant even if it was only recently ☺
Hey Jack, great video! Would it be possible to make a vid on how to build a real and impactful nonprofit organisation? I am also a student from Aus (syd) and you tips would be so helpful. Ty :)
for someone who goes to Harvard, you should know that 4% acceptance rate means that for every one student accepted, 24 students are rejected, not 25.
haha true. I realised that after I finished editing the video 😂
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@@Mimi-j7c hahaha
thank you, I need this reminder so much rn
can one really go to Harvard without understanding basic math?
Oh man thank you so much for your short yet really helpful video ! I was really falling back and I already came to the conclusion that i gave up because i was so tired,but seeing this made me realize i have no time to waste to build a good application for myself. I do music,art,oratory,just recently started sports,joined councils and debates, im at the top of my class but i feel like im so behind and it hurts because im really trying. Thank you for giving me a spark that i lost and had given up on !
Awww I am really glad to hear that this video helped! Just remember that pain is temporary and that if you keep striving you will reach your wildest dreams :))
I will come back here and let you know that i am in Harvard.
My means are low but my faith is high. :)
Our dreams will come true amen
@ amen
Absolutely! You've got this! Be sure to message me once you get in :))
@ absolutely! Dreams do come true :))
@ You can do it :))
holy shi-, accepted into every ivy league schools you applied too? You're a fking academic weapon
Aww thanks so much! I really appreciate it :))
I just watched your video on a Saturday night, envisioning how I would have to become more productive, prepared, and perfect to get into a dream school. I would always worry about how I would have to pursue what feels like an impossible dream. Although I am on the starting line of the course of high school, the pressure to find the path to be successful was profound. But thank you, thank you for giving a guide to students that have lost the spark of moving forward. I hope to see your channel for a long time.
Awww thankyou so much for this really kind comment! It is so sweet of you to say and I wish you all the best successes in chasing your dream school :))
Thank you so much for this video! I come from a middle-class family and I’ve been average at almost everything I’ever done in school. The stuff I was good at, like public speaking or dramas, was taken away from me because my parents never really let me participate in any of those. I wish to get into Harvard and participate in possibly every activity that does, or ever have interested me, and everything I couldn’t do in school. My application won’t be the most competitive one out there, but I won’t lose hope.
You've got this! I believe in you and thankyou for sharing :))
@@jackanderson606 🫶🏻🫶🏻
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Thanku Jack, In my knowledge no one on RUclips provided so much data free your efforts are to be appreciated.
I am also having same mentality like you to dream big and workhard to achieve that.
Awww thankyou so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it and wish you all the best with your college applications :))
Thanks for the video. I already got into my dream school (and graduated), but I hope you’re able to help others achieve their dream
What was your dream school?
@ Notre Dame
Awww thankyou so much mate! I really appreciate your kind words and I am glad to hear you got into your dream school!
@@jonathanbrehanu6824 Notre Dame :))
@@josebartolorodriguez Incredible work! That is amazing :))
You literally crushed all creator making 100 different shorts and 30 different videos which are barely useful and time consuming with the only purpose of generating views.
I'll follow every step of your guide.
Thankyou 🎉❤
Awww this is the kindest comment ever! I really appreciate this so much!
Honestly thank you for this video. Goodluck in whatever you are currently doing/pursuing!
Aww thankyou so so much! I really appreciate it :))
Thanks a lot for the video and the free scholarship material documents.😀
No worries at all! Really hope it helps :))
I've already applied to three Ivy League schools and I'm on my last few months of senior year so there's really nothing I can do about anything at this point and I'm trying not to think about the fact that I'll probably be rejected from all of them. All I can do is sit and pray for now
UPDATE US GIRL
@mimi_l0ved0ll can't update y'all till march
Awww I wish you all the best success with your applications! :))
@ Absolutely keep us updated!
@ All the best :))
Very straightforward, nicely done video!
Aww thankyou so much! I am glad to hear its helpful!
this guy is a fucking saint
haha thankyou so much :))
The “3 Student Archetypes Ideas” is actually really good 👍
Thanks so much! I am expanding it to like six archetypes upon reflection haha :))
@@jackanderson606
Yeah, I would add competitors (Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, etc.), performers (band, music, theatre, dance), and leaders (club founders, drum majors, team captains, etc)
@ These are excellent! Thanks for these, I'll be sure to incorporate them in future videos :))
@@jackanderson606
No problem, I just see a lot of those archetypes at school and I feel like they’d get into Harvard.
@HorseChild Yay :))
Bro this gave me a good direction as an international student thanks ❤
Awww thankyou so so much! I am so glad to hear that it is helping you in your journey 😁
which academic system are you in? another international student asking ❤
@@ShowStation. I'm guessing it would be the IB system :))
I will study in Harvard this year In shaa Allah
you got accepted!
You've got this! :))
@CommanderOreo_1 I think they are working towards getting accepted :))
I think it's like 4% of the applicants get accepted in which case, for every one person that gets accepted 24 get rejected ❤
Im sorry bro it looks like you're gonna have to get rejected when i get in...
@@Trisalscratch Triandscratch my acceptance letter, sweetie ❤
Awww thankyou I really appreciate it :))
@@Trisalscratch haha this is so good :))
@Yochillybro You've got this! I believe in you :))
as an average student and coming from a poor financial background, Harvard is a dream 😢
You've got this! Anything is possible and if you get in, Harvard will provide you with full financial aid ☺
@@jackanderson606 quick question but can someone from a accounting background get into Harvard for masters? I graduated from a not so good college in Aisa and I know I am being very ambitious but I have a pretty good job here and what to go a step further
@@thebandoftwocretins4406 Absolutely! It's just about having a great vision and strong extracurriculars and professional experience :))
@@jackanderson606 hey thanks I was feeling stuck here I am pretty good with coding and did some volunteering in college what else should I do to improve my profile. Also I speak 3 languages one of them being German which is pretty rare here
@@thebandoftwocretins4406 That's excellent! Maybe try to do some voluntary coding projects for local businesses and turn it into a not-for-profit ;))
the first video on this topic that actually made sense!
Aww thanks so much! I really appreciate it ;))
Thank you for the information!!
No worries at all! I am glad to hear it was useful :))
Thank you so much! This was helpful!
Aww thankyou so much! I really appreciate it :))
This is a masterpiece✨
Aww thankyou so much for all of your comments, I really appreciate it :))
Thanks from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿💚
Aww thankyou so much! I really appreciate it :))
Filmed this video in a downstairs study room of Cabot library in the science center.
haha how did you know!! :))
Okay, I was gonna click and say "this'll go viral just 'cause of the caption, investing at 795 views," but spelling ambitious like ambicious in the first 3 seconds on a video on THIS topic was a bold move, buddy!
Lol it was so bad I thought you had written ambiguous. Eh, if no one else notices, this might still go viral.
haha whoops that is definitely my bad :))
@@kindauncool haha yeh doesn't look like its going viral :))
+@@jackanderson606 I'm not gonna lie to you I genuinely recommend fixing that typo and reuploading with the same title and thumbnail. It was THAT bad lol.
@@kindauncool haha yeh sorry I was doing everything in a bit of a rush 🤣
Thank you so much, this was so helpful!
Aww thankyou! I am glad to hear that this was helpful!
Great vid can’t believe the vid just got 40k views keep up the good content 👍
Thankyou :))
Thank you so much, this is really helpful 🙏🙏 Is there any advice you would give on choosing which career path to pursue?
Aww thankyou! In regards to career path, its highly independent. My advice would be to focus on gaining as many skills and experiences as possible during your youth so that you can make an informed decision later on :))
Not had quite good scores during class 9th to 11th, but will surely work hard and get some good scores in 12th! (85% in 9th,77% in 10th, 70% in 11th and 12th yet to be decided, like aproxx 3 GPA) The reason of downfall was some family problems.
Also, I've ECs like, organising a workshop at my school, all planning and working on time, when I just had barely half day to prepare for it. (Got appriciated by principal)
Completed code of hour in class 8th and had passion in coding since then, learned python and created a program which allows user to login and signin with LEAST knowledge. Participated in an international coding competition (results yet to be declaired), loves video editing since class 10th and also have a social media account. (Not much active due to studies)
Will volenteer and create a social app promoting volenteering.
Are these enough for ECs and marks given the student is ambitious, hardworking and wants to grow further?
For ug admissions? It'd be a great help if you reply!
I think it will be more outstanding if you can show what problem in the world you want to solve, therefore you need passion project, with passion project all your interest and hobbies should align so admission officers would know what you're talking about
@akira6389 sonce I'm interested in coding, I'm creating an app, and it will be for social work, i suppose it should work. I'm more worried about my low grades.... altho there was some reason
@vartikajaiswal5 with what problem it will help?
@akira6389 9th was good, like I improved a lot, then in 10th losing my one parent affected my consistency. In 11th I was more into coding and bussiness stuffs, like knowing about them was my passion, 12th up untill now is good.
It definitely is possible! In your personal statement be sure to weave in the circumstances for your grades. Other than that, just keep grinding on your ideas and trying to work towards solving a big world problem :))
Thank you Jack!
Awww thankyou Trinity! I really appreciate your continued support ☺
What about a students maker like a one who develops new things ? 2:22
Great point! That is definitely a great way to go about it provided that its focussed on a specific field like computer science or engineering :))
Absolutely amazing! Thankyou so much :))
Thankyou so much!
@@jackanderson606 no worries
Got into all ivy league schools but doesn't know how to spell ambitious at the beginning lol. All things aside, good video.
haha yeh my bad but thankyou :))
accepted into every ivy league and still can't spell ambitious right
hahaha yeh that was my bad :))
shout out to the random janitor guy!
hahaha I love it :))
I just wanna enjoy spending the time all by myself and getting good grades isnt an issue for me smh
You've got this! I believe in you :))
Hey thanks for the video! It was really insightful, I was wondering about what type of scholarships did you apply for and what is the best way to get those scholar ships？
Hey! I applied for around 14 different scholarships. I built a scholarships database which you can use to decide which one's you want to apply for: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qU72vZnYjTRWdVpM8vhkf7zVwmzwV3hSFQZ_4tc096I/edit?usp=sharing
I hope this helps :))
This comment is a reminder that if i dont get into Harvard 3 years from now, i'm a waste of time.
Nooo you aren't a waste of time. I wish you all the best in your Harvard dream, but focus on appreciating the person you grow into in the process rather than the end result :))
bro im a sophomore and this is crazy. i dont have the best grades, let alone the top 10%, and i havent started a non profit. im scared 😭
cooked
Noo don't be scared. Just focus on building small, incremental habits and then you can definitely get there :))
@ haha no anything is possible with a few years of work :))
Hello from Turkiye!!❤
Hey Patric! It's great to hear from you ☺
I just found out I got accepted to Neuroscience!!!
Also I'm really good at a battle royale video game. Does that count as an extracurricular?
unless you are winning competitions it probably doesn't count :))
This was honestly super helpful, and honestly really needed. Harvard is literally my dream school also. I do have some question though. I just started 9th grade and I have a pretty good start. I have all A’s and hopefully I can sustain that. One thing i’m wondering is if 2 AP’s is good enough for 9th grade. There aren’t really many options and I could only take 2 this year. Should I expect more to open up as I go on? How many AP’s should I aim to have by the end of highschool? Also i’m not in the highest math class. I’m in honors geometry and I feel like I should be in honors algebra 2 but i’m never going to have the option to advance into the higher level. Is that going to be important or am I stressing to much about that. Another thing that I am wondering is that I feel I fit the athlete archetype. I play very competitive squash and my dream is to be recruited into the harvard varsity squash team. I have attended the harvard summer squash camp, and met the coach multiple times. One of the players on the varsity team is from my neighborhood and also my coach. Do you think these are good access points to increase my chances to join? Also i’m trying to get into college by having great grades/academics and excelling at squash. Do you think if I devote myself to those that would be good? Should I do something else too? I’m currently an average squash player. I do think I have the drive and what it takes to get better and get to the top, and I am on track to do that based of my goals, but I feel like I should have another plan to get to harvard based on the other 2 archetypes in case I realize it doesn’t work out at like the start of 11th grade?
Absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for your message. My advice is for your AP classes, just take as many as you can each year. If you can only take 2 in Year 9 that is fine and Harvard will factor that in based on what is available at your school.
And Squash is definitely your best avenue to get into Harvard. I would go all in on Squash and train every single day. Treat it like you are a professional athlete and rise to the top of the ranks. Sport is the best avenue to getting into Harvard and you definitely should lean into Squash. I hope this helps :))
@@jackanderson606Ok, thanks. That’s probably what i’ll do. I’m already training like that, so I guess i’ll just keep going then. Thanks!
Hell yeh! Congrats and keep me updated with how it goes :))
Hi Jack, if my dream school is duke for engineering do you recommend I do an internship? Would that help what I need to set myself apart?
Absolutely! If you can get an internship at an engineering firm that would be incredible :))
Hey does doing doing a cybersecurity certification count as a student researcher ?
Hi! Can you do one for international students❤❤
Absolutely! Will start working on one now :))
Nice video. Thank you
Thankyou so much Prince! I really appreciate it :))
So helpful!
Thankyou
Where is that google form you talked about at the end🧐
Maybe i'm restricted because of where i currently reside but can i have the link so i can try to get it to work?
Sorry., I have changed it over to a website form which you can find here: www.jackanderson6.com/
@jackanderson606 ok just like 90% of dreams it didn't work because of region restriction🙄😓
Thanks for the amazing work that you put in tho🫡
i don’t know what i would call my DREAM school but there are plenty of universities id be over the moon about if i got accepted :)) I want to pursue medicine (not 100% sure what to major in haha), any advice/suggestions as to what schools i could look into?
Edit: i live in Texas and my parents want me to stay local for support and to save money, but out of state isn’t a deal breaker
I would look into all the schools out there with medical programs and apply to all of them :))
I’m a middle school student and I didn’t know getting into college was this involved😅
It's just if you want to go to a place like Harvard. But that's amazing that you are in middle school. If you start early, you will have very high chances of success :))
Who is this 1 person commenting?
an absolute legend :))
best stuff out there
Awww thankyou so so much! :))
hey there, I got around 70% in 9th, 90% in 10th and am going to start 11th soon and i can def get 95% in 11th and 12th grade.
I plan on trying to write a research paper by the end of my senior year (it is aviation related, as that is my passion) and *hopefully* get it published in a local journal or something, although im not too sure about actually having it published.
I did my 9th and 10th in india so i have basically no ECs like clubs etc other than winning best delegate in 10th grade MUN.
I plan on doing lots of volunteer/ community work and also plan on doing a few internships + olympiads. Im terrible at sports though :( although i recently started guitar lessons! finally, il try joining clubs, and sports in the two years i have left.
Do you think it is feasible for me to apply to t30, t20 or even t10 colleges
and have a chance of getting in?
( Im not too sure abt my SAT or ACT but im confident i can do well in those. )
Absolutely! It’s feasible with your strong academic record and the future plans you outlined. You can absolutely get into top schools with your hard work and passion. Just keep pushing as hard as you can :))
@@jackanderson606 thankyou! appreciate it :D
@@ProfessionalGlzer No worries at all :))
Hi Jack! I wanted to ask if mastering a musical instrument falls into one of the archetypes you talked about and if it does to what extent must it be mastered to be considered competitive.
Musical instruments are tough because you truly need to be one of the best in the country if you want to stand out. You can definitely do it, but you need to be exceptional
U r the coolest person i know✨
Thankyou! I am glad to hear the videos are helpful :))
Dude, u really helped me! Im an immigrant student. Is there any other Archetypes that can be as same as valuable as the ones that you said?
Awww thankyou so much! I would probably say these three are the most valuable archetypes. The other's would be like the 'student leader' who is school captain and holds lots of student body positions. Or the 'student academic' that wins all the science or math competitions.
Wait for me to come back, after screaming
"Mom, Dad, I've been accepted to Harvard, with full financial aid and stipendy!!!"
(I'm still 8 th grade tho, and I don't know which subject to go for, no fields chosen yet.)
You've got this! I believe in you :))
Hi, really enjoyed your video. My dream school is Cornell and I would like to pursue the student researcher archetype. How can I get started?
Wow that's amazing! Definitely just focus on cold emailing universities and research institutions and professors to see if there is any voluntary work you can do :))
my grades were low before and i started my11th below average grades but now i am doing better do i still have a chance?
my goal is to go to Oxford university but I don't know if I have a chance
Hey its a great question! Definitely work on your extracurriculars and passion projects to build out your profile :))
@ Anything is possible with enough effort :))
bro im from perth too i was told that it would be almost impossible to get into an ivy league if your from a different country and your not doing anything exceptional in an extracurriculur like even if you get a 99.5 atar they would reject you, what advice do you have for me to get into one of these colleges, im going into year ten right now im smart but dont try hard which will change this year anyways would you recommend i go for the research pathway or entrepreneurship pathway? and any other advice you could give? Thanks
Hey it's definitely possible! Great to hear you are from Perth. My mate got into UPenn from Perth and another I know got into Yale and then another to Cambridge. It's definitely possible if you pick a passion project and go all in on it :))
just a question im more a kind of tech guy do you think if i developt my own blockchain which im working on at the moment (close to finish) i have a chance
That's great, as long as it serves a higher purpose of helping others :))
Hey, I'm midway through my junior year of high school. I've gotten good grades overall and am currently in doing all of my classes through the Collegiate program. Is it too late for me to try for Ivy League?
It's never too late! Just make sure you have good extracurriculars that you are working to develop :))
Thankyou
@@josiahmodaff6406 No worries :))
what about being a student musician, with almost all my ecs and awards around music would that also work?
That would work if your ambition is to go into a music based program or have a minor in music
@ ok thanks! music is what i plan to continue
@jedinetwork9985 Absolutely amazing! All the best :))
You’re like the GPS for success, guiding us all to the right path. Appreciate the wisdom!🔥🔥🫶
Aww this is so sweet :))
Hey Jack! Could you maybe, you know, take a look at my current “resume”… I’m entering senior year!
for sure, you can enter my lottery for one-on-one support: www.jackanderson6.com/
@ Thank you, Jack, I would, but calling is not really my thing as of right now because errrrr speech issues and terrible anxiety over it. But in the coming months, I will! And thanks again! I’ll be sure to bookmark it :p
@@leviackerman5866 No worries at all! All the best and will keep an eye out for your message :))
Hello there,
Wanted to ask what if I have a mix of both entrepreneurship and research based activities ( and both are exceptional and relating to my main passion of poetry) ?
Your video was very useful ❤
Aww thankyou so much! And that is absolutely amazing to hear! I had both research and entrepreneurial activities aswell, so there is no harm if you are excelling in both :)) My advice would be to pick a stream however when writing your personal statement just to streamline your interests and make it easy for the admissions panel to understand your ambitions :))
I got mainly b and a and I do one club I cooked
hahaha, nah you can always pull it back if you grind from here on out :))
Hi. I would like to clarify what those volunteer bases, 50k funding are. What are the research placements? Is it something done at school?
Research placements can be done through cold emailing univerisities. And the not-for-profit can just be created as a student club at your school :))
Just a question, I live abroad as a canadian expat where I don't have access to research facilities or programs, or the ability to build a business and am not athletically gifted but I have strong grades and am doing Duke of Edinburgh gold award program as well as volunteering in my school lab and a few other things. Can I still get in, just say yes or no and give it to me straight.
You can definitely get in if you keep building out your extracurriculars. My advice is to pick a passion project to focus in on :))
@jackanderson606 I can solve a rubies cube in 15 seconds do you think that's good enough?
@@rayanahmed285 haha its cool, but you'd probably need to win competitions for it to be notable :))
For me getting to MIT is not a dream, but an aim. Because dreams are seen whilst we sleep, meanwhile aims are achieved. I am currently in standard 9th and my final exams are soon. I am quite confident that I would be able to score a percentage of about 96% as this is what my score was in previous grades and the score I got after solving sample papers, so grades are not an issue for me. But the problem comes with extra-curriculars.
Since I am an Indian student, we do not have any proper clubs in schools. My parents are also from a poor background, so they cannot afford to send me to a school that does. I am a mix of a Research and an Athletic Archetype, but I do not know whether good grades and winning a few regional tournaments would help me? Also I am preparing hard for the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, but again, I am worried whether it would be enough or not. Whenever I see other applicants I get a bit demotivated to see how they are achieving humongous feats at age 10, meanwhile I have done nothing extraordinary at age 15.
I love mathematics and physics, and want to pursue them in college, I have even practiced grade 12 math, but that is where my personality ends. I do not have any other proper interests, maybe badminton and coding, but how do I stand out? Also if I do get accepted, can I truly get 100% scholarship? if so then how? I really really hope you can help me
Sorry for writing a big essay, but MIT / any other great college is what my parents want from me. They are even ready to send me for Olympiad coaching (which I do not need anyways ), that is how dedicated they are to send me to a good US college. Please help me, how can I present extracurriculars when my school has no clubs? I would be highly thankful ❤
Hey these are great ambitions. if you need help then fill out my website form cause I select one new student every single week: www.jackanderson6.com/
Oh, hi, I have the exact same story and I'm an Indian I'm struggling with the extracurricular part too, not to mention my I want to apply to a US university because I love research and india sucks at every educational field except medical(I guess). Even the engineers are not industry ready, no innovation, no enthusiam no research etc
@ommprakash4816 yeah bro, 100% sahi bola!!!!!
@arch-linux-user-314 by the way you have some time to indulge in extracurricular, and you seem to have a confident personality unlike me , I was very shy and introvert( even till now I'm much like that) so, go try extracurriculars and try only that which you like don't let them think that you have done something just for the application, you are in 9th, don't worry about 10th grade you will score good(provided you will continue this grades) I'm telling this because I was scoring very less untill my 10th mid year but scored pretty well in my 10th. So do indulge in extracurriculars. Unlike you I don't have time , I'm in 12th now and have lot of exams including practical(which just finished), boards and jee in 2-3 days.
@arch-linux-user-314 :))
I’m suspicious considering that you misspelled ambitious in the first five seconds.
hahhahaahahhah
haha yeh that was a big mistake on my end 😂
@@phi1.6180etcMedici haha yeh my reaction aswell when I realised 🤣
I did give you 7 minutes of my life
But im still stuck on my bed and im not in harvard help
Aww you've got this! Just focus on doing small simple actions, building good habits and you can do it!
@@jackanderson606 Thank you bro ly
Hello, can somebody please share the link for his Google Form? Thanks a lot!
Hey sorry its been moved onto my new website which you can find here: www.jackanderson6.com/
I can't submit the Google form.
I don't know what happened. @@jackanderson606
Hlo
for a 10 grade student in India
Which exams should i persue preparation for
IB exams are the best for US admissions :))
I hope everyone enjoys the new video! Happy new year and may all your college dreams come true! ☺
Thankyou! All the best for your year too!
@@lifed572 Thankyou!!
Damn, I'm beyond cooked atp
@@SingaporeanPatriot I believe in you!
What age do you need to be
You just apply to college once you graduate highschool :))
@@jackanderson606 if I study really hard and learn highschool math in a year
Can I like
Skip highschool
@@ZDTFtbh that is i think impossible unless your like an absolute genius. that’s just me though, so im not really an expert
I mean
I'm not a genius
But
I'm decent at everything and trying to get back on track so
Maybe
Idk
@@ZDTF You can definitely do it! I believe in you :))
This looks like way too much prepperation. What if my dream school isn't Ivy League? I feel like this is like Ivy League level preparation and if I am going to maybe another university which is easier to get into, do I have to put in this much time and effort?
Hey if your goal isn't the Ivy League then you will be fine without doing all of this preparation. My advice would just be to get decent grades and have a few hobbies and extracurricular interests :))
Im trying to get into MIT, and Im do extremely well at Math. Im taking College Pre-Calculus and Honors College Calculus in 9th grade, but Im not sure what math courses I should take in grades 10,11,12. I was thinking AP Calculus BC, but that would be for 10th grade.
My dream is to get into MIT, to better state it. Im trying to start drop shipping, wish me luck!
Just keep pushing yourself to higher classes each year and you should be fine :))
@ All the best with it! :))
@@jackanderson606 thanks!
I have a question: I am currently in a program for students who excel in their studies, in the country where I live. I am working in collaboration with one of the best universities in the country, in order to eventually write a thesis.
The subject I'm currently working on is not very interesting to me, but I have no option to change, and I don't think I'll want to continue in this subject after high school, and study it at university. Does this research work still count towards my admission?
Will I have to continue studying this specific subject, which I have no passion for, in order to get into one of the ivy leagues?
In American universities you are not bound by your intended major that you declare on your application. Not until you formally declare your major. So, it wouldn’t be hard to choose something else to study.
Hey you should definitely finish the thesis but you can definitely change your mind once you are at university. I have done that with lots of my ECs. Just use them to have a strong resume and incorporate them into your personal statement, but always follow your passions as they change.
@@josebartolorodriguez Great advice. Thankyou so much for answering all the comments :))
woah im 13 but this still helped me
Thanks so much! I am really glad to hear it helped :))
instead of a nonprofit, what else can i do
You can build a student club or advocacy movement if that interests you more :)) Or code an app or something like that
@jackanderson606 like the sound of the app since I study Cs. However do they like for profit businesses or would that put them off
How do you start as a student entrepeneur or student researcher? What do you do? Is there anyone whom I can reach out to for funding?
That's a great question. For research you just need to cold email alot of research institutions and professors to see if there is any voluntary research available. For entrepreneurship, you need to pick an issue you are passionate about, think of a solution you can create or student group you can create and then try to build it out as a student club at your highschool ☺
Guys is starting a marketing startup that offers services to small business and karting drivers smtg good , also is uk universities better than usa?
That's pretty good if you can get it to work and you are interested in finance/marketing. And Oxford and Cambridge are good options :))
Hi, I’m from Afghanistan and the schools are closed here for girls and we don’t access to education. Do u know some schools which i can apply for. I wanna study in Oxford so first i need to finish my school but because of the current government I can’t. I really need ur helppp.😕🙏🙏🙏
Does your country offer international curriculum or just Afghanistan?
No, it doesn’t
Leave afghanistan maybe? Irdk. Khan academy?
But it costs alot to leave that’s why I can’t
@@HalimaSafdari-cl4gr Try using a website called khan academy, it's pretty much a free online school thing.
brother its ambitious not "ambicous" in the intro
haha yeh sorry, my bad :))
I have a question, is there still time to build up a strong foundation on the archetype you chose while already half way through Junior year?
I want to know too
Absolutely! You just need to focus on putting in consistent work every single day towards building out your archetype. You will be amazed what you can do in the space of the year if you are consistent and also take advantage of the holiday periods to grind ☺
@@mahasinasim4150 I hope my response to the comment helps :))
@@jackanderson606 I really appreciate your response, I'll write it somewhere so I'm constantly reminded.. thank you so much for sharing some of your time with us 🙂✨
You should really clarify that you applied to graduate school. I don’t know much about graduate school admissions, so I won’t speak to how accurate your claims are for that, but most of this advice is incorrect or misleading for students applying to Ivy League colleges.
Hey do you think building up coding project will help you at getting into an Ivy League Schools
Absolutely! That is a very worthwhile endeavour :))
how about oxford university?
All this information is definitely applicable to Oxford :))
@@jackanderson606 thank you❤
@soundousdouala No worries :))
@@jackanderson606 😊
Does having a multi million close to multi billion dollar business count as student entrepreneur
Absolutely haha! That would be amazing :))
Hey Jack! I’m really excited to be part of Harvard’s class of 2029, and I hope to see you on campus sometime!
Congratulations! And absolutely! Look forward to seeing you on campus
I'm a freshman and am currently considering NYU as my first option. I plan to major in sports management and was wondering if you have any tips on a general path to achieve that. Specifically, what extracurriculars are best for it from a general standpoint?
Oh wow! That sounds like an amazing dream. Perhaps the best thing to do is go all in on your favourite sport. I'm not sure if NYU does athletic recruitment though. The other option is to build extracurriculars that align with sports management such as building a sports club or not-for-profit, or even running a bunch of fundraisers based on you doing significant sporting endeavours ☺
Good luck. I got into NYU (in 2020) but decided to attend Notre Dame instead. If you stick to your ecs, keep good grades, and write meaningful essays you will be setting yourself on a good path.
@@josebartolorodriguez Thank you! Could you give me some potential insight on the SAT? Just how important is getting an amazing score? Is it detrimental that I have a good one to get in or no? Thanks.
@@CUTLETSISMYGOAT my perspective from watching a lot of videos, reading articles from prep scholar, and scrolling through subreddits dedicated to college admissions was that as long as your sat/act score was within the range of accepted students’ test scores, you were good. It sort of served as a first step/filter just to justify that you were at least qualified academically (and back then race also mattered in what an acceptable test score was because of affirmative action). But, it was never going to be the make or break it between whether you get in. The make or break was the rest of your story - your extracurriculars and essays. I also remember using an online website (free) that calculated your probability of getting into colleges based on your test scores, extracurriculars, grades, essays (and also there were volunteers who would read your essays and my guy gave helpful feedback), and demographics. I don’t remember what the website was but it was actually quite accurate back then, so if I remember it I’ll let you know. I got into all the schools where they gave me >50% probability of getting in: Georgia Tech, NYU, USC, and Notre Dame.
@@josebartolorodriguez Congratulations and great advice :))
I dream abt gotten into Harvard 😢but I know that's just a dream I will never be capable to pay the Tuition fees.😢
Noooo! You definitely can! Harvard offers needs-based financial aid. So if you get accepted, they will pay for everything :))
@jackanderson606 really??? Now I have hope thank you so much I'll work hard to get accepted thank you so much you really made my day ❤️❤️
wait till u hear abt average indian engineering unis with a 1% acceptance rate
yeah, that is why I, and indian, would rather pick MIT or harvard lol
Yeh haha the IITs are insane :))
@ haha yeh :))
i am in 11th grade , soon will be in 12th . could u tell me what all things i can do( for archetypes and essay etc...)
within 3 to 4 months as i will be spending studying for jee mains and advance .
Bhai pta lage toh mujhe bhi bata dena ❤
My advice would be to focus on writing excellent essays because it might be a little too late to do signficant extracurriculars within 3 - 4 months. The other option is just to start a student club at your highschool as that can still be seen as significant even if it was only recently ☺
@Quickbrownyeti I hope my response to the comment helps ;))
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Hey Jack, great video! Would it be possible to make a vid on how to build a real and impactful nonprofit organisation? I am also a student from Aus (syd) and you tips would be so helpful. Ty :)
Absolutely! That is a great idea and I'll definitely start working on a video about that :)) And also great to hear you are from Australia! :))