How to Get into Harvard

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2014
  • ***See one of my SUCCESSFUL Harvard essays here for FREE: • Successful Harvard App...
    A lot of you have been asking me for advice on how to get into Harvard, so here's my advice!
    I'm only a student, I'm not an admissions officer, so I don't claim to know everything! Hopefully this video will still give some good advice! If you guys have any questions, post them as comments down below, and I'll try to answer them in later videos.
    Harvard student, Class of 2016.
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  • @FPSONNY
    @FPSONNY 8 років тому +2878

    I got into Harvard through the gate

    • @alphafox1307
      @alphafox1307 8 років тому +53

      Main gate

    • @LilC2000
      @LilC2000 8 років тому +7

      +FPSONNY lol nice

    • @gvd72
      @gvd72 8 років тому +5

      ooooooohhhhhh

    • @jarnodatema
      @jarnodatema 8 років тому +81

      I got in through the window of the girls dorm

    • @Rembrandt133
      @Rembrandt133 8 років тому +22

      Ha, so you are related to Bill Gates then, congradts! Lolz ;)

  • @ayooooitsShan
    @ayooooitsShan 8 років тому +1622

    I got into Harvard with a ACT score of 32, and a GPA of 3.7. My essay got me in though, so she's right about that.

    • @heatherq147
      @heatherq147 8 років тому +72

      What was your essay on ? Trying to gather as much info for college acceptance! Haha

    • @mels3397
      @mels3397 8 років тому +19

      What is the lowest ACT score and GPA they'll take? How much AP or advanced classes do I need to take? Please reply! +Shan Ali

    • @ayooooitsShan
      @ayooooitsShan 8 років тому +66

      Honestly, I don't know. I took over 12 AP classes, but that doesn't really mean anything to them, although it certainly helps.

    • @halukgul6408
      @halukgul6408 8 років тому +5

      +Shan Ali what how is that possible i thought it was like 4 gpa 2400 sat and everything full omg i can get in with were you serious writing this?

    • @jusa798
      @jusa798 8 років тому +49

      +The Turkish Guy_ The ivies dont want the most perfect kids, they want the most hard-working, ambitious, driven kids. Just cause you dont have a super high SAT or GPA doesnt mean you cant get in. Im going to Emory for premed, which may not be an ivy but it isnt too far off, and I got in with a 1930 SAT and 29 ACT, 3.8 GPA with 8 APs.

  • @emily8223
    @emily8223 5 років тому +212

    “Stop procrastinating, and just apply already!”
    Alright, I’m in middle school and haven’t taken my SATs or ACTs, but whatever you say.

  • @TechRax
    @TechRax 9 років тому +1189

    wow i wish i made it to harvard...now I'm just here smashing perfectly new phones at a community college, when i could have been smashing perfectly new phones at harvard. :(

    • @jenniesdogkai5950
      @jenniesdogkai5950 9 років тому +7

      Fuck you bish

    • @sonicblade1212
      @sonicblade1212 9 років тому +4

      Lol tech rax

    • @carlosmorna5471
      @carlosmorna5471 9 років тому +2

      TechRax HaHaHa man xDDDD

    • @nobleblazer1235
      @nobleblazer1235 9 років тому +6

      I'm 12, I get strait A's, I'm a legacy student, a extremely artist, a Boy Scout, and my favorite subject is science I wonder if I have a chance...

    • @nobleblazer1235
      @nobleblazer1235 9 років тому +8

      Extremely artistic*

  • @ngoquyen9285
    @ngoquyen9285 9 років тому +106

    She said GPA of 3.7. YES I AM CLOSE I HAVE GPA OF 1.2 FUCK YEAH I HAVE A LIKELY CHANCE OF GETTING IT

    • @freedomgal13
      @freedomgal13 9 років тому +12

      1.2? 😰😨😱

    • @helena1537
      @helena1537 9 років тому +2

      deutscher?

    • @joseurriola3860
      @joseurriola3860 9 років тому

      Great President Nguyen Van Thieu Unless you're in Germany, you may as well spend the $70 on getting the answer you know already anyways.

  • @MissSunshine9786
    @MissSunshine9786 9 років тому +172

    I've always been "number two" when it comes to everything. No matter how hard I work, the smart kids in my school will always do better than me. I'm currently a freshman in high school and although I have a long way to go before college, it really upsets me how I can't be better than others. My dream has always been getting into an Ivy League but upon entering high school, the chances are appearing to be slim.

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  9 років тому +88

      Try not to compare your journey with others'. Take it from the girl who thought she was hot stuff before she went to Harvard: there will always be someone better than you at something. There are so many different paths to "success" and so many different definitions of success, that you shouldn't let it get you down if you appear (keyword: appear) to be struggling at something that comes easier to others.

    • @ZiemzyOG
      @ZiemzyOG 6 років тому +2

      katz2424 comparative advantage my friend.

    • @salmajambi3124
      @salmajambi3124 6 років тому +5

      katz2424 dont compare your grades to others set your own goal and work on that dont compete that mindset wont make u succeeded

    • @crystalquynguyen6956
      @crystalquynguyen6956 6 років тому +1

      katz2424 you can do it!

    • @heyitzjays4669
      @heyitzjays4669 6 років тому +2

      katz2424 Hey, you’re trying harder and not giving up.

  • @finessed9526
    @finessed9526 8 років тому +183

    So basically be smart

  • @Neutron91939
    @Neutron91939 7 років тому +138

    You should make a follow up video on how to avoid suicide when you have to pay off your student loans

    • @chill4322
      @chill4322 7 років тому +4

      Jimmy Harry 😅

    • @olivia-qv3lm
      @olivia-qv3lm 7 років тому

      Jimmy Harry how about working? just a thought.

    • @h0ney_r0ze
      @h0ney_r0ze 7 років тому

      Jimmy Harry 😹

    • @nikkimp3
      @nikkimp3 7 років тому +17

      20% of the kids going to harvard are going for free. full ride if your family makes under 65,000 a year, and most ivies have free tuition under 120,000 a year. they're honestly more affordable for middle class people than some state schools are.

    • @GreatCollegeAdvice
      @GreatCollegeAdvice 7 років тому +3

      But only if you can get in. And if you're poor, it's a LOT harder to get into Harvard than if you are rich. Consider these other facts: 48% of students pay full price. Only 12% of students receive Pell Grants (which are given to students who meet Federal criteria for poverty). So by your statistics (the source of which is unclear), only about 8% of the student fall into that "middle class" definition. And while the US government is the source of these statistics, it's hard to know exactly how Harvard is allocating all that aid. Yes, Harvard is affordable. To the few that Harvard DECIDES will receive Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets. The rest of the world goes elsewhere and pays "less affordable" tuition (those poor wretches...).

  • @andrewleedoggmail
    @andrewleedoggmail 9 років тому +72

    My dream is to go to Harvard, not only just attend but to be what is expected of all Harvard's students. While visiting Harvard, I witnessed people that were extremely unique with their confidence shown in their every movement as if they were unbreakable. As a freshman in high school, I only dream to be such a character, but for now, what I really need to do is to find who I am and to be comfortable with doing that. I want to be like those Harvard students because I truly believe that they're the ones that impact the world for the greater good. I am aware that I have three years until I start applying to colleges but I am also aware that just because I don't get in, doesn't mean my life is over, it just means that another college would love to have me. I hope you guys are all aware of that and I am glad we have YesReneau to be the one that makes this world a better place.

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  9 років тому +17

      You. Yes. This. Yes. All of it. Thank you.

    • @joycetam3239
      @joycetam3239 5 років тому +2

      Hey, it's 3 years later now. How's everything going for you now?

    • @alinamunir6933
      @alinamunir6933 5 років тому

      Love ya

    • @alinamunir6933
      @alinamunir6933 5 років тому

      Hey dude. Been 3 years i hope u got somewhere even better, mentally, spiritually and emotionally

    • @skylarpitman9899
      @skylarpitman9899 5 років тому

      3 years later, what happened?

  • @yesreneau
    @yesreneau  6 років тому +67

    ***See one of my SUCCESSFUL Harvard essays here for FREE: ua-cam.com/video/S-b6rl7bl90/v-deo.html

    • @4quarterdown464
      @4quarterdown464 6 років тому

      YesReneau hey can you explain me is gpa and ct and sat I don't know that mean and I need know how to get in and plz can you guide me . Plz mail me to dhananjay6677@gmail.com my gmail.id plz reply

    • @yaz4134
      @yaz4134 5 років тому

      I don’t get it. Please explain to me what’s the difference between this essay you wrote and a personal statement? I’m kind of confused

    • @paulsanchez1697
      @paulsanchez1697 5 років тому

      mr arican just because it’s one of the most prestigious schools in america doesn’t mean it’s overrated. What’s a good school for you community school?

    • @michaelajustin3443
      @michaelajustin3443 5 років тому

      What race are you. What applies to you may not apply to a Chinese or Indian applicant.

    • @alienuser3873
      @alienuser3873 4 роки тому

      watching from bangladesh...do u know about the country of bangladesh???🐸🐸🐸

  • @shepard267
    @shepard267 9 років тому +160

    I thought this video would give the same old advice......i was totally wrong....i learned something useful here, thanks!

  • @jsskates
    @jsskates 8 років тому +357

    arent you the lavagirl from shark boy and lavagirl?

  • @nripeshdhungana6342
    @nripeshdhungana6342 8 років тому +190

    If I get into Harvard, guess what will the first thing I would do? SUBSCRIBE you!

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  8 років тому +35

      You could do that right now!

    • @nripeshdhungana6342
      @nripeshdhungana6342 8 років тому +8

      YesReneau Okay, if you say so

    • @nunu5245
      @nunu5245 7 років тому +1

      +mark thornstorm Really? I hope you are trolling because I really would like to go to that school

    • @marvinsmith2777
      @marvinsmith2777 7 років тому +3

      You need to chill man :)

    • @TheBlackDustx
      @TheBlackDustx 7 років тому

      Lol the biggest cult in the world= Christsianity.

  • @jamesbarafelix2246
    @jamesbarafelix2246 5 років тому +93

    I will get into Harvard in Jesus name.

  • @SequenceZero
    @SequenceZero 10 років тому +8

    Wish I saw this video going into high school, not going into senior year. Great video as always!

  • @gabyrenee
    @gabyrenee 8 років тому +49

    This year I am going to high school, and I have wanted to go to Harvard ever since the 4th grade! Hopefully this can help me achieve my dreams and make my family proud

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  8 років тому +5

      I hope that for you, too! Best of luck, and enjoy yourself along the way!

    • @somedaymaybeyt4048
      @somedaymaybeyt4048 8 років тому +1

      Do your best!! never give up! Don't ever stop trying!!!!!!

    • @patriciareyes7484
      @patriciareyes7484 6 років тому

      Same

    • @nightmate1297
      @nightmate1297 5 років тому

      So.... junior year....right?.....2 more years......Harvard is waiting for you....no pressure

    • @starkstark4186
      @starkstark4186 5 років тому +1

      *HARVARD WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*

  • @mishaal4445
    @mishaal4445 5 років тому +18

    who literally heard "yes or no"
    instead of yes reneau

  • @dave5640
    @dave5640 7 років тому +5

    it sucks because i live in an area with most students also trying really hard and are super nerdy. although at first glance this seems great because i get to surround myself with great minds, colleges like harvard are looking for people from everywhere, not just from one area

  • @bab3300
    @bab3300 8 років тому +104

    I have a 4.3+ GPA. I take practice ACT and SAT tests. Usually getting 32-35 on ACT and 2000-2300 on SAT. trynna get into Yale

    • @MysticBazooka
      @MysticBazooka 8 років тому +8

      Aim for 2200+ on your SAT. and you need to be exceptional at one or two extracurriculars that you are interested in. Like going to states for science olympiad and such. Otherwise, great job you have a decent shot at getting in, hope you do :)

    • @bab3300
      @bab3300 8 років тому

      MysticBazooka yah im in science olympiad, debate team, tenis, dollars4scholars

    • @belizguney2720
      @belizguney2720 8 років тому +3

      I'm not American but how can you get a GPA above 4.0?

    • @tylertomlin3262
      @tylertomlin3262 8 років тому +5

      +Beliz Güney by taking advanced classes since they have more credit compared to regular classes

    • @belizguney2720
      @belizguney2720 8 років тому

      Tyler Tomlin advanced classes? like which ones?

  • @wwei1998
    @wwei1998 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this Reneau!! Love your personality - I can see exactly why Harvard accepted you. I'm a Canadian junior (going into senior year) and thinking of applying to Stanford, Harvard and Berkeley. Every adult I meet tells me the same thing, but it's great to hear from an actual student's perspective. Will be saving this for later and checking out your other videos! Oh - and also subbed ;)

  • @brozy3904
    @brozy3904 9 років тому +147

    I toured Harvard today and wished I was smart enough to get in!! LoL

    • @suf3117
      @suf3117 9 років тому +11

      You don't have to be smart, just a hard worker and anything can hapen

    • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
      @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 8 років тому +16

      +Insufficient PvP (“InsufficientPvP”) Well... Yeah, it has to do with being smart actually. You have to be smart enough to get excellent grades if you work hard. Regular people don't get excellent grades, even when they're working hard.

    • @Hottbeautychick6101
      @Hottbeautychick6101 8 років тому +2

      Make your wish reality and work hard !!!

    • @finessed9526
      @finessed9526 8 років тому +2

      +Insufficient “InsufficientPvP” PvP You have to be smart you cant be a hard worker and have no brains and goto a ivy league school how you gonna pass

    • @eHond433
      @eHond433 8 років тому

      +Félix “Lt. Gen. Jack O'Neill” Veilleux-Ouellet you're very negative and dogmatic. good grades is just about studying and hard work. you don't have to be extremely smart to do good at school, you just have to put effort into it.

  • @vahagntumanyan1305
    @vahagntumanyan1305 9 років тому +7

    This is exactly why admissions in UK are so much more objective. I mean the SATs aren't serious. Have you even seen the math section? It's 9th grade material if not lower. However the ridiculously phrased questions confuse people and a couple of mistakes take your grade down by 30-50 marks. It's not that hard to cram for the exams which is why you get so many competent and shiny results. At Cambridge or Oxford though... If you have IB/AP with good enough grades (or equivalent in different systems) you take one additional test the STEP, MAT or some other thing which is specifically designed to figure out which one of the applicants is actually shiny. I mean in STEP you get 13 math problems choose 6 and if you write 3 correctly you are most definitely in the 80+ th percentile. And even that isn't enough, later on you have an interview, in which they also give you a couple problems and talk to you to see first person how you think. And do not rely on an essay, which was polished, proofread, given to professors to make better word choices during 2-3 weeks. And after all that you get shortage of students. So they have to go for second choices.. I mean it's damn hard, but after you get the result you know EXACTLY why did you succeed or fail and not make guesses like "maybe they didn't like mt essay".

  • @LadyEbony96
    @LadyEbony96 9 років тому

    You're honestly so amazing & have so much going for you. Thank you for your videos and great personality!!!

  • @studsandsingingxo
    @studsandsingingxo 10 років тому +5

    Thanks Taylor! This video really helped me put the process of applying to prestigious institutions in perspective. Wow that's a lot of P semi-alliteration.....

  • @nathalie9329
    @nathalie9329 8 років тому +6

    Would never get into harvard but love to watch your videos, you are just so funny :D

  • @Lily22870
    @Lily22870 10 років тому +79

    This just made me feel like shit hahahaha

  • @colleennicole7835
    @colleennicole7835 9 років тому +1

    This video was great, thank you. I too am a suburban girl from Ohio and I am now at the terrifying chapter of my life that I have to look into what I need to do in order to get into a good college. So having this to refer to has been extremely helpful. Thank you!!

  • @hajarwerzgan6503
    @hajarwerzgan6503 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for advice. I'm really interested in studies at Harvard , so you were such a positive energy for me .
    Thank you

  • @zeyma1998
    @zeyma1998 8 років тому +4

    Your Harvard vids are so helpful tbh

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  8 років тому +7

      Helpful is what I aim for :)

  • @est-fm9ui
    @est-fm9ui 7 років тому +14

    I'm not here to hate on Harvard (I don't get your college system anyways) but I didn't care for the reputation of my university when I applied. I chose the one near my home. It wasn't like I couldn't have gotten in anywhere else (I could have gotten into most universities) but - like you said - you can become successful regardless of what school you go to. And I know that it can be a serious advantage to have a degree from a certain college/ uni because the best only pick the best so they ought to be good (in an ideal world at least..but that's a different topic).
    But where I come from the system is not as extreme as in the US.

    • @myopinion2944
      @myopinion2944 7 років тому +10

      Arya Dröttningu I get what you're saying... In high school I got a 3.0 gpa -3.5 gpa without trying I played baseball and got into a college near me got a 3.2 gpa at college went on to med school and now I'm a cardiologist doing well and living my dream. Don't think Harvard will automatically give you prestige in the market.

  • @hughhoang7749
    @hughhoang7749 9 років тому +1

    Thank you Ms. YesReneau for a helpful video.

  • @lani2023
    @lani2023 8 років тому

    I love your eyebrows. They move all over and are so expressive! Perfect.

  • @befikirbogale2712
    @befikirbogale2712 8 років тому +3

    I have a question. I just became a freshman in high school last week and do I pick my classes in my freshman year or my other years.

  • @lindaallison5719
    @lindaallison5719 8 років тому +63

    You graduate this year Congratulations

  • @allyliu1540
    @allyliu1540 7 років тому

    Thank you so much... Everyone always says to tell colleges what you'll bring to their school, but no one goes more in depth than that.

  • @evag8573
    @evag8573 7 років тому

    thanks for the advise, YesReneau, even right now i'm still 9 but this video gave me a hard push to go to harvard. Thank you!

  • @PonhneathNguon
    @PonhneathNguon 9 років тому +16

    Do you mind.. showing us your essay? That would be a great help.

  • @lelatrocchi8579
    @lelatrocchi8579 8 років тому +9

    What was your GPA? What clubs or other activities did you do?

  • @theeninja1918
    @theeninja1918 10 років тому

    I love your sense of humor and all of your videos! Thank you for the tips!

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  10 років тому

      Anytime! And thanks!

  • @malusantos1899
    @malusantos1899 8 років тому

    OMG, thank you! You're so generous because You're giving an oportunity for us to have more chances to get into Harvard! Love U!

  • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
    @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 8 років тому +436

    How to get into Harvard: Have a superior IQ. Otherwise, forget it.

    • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
      @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 8 років тому +11

      Oggie Krstic lol gotta love sarcasm. If you have an IQ below 125, forget getting into a prestigious university. That girl most likely has a superior IQ.

    • @MysticBazooka
      @MysticBazooka 8 років тому +40

      +Félix “Lt. Gen. Jack O'Neill” Veilleux-Ouellet studies consistently show that grit and the ability to work hard outweigh any intelligence level. It's the work ethic that makes you. The Harvard admissions department can sniff out the lazy intellectuals a mile away.

    • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
      @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 8 років тому +4

      MysticBazooka If you can become world class through hard work excellent work ethics, it usually means you have a high IQ. There might be some outliers here and there, but IQ is also a huge factor.

    • @MysticBazooka
      @MysticBazooka 8 років тому +4

      I see your point that many people won't make it into Harvard as it's just that exclusive. but that doesn't mean people shouldn't try. After all, that's what life is about isn't it, constantly improving upon yourself to become a better person. :)

    • @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1
      @DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1 8 років тому +16

      MysticBazooka Gotta be realistic buddy. Most people aren't good enough for Harvard. I'm not affraid to admit it: I'm not good enough for prestigious universities like Harvard. Not worthy of it. That's life. Some people are just better and smarter than others and that's just the truth. People aren't equal.

  • @TheFitSteveShow
    @TheFitSteveShow 9 років тому +24

    Can I transfer to Harvard from community college if I do the following
    1) Have high SAT and ACT scores
    2) Have a high GPA
    3) Spend my summers doing internships with big companies and work on major projects
    4) Join every club in my school

    • @AkoSiJhioh
      @AkoSiJhioh 9 років тому +3

      Can you answer her question?

    • @vijaydanushkodi4980
      @vijaydanushkodi4980 9 років тому +5

      Transferring is much harder for Ivy Leagues. You will have to spend a minimum two years at your college. Get above a 4.0 gpa in college, become president of student organizations and also volunteer or work

    • @CruuushaL
      @CruuushaL 9 років тому

      Please someone answer this question!!! I need the answer

    • @chavakaye3279
      @chavakaye3279 9 років тому

      Video game World

    • @georgeburbank9117
      @georgeburbank9117 8 років тому

      +Evelyn Larson yes they do

  • @katezzz8067
    @katezzz8067 7 років тому

    Best video I have seen about getting into Harvard! Makes it seem feasible and doesn't scare me away. Great video

  • @trishneebhurosy381
    @trishneebhurosy381 10 років тому

    U R inspiring me to write my SOPs for graduate school!!! Love ur take on zumba too!! haha! always brings a smile!

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  10 років тому +1

      Yay!! So glad I can help!! Haha oh the Zumba vlog... I had a blast making it :)

  • @tallboywitshortpants
    @tallboywitshortpants 8 років тому +3

    Everyone here is talking about how they got over a 30 while I took the ACT 4 times and 23 was my best composite score lol. Anyone else relate? Is there an unsung hero that I can look up to who started with a lower score and rose to the top? Please help xP

  • @peytonolson4082
    @peytonolson4082 10 років тому +5

    I'm applying to Harvard my senior year. As of right now I'm taking an 2 ap classes, 2 advanced honors classes and I'm 8th in the state of Washington for debate and speech. I really hope I get in!!

  • @ashleyhernandez4498
    @ashleyhernandez4498 8 років тому

    You are an inspiration!!! I love it. I love your personality. You give hope!!

  • @oliviawarren7031
    @oliviawarren7031 7 років тому

    You are the only person I watch on UA-cam. I live in suburban Ohio and find everything you say quite hilarious. Thank you for inspiring me and adding seconds to my life with your comical videos! I hope you continue being this great :)

  • @brancosebastianmartinez3951
    @brancosebastianmartinez3951 7 років тому +6

    looks like I'm going to Harvard thanks lady !

  • @salamkala14
    @salamkala14 7 років тому +3

    I feel bad now 😪I wish I could make it up I wanna make my parents proud
    I need faith and hope I will try and hopefully I get in

  • @xxminethecraftxxdxd616
    @xxminethecraftxxdxd616 6 років тому

    Thanks for the passion tip it will come in handy one day I'm sure

  • @osmanhameed9304
    @osmanhameed9304 7 років тому

    You are such an inspiration and you motivate me, thanks. I so wish i can meet you!

  • @sabak2382
    @sabak2382 7 років тому +90

    Will I get in if I have no skills? I have great grades but I don't do any extra curricular activities. Did you do any?

    • @lisashen5205
      @lisashen5205 7 років тому +15

      For an exceptional school like Harvard, you would need to have at least one extra-curricular that stands out. Check out this article by another Harvard Alumni
      blog.prepscholar.com/how-to-get-into-harvard-and-the-ivy-league-by-a-harvard-alum

    • @sabak2382
      @sabak2382 7 років тому +3

      Thank you so much

    • @lisashen5205
      @lisashen5205 7 років тому

      ***** Schools usually have financial aids.

    • @Tonykhadbaatar
      @Tonykhadbaatar 7 років тому +12

      They are gonna offer you money of living, studying and everything if you are in need.. Which means u do not have to pay money to study at schools such as Harvard, Stanford bla2. U should do more research on "Need-blind colleges" or "colleges that offer full financial aid for international students". Good luck.

    • @lauren.7267
      @lauren.7267 7 років тому +17

      Play sports and do a bunch of volunteer work

  • @danielclavijo3987
    @danielclavijo3987 9 років тому +3

    you have the greatest personality ever!

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  9 років тому

      Haha oh gosh thank you!

  • @steph23589
    @steph23589 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience! Its inspiring!

  • @arbabk1
    @arbabk1 9 років тому +1

    Hey YesReneau, great video! I am actually pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance and accounting and gladly running a 4.0 GPA .Looking forward to doing an MBA at Harvard, btw your videos are fantastic and you are BEAUTIFUL.. Keep it up!

  • @kiraeileen8745
    @kiraeileen8745 8 років тому +19

    YAASSSS IB!! I hate it but I love it.

    • @SkitlettGirls
      @SkitlettGirls 8 років тому +1

      Same

    • @MrSultanitos
      @MrSultanitos 8 років тому +5

      +KiraEileen Hello Brother!! I am another CAS slave and International Bullshiter too :)

    • @BJ-no2oe
      @BJ-no2oe 8 років тому +1

      And while everyone is talking about AP and IB, I'm just doing AICE over here ;-;

  • @antoninanichols1180
    @antoninanichols1180 5 років тому +9

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  • @HapPy-mf8dg
    @HapPy-mf8dg 8 років тому

    Wow this made my day really appreciate your sense of humour :D

  • @mohsinkazi1531
    @mohsinkazi1531 6 років тому

    I just love watching your videos , just love it....

  • @i.b.6913
    @i.b.6913 5 років тому +6

    They DO want you,they just can’t see it yet 😂your personality is everything

  • @siaali3464
    @siaali3464 5 років тому +7

    How to get into Harvard?
    Me: just enter the gate
    🤣🤣🤣😝

  • @rhynac2862
    @rhynac2862 10 років тому

    Thank you for the advice! Have fun in France! Bon voyage!

  • @vrishab_6644
    @vrishab_6644 8 років тому +1

    Hey, So I'm a freshman in High School and I am aiming to getting into an Ivy League School. You mentioned that your story was that you "did math and ran track" but how did you incorporate that into your application essay?
    Oh and by the way, I'm really inspired by you. After watching your videos, I was able to set higher goals for myself and strive towards them.

  • @suf3117
    @suf3117 9 років тому +7

    Guys I know I might sound stupid but I just recently started 10th grade and I have started getting to know about colleges and how to get my chances higher. So I wanted to know how good my chances are to get into universities like Harvard. I'm in 10 grade and I have a 3.5 gpa I take algebra 2 pre ap and geometry honors at the same time. English 2 honors, and biology honors. I have done all my high school credits, and I am doing my second year of Spanish and I am planning to take ap Spanish 11th grade and also take ap bio. I also plan to take ap Chem 12th grade an calculus bc 12 grade. I right now have 100 community hours. And for my ec I play varsity soccer and I'm not currently apart of any clubs but I plan on joining a math club or something in 11th grade cause I really lik math. With the criteria I have listed above what are the chances of me getting into a top ivy-league school. Take into consideration I have not taken sat/act yet due to the fact I'm a sophomore.

    • @sksksksk6151
      @sksksksk6151 8 років тому +1

      You're behind if you are still in Bio...

  • @Bella0246
    @Bella0246 8 років тому +3

    i'm a freshman in high school... i NEED to do VERY well.. i'm nervous already if i don't get perfect grades!! 😁 i'm getting high a's and high b's

  • @mrigankatube
    @mrigankatube 9 років тому +1

    Thanks Reneau :)
    And you make some cool videos really appreciate that :)

  • @chaoticneutral8040
    @chaoticneutral8040 9 років тому +1

    I love this, YesReneau. You brought up my self esteem, and I am excited to apply to Harvard.

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  9 років тому +1

      I live for comments like these! So glad to hear I could help make things better!!

    • @chaoticneutral8040
      @chaoticneutral8040 9 років тому

      :)
      I really appreciate you replying to my comment. I hope you have a great time at Harvard!

  • @patelvidhu4840
    @patelvidhu4840 9 років тому +9

    My brother want to get in harvard. I hope he will get admission.

  • @fightbreastcancerwot7073
    @fightbreastcancerwot7073 4 роки тому +3

    Transfer student here. Got rejected at Harvard 😔, but accepted to Stanford 😇.

    • @pujashree5047
      @pujashree5047 2 роки тому +1

      Hi, Can you please give me any tips because Stanford is my dream school and it would really help?

  • @teagansusanna6412
    @teagansusanna6412 6 років тому

    Thank you for this video. I relate to you in many ways, I also live in Ohio and love art and other activities. I have been wanting to go to Harvard for a while and was very fearful about the fact that I live in Ohio thinking that they wouldn’t except me for living in a rural area, but you have given me more hope for the future, thank you again.

  • @hello1735
    @hello1735 6 років тому

    My school does not particularly offers AP because it is just starting and is very small. However, the school administration considered the idea of offering (only) me AP, but my parents would have to pay a lot of money for it. Would it still be considered a situation in which "your school offers AP" courses?

  • @sabrinayates9326
    @sabrinayates9326 9 років тому +12

    I just got in yesterday! I was watching this to see if it was accurate or not haha because I watched some before I applied and they were kind of obnoxious and intimidating... but this is so accurate! This is like my life exactly haha maybe I will see you on campus next year!

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  9 років тому +4

      Ahhh yay!!! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to have you on campus! Ahhhh also so glad my advice was not off base!

    • @myatrx7105
      @myatrx7105 4 роки тому

      Sabrina Yates hey

    • @pujashree5047
      @pujashree5047 2 роки тому +1

      Hi, Can you please tell me any tips? I would be really great full

  • @xxxXLopesXxxx
    @xxxXLopesXxxx 8 років тому +8

    Can good AP scores help me go to a top "university" such as Harvard? Or it only makes me get placed in deifferent classes? Some good advice related to the topic will be appreciated.

    • @sophiarichardson9105
      @sophiarichardson9105 8 років тому +4

      +Pedro Lopes No, but good spelling sure will.

    • @xxxXLopesXxxx
      @xxxXLopesXxxx 8 років тому +6

      Sophia Richardson I was doubtful when choosing between "help me go to a top university" and "help me go to top universities", and I unfortunately ended up mixing the two. I'd like to make the point, however, that writing "universitie" instaed of "university" in this case represents an insignificant mistake, because the mistake only corcerned spelling. In essence, it didn't compromise the actual meaning of the question.
      Your response, in spite of that, was neither thoughtful nor provided any help. You simply replied "no" and rightaway got off topic, without a proper explanation for your allegation that AP scores will not help me reach the goal of getting into a "top university".
      Another thing we should take into consideration is that the internet is a place where everybody in the world can connect, regardless of external factors. So you might be talking to someone whose native language is not English. In that case, I humbly suggest you be less arrogant, becuase the person does not have the obligation to write perfectly in a language that is not present in her/his daily life while commenting in a UA-cam video's comment section, a very informal environment at the core.
      I will correct the mistake in spite of what I said in order to prevent more people from giving me this kind of unsolicited advice, which is of little use and does not answer the question posed.

    • @jusa798
      @jusa798 8 років тому

      +Pedro Lopes Yes they can

    • @xxxXLopesXxxx
      @xxxXLopesXxxx 8 років тому

      jusa798 Maybe some details would provide a lot of help.

    • @jusa798
      @jusa798 8 років тому +2

      You can exempt a few classes you wouldnt like to take, for example, I got a 5 on AP Lang, so I don't have to take the intro Lit class at Emory. Same thing for APUSH (AP US History). you can still take those classes youre able to exempt if you want. Certain colleges take certain scores. For example, at GA Tech, they accept 4s for Lit, but only 5's for physics courses, and not even all physics courses. I dont know the AP credit system at Harvard but yeah. It will help you get in because even if people say colleges dont see them, if you present them they do. So if they see a ton of 5's, that's awesome. I wouldn't send 2's or some 3's, but that's personal preference. So as an admissions officer, if you see a ton of 5's, they will take it into consideration. Maybe they say the don't, but how could they not when you show them? We are human, we do not delete information because we say it won't be taken into consideration.

  • @christineaguado2981
    @christineaguado2981 9 років тому

    Hello!! Thank you for this video! I want to ask if you can make a video with the application process?

  • @agam2386
    @agam2386 8 років тому

    I have a question. Do you have to take IB classes. cant u do normal academic classes and get into Harvard with high grades?

  • @CindyMutuku
    @CindyMutuku 9 років тому +3

    OMG. this is the best advice I've ever gotten

  • @AussiGamerZ
    @AussiGamerZ 8 років тому +8

    If you study in Australia could you apply for Harvard?

    • @yesreneau
      @yesreneau  8 років тому +5

      Yep! Anybody can!

    • @Angelchick4life
      @Angelchick4life 8 років тому +1

      Yes, but of course you need student visa. :)

    • @klnewjeqnop1
      @klnewjeqnop1 8 років тому +2

      Stick to uws buddy Lol

    • @muhammadaliff9738
      @muhammadaliff9738 8 років тому

      +YesReneau how about if i study in others country??

  • @alicepaiva2282
    @alicepaiva2282 8 років тому

    I have a question, if the major that i want to course is for example: Physics, and I have bad grades at Geography or Portuguese, does that mean that my chances of getting accepted are lower than the other applicants? (Sorry if my english is bad,I'm Brazilian)

  • @sukhpreetpabla2272
    @sukhpreetpabla2272 8 років тому

    Great video! Btw, did you do an interview with Harvard? I got requested to do one but I'm scared to do it because I'm bad at interviews. Do you think it's really that much of a big deal in the admissions process?

  • @PowKu10
    @PowKu10 9 років тому +69

    SAT2000 that's impossible.. I would say at least 2300 lol

    • @Hawktotalwar
      @Hawktotalwar 9 років тому +7

      Paul Lin I think is possible with affirmative action or family connection

    • @Atombender
      @Atombender 9 років тому +15

      Paul Lin Legacy family, being black or being Latino. Then 2000 will be a reasonable minimum.

    • @joseurriola3860
      @joseurriola3860 9 років тому

      Paul Lin Not really, basically it depends on what the people around you have since they're kind of your direct competition most of the time.
      Like if everyone around you has over 2300 and you have 2100 then maybe you want to get closer to like 2250.
      Or on grades, if your school does weighted GPA then it's probably wise to stack up on lots of classes even if you're not terribly interested in a few: call it "broadening your horizons" or "seeing what's out there" instead of "this is an arms race" because no one actually believes you really were that interested in taking 15 different AP classes without going in depth into what you really liked like maybe a course on creative writing(ehem brings down my GPA).
      Even when you're in college, people are into solid stats and things that can tell a story not necessarily trying to do everything in a few years for the sake of competition.

    • @veronicabarber5580
      @veronicabarber5580 9 років тому

      Or 2200

    • @kevin18887
      @kevin18887 9 років тому +6

      People have gotten into Ivy League schools with 1700 and 1800s on their Sats. They also take into account if you're from a disadvantaged group or went to a public school where is much less likely for you to get a 2350 on your Sats. And your extracurricular and accomplishments matter more than your test scores.

  • @amira5639
    @amira5639 8 років тому +6

    is it just me but every time she says " hey guys its Yesreneau " I hear "hey guys its yes or no"

  • @angelbeautiful1249
    @angelbeautiful1249 6 років тому

    hi i have a question i am an 11 grade student i sudied 1 ,2,3 grade in michigan but then my family and i moved to our home land so i finished 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11grade there.my grades are high but i want to know if i can go to college in america ?so what should i do to go to college there .?

  • @aspen4066
    @aspen4066 7 років тому

    do you have any tips for improving my writing skills, because I know they they look into the essays a lot on determining if you make it in or not.

  • @lilypippili
    @lilypippili 9 років тому +88

    okay not to be creepy but i really really hope i get in so i can find you and hug you LOL

    • @mudjashorts1766
      @mudjashorts1766 5 років тому +2

      Did you get in??

    • @mrk.9926
      @mrk.9926 5 років тому +1

      NimyX 》 of course not

    • @satishkumar-pp8oo
      @satishkumar-pp8oo 5 років тому +1

      Did you get in ?

    • @realdeal5712
      @realdeal5712 5 років тому +1

      With such no abition and almost silly goal. U cant. Harvard is filled with very ambitious people

    • @EduardoContrerasD
      @EduardoContrerasD 5 років тому

      @@rahmashardow2670 *Sharsh.

  • @anujankirupakaran5027
    @anujankirupakaran5027 8 років тому +11

    Why am I here? I live in Britain and I don't understand most of the terms you used.

    • @sm-en8vd
      @sm-en8vd 8 років тому

      Same 😂😂

    • @Jas-ky1oy
      @Jas-ky1oy 7 років тому +1

      Same hahaha

    • @benmartin2404
      @benmartin2404 7 років тому +5

      Anujan Kirupakaran
      Harvard=one of best schools in US
      SAT/ACT=college prep tests that are used to determine acceptance to colleges
      AP classes=advanced placement classes that are so hard they make you want to cry and at the end of the year there is an exam to test your knowledge over the course and if you pass, you get college credit.
      Ohio=one of the US's states

    • @user-pu1ny7pq7o
      @user-pu1ny7pq7o 5 років тому

      Oh...

  • @iylax285
    @iylax285 8 років тому +1

    Hey I'm a huge fan thanks for the great advice!

  • @khalfanilouis5948
    @khalfanilouis5948 9 років тому +1

    Helpful as fudge. Not trying to go to Harvard but its great overall.

  • @stinkybutt02able
    @stinkybutt02able 8 років тому +2

    I'm just gonna apply to 10 different colleges so I'll be guaranteed to get into at least one of them

    • @mimibrown4269
      @mimibrown4269 8 років тому

      +Kimberlyn McMurray it doesnt work like that.

    • @stinkybutt02able
      @stinkybutt02able 8 років тому

      +Mimi Brown I know but that's the only plan I have sooooooo......

    • @mimibrown4269
      @mimibrown4269 8 років тому +1

      dont do it. look at each school, and their average gpa and act scores. Then decide if you have a chance of getting in

    • @stinkybutt02able
      @stinkybutt02able 8 років тому

      +Mimi Brown I'll do that. Thanks for the idea 😀

    • @pepinus9878
      @pepinus9878 7 років тому

      not garantueed at all!

  • @jjay107
    @jjay107 9 років тому +19

    Applied.
    Had a 4.19.
    President of two clubs.
    Good personal statement(So I've been told).
    Average Scores...
    Rejected.
    Scored do matter.

    • @jjay107
      @jjay107 9 років тому

      ***** SAT Courses but they do tend to cost money. The more expensive the course, the better the results. So I've been told.

    • @nessax5136
      @nessax5136 9 років тому +1

      President of two clubs and nothing else isn't enough... Extra Curriculars matter almost as much as grades do

    • @jjay107
      @jjay107 9 років тому

      Nessa X I was hoping that was true! I was involved with the clubs since my freshman year and was super dedicated but I guess that didn't matter.

    • @TheKynaCortez
      @TheKynaCortez 9 років тому +3

      Josie Amayrani You're underestimating how important teacher and counselor recs are. Dean of Harvard admissions said theyre even more important than grades. Even if the teachers like you, there's no guarantee they wrote you stellar recs. You wouldn't know either bec. accdg to the law, you cant read them. Also, curriculum is key. Also, it's not about the position you got in the club, it's WHAT YOU DID with that position. Did you give free workshops for ex.? Did you host a big event? Did you organize a conference? etc... I hope you got into a great school though

    • @jjay107
      @jjay107 9 років тому +1

      Maria Kyna Cortez That's true; I had my APUSH teacher and the decathlon coach write my letters of recommendation. Both were about community service but both were types of honor societies. We hosted events and such. I decided to stay closer to home and go to a UC.

  • @zeynepranayldz3281
    @zeynepranayldz3281 8 років тому

    And how can I develop my English?Any suggestions? Should I write essay every week? I'm going to 10th class. Thinking that there is just 2 years left well I get kind of nervous. Don't know much about what should I do. I'm playing tennis and volleyball. playing the piano. But is that enough? please give me an advise! when should I start studying SAT? I've got Barron's and Kaplan. Math is pretty easy but the vocab is so hard for me. What should I do about that? Thank you in advance YesReneau!

  • @Anna-eq7jk
    @Anna-eq7jk 6 років тому +5

    I'm in 8th grade, my GPA is a 4.1 and my reading level is a 12th grade reading level. I'm preparing for college early and trying to figure out what college I want to go to and I believe it is harvard medical school. This video helped with my preparations so thank you.

    • @godspoopychild8287
      @godspoopychild8287 5 років тому

      Sarah_ Nichol I want to go to Harvard for medical school too! My dreams are to be a great brain surgeon. 👍

    • @magicmelanie9514
      @magicmelanie9514 5 років тому

      Sarah_ Nichol this just makes me depressed because I’m also in 8th grade but when I read I literally can’t and think of the weirdest things ever lol

    • @hilalla9371
      @hilalla9371 5 років тому

      Big Chungus me too

  • @oc038161
    @oc038161 9 років тому +5

    I actually received mail from Harvard, which was really unexpected since I was planning to apply to a state school :) my high school years so far have been crazy-accounting, acting, art, law enforcement, strings, piano, spanish, softball, photography club... i think im gonna be able to stand out :P :D

    • @SideEffects297
      @SideEffects297 9 років тому +2

      I dont think they care about hobbies thouhh

    • @blurbthenerd
      @blurbthenerd 9 років тому +10

      Getting mail from a school means absolutely nothing. Sorry. They buy hundreds of thousands of names from the College Board and ACT and then send out mail to increase their applications and lower their acceptance rate.

  • @jessicac8090
    @jessicac8090 7 років тому

    heres a question By the time I graduate I plan on being Trilingual, know how to play 2 instruments, And Taking every Art class possible, and being in all honors classes possible im in 7th grade and im halfway there since im bilingual and know how to play flute so are my chances 0.5/10 yet?

  • @Liz-kp3ig
    @Liz-kp3ig 8 років тому

    Were you able to get any scholarships to help pay for harvard or did you have to pay for it on your own? I'm looking into a lot of universities and I know how hard it is to get scholarships in such competitive schools and I was just wondering

  • @azuriahcannon8332
    @azuriahcannon8332 9 років тому +9

    ha, this video has more views then people Harvard will accept for many years...

  • @brandonjames160
    @brandonjames160 8 років тому +5

    YesorNo?

  • @user-tm6no1mi1q
    @user-tm6no1mi1q 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for the information 😊

  • @leonardodzib6633
    @leonardodzib6633 5 років тому

    Does someone can spell me what she said on 0:32? I heard something about courses but i just can't listen to it properly

  • @notthatguy4703
    @notthatguy4703 6 років тому +7

    Everyone in the comment section: I went to Harvard 🌚