I got rejected 2 years in a row :") I mean, the first year I applied I got rejected on the first phase, and now I got rejected on the second phase. Honestly, I'm so glad I got rejected. I felt so bad after the weekend with other participants because I realized that I don't know myself really well, and, because of this, I wasn't able to express the real me and my opinions. I think this was a chance for me to realize how much I still have to reflect about myself, and also to accept that I take a while to assimilate everything. I'm trying to understand myself better, but I still have next year to apply and I hope that, at the time, I have more self knowledge than right now
Just to add my two cents and disclaimer I also now work for my NC In 2015 I got rejected but was accepted second time to UWCCR (2016) but hey ho the NC didn't have enough money and my parents could also not fund it (them tuition fees hella ridiculous). So i just graduated regular public school in my country, which is not terrible. I now study law and global studies at a top University in my country. While I still wish that I could have attended UWC, and I bet all of us rejects do, I just want to tell you that there is more to life and your educational fulfillment outside of UWC. I'm still friends with the people I applied with, and I know two of them who haven't gone onto go to Uni and many who wish they didn't go. But more importantly, I think what I got out of the experience is a network of people, whether or not they got in or not, who share the same values as you do. I grew up in a pretty isolated area, and even being able to find that place and that group of people was a great experience. So don't lose hope. There are some things in life that don't work out, and it really hurts, but I also know people who have been rejected from UWC to go on and do amazing things - so don't lose heart and don't beat yourself up for any outcome. From someone who works with the NC now, the main problem is we don't have enough money to send students, so if you can't go its likely this reason, you are not alone :Z
I did not get in. And I did not get the chance to apply the following year. I cannot write this without crying, I swear I was myself, I was honest and I was really devastated. I thought there was something wrong with me, and sometimes I still doubt myself.
just got a rejection letter. totally feel you. as a straight a student, who’s fluent in 3 languages and does a ton of extracurriculars it is absolutely devastating.
I just got rejected because I think I really screwed up my zoom interview and said things like wanting to go to Oxford which i actually don’t want to.I think the main reason is that my national committee really cares about grades, but I don’t think they define how smart you are. I really should have expressed myself better during the interview. Thank you so much for this, it was really comforting ❤️
Honesty is one of the main values in UWC , when the interviewer hears your response they immediately will find out. They are just so experienced in what they do its amazing
This video helped me a lot. Thank you very much for what you are doing. I really felt much better after watching it. It was necessary for me. Unbelievably. I love you, thanks.
i just found out today that I did not got in. It is rough. Last year my committe didn't send anybody to UWC and this year there was few people applying. Why I am that sad is beacause I didn't had the ocasion to have an interview and state my view. They rejected me after the application and I truly wanted that interview. I can see you probably got over it. I wish you all the best
@@alexandrugabrielburea6632 Same. I did horrible in the application and didn't get the chance to make an interview. It's hard because I knew that I could do better in the interview.
Thank you so much for making this video. I had this problem with having to cope with the fact of rejection from great programmes, and it's hard. Knowing that someone is there to support you is really wonderful. I'm not dealing with somethinglike this right now, yet this video made me feel so loved and inspired me a lot, and that's exactly what I needed at the end of my really bad day. Thank you again, Lydia.
kinda Anastasia you’re welcome❤️❤️ it’s a really hard process like you said, and I don’t want people to have to face that alone. I’m sorry to hear you had a bad day, I hope tomorrow is better :)
That's so nice what you're saying and the way you are looking at things. It is so true that if it isn't meant to be it is sad but maybe you're only a few steps away from something greater that suits you more and you will be passionate about.
I recently got rejected after getting to the final round and it is turning out great, I am even hoping to apply next year 😊. If you anyone's interested I'm thinking about making a video😊, please lemme know down below.
hello! i just got rejected on my last round today! thankyou so much for making this video, i know a lot of people rejected from the same round as me who watch this video too! it really helped a lot even after two years you published it! 💓💓 - lots of love!!
No way I just got rejected 2 days ago because I am not eligible to pass through interview round, I have to clear my mind everyday and told myself to stop thinking about it but it's hard. P. S I am applying for 5 years scholarship to Singapore but I failed. So is there any way I can reapply again and how long do I have to wait?
Omg I really don't know what to expect in the future, but I think this video is really helpful in all cases, thank you very much. Saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾❣️
I know this is a pretty late comment but I guess people are still watching this video so whatever. I just want to thank you so much for posting this, it is really needed and got me through my rejection. I'm now studying in UWC Mostar after getting rejected once, and honestly UWC is too romanticized. Don't get me wrong, I love UWCiM with all my heart and I won't trade it away for anything. But for everyone else, please take into consideration that UWC is not perfect, and coming here will only force you to confront your struggles - even the mildest ones. But in the end, you will get to take away so many wonderful things. And if you end up not getting in, trust me, it's completely fine too. There are so many more amazing places where you can shine and inspire other people, and you get to keep your comfort zone as well :)
im having my final round in a week and getting prepared mentally. not being pessimistic, but after receiving an invitation to the final round ive been daydreaming all the time about how i would be going to each school, planning my day, etc. and i just feel that i might have already set my expectations too high and i better not focus on it that much yet. thank you so much for your words, they are actually so true, its hard to see how many other opportunities are around when you get rejected, but there will bw always something for you
Yeah I got to know I didn't get in 4 days ago and I was thinking these 4 days why was I feeling so sad as I kinda knew competition was really tough being a candidate who needed full scholarship and with my luck chances were I might not get in. And watching your video made me realize why, when you are investing so much energy and time into researching, giving your best and putting so much effort into the application form, group activities and interview and still dont get in ig you are bound to feel sad. Thank you Lydia your video really helped ❤️
I got into UWCSEA this week i was looking at your channel for your tips , and I was super suprised you made this after you got in. Sorry to all those who did not get in....
@@nimish6578 sorry I just saw this . I am a Singaporean citizen (indian at heart :))so I applied directly to UWC east. So I only had one option. But various videos say that you will get one of the preferences you put on your application
i was not accepted last year and it really did made me furious , sad and useless regarding all the efforts i put in but it also made me realize my flaws to which made me apply this year again with fresh energy and new thoughts. ongoing.
i got rejected around around February and was devastated at first as I couldn’t really see how i didn’t get in. but after reflecting on what went well in my interviews and what i could’ve improved on, even after receiving my assessment feedback, I had only made the slightest error and they emphasized how they’d really want me to reapply again this year for class of 2025’ as I’d have a much stronger chance of getting accepted. Even though the mistake was small, i can definitely see how it would’ve effected my interviews and i’m glad that they even want me to give it a second go, and i feel much more confident to hopefully applying again. For anyone looking to reapply, if you can, go ask your NC on Assessment feedback and try to correct those mistakes you could’ve made that held you back and come to the interview process feeling much more confident and knowledgeable than before! you’ve got this :)
I had received partially funded scholarship but had to reject it due to my parents’ financial background. We didn’t have any option to say because they didn’t request anything like that before nominations and the national committee told us that this was all the financial help we could ever get :(
Lydia Jane It’s okay... i just don’t think it’s fair how financial aid is given in my country.. they don’t ask for any information and give the financial aid randomly. For exemple someone with money might receive full and someone without partially and couldn’t pay..
Just got rejected. It's really difficult to cope with it because it kind of was my dream (even though I can try to apply tge next year) and I have no motivation to do anything, but I hope it's going to be better soon. Also, now I know how UWC works, so, maybe, next time I will work better
I just found out that I got rejected… after four strait months of writing and re reading the application. I had UWC alum read it, and amazing references. Sometimes the decision is out of your control but you just have to trust that whatever happens happens and is meant to be
@@asadwholesomememe2749 So yea basically, I got rejected by all of them. But I learned to accept it, of course UWC is a great opportunity to gain self awareness a build an international community. But what makes UWC strong it is also their weakness! You grow a sort obsession and feel depended on the UWC community. It's hard to bond with anyone outside that community and it's also hard to find a purpose outside UWC. Because UWC is described as the highlight of their life, the top of the iceberg, and when they have reached that top, you can only go downhill. They grow pessimistic about a lot of things after they finish UWC. (This information is based on stories of family members who went to UWC, peers I had when I did the Global Citizen Academy (GCA) and my own point of view). It's really not the end of the world, and that is said by someone who applied 5 times and emailed all 18 schools. ;) I found my sense of purpose because of this and I hope to build my own international boarding school organisation someday, for everyone and every age the opportunity to apply to with and hopefully a good community and several different ways of eduction so that everyone can achieve a diploma in their own way. I hope you doing alright and let this little setback not take your future dreams away.
The problem is that in my country the national committee is choosing people with no logic like you should fill your application and if they like it the will bring you to the interview and if they relaxed with you you are going to be accepted that's doesn't make any sense
Another video on how to deal with rejection from UWC colleges. I think the main problem is the selection process is handled by UWC National Chapters/Selection Committees that operate by their own set of rules with little or no oversight from any supra entity. That alone leaves lots of room to question how fair their selection process is. Some of us former "disgruntled rejects" suspect those sitting on the boards/selection committees of UWC National Chapters (usually wealthy patrons and influential UWC alumni) have every incentive to "rig the system" to privilege their own UWC-applying kids, grand-kids, nieces, grand nieces, nephews, or grand nephews over other general applicants. Not saying all National Committees are the same, but we have a reason to believe that some are "rotten to the core". The real reason for rejection may not always be that "they are not good enough, or smart enough" - there is more to it than meets the eye. But who''s keeping score or monitoring? No one, which is why your video provides little comfort to many of those rejected by UWCs.
Hey I actually only submitted my application pretty recently. Im applying through the GSP and I chose ISAK as my first choice. Do you have any idea about the wait time for the application. I applied 2 weeks ago and I haven't received anything yet so I'm a little anxious.
Hey! Wow, that is early! I'm going to be honest, I think it'll be a bit of a wait. Usually, people hear back in the fall at the earliest. HOWEVER, I don't know very much about GSP at all! I'm just going off of what I've heard from people. So I could be completely wrong!
@@ayushij Which national committee r u from? And which waitlist r u on? I heard waitlist offers range from around March to September, but its been three months already and I havent heard anything from my national commitee ever since
i'm on the indian nc's waitlist. i didn't know there were two types of waitlists? i haven't heard anything from them since i got waitlisted in february:( have you heard of anyone from the waitlist getting in? which nc are you from?
@@ayushij im from the HK waitlist, and my national committee told me that im on LPCs waitlist. They said there were so changes in the waitlist, but from what ive known, there r no comfirmed cases of waitlisted ppl accepted to UWC
This was my first time applying for uwc i sadly got rejected today on the first round I am really devastated as i set so much hopes on it was crying the whole day 😭😭 I sent tgem a thankful email and asked why i was rejected so i can work on myself and try again Literally thank you so much for this video watching and reading tge comments helped me to realise that there is hope❤ I will apply agine next year but i am really scared getting rejected on the first round really broke me but i hope i can get in next year Can someone please who applied aging 2 years and got in give me tips on what i can do to get in thank you so much ❤
We were two in a « waiting list » because there was not enough money for our scholarships but the other girl in waiting list juste got in, unfortunately they couldn’t find enough money for me …
Hi, I have a question. Do any of you know why UWC doesn’t reply to emails to people who were rejected. My daughter just really wants to get a feedback, she isn’t angry, sad or anything like that. She is incredibly successful and she already been accepted to two other very reputable schools. But she would love to have a feedback what went wrong? UWC ignores hers ours emails and this part of rejection is a bit upsetting for all of us. Good luck everyone
Hey Lydia! Amazing video!!! I remember watching it once even before I had applied to calm myself down. I haven't heard anything from them yet. Do you know if there is any rule relating to siblings applying one after the other (my sister is in 12 grade in MUWCI this year)? And will they atleast send a rejection letter? Because I am getting paranoid that they do not have my correct email id. Thank you so much!
Saumya Shinde hey!! Thank you! I don’t think there’s any rule like that, we’ve got tons of siblings that have come through isak :)) and each NC treats rejection letters differently, so I’m really not sure. But don’t lose hope yet! COVID has made the process suuuper messy this year
@@LydiaJane Thank you so much! I will keep this video handy just incase. ;) btw not even kidding, your voice is so soothing you can literally have soothing podcasts.❤️❤️❤️
Yah rite me too i am from india, but trying from tibetan section. Its been 3months now and i didn't heard a thing from them, i bet i am not in coz i heard one boy is going to the thrid round of that same 30 min interview we all had. I think i am not meant for uwc.
@@norbuwangchuk5091 hey! I would suggest to start looking for other institutions. I am doing the same thing. Keep hoping but also just in case. Also I learnt that it might be because of the pandemic. If you applied for a scholarship, your chances are slim.
I got rejected but I think it was because I mentioned my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and needing quiet and rest sometimes lol. Maybe not the best idea for the application
@Shanay Bryan Ahaha that was so long ago, I got waitlisted that year but I applied again the next year, and now I'm in UWC Mostar :) Honestly I'm glad I didn't get in that year because I learnt so much more, and would not have been in this college otherwise.
@Shanay Bryan I can relate. Honestly just take it easy, my friend who's now in LPC also had a lot of technical difficulties during her interview. I'm sure your national committee would understand, and whatever happens is okay too. Where are you from?
Jan Linhart I’ve never heard of a student that’s been rejected! It might happen.....but I think chances are you’re in the class of ‘22 :)) congratulations!
Hey! What's up! I just saw your comment here and I was like "Gosh I finally found someone who's going to uwcsea". I heard that they hardly ever reject nominations by the national committees. You're probably going! I got my letter of acceptance from uwcsea exactly a month ago. Maybe we should keep in touch!
I got rejected on second round and i think the reason was the interview that i was so nervous. The sad part is that im the perfect fit for uwc but for the anxious i got rejected:) like my grades are so great and i worked so hard for the first stage that i finally passed but in 30 mins i ruined everything… now im thinking about people who got accepted and how happy they are and im so happy for them but wish i could get accepted too They didn’t even mentioned money so idk i guess i feel so low and useless..
Hi, i got waitlisted after the interview, and i feel the same way as you. I worked hard on my application and felt that i would fit in great at UWC. But i feel like i messed it up at the interview unfortunately, because i was stressed and didnt answer the questions that well :,(
@@LydiaJane were you like a transfer student and is there limited spots for DP 1 because there was a grade 10 already in school? SORRY I have so much questions bc I wanna join DP1 in ISAK so bad next year heheh
@@LydiaJane Can you tell me the names of this scholarships that didn't distinguish between ages and that suitable for me as I'm from Egypt and I'm 17 years old
Thank you very much tomboy girl It helped me a lot and i feel a loat better I might even fall for you ........ JK Thanks a lot and they r not just words its what i feel from the bottom of my heart.
Hi Lydia, Please HELP me🙏 I am applying to UWC this year and I got selected for the interview. And my national committee has one slot full scholarship to ISAK Japan. But I am concern about my age since most UWC's age criteria is between 16 to 18... And I will be 18 and half if I happen to attain UWC... My date of birth is 25 February 2002, am I eligible to get into ISAK? Please HELP
Hari Prasad Acharya hey!! Congrats on the interview :)) I think you should be okay, especially if you’ve made it to the interview stage. There’s lots of different ages at uwcs! But I can’t guarantee anything, as I don’t know the ins and outs of the NC process. So all I can say is do your best, and don’t worry about what you can’t control!
Y A since we are an international boarding school, we are allowed to stay here and keep learning. It would be more dangerous for us to travel to the airport and go back home, so we are staying here. However, we are mostly staying on campus and there aren’t any school trips happening!
Hey Lydia Wish u can read this and help me 🙏 , so I'm applying for next year which is im in 11 grade, if I got rejected next year, can I still reapplied in 12 grade?also, I see most of uwc application is on or before 30th September, but my birthday is in 23 October 2005,which is I'm still 15,is it okay if I applied?
@@ezra7243 hi I'm in the same boat as you. I'm one the same grade level and age, I'm applying for uwc atlantic college in Wales in October! When are you applying to yours?
@@ezra7243 that's so cool!! Best wishes to you, I hope you get in! Is there any way we could chat, have you got Instagram? Atlantic college start taking in applications at the end of October so I might apply at the end of October or beginning of November!
@@Toffi.alhamdullilah yes it does hahaha, but don't use my experience as guidance, if you want to, you can apply again :) maybe you'll make it next time
Hi, I just got into Pearson college and I’m super stoked. However, I really had wanted to Adriatic, and I know I sound really stupid right now, but I got into my head that I would be going there and it just looks so perfect. I’m sorry if I sound ungrateful or anything, but I was wondering if there is any way that you know of to get into another college??
Claire Goatcher hey!! You can’t switch colleges, I’m sorry. But I really, really suggest you choose Pearson. The selection committee knows a lot, and so they probably have their reasons for sending you to Pearson! I know Adriatic was your dream, but Pearson is also a really good school that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. UWC is all about being open-minded :)
Hello everyone!!! I just wanna let you know that if you are from Europe then you still have a chance!!! It’s not uwc, but it’s almost the same! In Denmark you can as a European student study for free(the Ib diploma)!! Just wanted to let you guys know!! There is still hope for y’all!!
That’s never a nice feeling, I’m sorry❤️ remember - at the end of the day, UWC is just a high school. It has good parts and bad parts. The best part of it was the people I met, and there are amazing people everywhere. Keep your head up - there are always other opportunities! I’ve been rejected from a lot of things in my life, I just got lucky with UWC. Your time is coming❤
4 роки тому+1
When is your next video? :D Keep it up! Would you like to be UA-cam friends? :]
I got rejected 2 years in a row :") I mean, the first year I applied I got rejected on the first phase, and now I got rejected on the second phase. Honestly, I'm so glad I got rejected. I felt so bad after the weekend with other participants because I realized that I don't know myself really well, and, because of this, I wasn't able to express the real me and my opinions. I think this was a chance for me to realize how much I still have to reflect about myself, and also to accept that I take a while to assimilate everything. I'm trying to understand myself better, but I still have next year to apply and I hope that, at the time, I have more self knowledge than right now
Just to add my two cents and disclaimer I also now work for my NC
In 2015 I got rejected but was accepted second time to UWCCR (2016) but hey ho the NC didn't have enough money and my parents could also not fund it (them tuition fees hella ridiculous). So i just graduated regular public school in my country, which is not terrible. I now study law and global studies at a top University in my country.
While I still wish that I could have attended UWC, and I bet all of us rejects do, I just want to tell you that there is more to life and your educational fulfillment outside of UWC. I'm still friends with the people I applied with, and I know two of them who haven't gone onto go to Uni and many who wish they didn't go. But more importantly, I think what I got out of the experience is a network of people, whether or not they got in or not, who share the same values as you do. I grew up in a pretty isolated area, and even being able to find that place and that group of people was a great experience. So don't lose hope. There are some things in life that don't work out, and it really hurts, but I also know people who have been rejected from UWC to go on and do amazing things - so don't lose heart and don't beat yourself up for any outcome.
From someone who works with the NC now, the main problem is we don't have enough money to send students, so if you can't go its likely this reason, you are not alone :Z
Thank you so much for this comment!
i just got my rejection letter today, thanks this helped :D
-guyss its okay to be rejected it be like that sometimes huhu T-T i love you all
Same 🙂
I'm so sorry to hear that
Same
I did not get in. And I did not get the chance to apply the following year. I cannot write this without crying, I swear I was myself, I was honest and I was really devastated.
I thought there was something wrong with me, and sometimes I still doubt myself.
And i was looking for you on instagram so i could talk to you and thank you.
Hey, I'm so sorry, I just saw this! There is nothing wrong with you
just got a rejection letter. totally feel you. as a straight a student, who’s fluent in 3 languages and does a ton of extracurriculars it is absolutely devastating.
Perfect timing, thank you so much!
Hope it helps!!
I just got rejected because I think I really screwed up my zoom interview and said things like wanting to go to Oxford which i actually don’t want to.I think the main reason is that my national committee really cares about grades, but I don’t think they define how smart you are. I really should have expressed myself better during the interview. Thank you so much for this, it was really comforting ❤️
Honesty is one of the main values in UWC , when the interviewer hears your response they immediately will find out. They are just so experienced in what they do its amazing
I totally feel you!! I messed up a college interview and got rejected too >.< oh well, life goes on I guess
This video helped me a lot. Thank you very much for what you are doing. I really felt much better after watching it. It was necessary for me. Unbelievably. I love you, thanks.
I’m really really glad I could help. Rejection is always tough, but it is something that ends. You’ve got this❤️
i just found out today that I did not got in. It is rough. Last year my committe didn't send anybody to UWC and this year there was few people applying. Why I am that sad is beacause I didn't had the ocasion to have an interview and state my view. They rejected me after the application and I truly wanted that interview. I can see you probably got over it. I wish you all the best
@@alexandrugabrielburea6632 Same. I did horrible in the application and didn't get the chance to make an interview. It's hard because I knew that I could do better in the interview.
Thank you so much for making this video. I had this problem with having to cope with the fact of rejection from great programmes, and it's hard. Knowing that someone is there to support you is really wonderful. I'm not dealing with somethinglike this right now, yet this video made me feel so loved and inspired me a lot, and that's exactly what I needed at the end of my really bad day. Thank you again, Lydia.
kinda Anastasia you’re welcome❤️❤️ it’s a really hard process like you said, and I don’t want people to have to face that alone. I’m sorry to hear you had a bad day, I hope tomorrow is better :)
That's so nice what you're saying and the way you are looking at things. It is so true that if it isn't meant to be it is sad but maybe you're only a few steps away from something greater that suits you more and you will be passionate about.
I recently got rejected after getting to the final round and it is turning out great, I am even hoping to apply next year 😊. If you anyone's interested I'm thinking about making a video😊, please lemme know down below.
I'm really interested to hear you experience
Did you got accepted this year?
hello! i just got rejected on my last round today! thankyou so much for making this video, i know a lot of people rejected from the same round as me who watch this video too! it really helped a lot even after two years you published it! 💓💓
- lots of love!!
No way I just got rejected 2 days ago because I am not eligible to pass through interview round, I have to clear my mind everyday and told myself to stop thinking about it but it's hard. P. S I am applying for 5 years scholarship to Singapore but I failed. So is there any way I can reapply again and how long do I have to wait?
So helpful! I'm gonna try my luck next year, but this is very reassuring.
Omg I really don't know what to expect in the future, but I think this video is really helpful in all cases, thank you very much. Saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾❣️
Good luck!
I know this is a pretty late comment but I guess people are still watching this video so whatever. I just want to thank you so much for posting this, it is really needed and got me through my rejection. I'm now studying in UWC Mostar after getting rejected once, and honestly UWC is too romanticized. Don't get me wrong, I love UWCiM with all my heart and I won't trade it away for anything. But for everyone else, please take into consideration that UWC is not perfect, and coming here will only force you to confront your struggles - even the mildest ones. But in the end, you will get to take away so many wonderful things. And if you end up not getting in, trust me, it's completely fine too. There are so many more amazing places where you can shine and inspire other people, and you get to keep your comfort zone as well :)
im having my final round in a week and getting prepared mentally. not being pessimistic, but after receiving an invitation to the final round ive been daydreaming all the time about how i would be going to each school, planning my day, etc. and i just feel that i might have already set my expectations too high and i better not focus on it that much yet.
thank you so much for your words, they are actually so true, its hard to see how many other opportunities are around when you get rejected, but there will bw always something for you
Yeah I got to know I didn't get in 4 days ago and I was thinking these 4 days why was I feeling so sad as I kinda knew competition was really tough being a candidate who needed full scholarship and with my luck chances were I might not get in. And watching your video made me realize why, when you are investing so much energy and time into researching, giving your best and putting so much effort into the application form, group activities and interview and still dont get in ig you are bound to feel sad. Thank you Lydia your video really helped ❤️
I'm really glad I could help
thank you so much for making this.
I got into UWCSEA this week i was looking at your channel for your tips , and I was super suprised you made this after you got in. Sorry to all those who did not get in....
@@nimish6578 sorry I just saw this . I am a Singaporean citizen (indian at heart :))so I applied directly to UWC east. So I only had one option. But various videos say that you will get one of the preferences you put on your application
@@nimish6578 if u want more info just dm me on Insta: george_joseph69
@@georgejoseph3299 hey what was your extracurriculars?
thank you so much, it means a lot❤
i was not accepted last year and it really did made me furious , sad and useless regarding all the efforts i put in but it also made me realize my flaws to which made me apply this year again with fresh energy and new thoughts. ongoing.
How did it go? Did you get in this time?
i got rejected around around February and was devastated at first as I couldn’t really see how i didn’t get in. but after reflecting on what went well in my interviews and what i could’ve improved on, even after receiving my assessment feedback, I had only made the slightest error and they emphasized how they’d really want me to reapply again this year for class of 2025’ as I’d have a much stronger chance of getting accepted. Even though the mistake was small, i can definitely see how it would’ve effected my interviews and i’m glad that they even want me to give it a second go, and i feel much more confident to hopefully applying again. For anyone looking to reapply, if you can, go ask your NC on Assessment feedback and try to correct those mistakes you could’ve made that held you back and come to the interview process feeling much more confident and knowledgeable than before! you’ve got this :)
Would it be a problem if you tell what are the mistakes someone can make, and what you did
I had received partially funded scholarship but had to reject it due to my parents’ financial background. We didn’t have any option to say because they didn’t request anything like that before nominations and the national committee told us that this was all the financial help we could ever get :(
I’m so sorry... that’s really tough ❤️
Lydia Jane It’s okay... i just don’t think it’s fair how financial aid is given in my country.. they don’t ask for any information and give the financial aid randomly. For exemple someone with money might receive full and someone without partially and couldn’t pay..
Ana-Maria Groza that is weird...I’m really sorry
Lydia Jane in other countries, do they request financial information before stating if it’s partial or full?
Ana-Maria Groza yeah! Every country is different
Just got rejected. It's really difficult to cope with it because it kind of was my dream (even though I can try to apply tge next year) and I have no motivation to do anything, but I hope it's going to be better soon. Also, now I know how UWC works, so, maybe, next time I will work better
Bruh same, 6 hours ago 😂
I just found out that I got rejected… after four strait months of writing and re reading the application. I had UWC alum read it, and amazing references. Sometimes the decision is out of your control but you just have to trust that whatever happens happens and is meant to be
thank u so much for this video
Alexia Negron you are most welcome❤️
thank you so much :”) ♡
Status update: I just emailed EVERY UWC schools separately to ask if there is any possibilities for me getting in their school! Let’s hope it works!
Good luck!!!! And please update! It's really interesting ✨
Yeah then what happened?
@@meghanarella3573 heyy! did they reply to your waitlist? do you know what will happen to us lol
Any updates
@@asadwholesomememe2749 So yea basically, I got rejected by all of them. But I learned to accept it, of course UWC is a great opportunity to gain self awareness a build an international community.
But what makes UWC strong it is also their weakness! You grow a sort obsession and feel depended on the UWC community. It's hard to bond with anyone outside that community and it's also hard to find a purpose outside UWC. Because UWC is described as the highlight of their life, the top of the iceberg, and when they have reached that top, you can only go downhill. They grow pessimistic about a lot of things after they finish UWC. (This information is based on stories of family members who went to UWC, peers I had when I did the Global Citizen Academy (GCA) and my own point of view).
It's really not the end of the world, and that is said by someone who applied 5 times and emailed all 18 schools. ;)
I found my sense of purpose because of this and I hope to build my own international boarding school organisation someday, for everyone and every age the opportunity to apply to with and hopefully a good community and several different ways of eduction so that everyone can achieve a diploma in their own way.
I hope you doing alright and let this little setback not take your future dreams away.
i didnt even apply yet and am watching this video for comfort...
I just got rejected and i felt awful thanks for this video it made me feel better
The problem is that in my country the national committee is choosing people with no logic
like you should fill your application and if they like it the will bring you to the interview and if they relaxed with you you are going to be accepted that's doesn't make any sense
I am not that good at mathematics could I choose what subjects I want to study or no?
This year I got rejected to get into UWC. But thanks a lot, this video cure my sadness feelings :')
I'm so sorry
Do they send you an email if you got rejected?
@@taralee8389 no, in my country if I don't get the email from NC, it means that I got rejected :')
I'm going to apply next month I hope to get in 'cause I'm very bad at coping with rejection
Thanks sooo much
I GOT INTO UWC!
THAT'S AMAZING CONGRATULATIONS!!
Another video on how to deal with rejection from UWC colleges. I think the main problem is the selection process is handled by UWC National Chapters/Selection Committees that operate by their own set of rules with little or no oversight from any supra entity. That alone leaves lots of room to question how fair their selection process is. Some of us former "disgruntled rejects" suspect those sitting on the boards/selection committees of UWC National Chapters (usually wealthy patrons and influential UWC alumni) have every incentive to "rig the system" to privilege their own UWC-applying kids, grand-kids, nieces, grand nieces, nephews, or grand nephews over other general applicants. Not saying all National Committees are the same, but we have a reason to believe that some are "rotten to the core". The real reason for rejection may not always be that "they are not good enough, or smart enough" - there is more to it than meets the eye. But who''s keeping score or monitoring? No one, which is why your video provides little comfort to many of those rejected by UWCs.
Hey I actually only submitted my application pretty recently. Im applying through the GSP and I chose ISAK as my first choice. Do you have any idea about the wait time for the application. I applied 2 weeks ago and I haven't received anything yet so I'm a little anxious.
Hey! Wow, that is early! I'm going to be honest, I think it'll be a bit of a wait. Usually, people hear back in the fall at the earliest. HOWEVER, I don't know very much about GSP at all! I'm just going off of what I've heard from people. So I could be completely wrong!
Thank you! Just got waitlisted, and feeling very confused in general. I know everything is just gonna be fine, I just have to wait...
Aww I'm sorry
hey! i was waitlisted too...any idea what our chances are? i'm not even sure how the waitlist works like here :/
@@ayushij Which national committee r u from? And which waitlist r u on? I heard waitlist offers range from around March to September, but its been three months already and I havent heard anything from my national commitee ever since
i'm on the indian nc's waitlist. i didn't know there were two types of waitlists? i haven't heard anything from them since i got waitlisted in february:( have you heard of anyone from the waitlist getting in? which nc are you from?
@@ayushij im from the HK waitlist, and my national committee told me that im on LPCs waitlist. They said there were so changes in the waitlist, but from what ive known, there r no comfirmed cases of waitlisted ppl accepted to UWC
Hi can you please help me out I have to apply in a day to UWC can you help me out it will be helpful if you lend hand to help
This was my first time applying for uwc i sadly got rejected today on the first round
I am really devastated as i set so much hopes on it
was crying the whole day 😭😭
I sent tgem a thankful email and asked why i was rejected so i can work on myself and try again
Literally thank you so much for this video watching and reading tge comments helped me to realise that there is hope❤
I will apply agine next year but i am really scared getting rejected on the first round really broke me but i hope i can get in next year
Can someone please who applied aging 2 years and got in give me tips on what i can do to get in thank you so much ❤
We were two in a « waiting list » because there was not enough money for our scholarships but the other girl in waiting list juste got in, unfortunately they couldn’t find enough money for me …
Hi, I have a question. Do any of you know why UWC doesn’t reply to emails to people who were rejected. My daughter just really wants to get a feedback, she isn’t angry, sad or anything like that. She is incredibly successful and she already been accepted to two other very reputable schools. But she would love to have a feedback what went wrong? UWC ignores hers ours emails and this part of rejection is a bit upsetting for all of us. Good luck everyone
Could you tell me what other two schools she applied t
Hey Lydia! Amazing video!!! I remember watching it once even before I had applied to calm myself down. I haven't heard anything from them yet. Do you know if there is any rule relating to siblings applying one after the other (my sister is in 12 grade in MUWCI this year)? And will they atleast send a rejection letter? Because I am getting paranoid that they do not have my correct email id. Thank you so much!
Saumya Shinde hey!! Thank you! I don’t think there’s any rule like that, we’ve got tons of siblings that have come through isak :)) and each NC treats rejection letters differently, so I’m really not sure. But don’t lose hope yet! COVID has made the process suuuper messy this year
@@LydiaJane Thank you so much! I will keep this video handy just incase. ;)
btw not even kidding, your voice is so soothing you can literally have soothing podcasts.❤️❤️❤️
Yah rite me too i am from india, but trying from tibetan section. Its been 3months now and i didn't heard a thing from them, i bet i am not in coz i heard one boy is going to the thrid round of that same 30 min interview we all had. I think i am not meant for uwc.
@@norbuwangchuk5091 hey! I would suggest to start looking for other institutions. I am doing the same thing. Keep hoping but also just in case. Also I learnt that it might be because of the pandemic. If you applied for a scholarship, your chances are slim.
@@norbuwangchuk5091 best of luck for your future!
I'm waiting for the results.....
I got in UWC ISAK Japan!!!!!! I just received my acceptance letter! I can't wait to be a part of UWC community and have a lot of fun!
Tanishka Saluja YAYYYY!!!!!!! Add my Instagram: @lyds_jane
I got rejected but I think it was because I mentioned my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and needing quiet and rest sometimes lol. Maybe not the best idea for the application
Hi I just had my final interview, and I think I screwed it up. Found my way here, thx
And how was it?
@Shanay Bryan Ahaha that was so long ago, I got waitlisted that year but I applied again the next year, and now I'm in UWC Mostar :) Honestly I'm glad I didn't get in that year because I learnt so much more, and would not have been in this college otherwise.
@Shanay Bryan I can relate. Honestly just take it easy, my friend who's now in LPC also had a lot of technical difficulties during her interview. I'm sure your national committee would understand, and whatever happens is okay too. Where are you from?
@Shanay Bryan I'm from Hong Kong! Also, feel free to ask any questions if you have any :)
I was nominated to uwcsea through national comitee. Does the school ever reject the nominated student?
Jan Linhart I’ve never heard of a student that’s been rejected! It might happen.....but I think chances are you’re in the class of ‘22 :)) congratulations!
Hey! What's up! I just saw your comment here and I was like "Gosh I finally found someone who's going to uwcsea". I heard that they hardly ever reject nominations by the national committees. You're probably going! I got my letter of acceptance from uwcsea exactly a month ago. Maybe we should keep in touch!
@@alexgoiris1633 Sick! I just got my acceptance letter 2 days ago!
I got rejected on second round and i think the reason was the interview that i was so nervous. The sad part is that im the perfect fit for uwc but for the anxious i got rejected:) like my grades are so great and i worked so hard for the first stage that i finally passed but in 30 mins i ruined everything… now im thinking about people who got accepted and how happy they are and im so happy for them but wish i could get accepted too
They didn’t even mentioned money so idk i guess i feel so low and useless..
Hi, i got waitlisted after the interview, and i feel the same way as you. I worked hard on my application and felt that i would fit in great at UWC. But i feel like i messed it up at the interview unfortunately, because i was stressed and didnt answer the questions that well :,(
question, you applied for G10 or DP1 in ISAK?
Maggie Zhu DP1! So I applied through my NC
@@LydiaJane were you like a transfer student and is there limited spots for DP 1 because there was a grade 10 already in school? SORRY I have so much questions bc I wanna join DP1 in ISAK so bad next year heheh
Maggie Zhu don’t be sorry!! There are 40 students that go into G10 and 40 in G11 every year
How long do they take to reply?
It depends! It could take months
Hi from Egypt 🇪🇬.I'm 17 years old is there another scholarship or summer campus for me or for my friends who are under age of 18 ?
Hey! They don’t distinguish between age :) there 14 year olds to 20 year olds here!
@@LydiaJane
Hi Lydia!
Who don't distinguish between age?
Moha yama 2021 yama douchy all the selection committees that I’ve heard of
@@LydiaJane
Can you tell me the names of this scholarships that didn't distinguish between ages and that suitable for me as I'm from Egypt and I'm 17 years old
Moha yama 2021 yama douchy hey! I’m actually not sure about that much detail I’m sorry
Hi there😄 I applied lpcuwc (HongKong) and was put into the waiting list 🙈
oh i was put on the waitlist too! any idea what it's going to be like for us? lol
Thank you very much tomboy girl
It helped me a lot and i feel a loat better
I might even fall for you ........ JK
Thanks a lot and they r not just words its what i feel from the bottom of my heart.
Hi Lydia,
Please HELP me🙏
I am applying to UWC this year and I got selected for the interview. And my national committee has one slot full scholarship to ISAK Japan. But I am concern about my age since most UWC's age criteria is between 16 to 18... And I will be 18 and half if I happen to attain UWC... My date of birth is 25 February 2002, am I eligible to get into ISAK?
Please HELP
Hari Prasad Acharya hey!! Congrats on the interview :)) I think you should be okay, especially if you’ve made it to the interview stage. There’s lots of different ages at uwcs! But I can’t guarantee anything, as I don’t know the ins and outs of the NC process. So all I can say is do your best, and don’t worry about what you can’t control!
@@LydiaJane thank you so much 🥰
Your response gave me a hope!
Stay safe and enjoy ❤️
I tried to get in 4 times, rejected 4 times. I am really upset about it and still wanna try to get in. Now I am too old :(
I'm so sorry :( but there are more adventures waiting for you!
How is the colona virus in ISAK?
Y A since we are an international boarding school, we are allowed to stay here and keep learning. It would be more dangerous for us to travel to the airport and go back home, so we are staying here. However, we are mostly staying on campus and there aren’t any school trips happening!
Lydia Jane thanks for your reply!
I’m having my interview on saturday, i’m really nervous..
Ana-Maria Groza good luck!!!
how did it go?
did u get in?
How did you do?
I got into ISAK Japan. If anyone is already in ISAK or got into ISAK please DM me. Iwould love to get to know u.
Abdirahman Salad woah!! Congratulations!! Hit me up :))
Hey Lydia
Wish u can read this and help me 🙏
, so I'm applying for next year which is im in 11 grade, if I got rejected next year, can I still reapplied in 12 grade?also, I see most of uwc application is on or before 30th September, but my birthday is in 23 October 2005,which is I'm still 15,is it okay if I applied?
yes by all means! and in terms of age, I don't know, that will depend on your NC!
@@LydiaJane okay thanks Lydia :), I'm gonna try applied next month if I can ^-^
@@ezra7243 hi I'm in the same boat as you. I'm one the same grade level and age, I'm applying for uwc atlantic college in Wales in October! When are you applying to yours?
@@gpotter7998 I'm applying probably on December when the application gonna open, I'm applying through NC! :) how about you?
@@ezra7243 that's so cool!! Best wishes to you, I hope you get in! Is there any way we could chat, have you got Instagram? Atlantic college start taking in applications at the end of October so I might apply at the end of October or beginning of November!
I just submitted my application, idk if I'll get in or not. Honestly I think I won't get in. I'm watching this to prepare myself mentally lol...
ME TOO HAGAGAGAG
Hi, just wondered if you got in?
@@gpotter7998 it will be announced tomorrow, I'll let you know
@@gpotter7998 OMG MY APPLICATION GOT ACCEPTED !!! I'll attend the interviews and stuff next week super excited 🥺
@@violetuniverse42 OMG!!! Well done!! Hope everything goes well, proud of you, GOOD LUCK, Have you got Instagram? We can talk on there?
I am in a waitlist for UWC ISAK Japan in Grade10. Are there any chances to get in? Thank you for the video✨❤️
Thats how I got in!
how did it go?
@khrystyna_Saiko
Are you accepted or not??
@@rosalinhadid8652 unfortunately, not~
@Khrystyna Saiko
Oh no 🙁
all my friends got their letter about financial stuff today and i haven’t gotten it yet so... kind of accepted it now 😭
Brittney James I’m so sorry❤️
It's okay i am not in tooo.
Just got waitlisted..
I had earlier applied to UWC Singapore, but I got rejected.
Oh thats sad to hear i just got in to UWC singapore this year. Which campus did u apply to?
@@georgejoseph3299 ohh congrats :)). well I applied for both the campuses
Just got rejected and I’m not even able to tell my parents...
im with you
@@alexianegron oh it must feel even worse then...
@@Toffi.alhamdullilah yes it does hahaha, but don't use my experience as guidance, if you want to, you can apply again :) maybe you'll make it next time
@@alexianegron no I turned 18 this year, so I can’t reply next year...😔
@@Toffi.alhamdullilah oh, that sucks :( but as lydia said, we'll have other adventures 🥰 I'm sure you'll be fine
i think i was daydrinking last time i was in japan
Hi, I just got into Pearson college and I’m super stoked. However, I really had wanted to Adriatic, and I know I sound really stupid right now, but I got into my head that I would be going there and it just looks so perfect. I’m sorry if I sound ungrateful or anything, but I was wondering if there is any way that you know of to get into another college??
Claire Goatcher hey!! You can’t switch colleges, I’m sorry. But I really, really suggest you choose Pearson. The selection committee knows a lot, and so they probably have their reasons for sending you to Pearson! I know Adriatic was your dream, but Pearson is also a really good school that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. UWC is all about being open-minded :)
Pearson college is one of the top UWC schools ever you are so luckyy
@@yazanjanim3900 haha thanks, I definitely know I'm lucky and I'm excited for next year. Are you going to UWC as well?
Yes uwc Maastricht
I would give anything to ever get in. This is the signal that you needed to value the things you have. DO NOT COMPLAIN, GIVE THANKS.
It’s a shame :/
thanks this was good but in a way this is also a reason i'm scared of getting accepted in case I dont gain anything there haha
when i apply this year
Did you get accepted?
Hello everyone!!! I just wanna let you know that if you are from Europe then you still have a chance!!! It’s not uwc, but it’s almost the same! In Denmark you can as a European student study for free(the Ib diploma)!! Just wanted to let you guys know!! There is still hope for y’all!!
Happened today, I got rejected!
היי, גם אני הגשתי מועמדות ולא עברתי😕
I'm so sorry
@@LydiaJane Thank you💕💕 your video is very comforting.
I have a channel and explain scholarships in Arabic
just got rejected guys
That’s never a nice feeling, I’m sorry❤️ remember - at the end of the day, UWC is just a high school. It has good parts and bad parts. The best part of it was the people I met, and there are amazing people everywhere. Keep your head up - there are always other opportunities! I’ve been rejected from a lot of things in my life, I just got lucky with UWC. Your time is coming❤
When is your next video? :D Keep it up! Would you like to be UA-cam friends? :]
Trap Music hey thank you!! My next video will be soon :)