How I Got $500,000 in College Scholarships (WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU) national merit/applying early/ECs

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2020
  • Giving you ALL the tea on how I got $500k in college merit scholarships (not need-based). Topics covered are high school academics/ECs, PSAT/SAT (national merit), applying early, interviews, and external scholarships. You can stack merit scholarships with financial aid (need-based) scholarships.
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  • @salvatoremicciche6895
    @salvatoremicciche6895 3 года назад +3203

    It’s unbelievable that you need to choose what you’re going to be doing for the rest of your life when you’re only a teenager

    • @bddonovan7818
      @bddonovan7818 3 года назад +233

      No you don't. Pick something that is interesting to you now, study that. If in college it's not that interesting change your major. You can do the same thing throughout your life as well. The only people who tell you to pick one thing and stick to it are unhappy broke people.

    • @nancysegovia531
      @nancysegovia531 3 года назад +59

      literally meee! I've already cried stressing about applying to colleges lol. idk where ima go still after HS

    • @salvatoremicciche6895
      @salvatoremicciche6895 3 года назад +1

      Goodluck with that lol

    • @sueshe5953
      @sueshe5953 3 года назад +48

      @@bddonovan7818 privilege

    • @coreyhilbun8687
      @coreyhilbun8687 3 года назад

      Could just keep going to school to get paid 😂

  • @gingersnap9585
    @gingersnap9585 2 года назад +5292

    She should clarify that she didn’t actually get 500,000 dollars but was offered 500,000 in total as a combination from all the schools she applied to. All of the mentioned scholarships were entrance scholarships, so the majority of “offered” scholarships she couldn’t even get. It would be nice to get advice on scholarships outside of entrance scholarships, as only freshman would benefit from this advice. Additionally colleges simply do not give much in entrance scholarships.

    • @abbiebui7956
      @abbiebui7956 2 года назад +317

      just click bait lol

    • @fuckingdonut9489
      @fuckingdonut9489 2 года назад +224

      It is a bit clickbait-y but its technically not wrong bc she did get 500,000 dollars of college scholarships

    • @SocialStudiess
      @SocialStudiess 2 года назад +18

      Interesting she didn't reply to this comment. Shows she's fake..

    • @Koston-xo6cx
      @Koston-xo6cx 2 года назад +47

      Clickbait for sure, I'm half through the video and turning it off now

    • @noshortcuts8440
      @noshortcuts8440 2 года назад +13

      It says it in the title of the vid and the thumbnail.

  • @shaymaaabdelah6466
    @shaymaaabdelah6466 3 года назад +6003

    I got an email from Princeton University last week saying that I’m one of the chosen students to get a scholarship at their university!!!! I’m sooo freaking happy rn 😆
    (Btw I know no one cares and I’m not trying to show off but I just wanted to share this because of how happy I am! :)😊

  • @sheas5545
    @sheas5545 3 года назад +918

    my biggest fear is not being accepted anywhere, but another college-based fear is being in debt. :/

    • @mars359
      @mars359 3 года назад +83

      We literally can’t catch a break fr

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 2 года назад +22

      community college can help you with both those problems

    • @s.sumbrella7616
      @s.sumbrella7616 2 года назад +1

      @Ana- Maria Atanasova where can you find the classes

    • @snowandfrogs
      @snowandfrogs Год назад +4

      @@regann7227 cc is still thousands of dollars and I don't any money for that other than loans which I really don't wanna take

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 Год назад +7

      @@snowandfrogs I'm not sure what your situation is like specifically but cc can be free sometimes
      It was free for my mother through her job as a surgical technician. You can go for free sometimes from good grades
      My point was it is significantly cheaper, and easier to get into.

  • @averypearl
    @averypearl 3 года назад +3509

    the way you manage youtube with school and running two businesses--

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +384

      THANK YOU i'm so glad that you appreciate it :")) ILY all and I will always try to hustle for you hehe

    • @trishareddy562
      @trishareddy562 3 года назад +33

      right! sis needs more recognition 😌

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl 3 года назад +5

      @@kkateli yes we all appreciate it!! take time fr yourself too

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl 3 года назад

      @@trishareddy562 frrr

    • @vvvviiiicccc100
      @vvvviiiicccc100 3 года назад +2

      IKR THE RESPECTT

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle 3 года назад +1492

    I literally did not get any scholarships for college COS I DIDNT KNOW THEY EXISTED

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +167

      omg NOOO :( it's okay, only up from here!

    • @maishamaee_9507
      @maishamaee_9507 3 года назад +29

      Ms. Girl go to admissions right now!

    • @wilclark3026
      @wilclark3026 3 года назад +99

      Who TF doesn't know scholarships exist

    • @defsoul8636
      @defsoul8636 3 года назад +19

      WiL Clark some think you can only get scholarships that colleges offer

    • @vidhichudasama1393
      @vidhichudasama1393 3 года назад +45

      @@wilclark3026 no need to be rude

  • @nickiTheAwsome
    @nickiTheAwsome 3 года назад +646

    Pov: When you cant get financial aid bc your parents receive too much money but they don't help pay for college but encourage you to go to college so your only friend is scholarships

    • @Karmag3
      @Karmag3 3 года назад +16

      Jerks

    • @michaelabrown3799
      @michaelabrown3799 3 года назад +9

      Sammmmeeeee😫

    • @asiandallas
      @asiandallas 2 года назад +5

      I feel ya 😭

    • @jadoublec
      @jadoublec 2 года назад +112

      SAMEEE. Too rich for FAFSA. Too broke to pay out of pocket for college 😭😭

    • @cathychen2322
      @cathychen2322 2 года назад +3

      Meeee

  • @elisakim8602
    @elisakim8602 3 года назад +1568

    i'm currently a senior and i feel like i'm running out of time. but thank you so much kate!!

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 3 года назад +19

      Literally same here !!

    • @Kit-Kat4L
      @Kit-Kat4L 3 года назад +3

      @H B thank you

    • @heyitskaylag
      @heyitskaylag 3 года назад +8

      Nooo you got this! I’m a senior too, we have more time than we think and that people tell us (as long as we don’t miss many deadlines). Good luck and have fun!!

    • @naturerey1845
      @naturerey1845 3 года назад +5

      I'm just trying to start as a sophomore. Good luck to you guys!

    • @elisakim8602
      @elisakim8602 3 года назад +1

      @@heyitskaylag thank you! just accepted to ucsb so whoo hoo go gauchos!

  • @karenafa
    @karenafa 3 года назад +995

    I’m annoyed bc I was a great hs student, I took a bunch of AP classes, had a great gpa, and graduated in the top 1% of my class, but I’m not good at looking for scholarships, so I didn’t get many, and now I’m in college, so all that high school hard work is worthless:(

    • @oscar.fantasia
      @oscar.fantasia 3 года назад +283

      DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are TONS of scholarships for college students where you can still show off all your hard work in high school. Nothing is lost!

    • @brianvalencia4621
      @brianvalencia4621 3 года назад +19

      You got this, just keep looking and I'm sure you'll be fine :)

    • @BoujeeBlackBabe
      @BoujeeBlackBabe 3 года назад +36

      UNIGO offers scholarships for students who are in college.

    • @user-uh9uv2yw9h
      @user-uh9uv2yw9h 3 года назад +8

      How did you not know that your college offers scholarships ??

    • @Esther2333
      @Esther2333 3 года назад +13

      It’s not too late

  • @asias.8770
    @asias.8770 3 года назад +1912

    i am a terrified senior and i’m trying to find ways to get through college

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 3 года назад +62

      You’re gonna be alright ✨

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 3 года назад +44

      Just take a step at a time!!

    • @jeremiahmartin4043
      @jeremiahmartin4043 3 года назад +25

      As long as u start getting prepared and start applying now you will be fine

    • @larizsa5756
      @larizsa5756 3 года назад +7

      Oh me right now😭

    • @OReily08080
      @OReily08080 3 года назад +39

      Same. I don’t know how to write personal insight essays, how the heck do I stand out

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 3 года назад +654

    I'm a junior right now and scholarships are already stressing me outttttt

    • @KD-CD
      @KD-CD 3 года назад +4

      Same

    • @heyitskate7747
      @heyitskate7747 3 года назад +17

      I’m a sophomore and I’m terrified.

    • @Itsspanda
      @Itsspanda 3 года назад +25

      Same! High school is going away so fast! I’m so scared.

    • @toytube7795
      @toytube7795 3 года назад +7

      We got to start early🤧

    • @saki-lx3jc
      @saki-lx3jc 3 года назад +5

      same i know what to do but i don’t know what to do 😭

  • @rileypappas6852
    @rileypappas6852 3 года назад +447

    currently watching this as a panicking senior in december 😅😅

  • @Grace-jb7me
    @Grace-jb7me 3 года назад +605

    Good for her on this. Letting some ppl know that this doesn’t always happen. Had 4.01 gpa stat, perfect essay score on my SAT, president of National arts honors society, was in a visual arts program, and took several APs and 2 social studies/anthropology clubs. I applied early as well and to school scholarships with being low income and a minority. Still did not help me pay for school entirely and I still have loans. So you can do well in high school but it doesn’t always work. I received a partial scholarship from one private uni and ended up transferring cause the unmet aid was too much over 4 yrs. Just some FYI! But still try people. Just be mindful that her story is not the norm.

    • @erickcastillo1211
      @erickcastillo1211 2 года назад +6

      U at Harvard or what?

    • @Duhluzr21
      @Duhluzr21 2 года назад +2

      What you up to now?

    • @niyaaa.loveee
      @niyaaa.loveee 2 года назад +2

      it’s not about how good i are, its about effort

    • @Grace-jb7me
      @Grace-jb7me 2 года назад +33

      @@niyaaa.loveee What do you mean by that??

    • @hewas3363
      @hewas3363 2 года назад +4

      Did you go to an expensive school??

  • @laineweis6024
    @laineweis6024 3 года назад +233

    Correction: Careful, this year test optional REALLY MEANS test optional because MANY MANY students physically couldn't take the SAT because of COVID, including me. If thats you don't let her freak you out. I just got into Chicago test optional so schools really understand. Remember they look with context.

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 3 года назад +6

      yeah same, I applied to take SAT three times and all three got cancelled :/

  • @ryanchoi2415
    @ryanchoi2415 3 года назад +742

    Me not having extracurriculars for the first 3 years of high school: 😳😂

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 3 года назад +26

      Same

    • @humblebeedumbledore7603
      @humblebeedumbledore7603 3 года назад +73

      Ikr do we even have a chance anymore

    • @Kit-Kat4L
      @Kit-Kat4L 3 года назад +37

      @@humblebeedumbledore7603 yep always better late than never

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 3 года назад +29

      Is 97 hours of volunteering considered a lot

    • @nakaylahsmith7356
      @nakaylahsmith7356 3 года назад +15

      @@katherine5184 depends who you ask but I personally think that’s really good

  • @missionnoel6753
    @missionnoel6753 3 года назад +169

    I am trying my best 😭😭😭, I feel like people are getting scholarships and college decisions early and I feel so alone.

    • @ecstacybrown4255
      @ecstacybrown4255 3 года назад

      SAMEEE..

    • @greenapples9293
      @greenapples9293 3 года назад +9

      Man you’re not alone. I feel so freaking behind and stressed. Do I want to stay in state?? What career do I even want to pursue?? Ahhh I wish we were able to be in school rn when guidance feels especially needed

    • @lanification
      @lanification 3 года назад +2

      @@greenapples9293 exactly!!! I am so indecisive and can't figure out what I want to do in life so time just passes by ughhh

    • @nasriahmed5481
      @nasriahmed5481 3 года назад +3

      COVID messed me up so I’ll most likely go to community college

    • @chelseanino3654
      @chelseanino3654 3 года назад

      Senior class of 2021 ?

  • @islynne
    @islynne 3 года назад +144

    See in my school no one cares about the psat cuz everyone thinks that it does nothing. So here I am about to take the psat in two days like 👁👁

    • @SmackinSeedOfficial
      @SmackinSeedOfficial 3 года назад +14

      You only get a scholarship from the psat if u get a rlly high score.

    • @rowankilian7163
      @rowankilian7163 3 года назад +9

      My school is the same way, just remember that even if you don’t do good enough for the scholarships it gives you an idea for what to expect on the SAT and ACT, so it is excellent practice no matter who you are

    • @mojo7199
      @mojo7199 3 года назад +1

      @@SmackinSeedOfficial That's cap, if you are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or from a small town there is a scholarship program called the National recognition program that provides you with scholarships for much lower scores

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 3 года назад +1

      @@mojo7199 well dang where my scholarship. I made a 840 on my psat

  • @jyf5757
    @jyf5757 3 года назад +72

    this video is a sign from heaven fr I was straight about to search up “how to get scholarships for college” and then this was the first one on my recommended even before I clicked the search bar 🤯

  • @ellachristiansen1846
    @ellachristiansen1846 3 года назад +97

    I loveeee that you take the time to thank your subscribers for watching ads and supporting you (: love your college content it is sooo helpful

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +7

      Thank u so so much!! ❤️❤️

  • @winniehuang4305
    @winniehuang4305 3 года назад +385

    Funfact: 11 years old me watching this and barely understanding this. How is there 300+ likes???

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +42

      HAHA ILY

    • @froyok28
      @froyok28 3 года назад +2

      I’m 10 Aaaaa

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini 3 года назад +3

      @@kkateli Im 14 and a freshman and just wanted to ask you a question so I play violin and I started since I was in 7th grade and I’m a freshman and still doing it my question is can I get a scholarship for playing violin or music?

    • @itsmeping5869
      @itsmeping5869 3 года назад +6

      @@Ineslemrini keep doing it thru highschool. It will benefit you a lot when applying for things like colleges, scholarships and even NHS!

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini 3 года назад

      @@itsmeping5869 thank you so much for letting me know!

  • @whereisthefood3550
    @whereisthefood3550 2 года назад +69

    I had my very first scholarship interview last week and got the results back today. I got it thank God!!! I now have 10 grand towards any college of my choice. It was so terrifying

  • @TINA7HEAVEN
    @TINA7HEAVEN 3 года назад +192

    Hi, I'm in my 40's and I'm back in college, and I just subscribed to you. 😸

    • @calista910
      @calista910 3 года назад +21

      Thats awesome you're never too old to learn!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 3 года назад +8

      Yay! Go you, I love the fact that you went back to school! So proud of ya 😊

    • @helhaj79
      @helhaj79 3 года назад +2

      congratulations that you’re in college and learning again!

    • @riyamishra280
      @riyamishra280 3 года назад +4

      That's so cool , hope you have a good time . I am really happy for you . I too have a 60 year old man in my university . He is there to do his PhD.

    • @shalenamendoza6716
      @shalenamendoza6716 3 года назад +5

      37 and going back to further my education. Thank you for your videos.

  • @girlbye7477
    @girlbye7477 3 года назад +40

    So you not only got into my dream school...but you got a half ride too?? You’re officially my new role model

  • @evelynchao3348
    @evelynchao3348 3 года назад +18

    you are literally my biggest inspiration. i want to own a business when i grow older, but im terrified that ill be thousands and thousands in student debt and never get anywhere. so seeing this helps sm, and im super proud of how far youve come as well :)

  • @ErinDevon
    @ErinDevon 3 года назад +38

    Who else has literally been obsessed with Kate's videos!? I love your channel so much! It is so motivating and inspiring! 💕🥺

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +3

      You're the best tysm ahh

  • @tierracporter
    @tierracporter 3 года назад +258

    I’m currently panicking trying to find scholarships😭

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 3 года назад

      You still have time

    • @alyssajasmine3216
      @alyssajasmine3216 3 года назад +7

      @@katherine5184 I feel like I’m all out of time

    • @depressiontears2979
      @depressiontears2979 3 года назад +12

      I know its stressful as hell cuz I'm right there with you, but you still have quite a bit of time. I'd recommend goingmerry.com They have a lot of scholarship opportunities.

    • @tierracporter
      @tierracporter 3 года назад +1

      @@depressiontears2979 thank you!!

    • @michelleglenn5290
      @michelleglenn5290 3 года назад +1

      I’m just now trying to find them :)

  • @madisonnn683
    @madisonnn683 3 года назад +18

    to do some of these things, you just have to be naturally smart and involved in a lot. in high school, it was hard for me to get involved with things and now i am suffering for it. you truly just have to be smart. i am tired of it

  • @jamesalfredgambong8759
    @jamesalfredgambong8759 3 года назад +125

    I'm a senior and i feel so lost at the moment🙂

  • @LifeWithJB1
    @LifeWithJB1 3 года назад +174

    I’m an upcoming junior in high school and I’ll be off to college in 2023. It’s scary knowing I have to be an adult because I’ll have to pay bills and do all the adult things but I pray I can get through it. My family doesn’t really support my decisions so it’s like once I’m grown I will have to do everything for myself. That’s why I’m trying to find scholarships now so I can pay for my own college tuition. They also don’t want to teach me about building credit so I will have to learn on my own and wait until I’m old enough to get my own credit card. I just think my family doesn’t want me to be more successful than them.

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 2 года назад +11

      You’ll be fine fine my friend. Just make sure to ask questions on things you don’t understand and get information from sources you trust. For building credit just be careful not to overspend and set it up to bill your bank account automatically so you don’t have to worry about forgetting

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 2 года назад +9

      If you can follow what you’re passionate about and display that passion to others (especially others in power like Professors/admission/scholarship committees) You will be very successful

    • @ms.k8260
      @ms.k8260 2 года назад +8

      @@Bobert72382 so nice of you to offer him advice! I love it! #kindness 😌♥️🙏🏾

    • @jasymrenee
      @jasymrenee 2 года назад +3

      Same! My parents don’t want me going to university, so I’ll be on my own once I’m an adult and graduated from community college, meaning Ill have to sign up for as much scholarships as possible.

    • @boliu336
      @boliu336 2 года назад

      Best wishes for you! Maybe your parents do not have enough resources.

  • @Bored_pancakes
    @Bored_pancakes 2 года назад +10

    it felt like yesterday when I was having a hard time choosing what barbie movie i should watch then now I'm watching how to survive college coz its damn hella expensive.... RIP

  • @avamakanui
    @avamakanui 3 года назад +128

    Also I recommend Niche for schools / scholarships !!! 💗

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +21

      Oh yes!! That's a great suggestion; I'll add it now to my description box :)

    • @ewurabenaaggrey173
      @ewurabenaaggrey173 3 года назад +1

      Wait are you serious? I thought those scholarships were just lost cause.

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 3 года назад

      @@ewurabenaaggrey173 right

  • @kaylinsavorgino8020
    @kaylinsavorgino8020 3 года назад +8

    ok this is actually heaven sent i was looking up scholarships a couple of days ago

  • @elysosome2570
    @elysosome2570 3 года назад +21

    Remember there’s also another option of community college in case you can’t afford to go straight to a four year or if you don’t meet the requirements to the school you want to go to. If you need any info lmk, I’ve known many people who took the community college route and are doing the same as people in a four-year.

  • @sumyinchan395
    @sumyinchan395 3 года назад +32

    it’s so interesting to find out how the US college system is different from Singapore’s like it’s so cool u get to choose courses in high school!!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 3 года назад

      Well, we only get to pick the level. So there’s regular, honors, and ap. However junior (sometimes) and senior year we can pick electives which are classes we are personally interested in that are educational. And electives are added to the normal math, science, English classes were required to take. For example, I took business, psychology, sociology, and visual arts.

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. 3 года назад

      @@michaelaortiz101 I get to pick my courses

    • @fairsuns
      @fairsuns 3 года назад

      @@michaelaortiz101 woah wish i had that in hs! it really helps you set up what to do in college or let u know ur interests in general

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 года назад

      Uh no well I’m not sure what type of school you go to but it’s more complicated than that

  • @manavhnr936
    @manavhnr936 3 года назад +3

    the only channel i dont skip ads

  • @Doctor_C_Jack
    @Doctor_C_Jack 3 года назад +5

    This video had so much new information that I didn't get from my school counselors and other sources! This is video is amazing and I am definitely sharing it with my friends.
    On the flip side though, I would really have loved to find this before submitting literally all of my apps by November 1st, but the 5th part of the video is still very much applicable to me.
    Thank you so much for making this video and thank the RUclips algorithm for putting this in my recommended!

  • @JB-gi5ph
    @JB-gi5ph 3 года назад +17

    Scored in the top 1% on the PSAT... That's about 95% of the story.

  • @isabellafajardo8358
    @isabellafajardo8358 3 года назад +5

    thank you for taking the time to make this! I’m not skipping the ads

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +2

      Thank u so much!!

  • @majocarreno4908
    @majocarreno4908 3 года назад +1

    Its so refreshing to watch her videos she's so genuine

  • @victorialee809
    @victorialee809 3 года назад +7

    tysm! recently got psat/nmsqt scores back and i did well, well enough to qualify past semifinalist round looking at prev year state stats :) so thank you for having this video up explaining it all :)

  • @alexaberry4360
    @alexaberry4360 3 года назад +69

    Hi! Im a junior in high school and I am very nervous and lost. I wasn't really sure where I should start but this video helped me! Thank you!

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. 3 года назад +2

      Same this school year went by hella fast. 😣

    • @iamlilzach
      @iamlilzach 10 месяцев назад

      Now 2 years later u graduated

  • @AlyssaMariee
    @AlyssaMariee 3 года назад +5

    yessss kate helping us finesse the system!!!

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад +9

    please make more videos featuring your business! it’s so motivating and makes me want to work harderre

  • @lesliepalomares3889
    @lesliepalomares3889 3 года назад +60

    I currently don’t even have my college essay done, only a 1020 for SAT, no letter of recommendation, and no scholarship yet. I’m terrified

    • @shrikanth1717
      @shrikanth1717 3 года назад +4

      ayo same, i need someone to work with me lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP 3 года назад +6

      Email your counselor or a teacher you really like to write the letter of recommendation letter for you. Most teachers are extremely nice, or already know what to write after years of writing them. Good luck!

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 3 года назад +1

      girl same ive only taken then act and i got a 21 composition lmao bc i took it in 10th grade, and i have no scholarships I'm so unprepared...i have no idea what to do lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP 3 года назад +10

      @@tamiyahjohnson3442 if you’re low income, first thing you should do is apply for FASFA. It’s pretty much free money from the government. I got around $3000~ since my parents were not going to able to help me at all. Next thing is look at the scholarships the colleges you’re going to offer. Especially if you’re going instate, a lot of them offer scholarships for residents of their state. Next thing is look for community scholarships in your area. You might find some just by searching “city name, state, community scholarships”. ~ there’s probably a lot of people who want to give back to the community they came from. Other than that, you could look into national scholarships, but without a good writing skills/above average grades, you might not do well. So i’d just focus your time on community ones. Other than that, if you’re someone of color, you could maybe find scholarships just based on that alone~ or scholarships relating to specific majors. Good luck! Start preparing now as a lot of the scholarships require recommendation letters. Just don’t let that scare you. Most teachers are nicer than you think, and won’t mind writing you one :)

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 3 года назад

      @@ElyseXP Thank You!!! Out of that ive only done my fasfa and i have some rec letters...I have a lot to do😩 and ill look into poc scholarships hopefully that'll hep a lot...if not there's always student loans i suppose which im trying to avoid😔

  • @NeonVipers
    @NeonVipers 3 года назад +5

    Tysm for this queen, I’m an only child and I’ve been struggling to find info on this stuff so this is super helpful!!!🤗

  • @Oak7565
    @Oak7565 3 года назад +7

    Great video!! Good to inform the high schoolers!! And in high school EVERY history class was AP level with the exam, I never took AP Chem.
    I'm a recent college graduate since May and I came out with $23k in student debt and a Zoom small grad ceremony lol and wished I had more scholarships- I earned $15-20k in college scholarships directly from my institution, $1,000 from my high school, and $300 from MAO pageant

  • @joyce-dh6tu
    @joyce-dh6tu 3 года назад +16

    There was a 2 minute ad and I watched it through

  • @LLansnnslsmsk
    @LLansnnslsmsk 3 года назад +13

    Oooo u know u should do this to get your channel blow up 🤯
    1. Pranks
    2. Volts
    3. Day in life
    4. Rection vids
    5. Transformations something
    6. Asking questions with freinds like a talk show
    7. Story time
    8. Music
    9.q&a get to k ow u better clear u up with rumors or any u think u should clear up
    10. Hmm education vids like this one
    11. Blogs when u go somewhere special like camping or beach

    • @LLansnnslsmsk
      @LLansnnslsmsk 3 года назад +1

      Good luck 👍 I think this would help u

  • @YouTube_Staff
    @YouTube_Staff 3 года назад +16

    USC gave me a huge merit scholarship, but i would still had to pay 30-40k per year after aid due to forming, which was a no-go

  • @SeanRays
    @SeanRays 3 года назад +6

    bruh what omg that's crazy i'm so proud of you

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +1

      Hi sean!! Thank you :")

  • @katewexell
    @katewexell Год назад +1

    These videos are always super helpful. I actually just shared a similar one, but these videos have helped me find scholarships I didn't know to apply to before.

  • @thejokekeeper
    @thejokekeeper 3 года назад +1

    Ahhhhh! I love your videos Kate! Thanks for the advice! I'm taking the PSAT next week, wish me luck! Keep up the quality videos :D

  • @wendyaguirre5881
    @wendyaguirre5881 3 года назад +68

    I wish RUclips existed with these kinds of videos during my high years 2004-2008! I think RUclips has many good educational information and I highly believe my life would have been a little different. Here I am, a 30 year old returning to school pursuing to be a Registered Nurse. I'm attending a community College part time. Its been a challenge as I am a mom of 2 and housewife first, and a full time employee second.
    So kids, stay in school! Do your research and don't let anyone discourage you. Remember is never too late to pursuit your dreams! There is no excuse to fail all you need is the will to try! Good luck!

    • @elhadjdiallo633
      @elhadjdiallo633 2 года назад

      That's one of my dream job as well I really need help which step did take ..... how

    • @kanaip5028
      @kanaip5028 2 года назад +1

      Those are my same high school years. I did well in HS but I didn't feel prepared for college so my first try at it didn't go well at all. Now I'm back in school at 31 and doing really well because I have better financial security and just overall more life skills now. Good on this girl for sharing her experience. And good luck to you in Nursing school! I'm going for Animation.

    • @ciiciilove8605
      @ciiciilove8605 Год назад

      Your not alone

  • @angeliekate
    @angeliekate 3 года назад +9

    do you think I could put RUclips as an extracurricular? I’m not sure if colleges accept it

    • @cameronthomas3249
      @cameronthomas3249 3 года назад +3

      I think I’ve read somewhere to only put it if you have a somewhat large following

    • @Kiwi-dl3sr
      @Kiwi-dl3sr 3 года назад +2

      I think you could do that if your videos are appropriate and give off good messages if you know what I mean. You def have a good amount of followers so keep working hard!

  • @audreyjones7990
    @audreyjones7990 3 года назад +49

    Me who's literally awful at standardized test

  • @slimmii111
    @slimmii111 3 года назад +11

    What I’m about to write is for juniors or sophomores planning high school classes:
    You’re gonna hate taking AP classes and AP exams BUT I took an overall 5 AP classes and received a 3 from 3 of them. I haven’t taken the other two yet.
    The three hundred dollars NOW for taking the AP exams may suck BUT because I took them I found a university that is taking the scores I got and is converting them to credits. Because of that I’m potentially able to graduate from that school at least a semester early which will possibly SAVE ME $2,000!!!
    I’m not say this is the way to go but because of my hard work for the AP exams (and taking them during covid) I’m able to save money for the future! I’m extremely excited because dog this finding and obviously it’ll be different for each university but I also recommend apply to multiple colleges like over 5 cause I chose 4 and it was honestly one of the hardest choices in my life.

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 3 года назад +6

    Ahhh this is so helpful thank you so much Kate!!!

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +2

      Glad it was helpful! :))

  • @Noname-qk6qp
    @Noname-qk6qp 3 года назад +21

    I am so surprised to learn that universities in the us require interviews and I didn’t know what extra curricular was before. Here it is only grade based and a completely anonymous process.

  • @annek9231
    @annek9231 3 года назад +2

    Thank youuuu!!!! This vid was helpful in currently a high school senior grad of 2021...trusting the Lord to provide for everything 😇😇

  • @janaelyamany9237
    @janaelyamany9237 3 года назад

    Very helpful Kate. Thank you so much! I am currently applying!!! Fingers crossed.

  • @noorbashir8573
    @noorbashir8573 3 года назад +8

    Omg this is so perfect! I’m a junior rn and I just registered for the SAT. Tysm! I’d love to meet you one day when you move to California 😊

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 3 года назад

      Are you gonna take the SAT this year or in the spring?

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 3 года назад

      I’m a junior too and I’m thinking whether I should take it in December or March\April

    • @noorbashir8573
      @noorbashir8573 3 года назад

      @@marisartori5045 im taking in in the Spring! March 2021

  • @deniserobinson6955
    @deniserobinson6955 3 года назад +14

    I’m a sophomore and my school is making us take the NMSQT this year, so I’m heck stressed rn :( Thank you for this video, Kate! 🥺💜

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +1

      Aww take it one step at a time, u got this! Find some time to study every week and before u know it, you’ll be super well prepared!❤️

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 3 года назад

      Isn’t it for juniors?

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 3 года назад

      Archerisme My school is also offering it to Sophomores!

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 3 года назад +1

      @@deniserobinson6955 oh that’s nice! Although it is an amazing opportunity, don’t stress too much about it. Just do your best to prepare, and if you do good on it then congratulations! If not, there’s plenty more opportunities out there :)

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 3 года назад

      @@archerliu2793 Thank you for your kind words :) I'm taking in in January, but I'm already stressed about it lol. I'm going to do my best to not stress about it until it's time for me to prepare!

  • @essjae368
    @essjae368 3 года назад +8

    Girl good on you, I didn’t realize merit scholarships were available for continuing students until my soph year at USC LOL

  • @oopsydaizy
    @oopsydaizy 3 года назад +11

    I'm applying for fasfa right as I'm transitioning into becoming a senior. By GPA is great and I'm taking 2 AP classes this upcoming semester. I really hope the college I'm applying to (ECU) will notice that I've taken 4 computer programming classes (python) and that I'm a girl. I know that colleges appreciate girls taking that route since there arent many of us T_T

  • @HopeHayley
    @HopeHayley 3 года назад +71

    im watching this at 12. preparing early i guess lol

  • @a.h.i267
    @a.h.i267 3 года назад +24

    i just finished my freshman year of high school, my school is really competitive though so everyone takes honors classes. I took honors algebra in 8th grade and it was super easy but chickened out of taking honors Geometry last year, this coming year (my sophomore year) im challenging myself by taking all honors 1 AP and 2 extra curriculars. wish me luck😅, im so ready to graduate highschool

    • @a.h.i267
      @a.h.i267 2 года назад +8

      half way through sophomore year and its going great so far. i have 5 A’s and 2 B’s, barely getting any sleep but its ok at the end of the day

  • @eshas1605
    @eshas1605 3 года назад +1

    really great tips, thanks for being open and straight up with us! haha

  • @hillarykh
    @hillarykh 3 года назад

    I love your vibes!✨✨

  • @iAreAndy
    @iAreAndy 3 года назад +7

    omg! I wish I had this sort of information back in 2014! I had to figure out how to get myself into college all by myself when I was in high school and that was so intimidating haha. Thank you for the video!!! Great job!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!! And congrats on getting into USC!

  • @ColleenPark
    @ColleenPark 3 года назад +17

    Wow I wish I had seen this when I started college🥺

  • @lilly2154
    @lilly2154 3 года назад +24

    Im a sophmore in high school and i have a big question. How do you get the money? Like when you apply do you have to put your bank or something? Do they send u a check????

    • @adrianacontreras1
      @adrianacontreras1 3 года назад +18

      it depends on the scholarship! some are school based so the school automatically applies it. if it’s an outside scholarship you sometimes get them in a check or deposited to your bank account. There’s also other scholarships that you have to report to your school so that they can give the money to your school directly. It honestly just depends on the scholarship because they’re all different some scholarships are for personal expensive so they give the money to you.

  • @shrilekha75
    @shrilekha75 3 года назад +5

    Hi Kate. Thanks for sharing this valuable info. My daughter is a senior this year, currently applying to colleges. I saw your video till the end. Please clarify as to what exactly the Presidential scholarship is? Is it connected with being a national semi finalist or how exactly do you get selected to receive it. Thanks.

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад +4

    OMG WAIT WHAT KATE IS SO SUCCESSFUL ITS CRAZYY
    - honeypot films

  • @gabby2350
    @gabby2350 3 года назад +4

    Thank you. I was struggling and stressing out how to pay for my tuition since I’m a senior.

  • @newdrummer3238
    @newdrummer3238 Год назад

    I’m currently a 25 year old dad moving my family from jersey to Florida so I can attend full sail university and the expenses would have made most people fold but If you trust yourself and keep in mind that THE GRIND NEVER STOPS. You will literally be ok

  • @amaricody5227
    @amaricody5227 2 года назад

    Awesome Info Kate. Thanks a million. I am going to head to some of those sites now & follow some of that great advice!

  • @davidjeong9885
    @davidjeong9885 3 года назад +16

    i wish i saw this freshmen year...

  • @gwen5949
    @gwen5949 3 года назад +15

    Tell me why I took a rigorous course load knowing damn well I couldn’t handle it. On paper I look like a bad student but in reality I was just overwhelmed😔

    • @aiden-nm4pi
      @aiden-nm4pi 2 года назад

      take the sat and get a good score and that will make up for a lot of it

    • @gwen5949
      @gwen5949 2 года назад +1

      @@aiden-nm4pi I actually took the sat in 2019 and got a near perfect score in Math and English being a little lower. That did not matter as the 2020-2021 cycle didn’t use sat scores. I got into one of my top choice (not me dream school) but I am content nevertheless :)

  • @scottsanders9498
    @scottsanders9498 3 года назад

    If state schools interest you and you are a national merit finalist, University of Alabama will give you a package that covers 10 semesters (including graduate studies) of tuition and expenses to the extent that your out-of-pocket is about $7500/yr. Also if you are a NM finalist, the state of Florida has a scholarship program called Benacquisto that pays nearly all expenses if you attend a Florida school, tuition, room, board, books, expenses etc. It's essentially free. Other state universities like Oklahoma are great values if you are a NM scholar and can't get need based financial aid.

  • @wobuawouba
    @wobuawouba 2 года назад +2

    All of a sudden when I'm becoming a freshman in 2022 I feel like the whole world is ahead of me and I'm finally be coming a women

  • @trevzeee
    @trevzeee 3 года назад +3

    As a Canadian student do you have any tips? Should I still do the American standardized tests like the SAT?

  • @lanasami740
    @lanasami740 3 года назад +8

    Every site + scholarship on Niche that I checked asks for state or U.S. high school name. What are some alternatives for international students? :(

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 года назад +2

      Check the other sites ive got listed! They might have a diff format :))

  • @user-ok1hl8jj1n
    @user-ok1hl8jj1n 3 года назад +1

    106k subs is insane for a college student nice job 👍

  • @DelilahMatilda
    @DelilahMatilda 9 месяцев назад

    I have never learned anything about college and i am the first person to put into action to go into college so thank you for making your video, You have made me feel less anxious.

    • @learnoverflow9273
      @learnoverflow9273 6 месяцев назад

      Fully Funded scholarship, complete guide and procedure to apply: ruclips.net/video/7bFEEziBpPY/видео.html

  • @sarahcaitlin7302
    @sarahcaitlin7302 3 года назад +19

    do colleges like it when you are involved in music, because i’m not a sporty person lolll, but i do school orchestra, orchestra outside of school, and piano.

    • @jessv4300
      @jessv4300 3 года назад +4

      literally any activity is a good one!

    • @sarahcaitlin7302
      @sarahcaitlin7302 3 года назад

      Jess V thanks!!

    • @kourtneybrenaejones
      @kourtneybrenaejones 3 года назад +3

      yess you can get music scholarships if you look for them!

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 года назад +1

      Do all state it will help you a ton it’s hard to get into but your very likely to get a full ride in music if you play for the state concert group

  • @carolynbartroff9094
    @carolynbartroff9094 3 года назад +4

    Hi Kate! I’m a freshman this year taking Chemistry Honors and Algebra 2 Honors. Last year we never took our end of year state test for Geometry & Biology due to COVID. Now my school is saying that we can take it but we also have the option not to take it. If you don’t take it it you don’t get a golden sticker on your diploma. I will have to re study most of the information that I learned last year to take these state tests because I don’t remember much. Do you think colleges will care if I took my Geometry and Biology end of year state tests?

    • @bankrolltwannn474
      @bankrolltwannn474 2 года назад

      What my counselors did my freshman year was my 8 grade year I was post to take the algebra 1 fsa but when covid hit my 8 grade I wasn’t able to do it so my counselors told me that if I pass the geometry eoc my freshman year that she would use my geometry eoc score as my algebra 1 score so I would get my credit for Algebra 1 so def talk to your counselor about that

  • @threecturner354
    @threecturner354 Год назад

    Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

  • @jo_ellee
    @jo_ellee 2 года назад

    Super helpful. Thank so much for making this video

  • @azuzena5831
    @azuzena5831 3 года назад +13

    girl my psat score was 1130-

    • @rachelmackellar7412
      @rachelmackellar7412 3 года назад +6

      Higher than mine 🙄 1110. I literally have such good grades, extra curricular, & hard rigor classes but I suck so much at PSATs

    • @robbierotten3947
      @robbierotten3947 3 года назад +1

      PSATs suck 😭

  • @nativesparkling4549
    @nativesparkling4549 3 года назад +3

    Any advices for full bright scholarships in boarding highschool? I'm kinda nervous rn

  • @PayingForSchool
    @PayingForSchool Год назад

    🤩Thanks for sharing the Fastweb Scholarships link!!

  • @maryelizabethschultz1052
    @maryelizabethschultz1052 2 года назад

    ur videos are so helpful! thank u!!!!

  • @ericnwachukwu
    @ericnwachukwu 3 года назад +5

    Congrats on all your scholarships! But I had a question: If you have extra money left from paying for all your schooling, what do you do with the rest? Do you get to to keep it in your pocket?

    • @amainiiii3855
      @amainiiii3855 2 года назад

      I think so

    • @vidhisharma4862
      @vidhisharma4862 2 года назад +1

      No they never get the money, the scholarship sponsors usually only pay to the institution directly.

  • @muniraa4299
    @muniraa4299 3 года назад +17

    I’m a junior and this was the worst grades iv had in like my whole years of school...I have the worst luck Bru :(

    • @brandyhernandez4501
      @brandyhernandez4501 3 года назад +2

      just try ur best to get better grades in the second half of this year and during senior year. Colleges care more about improvement then perfect grades all 4 years alsooo when you apply theres a chance for you to explain why ur grades dropped

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 года назад +3

      Collages look at improvement and that you are challenging yourself I also had a rough first semester of junior year and my gpa dropped to a 3.6 which was sad but I plan on taking harder classes and just staying on top of it which has actually worked out knowing that it’s not the end of the world

    • @hi-kt8jj
      @hi-kt8jj 2 года назад

      my whole freshmen year was terrible. i managed to pass the year with a couple B's, and the rest C's and D's. was going through a lot of personal problems that year. adults always seem to get into our heads that colleges won't accept us because of a downfall we have had in our high school grades, but it isn't true. these things happen and we aren't perfect, and shouldn't be expected to be. everything will be okay, even if it doesn't seem like it now. :)

    • @buttertoast8613
      @buttertoast8613 2 года назад

      @@hi-kt8jj same boat I was doing really good half of freshman year before COVID getting involved and stuff only for all of that to fall apart due to COVID for a good half a year got depressed and manic for a whole year and a half I’m doing better now but still scared. Cuz I’m a junior in the fall and I feel so behind. What grade are you in

  • @anjolasworld
    @anjolasworld 3 года назад

    Hi Kate , I recently just stumbled about your channel ,and I have to say - I AM IMPRESSED-and yes, I did watch the ads fully 😂. I recently started college hunting but I am an international student ,and of course looking out for scholarships ! Thanks for your help ! And p.s ,Is the PSAT easier than the SAT?

  • @dgNoah
    @dgNoah 2 года назад +1

    I applied to A&M and some other schools for a major in meteorology. One of the extra curricular that I put on my application was that I am a Certified Storm Spotter.

  • @misshaileyj
    @misshaileyj 3 года назад +6

    I’m a senior and literally loosing my mind

  • @emilynguyen7766
    @emilynguyen7766 3 года назад +7

    What if you score pretty low on the SAT (1300), should I still hand it in? I know it shows initiative, but it might be the sore thumb in my application.

    • @varnesb8546
      @varnesb8546 3 года назад +4

      1300 is not low. If you think that’s low, then 😬

    • @xitsreaxxx4323
      @xitsreaxxx4323 2 года назад +1

      Girl that’s not low

  • @michaelvalderrama4229
    @michaelvalderrama4229 2 года назад

    thank you!!! needed this

  • @esteladurondetorres3078
    @esteladurondetorres3078 3 года назад +2

    What's better? Getting a part-time job or A's and B's to apply for scholarship money.