Asking Stanford Students How They Got Into Stanford | SAT/ACT, GPA, ECs, Common App Essay & MORE

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  • @LourDrickValsote
    @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +83

    Good luck to everyone applying to Stanford this year!

    • @lilianatawoi741
      @lilianatawoi741 Рік тому

      Applied this year got deferred😭 but still I have hope...please give me tips on the LOCI

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 Рік тому +159

    That one dude said, "Don't be afraid to mention the small things you did, rather than winning the science fair.... I mentioned how I wrote a book, created a video game, and composed my own music...." ......He might as well said how he cured cancer and brought world peace

    • @liaartist3671
      @liaartist3671 4 місяці тому +6

      For real. Dude, those are not small things😅😅

  • @jwy4264
    @jwy4264 Рік тому +15

    16:01
    Dude says: Don't forget to mention some of the smaller things you did
    proceeds to say he wrote a book

  • @msonification
    @msonification 2 роки тому +24

    Very nicely done video! I appreciate your interview style and responses from your guests.

  • @oluseyiogundipe6230
    @oluseyiogundipe6230 2 роки тому +29

    When I say I wrote a book, I don't mean I published one. And no, you cannot read it.

  • @Minipluto1
    @Minipluto1 Рік тому +8

    I really like your video. Is it possible to get a follow-up video on parents' preservatives, specifically on how they provided support and guidance starting from elementary school years to get you there? Thanks!

  • @adoumouang-namouemmanuel3507
    @adoumouang-namouemmanuel3507 2 місяці тому +2

    Planning to apply to Stanford. See you there dudes 🎉😊👏

  • @GrandmaSkillz
    @GrandmaSkillz 2 роки тому +16

    it's always the people that say "I don't know why I got into Stanford" who have the best personality

  • @krishpatel632
    @krishpatel632 2 роки тому +67

    Applied this year rea - will update you in two days whether or not I got in; your videos helped me a lot during the application process! 🤗🌲

  • @aaronng9010
    @aaronng9010 2 роки тому +8

    Lour drick ur videos saved me throughout this app process. Applied rea and get decision letter in two days, wish me luck

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +1

      Good luck! Let me know how it goes

    • @ayk5737
      @ayk5737 2 роки тому

      how'd it go

    • @skipper0816
      @skipper0816 2 роки тому

      How’d it go?

    • @ayk5737
      @ayk5737 2 роки тому +1

      @@skipper0816 im guessing bad news

  • @krisordonez7829
    @krisordonez7829 2 роки тому +9

    YESS ECUADOR REPRESENTATIONNN!! I hope to be the next!

  • @sidyutube
    @sidyutube 2 роки тому +14

    just got accepted REA! thanks so much, filipino to filipino, bro to bro, for your helpful vids

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +2

      Eyyy congrats!!! I’ll see you in the fall!

    • @nneka6361
      @nneka6361 2 роки тому +3

      i got accepted REA this year too!! ill see you in the fall !!
      btw i watched a cover of yours, molasses is an amazing song and ur cover is just as good! ty for putting me on, im adding it to my feb playlist :)

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +1

      @@nneka6361 congratulations!!

    • @nneka6361
      @nneka6361 2 роки тому

      @@LourDrickValsote tysm !

    • @BPrashantMehto
      @BPrashantMehto 7 місяців тому

      ​@@nneka6361 hey congrats!
      Can you please share someone insight, which is the important for get into Stanford?

  • @scottjackson163
    @scottjackson163 4 місяці тому +1

    For graduate school, I applied to Brown and Stanford - those two schools only. I was accepted by both. Brown sent me a one page letter. Stanford sent me a large packet. Stanford knows that you are going to accept.

  • @serena_jackson997
    @serena_jackson997 Рік тому +15

    I applied for Regular Decision. Hopefully I get in. I should know in about 3 to 4 months so remind me to come back to let yall know which one I get into

  • @wishIKnewHowToLove
    @wishIKnewHowToLove Рік тому +2

    AMAZING VIDEO! THANK U SO MUCH!! JUST SHOWS THE DIVERSITY OF POSSIBILITIES

  • @kbkesq
    @kbkesq Рік тому +6

    16:38 he’s exactly right- but only if you do a real major in STEM. And probably not biology. Biology majors regret it almost as much as journalism majors do.

    • @Minipluto1
      @Minipluto1 Рік тому

      Why would biology majors regret as much as journalism majors?

  • @taran2655
    @taran2655 Рік тому +2

    I remember being in a splash class taught by Max! It was really memorable

    • @alexdils9148
      @alexdils9148 3 місяці тому

      same, dude really embodies stanford

  • @ndindakasyoka5733
    @ndindakasyoka5733 2 роки тому +10

    You should keep Amaru at the end ... he's doing a great job

  • @JashanSingh-ve7yx
    @JashanSingh-ve7yx 2 роки тому +26

    What prompt was the Hogwarts Houses essay used for? meaning or intellectual vitality? Thanks for the killer vid!

  • @cynthiachen9157
    @cynthiachen9157 2 роки тому +12

    this was such a pleasure lour drick :) came together so well!

  • @A-Goose
    @A-Goose 2 місяці тому

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @IntegralMan
    @IntegralMan 2 роки тому +28

    I heard that the E10 method is a great approach in the common app essay

  • @trulykams-rq7ms
    @trulykams-rq7ms Рік тому +8

    I’m in middle school, and Stanford is my dream school. (I have cork boards dedicated to it, many jackets and sweatshirts etc) and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to help amplify my chances as of right now? I am very involved with sports and extracurriculars, and am an high honors-student and have all of the needed study habits. (I want to major in marine biology/oceanography/something if the sort)

    • @Sage6544
      @Sage6544 Рік тому +1

      If your school doesn’t have a club in the subjects you’re interested it’s a great first move to make a hs freshman to start a club. And something more that you can do is taking kind of rigorous courses such as honours APs and IBs. Don’t stress too much. Make your hs experience like a movie. And last do an extracurricular activity that will help yeh community in general… GOOD LUCK

    • @trulykams-rq7ms
      @trulykams-rq7ms Рік тому

      update: I’m taking a college course through edX! (tropical coastlines)

    • @annag4
      @annag4 Рік тому +2

      focus on life. at the end of the day, maybe someone will be just slightly better or more interesting than you and all of it wouldnt have mattered. everyone i met at stanford had real hobbies and passions in life outside of academics.

  • @PrepExpert
    @PrepExpert 2 роки тому +1

    Good luck everyone!

  • @sueh3840
    @sueh3840 Рік тому +2

    See how much more difficult it is for an Asian kid to be admitted. One almost has to be on a different planet in order to be admitted.

  • @yalkruu
    @yalkruu 4 місяці тому

    Very helpful I’m trying hopefully I get in 😢

  • @carlosarias9013
    @carlosarias9013 2 роки тому +16

    All these people give me impostor syndrome🥰🥰🥰

  • @gsw9902
    @gsw9902 2 роки тому +9

    Which things will be taken as the most important in a student, when the student applies there?

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +1

      Honestly every part of your application is important

  • @ndindakasyoka5733
    @ndindakasyoka5733 2 роки тому +1

    Oml the Pitbull thing gets me all the time

  • @shreksimp7018
    @shreksimp7018 2 роки тому +7

    I am a feshman and I am making my aplication form to go to a specialized public school called OSSM, number one in Oklahoma. Do you think that the type of school, such as this, matters to Stanford or not. Because it is a lot of work, especialy since im going to Italy for my Sophmore year, I kind of need your opinion on this.

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +1

      Often times it is less about the school itself than it is about the opportunities. If this school has lots of good opportunities, that can always help

    • @shreksimp7018
      @shreksimp7018 2 роки тому +1

      @@LourDrickValsote Thank you, I think I will apply because there are robotics teams and ACT practice every week and more than 70 clubs dedicated to STEM alone, my current school has zero. I think it will help me learn a lot more and increase my curiosity for engineering through their unique programs. Thank you, it will be a lot of work but that is what life's all about (in a way)... grinding through like a true gamer lol.

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому

      that sounds awesome! gamers rise up

  • @yashwantgavade7147
    @yashwantgavade7147 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent !!!

  • @skiiergirl
    @skiiergirl Рік тому +2

    bro wrote a book and tried to create a video game and called it small😭

  • @elenacharityigadya
    @elenacharityigadya 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey...i have gpa of 4.74 from ahighskl cann someone please help me with standford..pleaseeeeeeeea

  • @brianchege834
    @brianchege834 4 місяці тому

    love the guy who applied to harvard in the last two hours😆

  • @yashaspradeep7073
    @yashaspradeep7073 2 роки тому +4

    i really wish i applied as an undecided major

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +2

      how come?

    • @carsonfu9315
      @carsonfu9315 2 роки тому

      why?

    • @yashaspradeep7073
      @yashaspradeep7073 2 роки тому

      @@carsonfu9315 bc i am indian and I applied to a stem major. Where as if i applied to a major like liberal arts or undecided, i may have gotten in and would have been able to switch to the major i want

    • @vqxm7
      @vqxm7 Рік тому

      @@yashaspradeep7073did you get into Stanford?

    • @yashaspradeep7073
      @yashaspradeep7073 Рік тому

      no@@vqxm7

  • @Guesswhoshaillina
    @Guesswhoshaillina Рік тому

    HEy guys, the only ECA i have is as president of Interact Club, you may know Rotary, its an part of it, and we have even won international award from the club and many communities services. Do you think, this ECA is strong enough to get into stanford.?

  • @jackcristofano7499
    @jackcristofano7499 2 роки тому +7

    Lol can you invite me on to the asking students how they didn’t get in to Stanford in a few months

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +2

      You never know!! Don’t count yourself out yet

    • @jackcristofano7499
      @jackcristofano7499 2 роки тому

      @@LourDrickValsote fingers crossed 🤞

    • @skipper0816
      @skipper0816 2 роки тому +1

      @@jackcristofano7499 how’d it go?

    • @jacobboe7711
      @jacobboe7711 2 роки тому

      @@jackcristofano7499 I feel you. I applied as well; not very confident in my chances.

  • @himbazaabraham3719
    @himbazaabraham3719 Рік тому

    What is next steps after getting admission letter from Stanford University like to pay SEVIS fee

  • @williamsrmike
    @williamsrmike Рік тому

    2.4 hs gpa, didn’t do anything in high school, can’t keep a job because i’m bored of people and things. Think ill get in?

  • @fizzycandy5483
    @fizzycandy5483 2 роки тому +3

    Does Stanford look at freshman year grades?

  • @kbkesq
    @kbkesq Рік тому +3

    Nice to see black students with top grades and scores. Proves being black you aren’t held back by “racist” school systems. 40% of black students at Ivy level schools are from
    African immigrant families- where the father is home and the emphasis is on education. I hope these young people can teach the black youth to hit the books like they did.

    • @popn6189
      @popn6189 Рік тому

      If theres racism its definitely against asians. race-blind top schools have about double the percentage of asians as ivies, stanford, etc

  • @DexterGoldMorgan
    @DexterGoldMorgan 2 роки тому +11

    Question: As a Middle Schooler is there anyway I can enhance my College application?

    • @LourDrickValsote
      @LourDrickValsote  2 роки тому +15

      For now, I would say to focus on building good study habits to prepare you for high school. You could also start seeing what kinds of extracurricular activities you may be interested in

    • @maximus354
      @maximus354 2 роки тому +2

      As a Stanford admit, I would say any volunteer work really helps out. Definitely look into any extracurriculars you may be interested in. Explore a wide array of challenging courses. Look into taking courses through a dual credit (college + high school credit) program. Main thing is to just challenge yourself and enjoy your time in middle school and high school. I am sure you will do great at whichever college you end up attending!

    • @TN-ec6ig
      @TN-ec6ig 2 роки тому

      depends on what you're going for. If it's some sort of science major then science competition such as science fair would help. Debate camps help regardless of your major.

  • @maimunamuntaha1821
    @maimunamuntaha1821 2 роки тому +1

    Stanford ‘26! Terrified

    • @vqxm7
      @vqxm7 Рік тому

      Hows Stanford so far??

  • @cynthiachen9157
    @cynthiachen9157 2 роки тому +12

    did amaru just say "don't be premed" 😂

  • @A_Christian2
    @A_Christian2 2 роки тому

    How many ECs would I need?

    • @alexjoseph5527
      @alexjoseph5527 2 роки тому +3

      You don’t “need” a certain amount of ec’s remember Quality>Quantity

  • @SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq
    @SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq Рік тому

    По принципу не пойду,как и в МГИМО

  • @bcbjbggjh9102
    @bcbjbggjh9102 Рік тому

    if your not top ten at your school , your not getting in ... period !!!

  • @jasonluo2756
    @jasonluo2756 24 дні тому

    im cooked :(((

  • @danielguo6153
    @danielguo6153 2 роки тому +2

    This is Guo, I found you

  • @keylomoon
    @keylomoon 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @saboahmetovic9682
      @saboahmetovic9682 2 роки тому

      How profitable are your businesses + how much impact did you do?
      (Because you’ll have to do a LOT to have benefited your community if you want a chance)

    • @keylomoon
      @keylomoon 2 роки тому

      @@saboahmetovic9682 Under half a million for each company. How much is a LOT?

    • @vincenty8130
      @vincenty8130 Рік тому

      Bruh at this point I don't even think you need to go to stanford, you're already making more than my both parents combined 💀

    • @adoumouang-namouemmanuel3507
      @adoumouang-namouemmanuel3507 2 місяці тому

      😂😂😂😂​@@vincenty8130

  • @pg8010
    @pg8010 Рік тому

    This whole college application process is such as waste of collective energy/resources as a society.. spending 100s of hours on applications multiplied by millions of applicants.. what a waste..

  • @kbkesq
    @kbkesq Рік тому +1

    Good students with honest answers and bright futures. Really found the long hair white guy who says he’s Hispanic with a mask to be a laughable 🤡 but hopefully he’ll grow up.