The Worst Kinds of College Essays

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 331

  • @ChatGPT3000
    @ChatGPT3000 Рік тому +860

    Hey I am an international student applying to fall 2023 and it has been a pleasure to enjoy all of your content throughout this past year. Thank you so much, you changed my life!

    • @goharsguide
      @goharsguide  Рік тому +159

      thanks for sticking around :) good luck with the application process--you got this!!

    • @donkeydesiamericanprofessor
      @donkeydesiamericanprofessor Рік тому +4

      The best thing you can do for your life and career is to get a job, you should have work experience before graduate school 5 to 7 years if you are a Man 2 years if you are woman, maybe you don't know that women have babies

    • @Reon___
      @Reon___ Рік тому +15

      @@donkeydesiamericanprofessor What the heck r u talking lol

    • @donkeydesiamericanprofessor
      @donkeydesiamericanprofessor Рік тому

      @@Reon___ what don't you understand, pumpkin! I clearly said that you should get a job. Every high school student around the world has a job every high school student works in the summer every high school student works during festivals every high school student works during winter break. The best thing you can do for your life is to get a job. Why don't you have a job while you're in college like most of the American kids and kids around the world? The best thing you can do for your life for your career is to get a job. You should have five to seven years of work experience prior to graduate school or two years of work experience if you are woman. Maybe you don't know that women have babies

    • @donkeydesiamericanprofessor
      @donkeydesiamericanprofessor Рік тому +1

      @@Reon___ what don't you understand, pumpkin? You should have 5 to 7 years of work experience prior to graduate school or two years of work experience if you are woman. Maybe you don't know that women have babies. What are you having trouble understanding? The best thing you can do for your life and career is to get a job. Who wants to hire Indian fresher when every kid around the world starts working when they are 15 years old?

  • @goharsguide
    @goharsguide  Рік тому +588

    good luck with your essays everyone! you got this 💪

  • @oliviayapjiajia4060
    @oliviayapjiajia4060 Рік тому +25

    Thank you so much Gohar!! I'm in junior year of igcse and this has been really helpful for me to gain perspective on how to write a unique college essay, please make a part 2. I would love more insight

  • @peterbaksis4085
    @peterbaksis4085 Рік тому +172

    I would love a part 2!! I am a little bit younger, a freshman in high school, but i love learning this type of stuff such as your college essays or tips for note taking!

  • @wavy582
    @wavy582 Рік тому +197

    The application summary:
    “From maintaining a 4.0 gpa, to being the founder and president of 3 clubs, and being the captain of the football team I’d say I’m a good fit for your school”

    • @equinox4901
      @equinox4901 Рік тому +41

      But here's the thing, you need to make yourself feel more human. There are plenty of people who have 4.0s and do rigorous extracurriculars and it definitely is enticing but showing your personality (if it's a good one) will give colleges faith in how you can deal with what's to come.

    • @potatogaming7044
      @potatogaming7044 9 місяців тому +4

      4.0, club leader, sport player, yeah yeah yeah.
      There’s many kids like you. Maybe only 20 kids out of 1000 are like that from your school, but kids also over the world have the same feats.
      Needs to be moe special.

  • @animationy5784
    @animationy5784 Рік тому +11

    Thank you so much, I’m currently in my last year of high school, wondering about my future and those videos help a lot!

  • @ianp7383
    @ianp7383 Рік тому +6

    I’m planning on transferring to a university for the Fall 2023 and this is what I needed to see. Thanks!

  • @alexmichel6064
    @alexmichel6064 Рік тому +15

    my tip after going thru college admissions last year: don't underestimate the prompts common app gives you! I know they can feel vague or it might be tempting to go off the board in an attempt to be unique but I used one of the prompts and it inspired a really great essay when I was originally had no clue on what to write about. definitely give them some thought before writing them off!

  • @myday7561
    @myday7561 Рік тому +10

    I'm still in junior high school, and in the next 3 years, I'll be in college. Please keep uploading content like these because I'll be wanting your help so I could get into my dream school. Thank you so much ^^

  • @joelmax2603
    @joelmax2603 Рік тому +19

    This video is both educating and funny entertaining 😂😂.Keep it up Gohar !

  • @karthiksing5452
    @karthiksing5452 Рік тому +372

    Gohar, you’re an actual legend! As a junior in the US High School system, tips like these are AMAZING!!! Thanks for all you do!

    • @goharsguide
      @goharsguide  Рік тому +32

      really appreciate it!! wishing you all the best this school year :)

    • @karthiksing5452
      @karthiksing5452 Рік тому +3

      @@goharsguide OMG YOU RESPONDED!! Thank you so much 😁

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Рік тому +93

    You always give the best tips and as dómine who just started a newsletter I definitely will keep these tips in mind ❤

    • @goharsguide
      @goharsguide  Рік тому +13

      thank you for the kind words!!

    • @bye5245
      @bye5245 Рік тому +6

      Why do I see you everywhere in education videos

    • @Spheriment
      @Spheriment Рік тому

      Khalilah D

    • @the_tomi_a
      @the_tomi_a Рік тому +1

      @@bye5245 She's everywhere 💀 I love her though 😂

    • @heyfragrance2695
      @heyfragrance2695 Рік тому +2

      😤 I see you EVERYWHERE

  • @dilanbechillin704
    @dilanbechillin704 Рік тому +3

    Gohar Khan uploaded another great full-length video? Christmas came early!

  • @anthonyabate2248
    @anthonyabate2248 Рік тому +2

    Wow dude just stumbled across ur channel randomly and was shocked u got 1mil subs, Good Stuff bro!

  • @fatimachoudry8100
    @fatimachoudry8100 Рік тому +2

    You are helpful when it comes to essays.

  • @Mrtok522
    @Mrtok522 Рік тому +81

    Gohar, I don’t know if you’re gonna read this but I just wanted to thank you for your amazing and super helpful tips throughout the past two years for me. I am an international student in the IB program and I’m looking forward to apply in the next college application season. Continue with the fantastic work!

  • @mahratunsamha8584
    @mahratunsamha8584 Рік тому +6

    Dear gohar, thanks a lot for everything. I'm a Bangladeshi student and I got graduate assistantship for the fall '23.
    I use to watch your videos during the whole application season and took the tips.
    Gratefulness. ✨

  • @oalpipvaia8
    @oalpipvaia8 Рік тому

    This was sooo helpful!!,

  • @devinlastnamenotneeded8521
    @devinlastnamenotneeded8521 Рік тому +20

    When I write my essays this year your tips are gonna save me Gohar. 🙏 You already helped me go from a C average to a A-B average AP student with your study technics (honestly it was about the motivation you put in me) you may just single handedly make me a successful student yet!

  • @hfwiaupi894
    @hfwiaupi894 Рік тому +6

    Great video, even though im still in middle school, your tips really help!

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому

      I'm in middle school too! What grade are you in?

    • @hfwiaupi894
      @hfwiaupi894 Рік тому

      @@ser2phic Grade 7

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому

      @@hfwiaupi894 ah im 6 grade but pumped to 7 because am in honors

    • @SunnyMoonwilluploadin
      @SunnyMoonwilluploadin Рік тому

      @@ser2phic I’m also in advanced math

  • @GlobalAssignmentHelpAustralia
    @GlobalAssignmentHelpAustralia Рік тому +2

    Really like your video, you are doing very good work by creating this kind of amazing content.

  • @mahratunsamha8584
    @mahratunsamha8584 Рік тому +8

    I'm gonna complete my undergraduate study soon. I watch you videos not because i need them, but because i love to hear you.

    • @mahratunsamha8584
      @mahratunsamha8584 Рік тому +1

      omg i commented this 5 months ago and I got graduate assistantship offer email this morning! life is so short!

  • @josephturpin9681
    @josephturpin9681 Рік тому +9

    I was wondering, if my topic could be a good one. Comparing myself to the instruments that i play, and how i controlled my emotions. And i got control of both my musical passion and my self doubt

  • @mimi99270
    @mimi99270 Рік тому

    Thanks Gohar!

  • @JanhaviMishra
    @JanhaviMishra Рік тому +1

    Please make a part 2!!

  • @kyw8091
    @kyw8091 9 місяців тому

    wow, you will be alot of help for my collage esssay! thanks alot

  • @ImprovementSphere
    @ImprovementSphere Рік тому +2

    ABSOLUTELY NEED A PART II!! Thanks man

  • @skythelioness59
    @skythelioness59 Рік тому +3

    Omg, I just found you and you’re funny and so underrated! I’m gonna sub now!

  • @ysyamens2390
    @ysyamens2390 Рік тому +2

    Well, you got to be the best one to have ever talk in this such common type of video

  • @cat-pd6lm
    @cat-pd6lm Рік тому +66

    the pseudointellectual one is really interesting and funny to me, because i'm a creative writer who often write in a (purposefully) exaggerated style in my short stories, because i often write from perspectives of inanimate objects or animals--trees, air, dragons, horses, etc. because i write like this so often in my personal time, it was a huge struggle trying to write college essays. my style became something i actively had to reverse- instead of writing 'normally', from what i would say is my 'authentic self', i hard to wire myself to be as 'direct as i possibly can', just so that my points didn't get muddled up and read loike a literal creative writing story.
    i think my essay, especially my commonqpp, is still verging on the unconventional side. i'm really excited to see how it's going to go! anyways, as usual, thank you for the advice! you've helped me a lot with my essays this year. i am actually going to send in my ED Brown application in approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. hopefully it will go good :D

    • @midnightwitch3847
      @midnightwitch3847 10 місяців тому

      How’d it go?

    • @cat-pd6lm
      @cat-pd6lm 10 місяців тому +7

      ​@@midnightwitch3847 it went very well :D I GOT INTO BROWN IN THE EARLY DECISION ROUND!!!!!!!!! i am so grateful that i stuck to what i know, and that i chose to be myself relentlessly, no matter if my essays was borderline overly-experimental. and i am so grateful to the admissions officers who read my essays and fought for me :,)) anyways--are you applying to college soon?

    • @midnightwitch3847
      @midnightwitch3847 10 місяців тому

      @@cat-pd6lm no I’ve got another 3 years 😅. But I’m kinda worried because I have good grades I just don’t do many activities also congratulations !!!🎊🎉

    • @kharezmi_
      @kharezmi_ 9 місяців тому

      @@cat-pd6lm Wow, Congrats once again getting into Brown... Btw, I am applying this year (28') to Brown and ivies. I need a bit help with my Personal statements. can U help me with that )

    • @drawing...and.such.3930
      @drawing...and.such.3930 8 місяців тому

      Congratulations!!!!!!!! That’s so amazing

  • @Seraj2336
    @Seraj2336 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for all that you do to help us students get ready for college because of you we can go a step further in our high school and college admissions process. Thanks!

  • @thestraltheundead4093
    @thestraltheundead4093 Рік тому +16

    I am in 11th grade, my English is good but writing speech, essays have never been my thing. Idk how my grammar detoriate in while writing and the major issue is the chronology it's so difficult to place the main body of topic from start to bottom. I hope you understood what I said and it would be a lot better to make a video on it

  • @khariswegner2227
    @khariswegner2227 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @mallmainhall4506
    @mallmainhall4506 11 місяців тому

    this video is GOLD

  • @jayeshkahnani7308
    @jayeshkahnani7308 Рік тому

    I like the background music added at different times in the video..

  • @ashiefilms17
    @ashiefilms17 Рік тому +12

    Can you make a video on how to make a college essay make a person sound more intelligent without being a try hard?

  • @loricat5606
    @loricat5606 9 місяців тому +1

    I'd really like a part 2!

  • @aimyandco
    @aimyandco Рік тому +2

    Can you please make some videos on total self studying?! I’m preparing for my mdcat at home cause academies are so expensive here! I really don’t know how to study with THAT classroom vibe,teachers and my fellow students 😭

  • @ruhiyadwad3724
    @ruhiyadwad3724 Рік тому +36

    As someone in middle school, I have planned quite a bit ahead thanks to your help. You make really helpful and amazing videos, so thank you!

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому +1

      I'm in middle school too! What grade you in?

    • @user-uc6no9re3n
      @user-uc6no9re3n Рік тому +1

      @@ser2phic not the original commenter, but i’m in 7th grade. what about you?

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому +1

      @@user-uc6no9re3n I'm in 6th but I'm in most honors class so probably pumped to 7 (I'm in a honor SS,LA,Math, and Art)

    • @user-uc6no9re3n
      @user-uc6no9re3n Рік тому +1

      @@ser2phic i see. my school only offers honors for english math and science. i take chinese science and there is no honors for that, but i do take honors math and english. i’m also trying to get bumped up to 8th grade honors math

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому +1

      @@user-uc6no9re3n ahh i did have a chance to be pumped for 8th grade math but I d
      Failed the test. Oh well and also Chinese science sound cool can u explain more abt it?

  • @itz_vam6466
    @itz_vam6466 Рік тому +4

    Hey Gohar, can I list independent research in my ECs. BTW love your vids

  • @ecec73
    @ecec73 Рік тому +3

    "Pleaze accept me. I BEG YOU" 😭😭

  • @cadetcombatgaming
    @cadetcombatgaming 9 місяців тому +1

    Well, I actually have done an independent research project into my heritage. But I'm probably not going to go into genealogy. If I do want to find out more about my heritage, and get more perspective on it, even with all that I've done - I'll probably hire someone for it. I want to do many different kinds of things, that I could get in college, but I'm probably going to go with finance first.

  • @Phymacss
    @Phymacss Рік тому +1

    2:53 flight of the bumblebeeee!

  • @Sebboebbo
    @Sebboebbo Рік тому +1

    Da king is back baby he neva miss

  • @nononono.
    @nononono. Рік тому

    Yes, part 2 should be helpful

  • @94mathdude
    @94mathdude Рік тому +4

    Having to write essays for university is awful. I only been to less prestigious universities, and apply to grad school is easier than applying to undergraduate in prestigious universities.

  • @MrLee64
    @MrLee64 7 місяців тому +1

    As my Speech & Debate teacher likes to say, "Don't try to sound photosynthesis. Stop trying to sound fancy."

  • @JaysJS1
    @JaysJS1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @eternal_seokjin7441
    @eternal_seokjin7441 Рік тому +5

    I wish I had the chance to write a College essay, I would've just geeked about Three Kingdoms for the fun of it.
    But I got admitted without writing anything.

  • @shamisaziracrow
    @shamisaziracrow 10 місяців тому +3

    i kinda forgot that this dude makes regular videos and not just shorts

  • @agoose4042
    @agoose4042 Рік тому +2

    Hey gohar, what do you think about college essays that use their car as a metaphor for their life

  • @RtHonElijah
    @RtHonElijah Рік тому

    Flight of the Bumblebee by Rimsky-Korsakov at 2:51 🥰

  • @mohammedzayan5540
    @mohammedzayan5540 Рік тому

    could you make a video about the best essays?

  • @alicelewis6892
    @alicelewis6892 Рік тому

    Well I am still in Elementary School but I can still get smarter by you! I really want to be a teacher as well too.

  • @racool911
    @racool911 Рік тому +1

    When in doubt, throw a research project at it

  • @mathewchakhva8703
    @mathewchakhva8703 Рік тому +4

    Gohar, I've a question I wanted to ask you for a long time: what do you learn in CS?

  • @think3rofficial
    @think3rofficial Рік тому

    PLEASE… GIVE US MORE!

  • @moyosore232
    @moyosore232 Рік тому +1

    Not relating to essays, but I want to ask how you got started in your data science journey

  • @person-lg6jh
    @person-lg6jh Рік тому +1

    this guy can save anyone

  • @therealsherbek
    @therealsherbek Рік тому

    The best channel ever

  • @none6497
    @none6497 Рік тому +3

    The biryani one was on other level.

  • @coolawesomebuilds
    @coolawesomebuilds Місяць тому

    As a 6th grader, I'm probably over-stressing about college apps, but your videos are insanely helpful and informational. Please make more of these...

  • @holly4554
    @holly4554 Рік тому +3

    2 years away from college and still watching:

  • @adrielorteu9105
    @adrielorteu9105 Рік тому +2

    Part two pls🙏🙏

  • @saadamansayyed
    @saadamansayyed Рік тому +2

    I can't tolerate insults to Chicken Biryani!
    Also, nice video, big ups Gohar!

  • @roxiethecockapoo1138
    @roxiethecockapoo1138 Рік тому +2

    Until this day, this was the first time I've ever seen you in a video.

  • @Mercarious
    @Mercarious Рік тому

    PT TWO PLS

  • @osamudazai2330
    @osamudazai2330 Рік тому +2

    Hey
    I am in a college that needs a lot of writing, how do I write the most in the least time? Because the exam time is not always enough to write

  • @BonthalaJitendraAbhyun-qd2yx
    @BonthalaJitendraAbhyun-qd2yx 5 місяців тому

    Hi Gohar, I have a request. Can you please make a video related to time management when you miss a few days of revision. When it was my friends b'day, I missed a whole day of revision. Please give us tips on how to cover it up

  • @otturs
    @otturs 9 місяців тому

    when the paper has autocoreect

  • @Ivanerofeev
    @Ivanerofeev Рік тому +2

    If i am really into philosophy and use many word cause i write books, so i have large grammar vocabulary. I need to write it less fancy even if i am talking like so irl?
    P.s. I dont speak english well, so i can have grammar issues

  • @GhostofTheUchiha22
    @GhostofTheUchiha22 9 місяців тому

    im gonna write about how i taught myself how to draw and play electric guitar is that a great topic to write about?

  • @Captain-Price.
    @Captain-Price. Рік тому

    Can you do essay tips

  • @dickinson2204
    @dickinson2204 Рік тому

    I just noticed that an essay is just like an resume, they don’t care how you feel.

  • @aringelblade
    @aringelblade Рік тому +4

    *My teacher thinking I'm not gonna pass*
    Me who binge watch all of gohar's videos/shorts

  • @HP-tw6tl
    @HP-tw6tl Рік тому +6

    Do you think it's unhealthy to be obsessed with grades? And if yes, how big of a problem do you think it is?

    • @jewelz8023
      @jewelz8023 Рік тому +2

      If you take it as far as the grade now represents your self worth, then its way too far. Grades are important, but they are of course not the end all be all. You have other values and interests and traits that make you you. In shorter terms, being obsessed with grades is usually a one way ticket to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual destruction.

    • @JuicyPeanuts
      @JuicyPeanuts 3 місяці тому

      Yes it's indeed unhealthy to think that grades represent yourself. Although it is one factor of yourself and is important if you would like to achieve big feats in terms of going into an ivy league school or finding a job that has big responsibilities, tasks, or requirements (e.g. a physician, a dentist, etc.). However, other factors are rather as important such as extra curricular activities, socialization skills, etc.

  • @darkfire143
    @darkfire143 Рік тому +2

    Hey Gohar Can You Combine All The Things You've Told Us from Short Into One Long Video?

  • @coolskeletondude5902
    @coolskeletondude5902 Рік тому +1

    4:06
    "who's wendy"
    me:
    WEN DEEZ NU-

  • @kabirnott4051
    @kabirnott4051 Рік тому +8

    Hi Gohar, I am still in middle school( may seem a little young to all you high schoolers), but would your website be able to help with different types of middle school essays as well?
    Thx for all your videos

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому

      I'm in middle school too! What grade are you in?

    • @kabirnott4051
      @kabirnott4051 Рік тому

      @@ser2phic 8th grade

    • @ser2phic
      @ser2phic Рік тому

      @@kabirnott4051 im in 6 lol

    • @erikbulux4793
      @erikbulux4793 Рік тому

      @@ser2phic same

    • @johnkingbad
      @johnkingbad Рік тому

      @@ser2phic 7th. Middle School gang lol

  • @iamxploding6451
    @iamxploding6451 Рік тому +1

    Tmrw is my final exam hope this works🤞

  • @stthemasterz2581
    @stthemasterz2581 Рік тому

    I need help learning how to start writing a college application and what to include in it

  • @xxspacekidxx8235
    @xxspacekidxx8235 Рік тому +4

    Me watching this video 2 days after submitting my first application to a reach school "please don't be me, please don't be me-"
    I think I might have fallen for a few traps, but honestly not as bad as I was expecting

  • @marinavoronina3073
    @marinavoronina3073 Рік тому

    Part 2 pleeeeeeese

  • @shinigami83309
    @shinigami83309 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you give some tips on fashion colleges essays

  • @DiegoGarcia-vn3bi
    @DiegoGarcia-vn3bi Рік тому +1

    One thing to say. GOAT 🐐

  • @V1ndollar
    @V1ndollar 10 місяців тому +3

    Should you try being ahead of your class by using online sources so you are better prepared?

  • @vishnusudheer6049
    @vishnusudheer6049 Рік тому

    Man any tips on how to study from scratch one day before exam and pass it

  • @lailamackenzie8362
    @lailamackenzie8362 Рік тому

    Please I really need help
    I’m filling my college application and for the option of the program, I want to do premed, should I choose the premed option or choose biology. I’m an international student and I don’t reaaly know how it works. Because I heard you should never choose premed as the program but just a track. Thanks

  • @fledora1217
    @fledora1217 Рік тому +8

    1 and a half years left until I will write my first College Essay.
    It’s gonna be tough, but worth it.

  • @andrewapelis3189
    @andrewapelis3189 Рік тому +1

    Thanks recommendations, I was just about to make an essay and this popped up. I was supposed to write a pseudo intellectual one 💀.

  • @rockingamingwiththesahit2145

    2:54 Horrible stench from biriyani? Impossible.

  • @albinaerbolatova22
    @albinaerbolatova22 Рік тому +1

    Do you edit essay or just correct grammar/give review?

  • @Nephegofficial
    @Nephegofficial Рік тому +1

    Gohar, Washington UDUB is a university, not a college right?

  • @user-rf5eo4bo4g
    @user-rf5eo4bo4g 3 місяці тому

    I don't even need these skills, as I'm an Indian but still think they'll be useful, somehow, in my day-to-day life. Thanks Gohar!

  • @ugbadmohed8107
    @ugbadmohed8107 Рік тому

    Can you Please talk about how to go to Harvard or Oxford University

  • @cat-pd6lm
    @cat-pd6lm Рік тому

    NAH IM LAUGHING AT THE WENDYS PART that was really funny

  • @itsabdelg
    @itsabdelg 13 днів тому

    dude im from Algeria and i promise i am just so confused on what to do regarding college. Our school system is so outdated. All we get to choose is one "filliere" out of 14 or with only The sciences taken seriously being: *Natural and life sciences,* *Exact sciences,(i do this)* and *Technology: Civil engineering or Mechanical engineering or Electrical engineering* And those aren't even different we literally study the same curriculum except at different paces and at a kinda of different levels of depth. +Technology don't study Science instead they choose to study "X" type of engineering or . I don't get how to apply for college now. ( i'm applying in Canada ) One word: *help*

  • @-.SkyArt.-
    @-.SkyArt.- Рік тому

    2:14 💀Nah cuz I know these kids 😭

  • @KiwiEditz
    @KiwiEditz Рік тому +4

    tbh I'm 12 and my birthday is today but I still love your videos

  • @Seraj2336
    @Seraj2336 Рік тому

    I am also currently a 10th grader.