DEFERRED Early Decision: How I Got Into Princeton AFTER Being Deferred!! (2019)

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  • @nikhillingineni4182
    @nikhillingineni4182 5 років тому +202

    2017 was Nicolas Chae, 2018 is Greg Smith, who'll be the deferred Princeton UA-camr in 2019?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +40

      Hahaha I'm actually a sophomore like Nicolas Chae... just getting around to posting this video a little late ;)

    • @EpicExplosionify
      @EpicExplosionify 5 років тому +1

      Greg Smith are you friends with Nic lol?

    • @navneethgurachar673
      @navneethgurachar673 2 роки тому

      Hi Nikki

  • @MsCarlastar
    @MsCarlastar 4 роки тому +161

    I want to thank you so much for this video! I was deferred from Columbia in December. I researched online for local alumni and emailed one. He responded and even agreed to have coffee with me and eventually even wrote me a rec letter. I talked about the convo in my letter of continued interest and I was accepted RD ! I will never know what got me in, but this video helped me soo much when crafting a unique letter :) Keep doing what you’re doing !!

    • @catvalentine712
      @catvalentine712 4 роки тому

      carla beatriz how did u get him to write u a rec letter

    • @nancy-jx4nw
      @nancy-jx4nw 3 роки тому +2

      dude i JUST got deferred from columbia!! we are in the same boat! it was a little soul crushing but now I am stressing about what to do next!

    • @MsCarlastar
      @MsCarlastar 3 роки тому +1

      Cat Valentine I emailed him and he interviewed me and decided to write me a letter:)

    • @sydneyfessenden6119
      @sydneyfessenden6119 3 роки тому +1

      Wow that's such a good idea I just got deferred from Brown so I may try to do something like this.

    • @catvalentine712
      @catvalentine712 3 роки тому

      @@sydneyfessenden6119 good luck!

  • @luciepasquier373
    @luciepasquier373 5 років тому +114

    I got deferred from Princeton as well, so I found this extremely helpful. Thanks a lot!

  • @rebeccajiang123
    @rebeccajiang123 5 років тому +49

    hey greg! i just wanted to personally thank you for making this video. i was deferred from penn in december, and was feeling pretty lost on what to do next and how to stand out in the tens of thousands applicants that were applying regular decision. i managed to click on your video and decided to take your advice on accentuating the conversations i had had with penn professors and the fact that i had reached out to some of the graduate students on campus. proud to say that im gonna be a quaker in the fall! i really couldn't have done it without this content. :)

    • @nemiokwuosa8307
      @nemiokwuosa8307 5 років тому +3

      Hi! Just got deferred at Penn Wharton today. Hope I will get accepted for RD too. Would you have time to talk about your experience at Penn?

    • @sweetbook5906
      @sweetbook5906 2 роки тому

      @@nemiokwuosa8307 hi! i know it’s 2 years later, but i just got deferred from penn wharton as well. i have to write my letter, but do you mind updating me on whether you attend wharton now?

  • @msdizzyizzyful
    @msdizzyizzyful 5 років тому +60

    You're so well-spoken, Greg

  • @missparklyunicorn
    @missparklyunicorn 5 років тому +53

    I really needed this; I just got deferred from Yale REA. Thanks so much for this!!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +11

      You're welcome! Sorry to hear about the deferral, and best of luck with your letter & future endeavors!

    • @lillycohen3832
      @lillycohen3832 5 років тому +2

      Did you get in?

    • @UnpleasantlyPeasantly
      @UnpleasantlyPeasantly 2 роки тому

      That just happened to me.

  • @Tarafina10Tango
    @Tarafina10Tango Рік тому +5

    So helpful! This is basically a way for Princeton to screen for whoever is related to a professor there or anyone with elite connections. You don't have a snowball's chance in hell at being given a fair shake until all of the kids who are related to the university, talented or not are admitted.

  • @DomainAspect
    @DomainAspect 5 років тому +12

    7:48 the magic begins

  • @thunder.gun.cheese
    @thunder.gun.cheese 5 років тому +2

    Please make videos on ur routine life at Princeton.
    A day in life of kinda videos.
    Some tips on how you study at Princeton?
    Effective study tips?
    How you make connections with teachers?
    How you maintain grades at Princeton?
    How you balance social life and acaedemic pressures of Prinston?

  • @rishiladdha
    @rishiladdha 4 роки тому +5

    Got deferred from Columbia yesterday. This video was extremely helpful :) Thanks a lot!

  • @michaelzhou2422
    @michaelzhou2422 4 роки тому +2

    thanks man, this helped my LOCI for Princeton and I got in

  • @Loveitmore1
    @Loveitmore1 5 років тому +4

    You are a quality person and put out quality content. Your place at Princeton is well deserved. Thank you! Happily subscribed!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +2

      Wow! Waking up to this was great! It's people like you that keep me uploading. Expect a new video today :)
      Greg

  • @jacques6679
    @jacques6679 3 роки тому

    got deferred from Syracuse university in the process of submitting my letter of continued interest as we speak

  • @HannahSmith-od7df
    @HannahSmith-od7df 2 роки тому +1

    needed this, i just got deffered from northwestern and am feeling so lost btu feel like i have a plan after watching this

  • @thiagogregory1
    @thiagogregory1 3 роки тому +4

    Your letter was so lovely. You deserve everything and more, Greg!

  • @CollegeAdvisor
    @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +11

    Get Very Affordable Advice From TOP Harvard, Yale, Stanford, And Other Top School Advisors On Your Application ➤ collegeadvisor.com/gregsmith

  • @CP-ww1nj
    @CP-ww1nj 2 роки тому

    I am not deferred but a teacher and just wish to tell you how wonderful this is of you to help others.

  • @sarajacob1404
    @sarajacob1404 6 років тому +3

    Continue to do the work that you are doing.. It is helping a lot of people. Try to add more college video, and Princeton video or maybe a chat with professors and deans

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому

      Thank you so much for your encouragement, Sara! I am certainly trying to upload more frequently nowadays.

  • @AndreaSanchez-bx3lw
    @AndreaSanchez-bx3lw 3 роки тому +5

    2020 just got deferred from MIT and remembered this video has ben sitting on my watchlist for over a year so here I am

  • @ian1638
    @ian1638 5 років тому +4

    holy shit its actually helpful! hopefully this works.

  • @arezoomontazeri5667
    @arezoomontazeri5667 2 роки тому

    I got deferred from Columbia this year and watching your video was really helpful.

  • @nameeash9113
    @nameeash9113 4 роки тому +11

    Hey Greg, Fantastic channel! So glad I discovered this! I had a quick question- I heard you mention that your grades dropped senior year. How bad was it?
    I'm asking because so did mine (I have the worst case of senioritis!), and I'm worried my first semester's 1B and 1C will be a red flag to all the colleges I'm applying to. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks!

  • @crazygenx2539
    @crazygenx2539 5 років тому +2

    I got in to Princeton without difficulty, and I'm 30% artificial.

  • @aminah.3320
    @aminah.3320 5 років тому +1

    You have no idea how much you have helped. Thank you so much!

  • @adrianar3286
    @adrianar3286 5 років тому +4

    we don't have college guidance counselors in South Carolina (or at least at my school) lol. Great vid!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +2

      Sorry about that! I try to make my videos accessible for everyone. You can probably find the contact information for your college’s admissions office online, you don’t need a guidance counselor all that much. Hope this helps!

    • @adrianar3286
      @adrianar3286 5 років тому +2

      Greg Smith thanks!!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      You’re welcome!

  • @someperson5137
    @someperson5137 5 років тому +1

    Our local high school offers math courses at Princeton. Maybe I'll see you there! (Except I'm only in eighth grade right now, so that will have to wait XD)

  • @NatashaFresh
    @NatashaFresh 3 роки тому +4

    I'm deferred from Harvard REA. I don't know what I should do. I'm so scared to because Harvard is hard, and I'm not convinced that I'm good enough for Harvard but I'm deferred. That means they are interested, and I'm still have a chance to become a student of the best University.
    Guys, please, help me !!!

  • @hkginger
    @hkginger 2 роки тому

    Great Job! Congratulations!

  • @dumpysquirrel699
    @dumpysquirrel699 5 років тому +10

    You deserve more subs.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much! That means a lot

    • @dumpysquirrel699
      @dumpysquirrel699 5 років тому +2

      @@CollegeAdvisor anytime bud. Your videos are probably the most helpful of all the videos on UA-cam.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      @@dumpysquirrel699 You're so kind! It's people like you that keep me motivated to post new content all the time.

    • @dumpysquirrel699
      @dumpysquirrel699 5 років тому

      @@CollegeAdvisor anytime!

  • @Hey-wk7il
    @Hey-wk7il 5 років тому +12

    I got deferred and rejected from UPenn in 2007(quite long ago). This video reminded me of my college application experience haha

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      Lol sorry to bring those memories back!

    • @sae2424
      @sae2424 4 роки тому

      why are you watching now lol

  • @christopherreyes7774
    @christopherreyes7774 5 років тому +1

    I got waitlisted by UVM out of state regular decision which feels pretty good

  • @kevinjin8321
    @kevinjin8321 5 років тому +13

    8:40 That flex.

  • @sakshamjha226
    @sakshamjha226 4 роки тому +5

    5:25 Man I live in a different continent

  • @heyimjuno7293
    @heyimjuno7293 5 років тому +53

    I’m only in 8th grade. I should be worrying whether or not if I’ll be accepted into my dream highschool. 😂

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +10

      Hahahah true!

    • @fruiteapai1398
      @fruiteapai1398 5 років тому +4

      My school goes up to 11th grade
      So I'm graduating at 16
      Am in 9th grade and the stress is getting to me, am too young for this😂😂😂

    • @mango7416
      @mango7416 5 років тому +3

      same
      “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”
      - Bill Bradley

    • @Someone-ig7we
      @Someone-ig7we 5 років тому +1

      @@fruiteapai1398 Having mental breakdowns daily because of the stress of wanting to get into Yale lol

  • @anikamehra928
    @anikamehra928 3 роки тому +1

    +GregSmith I got deferred from Columbia and I found this video extremely helpful - thank you so so much! I was just wondering whether I should submit another letter of recommendation alongside my LOCI - not sure whether this is too pushy or whether it could help boost my chances further. Thank you for all your advice once again :)

  • @salihotoure5513
    @salihotoure5513 6 років тому +44

    How do I apply to Princeton and make sure to get deferred just to come back and watch this awesome video again?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +5

      That'll be in my next video! ;)

    • @hardekailawadi
      @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +1

      Greg Smith could you please upload it really fast? like in a couple days man?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +1

      Which video would you like to see Hardek?

    • @hardekailawadi
      @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +2

      @@CollegeAdvisor How do I apply to Princeton and Harvard

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +3

      @@hardekailawadi I see what you're saying. Oops! LOL.

  • @masaraatasif6437
    @masaraatasif6437 5 років тому +1

    such a helpful video!! thank you for your advice

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for your lovely comment!

  • @margueritemorantin1868
    @margueritemorantin1868 3 роки тому +2

    Hi! Thank you so much for this video! I've been deferred from Harvard and I was wondering when you send your letter: was it before the regular action deadline?

  • @CodyQuach
    @CodyQuach 5 років тому

    Earned sub! 👍 thanks for all the help

  • @frankwest4276
    @frankwest4276 5 років тому +9

    Hi Greg, I appreciate and love the videos! I am also really interested in Chinese language and culture and want to develop a "spike" like you did which successfully helped you get into college. Besides doing a school mandarin club and getting good grades in Chinese class, what other extracurriculars that deal with the Chinese language stands out for colleges? I know you mentioned competitions in previous vids, can you name any specific ones that are noteworthy? Really what other things should I be involved in to develop this spike? Thanks

  • @elam1483
    @elam1483 6 років тому +2

    You're advices are amazing

  • @achintsingh3384
    @achintsingh3384 5 років тому +4

    Hi, thanks for this! Very good advise! I’m applying to the US this year and my ED will most probably be Columbia. Is it a good idea to contact professors rn?

  • @bradyguzik7617
    @bradyguzik7617 5 років тому +3

    Well I just got deferred too! Any advice if you actually talked about research with a student in your actual application? Should I just try again with a professor? Thank You!

  • @michaelpolania3158
    @michaelpolania3158 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this helpful video! Do you recommend submitting more letters of recommendation?

  • @FiddlinEquestrian101
    @FiddlinEquestrian101 5 років тому

    This video is so clear and helpful! I just got my deferral from Princeton yesterday, and I am ready to fully put myself forward and hopefully convince admissions why I should be there. It is so comforting to see so many people who have been deferred from Princeton and then ended up getting in. Thank you for making such supportive and informational videos!

  • @eddiemayor4695
    @eddiemayor4695 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! Thanks so much for this vid. It has helped me a ton!! I was wondering if 1.5 pages for the LOCI was too long?

  • @mariadomingo6688
    @mariadomingo6688 5 років тому +3

    what are some competitions or awards that the ivys or colleges would like to see in this letter if you are deferred

  • @yuanchengzhang5728
    @yuanchengzhang5728 5 років тому +4

    Hope I can go to Pecking University in August

  • @oliviajones3398
    @oliviajones3398 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Greg! Thanks for the video, this was really helpful as I start to draft my LOCI. Do you have any advice on how to reach out to professors?

  • @matthewraden5210
    @matthewraden5210 2 роки тому

    Princeton does not do campus tours, other than self-guided ones!

  • @patricksunny9285
    @patricksunny9285 2 роки тому +1

    They took you after building a Stratocaster? If they don't require a Rickenbacker they should not be in the IVY league

  • @jilliankravitz7692
    @jilliankravitz7692 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for the video!! Did you email the letter or send it directly to the admissions office?

  • @Citgo.
    @Citgo. 2 роки тому

    Me who got into my first choice during ED “ah yes let us watch at 2 am”

  • @izzye3382
    @izzye3382 5 років тому +1

    Hey! I know you said to reach out to someone at the school and as of right now I’ve e-mailed one professor from my top school (Princeton University) and DM’d another student on Instagram. Since you’ve so graciously put out this video about how you got into Princeton and I’m a deferred student for the class of 2023 I was wondering if I could reach out to you as a contact at the school just to learn more about student life at the University. Thank you so much for the video in the first place!!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      Haha sure! Shoot me an email at gmanlyfe@gmail.com

    • @izzye3382
      @izzye3382 5 років тому

      Greg Smith Awesome! Thank you so much. I sent one over to you :) It might be in your spam or normal inbox but it should be there as “Student Life at Princeton”!

  • @gabe9502
    @gabe9502 2 роки тому +1

    I got rejected REA but fugg it we ball

  • @darianbarber3763
    @darianbarber3763 5 років тому +3

    Question, How do you get a high GPA with a rough school? I moved mid year my freshman year and got stuck with teachers nobody wants, lost being in honers classes, failed classes, and honestly don't think I can succeed at this high school at all. I hate 90% of the people, would not be surprised if a school shooting happened, and the teachers are super rough graders that take off massive points for the slightest technicalities. One night I typed up a 7 hour story, handed it to the teacher (everyone else had just 2 periods) and got below passes after it being my life's work to get a 60.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      I’m sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you commented on a different video and mentioned a difficult family situation that could’ve influenced your performance in school. The common app has a section to talk about these sorts of things, so I would definitely do that.
      I agree that high school grades can depend a lot on your teachers, and it really sucks that you got unlucky with that. There’s probably not much you can do this year besides continue to do your best, but I would sit down with an adviser/principal/someone in the administration to talk about how you’ve been treated unfairly and see if they can clear things up.
      Best of luck to you, and sorry again to hear of your unfortunate situation.

    • @darianbarber3763
      @darianbarber3763 5 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor Well you tried. but have a good one mate.

  • @Park-xk6fy
    @Park-xk6fy 6 років тому +4

    Hi Greg! I currently am a sophomore high school student, and I am really involved in teaching and in the study of spanish. In your other video, I heard that you participated in a lot of chinese speaking contests, so I tried to find some spanish speaking contests, but I could not find a single contest. Do you have any advices of finding speaking contests that I can join?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +1

      Hi there! I did mention that in another video! My school offered the "National Spanish Exam," here is some information about administering the test and whether you are eligible to take it:
      www.nationalspanishexam.org/index.php/exam-administration/test-dates-and-proctoring-the-nse
      Aside from that, you could tutor Spanish, start a Spanish club at your high school, or volunteer for an English-teaching program for ASL students who speak Spanish as a first language. Those are just some basic ideas off the top of my head if you want to get more involved with your passion for Spanish!

  • @nmt08
    @nmt08 4 роки тому

    Great video!! When did you send in the letter?

  • @mervynwinn1852
    @mervynwinn1852 5 років тому +7

    life at Princeton, please

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +2

      Gotcha! When I get back to Princeton I'll start shooting that.

    • @mervynwinn1852
      @mervynwinn1852 5 років тому +2

      Really appreciate it :)

    • @FrankY-w9n
      @FrankY-w9n 5 років тому

      Greg Smith Hi, thanks for your video. I am actually first-gen high schooler, and all the money for application process is earned myself. But I got a low ACT 26 and GPA3.86(my school doesn’t offer Weighted GPA), so please tell me whether it is slightly possible to get to Cornell.

  • @danielfong1093
    @danielfong1093 5 років тому +3

    Great video! So it seems like the earlier parts of the letter were addressing a “why Princeton” type question, talking about all the opportunities offered there you’re looking forward to. If the school I got deferred from’s app was basically a “why this school” question, what do you recommend talking about in substitute?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      Great question! I would still keep the first paragraph sort of the same as mine, basically make sure to say that being deferred hasn't turned you off to the school.
      If possible, I would still include a section about "why this school," but you want to make it hyper-specific. Talk about a specific class that your friend at the school was telling you about, or a special program that interests you. It's okay to have a little bit of overlap with the supplemental essay, but definitely try to fit in some new points.
      It's imperative you rehash "why this school," because what you're trying to accomplish with this letter is demonstrate to the school that you are SUPER excited about it and it is your absolute number one choice. Hope this helped!

    • @danielfong1093
      @danielfong1093 5 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor Yes it did thank you!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      @@danielfong1093 You're welcome!

  • @KameronKeshavSharma
    @KameronKeshavSharma 11 місяців тому

    Hey, thanks for the video! How did you submit your letter? Did you do it through the Princeton’s additional info applicant submission page, or send a direct email to admissions office?

  • @patraaa
    @patraaa 5 років тому +3

    iam senior high school student, i want to apply college this winter!! but my DEC SAT was terrifying ...i want to do on March but most application deadlines is on JAN. i dunno what to do !!!!any advice plz

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +3

      So, what I would do in your situation is send in your applications with the December SAT. BUT, on the Common Application, there is a section for "Additional Information" -- in this section, mention that you were sick, not feeling well, whatever the reason was for you doing bad, and say that you will send more scores in March. Hope this helps!

    • @patraaa
      @patraaa 5 років тому

      @@CollegeAdvisor yeah I would try this definently thank u

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      You're welcome!

  • @berkinan4026
    @berkinan4026 5 років тому +2

    Hey Greg I have 2 important questions. Do you recommend sending the letter directly vs. email? Should the letter be no more than 1 page?

  • @icarus3797
    @icarus3797 5 років тому +1

    Hi Brother,I'm from Bangladesh and I want to get admitted in MIT. What should I do?I'm good on Karate, Cricket, graphics design,web design and so on...

  • @andreibusca7708
    @andreibusca7708 7 місяців тому

    Trebuie sa fi prezent 50% din numarul total de ore ca sa nu fi declarat amanat,ca sa iei bursa trebuie sa fi prezent cel putin 95% in tot anul scolar anterior ce e de 9,50 si de aia! Ca sa iei bursa trebuie sa fi cel mult 5% absent in tot anul scolar motivat!

    • @andreibusca7708
      @andreibusca7708 7 місяців тому

      La 20 absente nemotivate nejustificate pierzi bursa, dar ca sa fi om serios trebuie sa chiulesti cel mult odata nejustificat nemotivat cel des odata pe an!

    • @andreibusca7708
      @andreibusca7708 7 місяців тому

      Chiulesti rar de tot odata pe an cel mult daca tot vrei neaparat dupa chef nejustificat si nemotivat,mai merge 1 absenta nemotivata cel mult nejustificat dar atat!!

    • @andreibusca7708
      @andreibusca7708 7 місяців тому

      Dar sa nu chiuliti de mai multe ore,odata pe an e suficient rar rar rar de tot daca tot vreți neapărat!!!

  • @jstanovic
    @jstanovic Рік тому

    Question... what role does legacy play for an otherwise qualified student? Especially if his grandfather earned a PhD and went on to become the Dean of a department at U-Mass Boston?

  • @rasedemekauntharashithi5484

    Do Princeton ,Haward ,MIT ,Yale have need blind admissions and Provide full ride scholarships to it's Masters students too?What is the maximum Schoolership that could be grab in Masters level in these university?

  • @Zhaosijie
    @Zhaosijie 6 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @amehstephen985
    @amehstephen985 2 роки тому

    Nice video 👍..... I got deferend from yale this year December to the RD rounds but I've a problem am talking my sat next year March 12 and the deadline for the RD is January if I miss the deadline can i still apply that same year .thanks

  • @siddhantgupta1492
    @siddhantgupta1492 5 років тому +1

    When would be the best time to submit the letter of continued interest? Is February fine or is it too late?

  • @hardekailawadi
    @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +2

    Greg Smith could you please upload the second video really fast? like in a couple days man?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +1

      What do ya mean by second video?

    • @hardekailawadi
      @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +2

      GregSmith the one you mentioned in another comment. How do I apply to Princeton

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +1

      @@hardekailawadi Do you have a Common Application set up? Are you a senior in high school, or younger?

    • @hardekailawadi
      @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor yes I do. I'm a high school senior.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  6 років тому +1

      So you'd like advice specific to the Princeton application/supplemental essays?

  • @NerdySquirrely123
    @NerdySquirrely123 3 роки тому +1

    I need help reaching out to a professor, how do I word it to sound professional. AHHHH so stressful✨

  • @benlou3758
    @benlou3758 6 років тому +4

    Wow Greg! you are the best! Can I get an autograph?

  • @nadimb2365
    @nadimb2365 5 років тому +2

    How long after you were deferred did you submit your letter of continued interest?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +4

      Thanks for watching, Nadim! I sent my letter of continued interest around mid-January.

  • @dumpysquirrel699
    @dumpysquirrel699 5 років тому +3

    Wait how do I get a college guidence counselor? I have a high school counselor but he's not much helpful.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +2

      Are you in high school currently? Unfortunately, different schools have different levels of college counselors. That's why I'm doing UA-cam-- I'm here to help out people who don't have college counselors that can give them personal advice.

    • @dumpysquirrel699
      @dumpysquirrel699 5 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor ohh I see. Thank you very much sir. I was thinking on going to the universities of my option. Are there counselor's there too? For instance, someone who could guide me in the medical field.

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      @@dumpysquirrel699 Yes! I believe so but might depend on the university.

  • @justinh5076
    @justinh5076 2 роки тому

    I'm going to defer this video

  • @hardekailawadi
    @hardekailawadi 6 років тому +1

    @Greg Smith Could you look at my personal statement? Thanks!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      Check out my reply to your other comment on this video. :)

  • @annylin2554
    @annylin2554 5 років тому +2

    What was the process of founding a club at your previous school and how was the experience ?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      Starting a club at my high school definitely made me nervous. It wasn't really common for someone to start a new club because there were already so many!
      I remember that I had to write an essay about what the club was going to be, and I had to have at least 10 people who said they were interested in joining. Once I had this, I sent the 'club proposal' to the student government, and they decided whether it would become an official school club or not.
      After that, the biggest issue was advertising and getting more people signed up for the club! Lots of high schools have 'club fairs,' if not you could ask to do an announcement at a major assembly or post to social media to promote your club.
      Best of luck!

    • @annylin2554
      @annylin2554 5 років тому +1

      Thank you for sharing!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @astroangelica
    @astroangelica 4 роки тому

    I'm not sure how to start a community service project based on Astronomy like you did with music, I am part of the regional astronomical society, I don't know if you or anybody may have any ideas to help me out! I love Princeton and went to visit it over summer 2019, but I feel like I am doing everything you said not to do and I'm almost a senior! :(

    • @astroangelica
      @astroangelica 4 роки тому

      I like the community service I do in general because I usually sign up to help kids and work with kids and I really enjoy it but I feel like schools would think I'm just faking it, you know? Since so many people do

  • @maroonhorizon1693
    @maroonhorizon1693 5 років тому +1

    Is it weird to contact my college admissions counselor BEFORE I’ve even got accepted into the college 😂

  • @ShawnCheah
    @ShawnCheah 2 роки тому

    for me..80% of applicants get deferred.

  • @binny4262
    @binny4262 5 років тому +9

    Are you a freshman at Princeton? New subbie!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +2

      I'm actually a sophomore. Thanks for the sub!

  • @michaelbonaminio4095
    @michaelbonaminio4095 4 роки тому +1

    When is it too late to send this letter after early application?

  • @munayase984
    @munayase984 5 років тому +7

    I got deferred from Northeastern yesterday and I really needed this video :) Do you think a boost in your Gpa is worth mentioning? My Gpa went from 3.8 to a 4.0

    • @jennifergersch9126
      @jennifergersch9126 2 роки тому

      Absolutely!

    • @jadenotero6832
      @jadenotero6832 2 роки тому +1

      @@ikranyusuf1419 where did you end up going? (From someone who applied EA to Northeastern)

  • @musaaziz5265
    @musaaziz5265 4 роки тому

    Can you suggest any college admissions guide for international students who are currently doing IALs under edexcel curriculum?

  • @lukeedward5897
    @lukeedward5897 5 років тому +2

    When did you send this letter? I got deferred and I'm wondering if its okay to send in the letter in a few weeks

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      I think it was mid-January for me. So that's fine!

  • @Tylergreen111
    @Tylergreen111 5 років тому +3

    How do you send the letter to them? Email someone, or upload onto the princeton portal?

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      Thanks for the question! If you have a college counselor at your high school, they should be able to point you in the right direction.
      Otherwise, give the admissions office a call (if you look up xxx college admissions office you can find their number most of the time) and ask how they’d like letters of continued interest sent, because it depends on the school.

    • @Tylergreen111
      @Tylergreen111 5 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor Thanks for the reply - I'm in the UK so no counsellor but since I'm doing it for Princeton specifically I was wondering if you remember what they prefer from when you did it 2 years ago

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      @@Tylergreen111 I believe my college counselor emailed in my letter of continued interest.

    • @Tylergreen111
      @Tylergreen111 5 років тому +1

      @@CollegeAdvisor great, thanks!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      @@Tylergreen111 You're welcome!

  • @YanniEconomos
    @YanniEconomos 4 роки тому

    Hey Greg! Late reply here but I was wondering something about the names. If I know and have been talking with undergrad students who go to the school, should I talk about them along with the professors I conversed with?

  • @siren7508
    @siren7508 11 місяців тому

    7:42

  • @MineAppleKhan
    @MineAppleKhan 4 роки тому

    Is it possible to call the admissions committee to see how close you were to admission? Would making a call like this be a good idea or could it harm my application? Thanks in advance Greg!

  • @veronicaokeke6574
    @veronicaokeke6574 4 роки тому

    Hi Greg. Where did you submit your letter of Continued Interest?

  • @RiveraJhair
    @RiveraJhair 5 років тому +2

    to which collèges do you present your admission?

  • @tasmihimunmun8060
    @tasmihimunmun8060 5 років тому +7

    Hii... I'm from Bangladesh... now I'm o Laval, I want to get admit into Princeton, I want to get scholarship also, so now what I need to do can you suggest me something please....!!!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      You should watch my video on "How To Get Into an Ivy League School." Click on my name next to my comment, and under "Popular Videos" you'll see it!

    • @tasmihimunmun8060
      @tasmihimunmun8060 5 років тому +1

      Yeah sure.... and thanks...

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому +1

      @@tasmihimunmun8060 You're welcome

  • @chloesebastian4137
    @chloesebastian4137 2 роки тому

    This was super helpful! But, where do you send this email?

  • @steveneven2682
    @steveneven2682 5 років тому

    How did you find the email for specifically Dean Rapelye to address it to her?

  • @kapjoteh
    @kapjoteh 2 роки тому

    What’s a college guidance counselor

  • @rudra1095
    @rudra1095 2 роки тому

    Can anyone please share the address where I can send the my letter?? Please. I want my letter to reach the Dean of the admission committee. Please help.

  • @KrissLisbon
    @KrissLisbon 5 років тому +1

    What was your GPA? Ooh Do a stats video!

    • @CollegeAdvisor
      @CollegeAdvisor  5 років тому

      Haha maybe I will! For now, I just got done filming a video about extracurricular activities, should be up on Friday :)

  • @ss-qj9wv
    @ss-qj9wv 5 років тому

    HELP! I need help! What should I do for my ECs?

  • @archyada
    @archyada 5 років тому

    Can a similar strategy be used if you've got a reject instead of defer?