The Common App essay that got me into a 4% acceptance rate university: Caltech (+ essay tips!!)

[@theangler1051]

I actually just finished my personal statement and I think it has improved. Thank you so much for the advice!

[@wamyy5]

Wow yay! So glad to hear that’s. Good luck 😊

[@enviableace9987]

Very smart analogy at the end, bars 🔥

[@wamyy5]

Hahaha thankssss

[@loeng888]

My son admitted to Caltech,Harvard,MIT, and Princeton in 2018.
He graduated 10 months ago from MIT and is now pursuing master program in this institution.Thanks MIT.

[@nanditha4477]

What tutor do you recommend for math science english

[@2DarkHorizon]

Maybe a memorable line for the acceptance essay at the end could be. I hope I didn't sound cringy. Great advice in this video. As you get more experience in life you will conceptualise tasks more and you will miss feeling one of your tasks without preconceived notions. Looking back at your letter maybe overtime you feel that way to it.

[@wamyy5]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Yes, more experience does make that happen.

[@RDuder]

This is what I wish my college essay was.

[@arniie5288]

I love your real Madrid flag in the background!

[@HeavyMetalShredder]

I like how you say let's cringe at the essay and then the essay is super well written lol

[@markus_park]

Thanks! Really hope to get there too!

[@wamyy5]

Good luck!

[@zahra3685]

A ques. What if I don't have exceptional extra curricular and outstanding grades but a perfect SAT score and a strong essay and LOR? Do I have a chance at the top colleges?

[@kennethluo4934]

Some students are able to earn admission to schools like Stanford and Harvard with very average applications if they convey enough passion through their essays. It is possible but highly unlikely.

[@ОльгаТон-у6ж]

Thank you wAmy 😊

[@wamyy5]

Happy to help!

[@uri_1199]

Why do you have a Real Madrid flag in the back?

[@burrito2981]

Now I deadass need someone to prove me that a² + b² = c² in 42 way

[@emmawan0717]

i love this, thank you gorgeous

[@ruxsoraxonkenjayeva1097]

thank you so muuch :) you are awesome

[@keylomoon]

what are the chances of getting into Caltech with a 2.0 GPA but owning 3 businesses?

[@wamyy5]

To be honest, Stanford would probably be more suitable and likely to admit that background!

[@keylomoon]

@@wamyy5 thank you :) Already applied hopfully I get in. ill let you know the result

[@tommylin764]

@@keylomoon so did u get in stanford?

[@arniie5288]

@@tommylin764 posting a comment to see the update

[@kennethluo4934]

@@tommylin764 Assumed you don't apply through early action, results come out in April.

[@saurabbanstola7839]

why didn't you have given the same esaay to havard, this one is better than that you have given them , in my opinion

[@wamyy5]

I did. This is the Common App essay!

[@saurabbanstola7839]

did you apply to new york uniersity or not at that time?@@wamyy5

[@ShaniaPinkney]

what does the thumb test mean?

[@ashleyereyemi6860]

What’s the limit for the essay IS IT 650 or 250

[@zitaoyang7968]

Thank you Amy! Also what do you think about Caltech REA?

[@wamyy5]

Happy to help! I think REA is an interesting new option - it seems that someone who applies REA has a better chance of getting in than applying regular decision and then if you get in, you don’t have to worry about any other applications! On the other hand, it would be difficult for students who would like to apply early but where Caltech isn’t their first choice. Not sure if that helps haha 😅

[@anshdeep9415]

That was very interesting....

[@wamyy5]

Thanks, Anshdeep!

[@saiguvvala3598]

Dr song from Alpharetta?

[@theadityabasak]

Hala Madrid y Nada Mas!

[@KY-xz9yb]

6:30

[@isabelleniu9615]

it's poorly written and does not reflect intellectual depth.

[@mr_vizier]

Concurred

[@AJ_0O7]

Realmadrid