Get into Yale as an International Student! | 9 Tips + My Experience as a Singaporean

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024

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  • @haneen6324
    @haneen6324 3 года назад +162

    I'm Saudi, and it is my absolute dream to be able to get into Yale. Ever since I knew colleges existed i would adore college reactions and always cry with them, i wondered what was so special about ivy leagues... Once i learned about them i fell in love with Yale with the campus, the majors, the environment, and the people there. As young as i was i was so excited about it i read every little detail about Yale, and watched each and every video. I would even start writing the application even though i still had years until i actually need to write it. Now i have three more years until i finally graduate high school. Let's just pray i get in, it is literally my dream.

    • @zainabsiddiqui4431
      @zainabsiddiqui4431 3 года назад +5

      Hey!! My name is Haneen and I live in Saudi too! I recently found out about Yale and absolutely fell in love with the University. I hope you get an admission here!

    • @haneen6324
      @haneen6324 3 года назад +3

      @@zainabsiddiqui4431 Thank you so much!!

    • @Abdul-bk5fj
      @Abdul-bk5fj 3 года назад +13

      It's so great too see how passionate u are about Yale and the effort ur willing to put in tho I just want to say, dont forget to enjoy life right now. Going to Yale will not fill some hole in ur heart, nothing will if ur not appreciative of life for what it is right now. Just like ur 4 years of college will be unlike any other, ur 3 years of hs will be like that too. Ur youth, childhood and all these milestones will be unlike any other and u'll surely regret it "waiting" for life to get better. Make the most of it now:)

    • @haneen6324
      @haneen6324 3 года назад +7

      @@Abdul-bk5fj thank you so much that means a lot!!! reminds me to stop working towards something all the time, and just live the moment before i regret it all.

    • @Nn.65juk
      @Nn.65juk 2 года назад +1

      @stella. Good. I am descendent of arabic people and i would like too enter to yale. And my dream is to meet the Land of my ancestors. I wantto meet the goza pyramid and the meca.

  • @aditinigam3989
    @aditinigam3989 2 года назад +40

    The admission officer was actually right in indicating you as a unique person because you really proved it at the end by emphasizing that failures can happen but it doesn't mean the end of your career or life. There are so many opportunities waiting ahead and we should always have multiple plans so that we don't get stagnant at any point and keep on moving so that we can reach a destination. Love from India 🇮🇳

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  2 года назад +5

      Yess!!! Exactly that, and I’m so glad you took that away fr this video. Thank you ☺️

  • @jasminecaptan7147
    @jasminecaptan7147 3 года назад +45

    Went to the Yale Scholars Program and fell in love with it. It’s my dream to go there for my masters in 2 years and videos like this keep me going☺️Thank you !

  • @courtneywymers7622
    @courtneywymers7622 4 года назад +83

    I’m South African and this really helped a lot, thank you so much

    • @manelisikhombela2420
      @manelisikhombela2420 4 года назад +2

      I’m also from South Africa. I was wondering how did you guys going about finding the necessary information to start applying?

    • @manelisikhombela2420
      @manelisikhombela2420 4 года назад

      Lineo Khabane okay i will thank.

    • @manelisikhombela2420
      @manelisikhombela2420 3 года назад +1

      @Lineo Khabane I don’t have instagram. But I just DMed you though a friend of mine’s instagram. And her instagram handle is @pretty_blvck_rose_

    • @MutsyChils
      @MutsyChils 3 года назад

      Hey...
      I'm from Zambia and would like to apply at YALE... I'd be glad to receive your help..

    • @ofkn232
      @ofkn232 3 года назад

      Me too grade 11 this year🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @AdityaRaj-ss6fr
    @AdityaRaj-ss6fr 3 года назад +28

    Out of all the videos I have watched until now, this was the most realistic informative video I have watched IDK why this doesn't have like a million views, thank you for putting this out, even tho I am a high school grad of 2020, I am gonna apply to my dream colleges next month I recently found out that the colleges are within my reach and I can try applying to them, I started studying at my local college but tbh it isn't up to my level. I feel like I can do it. Even if I don't that's fine, I will come back here to post an update on whether I made it or not.

  • @bengyangtan4020
    @bengyangtan4020 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much! As a singaporean from a non elite JC looking into Yale this has given me so much hope and inspiration

  • @Shantarayamajhi7943
    @Shantarayamajhi7943 3 года назад +16

    I want to apply for a Ph.D. at Yale and me clueless at the moment. However, videos like this give me hope and inspiration to strive for the best

  • @neecs01
    @neecs01 4 года назад +29

    Thank you so much for this Victoria. This is really helpful for me as an international student wanting to apply to Yale. This video is very straightforward yet packed with great tips.

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +3

      Glad it helped! All the best x

  • @sangarshini2114
    @sangarshini2114 4 года назад +8

    hi victoria! the first video of yours that i saw was your supplementals one and i heard your accent and instinctively went "singaporean?" in my head. thank you so much for these videos!! I'm pretty young lmao and i won't begin applying until like 3-4 years later (I'm in sec2 right now lol), but your videos are so incredibly inspiring to watch, so thank you!!

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      Hahaha I love that, yes our accent is super distinct, and so glad I have a fellow Singaporean watching! Yes Sec 2 is super young (I didn't think about applying to the US till the start of JC 2, lol) but it's great you're aware of these things earlier on! :) x

    • @jasminerice8046
      @jasminerice8046 4 года назад

      I'm also sec 2 😅

  • @MeowMeow-ew1ln
    @MeowMeow-ew1ln 4 года назад +57

    Hi Vic! The moment you talked ,i could instantly recognise your Singaporean accent. What are your opinions on money. Was money a problem for you to get in Yale? How big of a factor is money for you to study overseas?

  • @bluegreenblur6276
    @bluegreenblur6276 7 месяцев назад

    Out of all different college videos that ive seen, yours are just my favourite. Idek why but i just love your vibe

  • @mich27eg
    @mich27eg 10 месяцев назад +1

    hi victoria! i'm also from singapore (in nus high school right now) and i dream of going into an ivy league college one day haha, this video definitely gave me a lot of nice inspiration so thank you and good luck in yale !!

  • @gabyberron1916
    @gabyberron1916 4 года назад +47

    I’m from Mexico and I would love to attend Yale... it truly is my dream school!!! Can I still apply if I’m 19? I’m scared to though...

  • @victorialim
    @victorialim  5 лет назад +16

    See my SUPPLEMENT + I answer all the questions I’ve gotten about applying as an international IN THIS VID HERE: ruclips.net/video/h3FPlCRDxVw/видео.html
    🌿 TIMESTAMPS:
    0:57 Tip #1
    2:02 My experience with Tip #1
    2:58 Tip #2
    5:28 Tip #3
    6:28 Tip #4
    7:13 My experience with Tip #4
    7:48 Tip #5
    8:34 My experience with Tip #5
    11:01 Tip #6
    11:35 My experience with Tip #6
    13:01 Tip #7
    13:43 Tip #8
    14:12 My experience with Tip #8
    14:58 Tip #9 (*MOST IMPORTANT!)
    16:25 My experience with Tip #9
    All the best to anyone applying, and don’t forget to have fun learning about yourself in the process! And for those of you here for my other content - a video on journaling for productivity coming up soon :)

    • @pinkikashiv593
      @pinkikashiv593 2 года назад +1

      Hey I have already applied to yale university but the only problem is that I have applied for regular decisions...
      So I am now quite nervous after listening to you and worried that if I would be able to get admitted to yale...😔😔😔

  • @T.akpnarseymaa
    @T.akpnarseymaa Год назад +2

    I’d love to hear form You about Yale Masters. I mean not the information written on their website but what international students need to know, what are the challenges behind the scene and would you be doing your masters at Yale as an international student? And thank you so much for the video your empathy and the way you look to ‘failure’ really what your audience need! Will hope to see you at campus, may God!

  • @dodoBird21
    @dodoBird21 3 года назад +2

    It's totally worthy to subscribe you because you give info as well as moral support.

    Love from India 🇮🇳
    I'm fully loaded to get into Yale next year. 🤟

    • @dodoBird21
      @dodoBird21 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for heart ❤ SIS
      I'll surely meet you if I get into Yale

    • @adalmiina722
      @adalmiina722 2 месяца назад

      @@dodoBird21 did you get in

  • @robs908
    @robs908 3 года назад +3

    Im from Mexico and I rlly want to study at Yale , I’m in 8th grade so I have plenty of time for it, but I did my research of what does Yale wants in their students, I watch a lot of RUclips videos like this one and I’m supper committed to do all the activities I can so they consider me for an scholarship and obviously to accept me to the school, okey so, I know I need to have a GPA of 4.0 minimum, I’m going to try to take the SAT and ACT exam bc in Mexico we don’t have that, in which I need to get more than 1500 on the SAT I think, and like a 35 on the ACT, also I need to be in like 10 AP classes and get a 3-5 in the exam, and a lot of extracurriculars ( I want to study laws, specifically criminal law ) ( in college I’m planning to have a majority of pre-law and criminal justice but I’m still not 100% sure ) I know I need to have research’s related to that and try to publish them, try to go to internships also related to that, be in debate ( I’m currently in UN model ) be president or vicepresident on something, develop an original project and try to win an local or regional award, community service, (I speak English and Spanish and currently learning French but I think I need to have more languages so )also learn Italian, etc, all that I’m high school hahaha, in Mexico, well where I live there’s only 3 years ( 10, 11, and 12 grade ) of High school so it would be hard to do all that but I’m going to try my best, oh and I also going to be on the IB program all the high school, and I’m going to try to do something on 9th grade maybe just community service bc there’s not a lot of options here but..., do you think I have a chance to get into Yale, and with a scholarship...???

  • @InterviewRwanda
    @InterviewRwanda Год назад +1

    SO AM LIVING THE LIFE OF MY DREAMS JUST AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND AM STARTING LOCAL UNIVERSITY NEXT MONTH BUT I FEEL LIKE USA WOULD BE BETTER, NOT BECAUSE AM REALLY ATTACHED TO IT, OR HAVE BEEN MY DREAMS BUT ONLY BECAUSE IT IS A DREAM OF MY FAMILY, JUST TO HAVE THAT ONE KID IN USA. SHOULD I APPLY AND MOVE?
    Yale has never been my dream, but I just think I loved your video :)

  • @studyhour1217
    @studyhour1217 3 года назад +5

    Hoping I am gonna meet you one day in Yale ....I will give my 10000%... fighting

  • @Mauryzzl
    @Mauryzzl 4 года назад +3

    i’m applying next year !! wish me luck❤️🙏🏻

  • @mylilworld1916
    @mylilworld1916 4 года назад +2

    I'm from.pakistan and currently in my grade 10
    It'd be a moment of brimful pride if I somehow be able to get into an Ivy league college. It'll truly be a dream come true.

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      Dear, don't worry so much about getting into Yale. Keep working hard in school and pushing yourself in your extracurriculars, but do that for YOURSELF, instead of the ultimate goal of getting into Yale.
      Getting into Yale is a great goal to have, but always remember that even if you don’t get into Yale, you’re still a valuable and amazing person, and no one can take that away from you. Always remember that your happiness should not be determined by the school you get into. I’m sure you’ll give your best effort for Yale, but if you don’t get in, you can still find great success, I promise you☺️✨

    • @mylilworld1916
      @mylilworld1916 4 года назад +1

      @@victorialim Tysm! That helps. Yeah I'll do my best 😃

  • @juana7900
    @juana7900 3 года назад +1

    I’am latinoamerican and this really helped me! Thanks 🤩

  • @jessi6210
    @jessi6210 3 года назад

    I don‘t want to apply to Yale University but my final exam is about applying to Yale as an international student so that‘s very helpful!!

  • @lanaauroravukic1859
    @lanaauroravukic1859 4 года назад +15

    Hi, I'm from Croatia, and was wondering can I still get in? Since the school system is so diffeerent.

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +3

      Yes you can!

    • @ouioui2319
      @ouioui2319 3 года назад

      @@victorialim what about money? can you get a scholarship?

    • @Lina-ti3hp
      @Lina-ti3hp 3 года назад +1

      @@ouioui2319 You can get a scholarship from Yale or you have to look for a organization in your home country wich would also offer you a scholarship for studying abroad.

    • @ouioui2319
      @ouioui2319 3 года назад +1

      @@Lina-ti3hp thank you

  • @andreagarrido375
    @andreagarrido375 4 года назад +12

    Hi! I am from Ecuador, and I really really want to get in Yale, so my question is how do you start the process admission?
    Love your videos! You are amazing!

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +5

      Hola Andrea! Todo la información que necesitas está aquí:
      admissions.yale.edu/first-year-application-process
      Hope that helps! :)

    • @andreagarrido375
      @andreagarrido375 4 года назад +2

      @@victorialim Thank u so much! Love from Ecuador ❤️

  • @Kodrp
    @Kodrp Год назад

    I’m from Germany and I really wanna go to Yale as soon as I have my Abitur/A-Levels. I’m currently in 9th grade on a Gesamtschule but I’ll apply to a Gymnsium after my Realschulabschluss/GSCE. If I’ll remember this comment, I’m gonna reply in a few years for an update.

  • @TWIZZYKIN
    @TWIZZYKIN 3 года назад +1

    I'm west african and this helped alot!! Thank you!!

  • @viviancowo6353
    @viviancowo6353 3 года назад +3

    Hi thank you so much! I am very interested in going to Yale and am working on my application this very moment! It's a long shot but hey, we miss 100% of opportunities we don't take. It's very scary and I'm scared about how I'll feel if I don't get in. I know what school you go to doesn't account for your self worth but I would still be really bummed. :(

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  3 года назад

      Just do your best and let things happen as they are meant too. Sometimes when things don’t go the way we want, new paths open to us that we wouldn’t have expected :) sending love x

  • @julianajanot4280
    @julianajanot4280 2 года назад +6

    Thank you so much, this video is amazing Vic! I'm from Brazil, and I also want to pursue Environmental Studies in Yale! Do you have any video about ENVST at Yale, and maybe tips for applying to Yale with that major in mind? Thank youu

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  2 года назад +2

      I don't have a vid on that but feel free to ask me your questions on Instagram!

    • @julianajanot4280
      @julianajanot4280 2 года назад +1

      @@victorialim Thank youu! Just followed you on Instagram, and I'll follow you on linkedIn as well :)

  • @lacampanella6172
    @lacampanella6172 3 года назад

    In Germany we don’t have the opportunity to do many (or at all) activities for the extracurriculars. Schools don’t offer anything and you also can’t win prices. My big passion is writing and I don’t have anything I can prove it with.😫

    • @adalmiina722
      @adalmiina722 2 месяца назад

      these are just excuses lol germany is THE hub for extracurriculars and NPOs of europe

  • @marcelorocha5634
    @marcelorocha5634 4 года назад +3

    Can you make a video explaining how to apply for financial aid in Yale ? I really don’t have any clue where do I submit the papers in the common app . Awesome videos

    • @ayomade7496
      @ayomade7496 4 года назад

      I'm using the CSS thing on college board!

  • @dyandranathanararya832
    @dyandranathanararya832 4 года назад +17

    Hi Vic! I'm a 10th grade Indonesian looking forward to apply to universities in the US. Do you have AP classes in Singapore?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      nope!

    • @dyandranathanararya832
      @dyandranathanararya832 4 года назад +1

      @@victorialimSo you take none? What about SAT subjects?

    • @dyandranathanararya832
      @dyandranathanararya832 4 года назад +2

      @@victorialim Anywayss thank you very much for replying! It means a lot to me😁

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      @@dyandranathanararya832 Yeah I took none, I think I took SAT bio, chem and math or two of them, it honestly doesn't matter which you do though, just meet the requirement and you'll be fine!

    • @dyandranathanararya832
      @dyandranathanararya832 4 года назад +2

      @@victorialim Thank you very much for all the informations!

  • @hehehee7317
    @hehehee7317 4 года назад

    Where did you find the environmental conference? Did you find them online? Did you school make it a must for everyone to have a published science research? Or did you find it online or something? Was working with environment organisations what your school introduced you to?Lol for us average singaporean joe the only thing I have a clear idea of what to do is only do well in school. Otherwise I don’t know where to find anything to do. Furthermore, I intend to study economy, which quite frankly,I don’t know how to show passion on unlike other subjects like history in which show passion on(haha does this even make sense). Btw thank you for sharing your experience it has tremendously helped me!

  • @allison3500
    @allison3500 3 года назад +1

    I´m peruvian and my dream is getting into Yale :(

    • @Nosoyyo7
      @Nosoyyo7 2 года назад

      Where are you from? I mean, your school. Curiosity.

  • @malharbhende9019
    @malharbhende9019 3 года назад

    more people gonna come to yale anyway!!! The admission officers are gonna kick out most of them though

  • @balmukundsharma4764
    @balmukundsharma4764 3 года назад +1

    I can't really understand what should I do coz I am from India and for me scores are not difficult but I just have one year in hand and I don't have any extra curricular experience to add to my profile. I can't afford to miss the opportunity to get in any usa University coz even the best of best University 8n India suck at everything

  • @flooowww7800
    @flooowww7800 4 года назад +8

    I know i’m a year late , but can we get into yale with A levels or do we still need to take SAT / ACT ?
    Very informative video btw ❤️

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +6

      A levels is fine, but yes you do need SAT / ACT! I think this year they might have changed the regulations cos of COVID tho so do check their website!

    • @flooowww7800
      @flooowww7800 4 года назад

      Victoria Lim Thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @delted_
    @delted_ 2 года назад +1

    What schools did you go to before getting into Yale. Also sending you love from Singapore as well💖💖comgrats

  • @tanimagupta3108
    @tanimagupta3108 4 года назад +1

    Hey 👋🏻 can u please make a video about your extracurricular

  • @santiagosangrocid4815
    @santiagosangrocid4815 4 года назад

    This video really helped me a lot!!!!! thanks

  • @hamidulloyuldashev7926
    @hamidulloyuldashev7926 3 года назад +2

    I want to apply for Yale university as an international student to study international law. What are the requirements? Like, IELTS

  • @takamiharano9561
    @takamiharano9561 4 года назад +5

    Hii Vic , were u always good at essay writing or it’s just you spend lots of time on it to make sure it’s well written? I have trouble writing them 😭

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +4

      I spent suchhh a long time on them! Like 7 months lol! You definitely don't have to spend as long on it as me, just keep brainstorming and writing drafts and refining them! Just get those ideas flowing and something will eventually work out :) All the best, Harano!

  • @samihasultana4156
    @samihasultana4156 4 года назад +4

    Can you please share where else you applied to? Any other ivy?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      Nope, just Yale Restricted Early Action and after getting in I couldn't be bothered to apply for any others, haha!

  • @shivangiduttaupadhyay6897
    @shivangiduttaupadhyay6897 4 года назад

    yo....what was your research topic...can you please make a video on how and what we need to do to write and publish research papers in high school?

  • @khueanhpham4116
    @khueanhpham4116 3 года назад +3

    Hi! thank you so much for your helpful video :) I am currently a student in Vietnam, in 11th grade of an international french school in ho chi minh city. My scores have always been very good, but unfortunately my school does not really offer any extracurriculars, so my activities list is pretty short... do you have any tips for that? thanks!

    • @raniadrio3184
      @raniadrio3184 3 года назад +2

      Hello I have the same problem as yours , my schedule is an absolute mess besides my school doesn't offer any extracullars . Um gonna take the SAT this year to apply next year to my dream schools. We can start these tests prep and the application process together if u want 😊

  • @dominicreid4gg.90
    @dominicreid4gg.90 3 года назад +1

    I’m doing BSc sports science at the moment and want to do something in strength and conditioning whilst working alongside sports teams. Is there a way to work as a coach instead of paying? Or has anybody heard of something similar? Doesn’t have to be Yale.

  • @armitahosseini8683
    @armitahosseini8683 4 года назад +1

    Pleaseee make a video reading your essays

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад

      I did, check out my channel!

  • @janabulum6681
    @janabulum6681 3 года назад

    Hi Victoria I did not really understood types of early action. Can you please explaine it a little bit. Thank you for your time!

  • @hafsamohamud8412
    @hafsamohamud8412 4 года назад +2

    I'm British and I'm wishing

  • @thilinaampana1002
    @thilinaampana1002 3 года назад +1

    Hey i am from srilanka . It's country south to india. I have a question . In srilanka high schools dont use GPA system . What i need to put in the Commen app's GPA slot.
    2 . And colleges asking for high school test reports and transcripts . Do we need to send them . If yes how. Did you send your school test report. My school dont have a school counselor. And education system is total different from US. it is kind of similar to UK system . we have advanced level exam(ALevels)
    My SAT is 1580 💜️

    • @victornikiforov2259
      @victornikiforov2259 3 года назад

      Please reply back.. 🙏🏻
      Hi I'm Sri Lankan too.. and I have the same problem..
      Can we become friends please?
      This whole college thing is pretty confusing to me..
      We can help each other out..

    • @thilinaampana1002
      @thilinaampana1002 3 года назад +1

      @@victornikiforov2259 සිරාවට ලංකාවෙද 🤔

    • @thilinaampana1002
      @thilinaampana1002 3 года назад +1

      Ok. Do you use any of social media apps. Facebook ,whatsapp ,telegram ,snapchat

    • @victornikiforov2259
      @victornikiforov2259 3 года назад

      @@thilinaampana1002 ඔව් ඔව් 😂 ලංකාවේ තමා..

    • @thilinaampana1002
      @thilinaampana1002 3 года назад

      @@victornikiforov2259 අඩෝ නෝ 😂

  • @antoniabagnat1780
    @antoniabagnat1780 2 года назад

    Hi! i’m 15 years old and i’m very sure this is my actual dream school, but i’m so lost and i’m not sure where to go or how to apply, though this video was definitely helpful!!! tysm. I wanna know where should i go to start working on my essays or start preparing myself to apply.

  • @mohamedsyrup7666
    @mohamedsyrup7666 2 года назад +1

    Does hale accept IGCSE exam scores and A level exam scores ? or do you have to have SAT scores only ?

  • @bubbleschinchilla4953
    @bubbleschinchilla4953 4 года назад +2

    Hi vic!! I’m a singaporean too AAHAHHA!! I’ve already applied RD and I’ve yet to receive an interview though. I’m quite worried it’s because my predicted A level grades were less than stellar. Do you know how long RD interviews will last? Thanks!!

  • @basurahan_juice
    @basurahan_juice 3 года назад +2

    can i ask when do they usually start accepting applications for undergraduates? i'm from the philippines and i am not that familiarized with other countries' school years or application dates

  • @josefinanegrotto7248
    @josefinanegrotto7248 3 года назад

    Hey! I really liked your tips, specially about knowing well about the university you wanna go, I didn't think it would be such an important thing for your application it really helped a lot! I wanted to know, if it's possible, the name of the global online science program you mentioned on the video. Thank you:)

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  3 года назад

      Unfortunately I don’t really recall the name 😥

    • @josefinanegrotto7248
      @josefinanegrotto7248 3 года назад

      @@victorialim Oh it's okey! But do you recommend any science program you know?

    • @blackpearl9083
      @blackpearl9083 3 года назад

      @@victorialim I am a resident of India studying in 12th Standard in a state sponsored English Medium School in Kerala. I am processing my application for Yale through Common Application. I would like to know if an English Proficiency Test is required to get into the university. Also I would like to know if I should appear in the SAT or ACT offered by the University.

  • @raydorynatieno4818
    @raydorynatieno4818 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for this. ♥

  • @caitllinnn4146
    @caitllinnn4146 4 года назад

    Can you do a whole video on IB please. I don’t understand it . Is it something I should apply to?😭

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      IB is basically a type of curriculum! Some schools have it and others don’t. You don’t have to worry about it, just go through school as per normal and do as well as you can 👍

  • @rc660
    @rc660 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Victoria, I’m from singapore too! I’m really fortunate enough to stumble upon your video as my interest lies in environmental studies as well! Are you willing to share the name of the organisations you have volunteered with? I’m really interested in environmental studies but after some researching, I’m still not sure which organisation I’m able to volunteer with that will really translate into tangible contributions to the community :( I would really appreciate your help! Thank you

    • @rc660
      @rc660 5 лет назад

      Also how did you manage to sign up for those cool conferences? I’m heading to JC next year and I can’t help but feel really inferior compared to everyone else on RUclips who has completed their own research, fundraising etc. :(

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  5 лет назад +1

      Hello Ginsuang! So happy to hear that you're interested in Env Studies, it's more popular now than when I was first getting into it a couple of years ago. I personally volunteered with PM.Haze, Zero Waste SG and Animal Allies. However, I would say that there are MANY more env organizations than that in many diff areas (zero waste, sustainable living, activism etc), especially now, so I encourage you to figure out which ones are really right for you! What areas are you interested in specifically?
      Also, when I was volunteering with the former two groups I mentioned, I was mainly working on outreach, which I wasn't so interested in. Animal Allies allowed me to work on projects, which I found fun. So be aware that even if a group sounds cool, the amount of autonomy given to their volunteers may differs w each org.

    • @rc660
      @rc660 5 лет назад

      Hi Victoria thanks for replying :) I am more interested in the plants side of things but honestly animals are something I’m interested in too (even though I’m scared of dogs and cats)! So I’ll try contacting NEA & the zoo & see if I’m able to help with guided tours/lab things they are doing. Will that help in my application?
      Also, may I know what kind of project you’ve done with animal allies? I’ve just looked them up and it looks really interesting! What were the other extracurriculars that you indicated in your application? :0 also when did you approach your Teachers to write the letter of recommendations? When would you suggest I do so? Sorry for having so many questions but I’ve never encountered a singaporean who have managed to attend an Ivy League and this is definitely a dream for me!

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  5 лет назад +1

      No worries at all! I would say that you’re on the right track - NEA does have a lot of volunteer stuff you could do. there are also a lot of nature organizations that do guided tours and such (nature society, toddy cats), as well as community in bloom gardens you could volunteer at if you’re interested in gardening? I’m not an expert in this area but there are many people who are so def go for events, make connections/friends and get people to give you recommendations!
      I would highly suggest that for ECs you do what you genuinely enjoy and try to go above and beyond (ie take up leadership positions, or start clubs etc). For letters of recommendation, it doesn’t matter when you ask, as long as your Teachers can get it in before the deadline (so maybe inform them a month or so before? I honestly forgot when I asked mine).
      About conferences - I just found them and signed up haha! And it was really just ONE conference. I totally understand when you say you feel inferior - I went to an international school so a lot of the opportunities that we advertised to local JCs I never heard of from my school. i realize now - it’s about making the most of what you have and creating (not just finding) opportunities! There a lot of cool things out there if you just look for it. You can do it!
      And finally - if you’re just going into JC, relax! Figure out what you really love to do and dedicate yourself to that. Take the time to experiment and see what community/org works for you, you have time on your side! I only decided to apply to Yale in JC 2, you have so much more time than I did to prepare. You’ll be fine :)

  • @maddie8673
    @maddie8673 4 года назад +2

    What questions did you ask your interviewer about Yale ? Thanks so much !! Love all of the advice :)

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +4

      Don't actually remember - maybe like about their experience, and something specific (doesn't matter if they can answer, it was just to show I did my research haha)

    • @maddie8673
      @maddie8673 4 года назад

      Victoria Lim oh my gosh thank you for replying !! I am applying RD to Yale (nervous since I didn’t apply early), but just wondering do you ever look over supplements ? I really would love to go to Yale! (This is a bit random, but I loved your common app essay because it was so raw and touching !! You are actually such an inspiration)

    • @maddie8673
      @maddie8673 4 года назад +1

      And just thank you for taking the time to make these helpful videos and then actually replying ! (Lol no one ever replies, so I am so thankful!)

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      Hey Maddie - no worries, I Guess that’s the perk of having a small channel! I’m so sorry but I don’t look over supplements because 1. I’m absolutely swamped with work and midterms but also 2. If I did it for one person everyone would ask >< just be sure to ask yourself if you’re showcasing (not telling) every part of yourself in your application! Also there are many videos and threads online about supplements and they are all very helpful. Ask your friends and acquaintances (strangers even, so that they don’t know you) to read your supplements and ask them what they pick up from your essay. You’ll be fine! All the best x

    • @maddie8673
      @maddie8673 4 года назад

      Victoria Lim thank you so much for the advice ! No worries... I totally understand. good luck with midterms :)
      Also one last question (sorry!) Yale asks for us to submit a video, picture , mp3 along with one of the questions. Did you have to do this when you applied ?

  • @darrenteone7363
    @darrenteone7363 3 года назад +1

    Hie. I wanted to ask if IGCSE results could be used

  • @ved.2553
    @ved.2553 4 года назад

    Hi Victoria!! I am an Indian student studying in 12th grade and really looking forward to apply in yale and my grades were not that great in 12th and i am going to give SAT by this october so please give some tips it would be really greatful ☺️

  • @cryptovirus1540
    @cryptovirus1540 3 года назад +1

    Thanks this cleared doubhts

  • @alexacitra1876
    @alexacitra1876 4 года назад +2

    hi victoria! how does going to a small school (my batch has 23 students lol) factor into applications? + my academics aren’t excellent (almost 50% of my grades are Bs, the rest are As) but i think i might be able to compensate for them with my extracurriculars. still really worried about my grades though :(

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      I’m not sure if it factors in much (from what I know they analyse by region as I said); that said, if you mention your circumstances (eg less resources if there are) in the extra information that might help you. Grades unfortunately are really important, so try to work on those! You don’t need perfect grades but a good record is also important.

  • @dunndayizeye1396
    @dunndayizeye1396 2 года назад

    hello thank you for the good videos

  • @powergirl31
    @powergirl31 5 лет назад +3

    Hi vic! Im an international student applying to yale rd. I would love to read your supplements. Would it be possible for you to send it?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  5 лет назад +1

      Hey - I did another video on that here ruclips.net/video/_y9tnQgymTI/видео.html !

  • @elaineli1155
    @elaineli1155 3 года назад

    Hey :) Do you mind sharing what your sharing what your predicted IB score was that you submitted to Yale?

  • @angelacatherine4923
    @angelacatherine4923 4 года назад

    Woww...You really have a wonderful heart....!! I loveeeee yooouuuuuu sooooooo muuuucccccchhhh....!!!!!
    #lovefromkerala

  • @yarnhial7364
    @yarnhial7364 4 года назад +1

    Hi vic I’m a twelve year old and I’m wondering how do I start because this is my dream!

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      You’re really young, so just focus on doing well in school and exploring what you love for now ☺️ you might find that your calling takes you elsewhere (not yale)!
      When you’re ready, you can check out this document here (The Ultimate Q&A Resource: Yale International Student Admissions FAQ). I created it to help any students like you who have questions!

    • @yarnhial7364
      @yarnhial7364 4 года назад +1

      Thanks

    • @yarnhial7364
      @yarnhial7364 4 года назад +1

      Victoria Lim also I have started spending 2 hours or more on studying because my grades are average

  • @samikhan-ze1rx
    @samikhan-ze1rx 2 года назад

    mam the info is more productive that I hever gain from some one

  • @silviac.1554
    @silviac.1554 5 лет назад +1

    i really want to attend yale university, but while i do have (what i like to think) unique interests and passions, i can't back them up with extracurriculars because my school doesn't offer them! what do you think i should do?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  5 лет назад +3

      I was in the same situation. You got to create your own opportunities!
      1) Start a club regarding your interest in your school. Shows leadership & initiative
      2) Join / volunteer with an organization that does what you like outside your school
      3) If you can't do the above two, then just work really hard and dedicate a lot of time to your interest outside school & work up to a level you can produce achievable results. E.g. if you like learning languages get certifications for them, or if you like doing yoga then if possible do yoga teacher training / learn some hard poses etc
      All this should be an organic process tho! Don't just do things to get into Yale. You should genuinely want and enjoy doing these things and do them regardless if they would help you in your application or not :)

    • @silviac.1554
      @silviac.1554 5 лет назад

      Victoria Lim thank you so much for replying! this helps a lot, now i know what to do 😂

  • @mountainhermit1414
    @mountainhermit1414 4 года назад +3

    hey could I just ask what your IB score was? :) thank you

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      I got 44, but on my application I put down my predicted score which was 45! However it really doesn't matter, I think get 40-42 and above and that's good enough!

  • @AAAAAHHHHHHHASAAA
    @AAAAAHHHHHHHASAAA 3 года назад

    I want to apply to Yale drama school, but I don't have SATs or any standardised test that I know of you (I live in england)

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  3 года назад +1

      You have to sign up for the test on collegeboard.com and take it at a test centre near you!

  • @tzyong6236
    @tzyong6236 4 года назад

    My mom went to Singapore for college

  • @brigetteg4961
    @brigetteg4961 4 года назад +1

    Helloo, I’m in collage but I want to transfer, is necessary for me to do SAT ? Or just give my scores and TOEFL?

  • @alzainalkaabi8739
    @alzainalkaabi8739 2 года назад

    I’m from Bahrain, and a junior. I was wondering if they’ll accept someone who’s in half IB? I didn’t have the chance to take full IB. I take IB Bio and Chem

  • @marigirl5326
    @marigirl5326 3 года назад

    Thank you for the amazing video!! Just a quick question, did you play any sport as an extra curricular?

  • @aqdasmujahid1845
    @aqdasmujahid1845 3 года назад

    Hello There ... First of all the video was very informative ... I wanted to know that will my application be at disadvantage if I don't give SAT or SAT ?

  • @ShineeseCPsalim
    @ShineeseCPsalim 3 года назад +1

    Hi there! I have a question, so I go to a public highschool (that's not well known) but do i have to go to an international private highschool to go to yale?

  • @nightandday7704
    @nightandday7704 3 года назад

    Hi I really hope you reply how do I find by exact interest/selling point? I know that I love biology and chemistry but not exactly what about them

  • @reveluvwendy4868
    @reveluvwendy4868 4 года назад

    Hi Victoria! Thanks for helping me out greatly - love all your videos. If I may ask, did you apply/receive any financial aid? I want to go to Yale, but my family cannot afford tuition...

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад

      Hey there, Yale offers very generous financial aid, and they are need blind (meaning that your need for financial aid does not affect your chances of getting in)! You can find more about this and see if you’re eligible online :) if Yale sees you as a worthy candidate, they will offer you the financial aid that you need :)

  • @sofiapraderio7441
    @sofiapraderio7441 4 года назад

    I live in a small city in Argentina with no competitions, so there isn’t any awards to win. What should I do?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      docs.google.com/document/d/1OZC5f2uhlCoVdLyx2rdfPbnYkqayINdSE2jIO849BbE/edit Read the extracurricular section!

  • @mohittt8720
    @mohittt8720 4 года назад

    hi,my name is Mohit and i reside in India and i am entering my eleventh grade this year...when do you recommend me to start my college application process.....?

  • @laranja371
    @laranja371 3 года назад

    Hi ,I am Angolan ,and I’m doing a levels now ,do you think I can get in with a level ?

  • @whiteheavn
    @whiteheavn 3 года назад

    Damn whats Indonesian curriculum then, is it possible to convert it into gpa

  • @fabulouslwolf4565
    @fabulouslwolf4565 3 года назад

    i’m a ninth grader what am i doing here

  • @smakshmahajan2587
    @smakshmahajan2587 3 года назад

    hello, I also wanna do env studies and this helped a lot also any suggestions about the env sci program at yale like how's it?

  • @konikmitra7984
    @konikmitra7984 3 года назад

    Great Video!!
    I take IB
    What IB Predicted do you usually require for Yale?

    • @konikmitra7984
      @konikmitra7984 3 года назад

      Thank you so much though for these videos
      Especially liked the essay video

  • @christianbaluyut4971
    @christianbaluyut4971 4 года назад

    How else could I stand out from my pool when my interests and passions are not very different from others in my area especially when my test scores are not the best?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      I think it's okay if your interests are common / similar to others, what it comes down to is really showcasing that you are actually INVESTING & ACTIVELY CHASING them! Also essays are very important. Check out the other video on my channel about my application essays to see how I did it for my application!

  • @markwille4528
    @markwille4528 4 года назад +1

    What are your stats

  • @Ashleeyjohnw
    @Ashleeyjohnw 2 года назад

    Hi! I was just curious if I have to pay to Yale as an international student if my family’s income is lower than 20000USD?

  • @madina77909
    @madina77909 3 года назад

    how do yall think gpa 3.6 is too law for college with acceptance rate 38%

  • @Abood-wn1fi
    @Abood-wn1fi 3 года назад

    Did you get financial aid to Yale ? ...❤❤

  • @rojakhondokar2848
    @rojakhondokar2848 4 года назад

    Hi Victoria! This is your first video that i am watching. And i really really found it helpful. So thank u so much for that!
    I do have questions tho.
    U talked abt the IB cirriculum. But i am studying under the Cambridge curriculum, where we have A's and B's. So in grades 9 and 10 i did
    have some B's in some class tests. However, i do have a trend of improvement in my results. And finally got a gpa of 4 on 4 for my board exams.
    So will those B's affect my chance of getting into Yale significantly?
    Also. I plan on majoring in biochemistry. But i do not have extracirriculars based on those. Cuz i was already studying that in school.
    But i had 2 more fields of interest
    1. Writing.
    2. Motivational speaking
    I have extracirriculars in both of those. Esp, for the 2nd one. Since i had my own experiences in the past, i opened an international platform that ptomotes positive living and mental health.
    But this is absolutely not related to my major. So will this be a problem? Given i dont have extracirriculars related to science. Except for being the editor in my science club.
    Ps. Sorry for this long piece of writing.

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      Your extracurriculars do not need to be related to your intended major! Also, I answer your question on grades in this doc here: docs.google.com/document/d/1OZC5f2uhlCoVdLyx2rdfPbnYkqayINdSE2jIO849BbE/edit All the best!

    • @rojakhondokar2848
      @rojakhondokar2848 4 года назад

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  • @valeskacaceres1281
    @valeskacaceres1281 4 года назад +1

    Hi Victoria!! I am an international applicant from Peru and I will be applying to Yale rd this year. I have good grades in hs but my extracurriculars are not that impressive. What do you think I can do to increase my chances of getting in?

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +1

      Find / create extra curricular opportunities (important) and write good essays! Whatever grading system your school has is fine as Long as you’re done well. Buena suerte

    • @valeskacaceres1281
      @valeskacaceres1281 4 года назад

      Thank you!!!

  • @Simxn
    @Simxn 4 года назад +1

    Hi. I was wondering if AP classes are a requirement because my school doesn't offer any AP classes

    • @victorialim
      @victorialim  4 года назад +2

      I'm not sure because I didn't take AP classes but probably not - as long as you do as well as you can in the classes that ARE available to you!

    • @Simxn
      @Simxn 4 года назад

      @@victorialim Ohk thanks :)

    • @josem1620
      @josem1620 4 года назад

      @@victorialim whats your gpa ?

  • @100pomme
    @100pomme 3 года назад

    I am Ahmed from Algeria. I want to complete my PhD study in America. Can I apply?

  • @GardenTipsGuru
    @GardenTipsGuru 3 года назад

    Hello I am Tara from India. Currently I am in class 11 and after passing class 12 I would like to pursue my undergraduate degree in Yale University. So my question is that, my class 10 marks were not that good bcoz I suffered alot last year due to covid but I am trying my best to get amazing marks both in class 11 n 12. So can I apply to the uni with 11th n 12th transcripts along with other SATs n TOEFLs marks......I will be grateful for your answer...💗💗

  • @DramaEditsPak
    @DramaEditsPak 4 года назад

    How many and what type of essays to write

  • @tahaan8662
    @tahaan8662 2 года назад

    Does Yale accept IELTS instead of TOEFL?