I’m applying this year through the match, so it was super helpful to hear your info :). I got accepted for one of their full ride summer program for the college prep scholars, but they should definitely be more transparent about how rare those are to get (only 5 got chosen for mine at Emory, but they make it seem like more people would get the opportunity)!
Hey Sarah! Thanks for your kind words and CONGRATS!!! :) Yeah, transparency is def something QB should work on, especially given the nature of the organization itself lol. Also, LOVE your profile pic!
@@breezethereviewer4586 hey! I matched to my second ranked school (northwestern)! I would just make sure to know how to write good essays (which there’s a ton of online resources on) because theyre the only things fully in your hands and don’t put too much stress on yourself. In hindsight, I put too much pressure on myself during college apps and things will work out for you the way they were meant to :). Make sure to have some fun your junior and senior year even tho this process is stressfully!
@@Jessica-yb3in hey! I know the prompts for northwestern changed the last year, but I really made it clear why northwestern was the perfect fit for me. Other than that, I had decent stats/ECs and did matriculate (free college advising) which I think made me essays decent!
I really want to go to Yale. I’m a National College Match Finalist, but I don’t know if my GPA is good enough for it. I’m trying to be realistic, but it’s hard having to come to that realization.
i appreciate the advice, i just got in as a finalist for the national college match and i’m so nervous for the next two months. i have so much work to do, i don’t know how you did it, so wish me luck and hopefully i get matched 🙏
CONGRATULATIONS! Please do lmk if you have any questions about the process and maybe I can make some videos about it. :) Haha, my cousin (also named Mikey) also got in.
Wow, thanks for this inspirational content! I wish I could've taken advantage of this during my college career -- definitely some vital information for the keen watcher!
My dream school is Yale, I'm just worried that my SAT score is too low. I'm planning on applying test-optional, but I'm scared that schools like Yale will reject me and choose someone with the same stats as me but who sent in their very high test scores... 😟
Omg I remember getting questbridge stuff cause of my academics n stuff in hs which was cool and exciting but I never could apply to it cause my family's income was too high, and were middle class which was sad also because my family isn't paying one cent for my college rn it's just me and my aid/loans
Hey Jade! Sorry to hear that - It really be like that sometimes... :( I have friends in similar positions and it's definitely tough being in that gray area. I hope you're able to find scholarships and great loan options!
I'm a hs senior going into the national match now (gotta finish those match requirements), really hoping to make it as a finalist! I also got accepted for the junior scholarship but didn't use it as well I should have. note: u get to rank 15 colleges now (maybe excessive imo lmao)
Hey! According to QB's website "Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible. International students living outside the U.S. are not eligible."
I got the College Prep Scholar award, and I really want to get into Yale but I feel like I'm just not good enough to apply. Do you have any suggestions on where to go from here? I'm going test optional and my grades are decent, but as the NCM deadline approaches I'm losing confidence.
Hi Akbar! Unfortunately I'm not too aware of full ride scholarships for international students, so my apologies! :') Each school does have financial aid options for international students and you should be able to find third party ones online.
It depends on which college you're applying to, I believe! www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/additional-citizenship-requirements
@@ArnoldSetiadi Well, to summarize my story. I'm currently serving the Singapore Armed Forces right now and have graduated Highschool a year ago. I've recently decided to take upon the challenge of applying to the US but have not been able to receive much high quality feedback . Just would like to know what you thought of my personal essay if possible. I need some direction
Yayyy! Currently in my first year at Yale as a questie!
Congrats Eleanor! YAY!!! 💙💙💙
I’m applying this year through the match, so it was super helpful to hear your info :). I got accepted for one of their full ride summer program for the college prep scholars, but they should definitely be more transparent about how rare those are to get (only 5 got chosen for mine at Emory, but they make it seem like more people would get the opportunity)!
Hey Sarah! Thanks for your kind words and CONGRATS!!! :) Yeah, transparency is def something QB should work on, especially given the nature of the organization itself lol. Also, LOVE your profile pic!
Hi Sarah! Do you have any tips for either application? I’m a junior currently and am waiting for the application to open up! And, did you match?
@@breezethereviewer4586 hey! I matched to my second ranked school (northwestern)! I would just make sure to know how to write good essays (which there’s a ton of online resources on) because theyre the only things fully in your hands and don’t put too much stress on yourself. In hindsight, I put too much pressure on myself during college apps and things will work out for you the way they were meant to :). Make sure to have some fun your junior and senior year even tho this process is stressfully!
@@sarahkim2258Hey Sarah! Congratulations!! May I ask what you think you did that made you stand out-like particular extracurriculars or essay topics?
@@Jessica-yb3in hey! I know the prompts for northwestern changed the last year, but I really made it clear why northwestern was the perfect fit for me. Other than that, I had decent stats/ECs and did matriculate (free college advising) which I think made me essays decent!
I really want to go to Yale. I’m a National College Match Finalist, but I don’t know if my GPA is good enough for it. I’m trying to be realistic, but it’s hard having to come to that realization.
Email me at arnold.setiadi@yale.edu and we'll carry the convo there! :)
I’m a junior now so thanks!! Glad I found this video
Glad to hear that, Bonnie!!
i appreciate the advice, i just got in as a finalist for the national college match and i’m so nervous for the next two months. i have so much work to do, i don’t know how you did it, so wish me luck and hopefully i get matched 🙏
CONGRATULATIONS! Please do lmk if you have any questions about the process and maybe I can make some videos about it. :) Haha, my cousin (also named Mikey) also got in.
Hey, did you match, how did it go?
Wow, thanks for this inspirational content! I wish I could've taken advantage of this during my college career -- definitely some vital information for the keen watcher!
Thank you so much, Zeeb! Glad to have been of service! :)
My dream school is Yale, I'm just worried that my SAT score is too low. I'm planning on applying test-optional, but I'm scared that schools like Yale will reject me and choose someone with the same stats as me but who sent in their very high test scores... 😟
same my sat score is 1480 and most people who go to yale have like a 1550+
Have you applied yet???
i just got a letter from questbridge and looked it up to see what it was so nice thanks
Aye, that's dope! For sure, thank YOU! :)
awesome video Arnold!
Omg I remember getting questbridge stuff cause of my academics n stuff in hs which was cool and exciting but I never could apply to it cause my family's income was too high, and were middle class which was sad also because my family isn't paying one cent for my college rn it's just me and my aid/loans
Hey Jade! Sorry to hear that - It really be like that sometimes... :( I have friends in similar positions and it's definitely tough being in that gray area. I hope you're able to find scholarships and great loan options!
I'm a hs senior going into the national match now (gotta finish those match requirements), really hoping to make it as a finalist! I also got accepted for the junior scholarship but didn't use it as well I should have.
note: u get to rank 15 colleges now (maybe excessive imo lmao)
also preaching to a lot of my junior friends about it but they just don't care cuz they immature smh
Good luck, Rain! And wow, I didn't know that - 15 is a good number, thanks for lmk! :)
@@ArnoldSetiadi yeah np
My Man good job
Why thank you, Dandy SS! Always love seeing you around. :)
Do you know if you can still apply to be a finalist but not apply through QuestBridge, bur rather thorugh Common App and just use it as an Award?
Yes, this is exactly what I did and talk about in the video! :)
is it for international students
Hey! According to QB's website "Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible. International students living outside the U.S. are not eligible."
Does it work for the grad students also? I am. Junior in college but I want to attend law school at some Ivy League school. Will it work for me?
I believe QuestBridge has a program for Grad School but tbh I'm not too familiar with that process! The website does have more info. :)
I got the College Prep Scholar award, and I really want to get into Yale but I feel like I'm just not good enough to apply. Do you have any suggestions on where to go from here? I'm going test optional and my grades are decent, but as the NCM deadline approaches I'm losing confidence.
I hope you applied! Best of luck for tomorrow, if u did!
I did, I'm a finalist! I just finalized all of my paperwork. Yale is on my list @@ZermahJafri-ly9ny
Ahh, CONGRATULATIONS! So sorry I'm too late to respond. :')
How do u think international students can get full ride schoolarship ? If yes How ? Thanksfor answer . sinceraly Akbar :)
Hi Akbar! Unfortunately I'm not too aware of full ride scholarships for international students, so my apologies! :') Each school does have financial aid options for international students and you should be able to find third party ones online.
did you rank yale as your 1st choice?
I didn't actually rank! I just got the aware and applied to Yale SCEA via Common App.
Hey bro Wassup !!!
I'm also preparing for Yale uni and in what steps u should prefer me to focus deeply
Yale has been my dream!!! I’m an international student but it’s just - Maybe I’m not worth it? Gosh, this is 10x times harder than I thought!
Do or do not, there is no try!
Can international students apply???
It depends on which college you're applying to, I believe! www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/additional-citizenship-requirements
First comment :) Any chance I could get some free catered advice? I'm a bit lost right now and could use some direction
Great video btw, very inspiring!
Hey Benjamin, thank you! What's up?
@@ArnoldSetiadi Well, to summarize my story. I'm currently serving the Singapore Armed Forces right now and have graduated Highschool a year ago. I've recently decided to take upon the challenge of applying to the US but have not been able to receive much high quality feedback . Just would like to know what you thought of my personal essay if possible. I need some direction
all i want is to get into a good school, i’m so worried about this for next year
Hi Mia, I hope my videos can be helpful for you! If you have any questions, lmk at arnold.setiadi@yale.edu! :)