COLLEGE ADMISSIONS | 5 BIG Mistakes Applying to Ivy League and Highly Selective Colleges

What do you think is a common mistake in college applications and admissions process? What would you like for me to talk about next week? Let me know in the comments! ♥♥♥

Hi, pls i have a gpa of 3.5 and am looking for an elite college to apply to and also get a need-based financial aid. ?

Ivy league colleges don’t care about demonstrated interest actually

Hi, Alyssa in my country (India) we don't have a GPA system, can you tell me what is a good percentage(out of 100) for the top colleges? Anybody in the comments section is also welcome to help:)

how can I reach out to the professos exactly as an international student ?😅

Thanks a lot mam ,it was very helpful ❤, and is the gpa out of 4or 5??

I think this information is very beneficial , thank you Alyssa . ❤

Is it better to submit an ACT/SAT score if it's only in the 25th percentile for a school or to not submit it at all?

I love your tip on demonstrating interest early. That lack of initiative is definitely something we see in our students too, definitely to their detriment.

Could I please have your email address?

what would you say is a good topic/question to ask a professor at a department you’re interested in? should i read some publications and ask questions on that or rather on the course they teach? should i introduce myself (mentioning my current grade/school)?

YT is filled with magical thinkers who applied to Ivy's with abysmal GPA's and SAT's - and they are totally disappointed when their lottery ticket did not pay off - the only time it is a good strategy - sadly - is when you are an URM - although hopefully this changes in 2023

Yleana x Hopkins grad here to attest!!!

on point! number 1 focus for ivy league college admissions will always be gpa

What advice do have for international students especially that in my curriculum we don't have GPA so

great video

High quality, common sense, actionable advice. Going forward, I think a common mistake in the process is going to be skipping standardized testing. Issues with standardized testing were already being addressed with holistic admissions. Going forward, skipping testing will be synonymous with work avoidant, which you may be, but don’t want to tacitly admit to. Personally, I just love how all the equity-obsessed activism is going to actually adversely affect the people it’s intended to help, that is to say, dumbing down is never the right approach.

going deep not broad on extracurriculars is a must. quality not quantity on college applications