How I Got $500,000 in College Scholarships (WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU) national merit/applying early/ECs

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  • @gingersnap9585
    @gingersnap9585 3 роки тому +5689

    She should clarify that she didn’t actually get 500,000 dollars but was offered 500,000 in total as a combination from all the schools she applied to. All of the mentioned scholarships were entrance scholarships, so the majority of “offered” scholarships she couldn’t even get. It would be nice to get advice on scholarships outside of entrance scholarships, as only freshman would benefit from this advice. Additionally colleges simply do not give much in entrance scholarships.

    • @abbiebui7956
      @abbiebui7956 3 роки тому +348

      just click bait lol

    • @fuckingdonut9489
      @fuckingdonut9489 3 роки тому +239

      It is a bit clickbait-y but its technically not wrong bc she did get 500,000 dollars of college scholarships

    • @SocialStudiess
      @SocialStudiess 3 роки тому +18

      Interesting she didn't reply to this comment. Shows she's fake..

    • @Koston-xo6cx
      @Koston-xo6cx 3 роки тому +54

      Clickbait for sure, I'm half through the video and turning it off now

    • @noshortcuts8440
      @noshortcuts8440 3 роки тому +14

      It says it in the title of the vid and the thumbnail.

  • @salvatoremicciche6895
    @salvatoremicciche6895 4 роки тому +3451

    It’s unbelievable that you need to choose what you’re going to be doing for the rest of your life when you’re only a teenager

    • @donovan_watson
      @donovan_watson 4 роки тому +241

      No you don't. Pick something that is interesting to you now, study that. If in college it's not that interesting change your major. You can do the same thing throughout your life as well. The only people who tell you to pick one thing and stick to it are unhappy broke people.

    • @nancysegovia531
      @nancysegovia531 4 роки тому +65

      literally meee! I've already cried stressing about applying to colleges lol. idk where ima go still after HS

    • @salvatoremicciche6895
      @salvatoremicciche6895 3 роки тому +1

      Goodluck with that lol

    • @sueshe5953
      @sueshe5953 3 роки тому +54

      @@donovan_watson privilege

    • @coreyhilbun8687
      @coreyhilbun8687 3 роки тому

      Could just keep going to school to get paid 😂

  • @shaymaaabdelah6466
    @shaymaaabdelah6466 4 роки тому +6143

    I got an email from Princeton University last week saying that I’m one of the chosen students to get a scholarship at their university!!!! I’m sooo freaking happy rn 😆
    (Btw I know no one cares and I’m not trying to show off but I just wanted to share this because of how happy I am! :)😊

  • @elisakim8602
    @elisakim8602 4 роки тому +1612

    i'm currently a senior and i feel like i'm running out of time. but thank you so much kate!!

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 4 роки тому +19

      Literally same here !!

    • @Kit-Kat4L
      @Kit-Kat4L 4 роки тому +3

      @H B thank you

    • @heyitskaylag
      @heyitskaylag 3 роки тому +8

      Nooo you got this! I’m a senior too, we have more time than we think and that people tell us (as long as we don’t miss many deadlines). Good luck and have fun!!

    • @naturerey1845
      @naturerey1845 3 роки тому +5

      I'm just trying to start as a sophomore. Good luck to you guys!

    • @elisakim8602
      @elisakim8602 3 роки тому +1

      @@heyitskaylag thank you! just accepted to ucsb so whoo hoo go gauchos!

  • @averypearl
    @averypearl 4 роки тому +3544

    the way you manage youtube with school and running two businesses--

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +388

      THANK YOU i'm so glad that you appreciate it :")) ILY all and I will always try to hustle for you hehe

    • @trishareddy562
      @trishareddy562 4 роки тому +35

      right! sis needs more recognition 😌

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl 4 роки тому +5

      @@kkateli yes we all appreciate it!! take time fr yourself too

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl 4 роки тому

      @@trishareddy562 frrr

    • @vvvviiiicccc100
      @vvvviiiicccc100 4 роки тому +2

      IKR THE RESPECTT

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle 4 роки тому +1546

    I literally did not get any scholarships for college COS I DIDNT KNOW THEY EXISTED

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +176

      omg NOOO :( it's okay, only up from here!

    • @maishamaee_9507
      @maishamaee_9507 4 роки тому +31

      Ms. Girl go to admissions right now!

    • @wilclark3026
      @wilclark3026 4 роки тому +103

      Who TF doesn't know scholarships exist

    • @defsoul8636
      @defsoul8636 4 роки тому +19

      WiL Clark some think you can only get scholarships that colleges offer

    • @vidhichudasama1393
      @vidhichudasama1393 4 роки тому +46

      @@wilclark3026 no need to be rude

  • @sheas5545
    @sheas5545 4 роки тому +980

    my biggest fear is not being accepted anywhere, but another college-based fear is being in debt. :/

    • @mars359
      @mars359 3 роки тому +89

      We literally can’t catch a break fr

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 2 роки тому +27

      community college can help you with both those problems

    • @wormbag80
      @wormbag80 2 роки тому +1

      @Ana- Maria Atanasova where can you find the classes

    • @snowandfrogs
      @snowandfrogs 2 роки тому +4

      @@regann7227 cc is still thousands of dollars and I don't any money for that other than loans which I really don't wanna take

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 2 роки тому +7

      @@snowandfrogs I'm not sure what your situation is like specifically but cc can be free sometimes
      It was free for my mother through her job as a surgical technician. You can go for free sometimes from good grades
      My point was it is significantly cheaper, and easier to get into.

  • @Grace-jb7me
    @Grace-jb7me 4 роки тому +620

    Good for her on this. Letting some ppl know that this doesn’t always happen. Had 4.01 gpa stat, perfect essay score on my SAT, president of National arts honors society, was in a visual arts program, and took several APs and 2 social studies/anthropology clubs. I applied early as well and to school scholarships with being low income and a minority. Still did not help me pay for school entirely and I still have loans. So you can do well in high school but it doesn’t always work. I received a partial scholarship from one private uni and ended up transferring cause the unmet aid was too much over 4 yrs. Just some FYI! But still try people. Just be mindful that her story is not the norm.

    • @erickcastillo1211
      @erickcastillo1211 3 роки тому +6

      U at Harvard or what?

    • @Duhluzr21
      @Duhluzr21 3 роки тому +2

      What you up to now?

    • @niyaaa.loveee
      @niyaaa.loveee 3 роки тому +2

      it’s not about how good i are, its about effort

    • @Grace-jb7me
      @Grace-jb7me 3 роки тому +34

      @@niyaaa.loveee What do you mean by that??

    • @imbauttabuss278
      @imbauttabuss278 2 роки тому +1

      These stats wouldn’t get to Harvard

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 4 роки тому +676

    I'm a junior right now and scholarships are already stressing me outttttt

    • @KD-CD
      @KD-CD 4 роки тому +4

      Same

    • @heyitskate7747
      @heyitskate7747 4 роки тому +17

      I’m a sophomore and I’m terrified.

    • @Itsspanda
      @Itsspanda 4 роки тому +27

      Same! High school is going away so fast! I’m so scared.

    • @toytube7795
      @toytube7795 4 роки тому +8

      We got to start early🤧

    • @saki-lx3jc
      @saki-lx3jc 4 роки тому +5

      same i know what to do but i don’t know what to do 😭

  • @karenafa
    @karenafa 4 роки тому +1032

    I’m annoyed bc I was a great hs student, I took a bunch of AP classes, had a great gpa, and graduated in the top 1% of my class, but I’m not good at looking for scholarships, so I didn’t get many, and now I’m in college, so all that high school hard work is worthless:(

    • @oscar.fantasia
      @oscar.fantasia 4 роки тому +298

      DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are TONS of scholarships for college students where you can still show off all your hard work in high school. Nothing is lost!

    • @brianvalencia4621
      @brianvalencia4621 4 роки тому +23

      You got this, just keep looking and I'm sure you'll be fine :)

    • @BoujeeBlackBabe
      @BoujeeBlackBabe 4 роки тому +38

      UNIGO offers scholarships for students who are in college.

    • @갱갱항상
      @갱갱항상 4 роки тому +9

      How did you not know that your college offers scholarships ??

    • @Esther2333
      @Esther2333 4 роки тому +15

      It’s not too late

  • @asias.8770
    @asias.8770 4 роки тому +1925

    i am a terrified senior and i’m trying to find ways to get through college

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 4 роки тому +64

      You’re gonna be alright ✨

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 4 роки тому +46

      Just take a step at a time!!

    • @jeremiahmartin4043
      @jeremiahmartin4043 4 роки тому +25

      As long as u start getting prepared and start applying now you will be fine

    • @larizsa5756
      @larizsa5756 4 роки тому +6

      Oh me right now😭

    • @OReily08080
      @OReily08080 4 роки тому +39

      Same. I don’t know how to write personal insight essays, how the heck do I stand out

  • @nickiTheAwsome
    @nickiTheAwsome 3 роки тому +682

    Pov: When you cant get financial aid bc your parents receive too much money but they don't help pay for college but encourage you to go to college so your only friend is scholarships

  • @ellachristiansen1846
    @ellachristiansen1846 4 роки тому +96

    I loveeee that you take the time to thank your subscribers for watching ads and supporting you (: love your college content it is sooo helpful

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +8

      Thank u so so much!! ❤️❤️

  • @rileypappas6852
    @rileypappas6852 4 роки тому +456

    currently watching this as a panicking senior in december 😅😅

  • @jyf5757
    @jyf5757 4 роки тому +74

    this video is a sign from heaven fr I was straight about to search up “how to get scholarships for college” and then this was the first one on my recommended even before I clicked the search bar 🤯

  • @laineweis6024
    @laineweis6024 4 роки тому +235

    Correction: Careful, this year test optional REALLY MEANS test optional because MANY MANY students physically couldn't take the SAT because of COVID, including me. If thats you don't let her freak you out. I just got into Chicago test optional so schools really understand. Remember they look with context.

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 4 роки тому +7

      yeah same, I applied to take SAT three times and all three got cancelled :/

  • @girlbye7477
    @girlbye7477 4 роки тому +42

    So you not only got into my dream school...but you got a half ride too?? You’re officially my new role model

  • @evelynchao3348
    @evelynchao3348 3 роки тому +18

    you are literally my biggest inspiration. i want to own a business when i grow older, but im terrified that ill be thousands and thousands in student debt and never get anywhere. so seeing this helps sm, and im super proud of how far youve come as well :)

  • @ErinDevon
    @ErinDevon 4 роки тому +38

    Who else has literally been obsessed with Kate's videos!? I love your channel so much! It is so motivating and inspiring! 💕🥺

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +3

      You're the best tysm ahh

  • @ryanchoi2415
    @ryanchoi2415 4 роки тому +745

    Me not having extracurriculars for the first 3 years of high school: 😳😂

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 4 роки тому +26

      Same

    • @humblebeedumbledore7603
      @humblebeedumbledore7603 4 роки тому +71

      Ikr do we even have a chance anymore

    • @Kit-Kat4L
      @Kit-Kat4L 4 роки тому +39

      @@humblebeedumbledore7603 yep always better late than never

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 4 роки тому +32

      Is 97 hours of volunteering considered a lot

    • @nakaylahsmith7356
      @nakaylahsmith7356 4 роки тому +16

      @@katherine5184 depends who you ask but I personally think that’s really good

  • @sumyinchan395
    @sumyinchan395 4 роки тому +33

    it’s so interesting to find out how the US college system is different from Singapore’s like it’s so cool u get to choose courses in high school!!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 4 роки тому

      Well, we only get to pick the level. So there’s regular, honors, and ap. However junior (sometimes) and senior year we can pick electives which are classes we are personally interested in that are educational. And electives are added to the normal math, science, English classes were required to take. For example, I took business, psychology, sociology, and visual arts.

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. 4 роки тому

      @@michaelaortiz101 I get to pick my courses

    • @fairsuns
      @fairsuns 4 роки тому

      @@michaelaortiz101 woah wish i had that in hs! it really helps you set up what to do in college or let u know ur interests in general

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 роки тому

      Uh no well I’m not sure what type of school you go to but it’s more complicated than that

  • @madisonnn683
    @madisonnn683 3 роки тому +20

    to do some of these things, you just have to be naturally smart and involved in a lot. in high school, it was hard for me to get involved with things and now i am suffering for it. you truly just have to be smart. i am tired of it

  • @kaylinsavorgino8020
    @kaylinsavorgino8020 4 роки тому +8

    ok this is actually heaven sent i was looking up scholarships a couple of days ago

  • @whereisthefood3550
    @whereisthefood3550 3 роки тому +71

    I had my very first scholarship interview last week and got the results back today. I got it thank God!!! I now have 10 grand towards any college of my choice. It was so terrifying

  • @TINA7HEAVEN
    @TINA7HEAVEN 4 роки тому +195

    Hi, I'm in my 40's and I'm back in college, and I just subscribed to you. 😸

    • @calista910
      @calista910 4 роки тому +22

      Thats awesome you're never too old to learn!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 4 роки тому +10

      Yay! Go you, I love the fact that you went back to school! So proud of ya 😊

    • @helhaj79
      @helhaj79 3 роки тому +3

      congratulations that you’re in college and learning again!

    • @riyamishra280
      @riyamishra280 3 роки тому +5

      That's so cool , hope you have a good time . I am really happy for you . I too have a 60 year old man in my university . He is there to do his PhD.

    • @shalenamendoza6716
      @shalenamendoza6716 3 роки тому +5

      37 and going back to further my education. Thank you for your videos.

  • @islynne
    @islynne 4 роки тому +146

    See in my school no one cares about the psat cuz everyone thinks that it does nothing. So here I am about to take the psat in two days like 👁👁

    • @KoPowr
      @KoPowr 4 роки тому +14

      You only get a scholarship from the psat if u get a rlly high score.

    • @rowankilian7163
      @rowankilian7163 4 роки тому +9

      My school is the same way, just remember that even if you don’t do good enough for the scholarships it gives you an idea for what to expect on the SAT and ACT, so it is excellent practice no matter who you are

    • @mojo7199
      @mojo7199 3 роки тому +2

      @@KoPowr That's cap, if you are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or from a small town there is a scholarship program called the National recognition program that provides you with scholarships for much lower scores

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 3 роки тому +1

      @@mojo7199 well dang where my scholarship. I made a 840 on my psat

  • @elysosome2570
    @elysosome2570 4 роки тому +21

    Remember there’s also another option of community college in case you can’t afford to go straight to a four year or if you don’t meet the requirements to the school you want to go to. If you need any info lmk, I’ve known many people who took the community college route and are doing the same as people in a four-year.

  • @SeanRays
    @SeanRays 4 роки тому +6

    bruh what omg that's crazy i'm so proud of you

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +1

      Hi sean!! Thank you :")

  • @manavhnr936
    @manavhnr936 4 роки тому +3

    the only channel i dont skip ads

  • @LLansnnslsmsk
    @LLansnnslsmsk 4 роки тому +14

    Oooo u know u should do this to get your channel blow up 🤯
    1. Pranks
    2. Volts
    3. Day in life
    4. Rection vids
    5. Transformations something
    6. Asking questions with freinds like a talk show
    7. Story time
    8. Music
    9.q&a get to k ow u better clear u up with rumors or any u think u should clear up
    10. Hmm education vids like this one
    11. Blogs when u go somewhere special like camping or beach

    • @LLansnnslsmsk
      @LLansnnslsmsk 4 роки тому +1

      Good luck 👍 I think this would help u

  • @missionnoel6753
    @missionnoel6753 4 роки тому +171

    I am trying my best 😭😭😭, I feel like people are getting scholarships and college decisions early and I feel so alone.

    • @ecstacybrown4255
      @ecstacybrown4255 4 роки тому

      SAMEEE..

    • @greenapples9293
      @greenapples9293 4 роки тому +10

      Man you’re not alone. I feel so freaking behind and stressed. Do I want to stay in state?? What career do I even want to pursue?? Ahhh I wish we were able to be in school rn when guidance feels especially needed

    • @lanification
      @lanification 4 роки тому +2

      @@greenapples9293 exactly!!! I am so indecisive and can't figure out what I want to do in life so time just passes by ughhh

    • @nasriahmed5481
      @nasriahmed5481 4 роки тому +3

      COVID messed me up so I’ll most likely go to community college

    • @chelseanino3654
      @chelseanino3654 4 роки тому

      Senior class of 2021 ?

  • @isabellafajardo8358
    @isabellafajardo8358 4 роки тому +5

    thank you for taking the time to make this! I’m not skipping the ads

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +2

      Thank u so much!!

  • @AlyssaMariee
    @AlyssaMariee 4 роки тому +5

    yessss kate helping us finesse the system!!!

  • @wendyaguirre5881
    @wendyaguirre5881 4 роки тому +68

    I wish UA-cam existed with these kinds of videos during my high years 2004-2008! I think UA-cam has many good educational information and I highly believe my life would have been a little different. Here I am, a 30 year old returning to school pursuing to be a Registered Nurse. I'm attending a community College part time. Its been a challenge as I am a mom of 2 and housewife first, and a full time employee second.
    So kids, stay in school! Do your research and don't let anyone discourage you. Remember is never too late to pursuit your dreams! There is no excuse to fail all you need is the will to try! Good luck!

    • @elhadjdiallo633
      @elhadjdiallo633 3 роки тому

      That's one of my dream job as well I really need help which step did take ..... how

    • @kanaip5028
      @kanaip5028 2 роки тому +1

      Those are my same high school years. I did well in HS but I didn't feel prepared for college so my first try at it didn't go well at all. Now I'm back in school at 31 and doing really well because I have better financial security and just overall more life skills now. Good on this girl for sharing her experience. And good luck to you in Nursing school! I'm going for Animation.

    • @ciiciilove8605
      @ciiciilove8605 2 роки тому

      Your not alone

  • @LifeWithJB1
    @LifeWithJB1 3 роки тому +174

    I’m an upcoming junior in high school and I’ll be off to college in 2023. It’s scary knowing I have to be an adult because I’ll have to pay bills and do all the adult things but I pray I can get through it. My family doesn’t really support my decisions so it’s like once I’m grown I will have to do everything for myself. That’s why I’m trying to find scholarships now so I can pay for my own college tuition. They also don’t want to teach me about building credit so I will have to learn on my own and wait until I’m old enough to get my own credit card. I just think my family doesn’t want me to be more successful than them.

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 3 роки тому +12

      You’ll be fine fine my friend. Just make sure to ask questions on things you don’t understand and get information from sources you trust. For building credit just be careful not to overspend and set it up to bill your bank account automatically so you don’t have to worry about forgetting

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 3 роки тому +10

      If you can follow what you’re passionate about and display that passion to others (especially others in power like Professors/admission/scholarship committees) You will be very successful

    • @ms.k8260
      @ms.k8260 3 роки тому +8

      @@Bobert72382 so nice of you to offer him advice! I love it! #kindness 😌♥️🙏🏾

    • @jasymrenee
      @jasymrenee 3 роки тому +4

      Same! My parents don’t want me going to university, so I’ll be on my own once I’m an adult and graduated from community college, meaning Ill have to sign up for as much scholarships as possible.

    • @boliu336
      @boliu336 3 роки тому

      Best wishes for you! Maybe your parents do not have enough resources.

  • @avamakanui
    @avamakanui 4 роки тому +128

    Also I recommend Niche for schools / scholarships !!! 💗

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +21

      Oh yes!! That's a great suggestion; I'll add it now to my description box :)

    • @ewurabenaaggrey173
      @ewurabenaaggrey173 3 роки тому +1

      Wait are you serious? I thought those scholarships were just lost cause.

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 3 роки тому

      @@ewurabenaaggrey173 right

  • @Doctor_C_Jack
    @Doctor_C_Jack 4 роки тому +5

    This video had so much new information that I didn't get from my school counselors and other sources! This is video is amazing and I am definitely sharing it with my friends.
    On the flip side though, I would really have loved to find this before submitting literally all of my apps by November 1st, but the 5th part of the video is still very much applicable to me.
    Thank you so much for making this video and thank the UA-cam algorithm for putting this in my recommended!

  • @lesliepalomares3889
    @lesliepalomares3889 4 роки тому +61

    I currently don’t even have my college essay done, only a 1020 for SAT, no letter of recommendation, and no scholarship yet. I’m terrified

    • @shrikanth1717
      @shrikanth1717 4 роки тому +4

      ayo same, i need someone to work with me lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP 4 роки тому +6

      Email your counselor or a teacher you really like to write the letter of recommendation letter for you. Most teachers are extremely nice, or already know what to write after years of writing them. Good luck!

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 4 роки тому +1

      girl same ive only taken then act and i got a 21 composition lmao bc i took it in 10th grade, and i have no scholarships I'm so unprepared...i have no idea what to do lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP 4 роки тому +10

      @@tamiyahjohnson3442 if you’re low income, first thing you should do is apply for FASFA. It’s pretty much free money from the government. I got around $3000~ since my parents were not going to able to help me at all. Next thing is look at the scholarships the colleges you’re going to offer. Especially if you’re going instate, a lot of them offer scholarships for residents of their state. Next thing is look for community scholarships in your area. You might find some just by searching “city name, state, community scholarships”. ~ there’s probably a lot of people who want to give back to the community they came from. Other than that, you could look into national scholarships, but without a good writing skills/above average grades, you might not do well. So i’d just focus your time on community ones. Other than that, if you’re someone of color, you could maybe find scholarships just based on that alone~ or scholarships relating to specific majors. Good luck! Start preparing now as a lot of the scholarships require recommendation letters. Just don’t let that scare you. Most teachers are nicer than you think, and won’t mind writing you one :)

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 4 роки тому

      @@ElyseXP Thank You!!! Out of that ive only done my fasfa and i have some rec letters...I have a lot to do😩 and ill look into poc scholarships hopefully that'll hep a lot...if not there's always student loans i suppose which im trying to avoid😔

  • @winniehuang4305
    @winniehuang4305 4 роки тому +383

    Funfact: 11 years old me watching this and barely understanding this. How is there 300+ likes???

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +43

      HAHA ILY

    • @froyok28
      @froyok28 4 роки тому +2

      I’m 10 Aaaaa

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini 4 роки тому +3

      @@kkateli Im 14 and a freshman and just wanted to ask you a question so I play violin and I started since I was in 7th grade and I’m a freshman and still doing it my question is can I get a scholarship for playing violin or music?

    • @itsmeping5869
      @itsmeping5869 4 роки тому +6

      @@Ineslemrini keep doing it thru highschool. It will benefit you a lot when applying for things like colleges, scholarships and even NHS!

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini 4 роки тому

      @@itsmeping5869 thank you so much for letting me know!

  • @Oak7565
    @Oak7565 4 роки тому +7

    Great video!! Good to inform the high schoolers!! And in high school EVERY history class was AP level with the exam, I never took AP Chem.
    I'm a recent college graduate since May and I came out with $23k in student debt and a Zoom small grad ceremony lol and wished I had more scholarships- I earned $15-20k in college scholarships directly from my institution, $1,000 from my high school, and $300 from MAO pageant

  • @alexaberry4360
    @alexaberry4360 4 роки тому +70

    Hi! Im a junior in high school and I am very nervous and lost. I wasn't really sure where I should start but this video helped me! Thank you!

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. 4 роки тому +2

      Same this school year went by hella fast. 😣

    • @iamlilzach
      @iamlilzach Рік тому +1

      Now 2 years later u graduated

  • @tierracporter
    @tierracporter 4 роки тому +258

    I’m currently panicking trying to find scholarships😭

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 4 роки тому

      You still have time

    • @alyssajasmine3216
      @alyssajasmine3216 4 роки тому +7

      @@katherine5184 I feel like I’m all out of time

    • @depressiontears2979
      @depressiontears2979 4 роки тому +12

      I know its stressful as hell cuz I'm right there with you, but you still have quite a bit of time. I'd recommend goingmerry.com They have a lot of scholarship opportunities.

    • @tierracporter
      @tierracporter 4 роки тому +1

      @@depressiontears2979 thank you!!

    • @michelleglenn5290
      @michelleglenn5290 3 роки тому +1

      I’m just now trying to find them :)

  • @victorialee809
    @victorialee809 4 роки тому +7

    tysm! recently got psat/nmsqt scores back and i did well, well enough to qualify past semifinalist round looking at prev year state stats :) so thank you for having this video up explaining it all :)

  • @majocarreno4908
    @majocarreno4908 4 роки тому +1

    Its so refreshing to watch her videos she's so genuine

  • @Bored_pancakes
    @Bored_pancakes 3 роки тому +10

    it felt like yesterday when I was having a hard time choosing what barbie movie i should watch then now I'm watching how to survive college coz its damn hella expensive.... RIP

  • @JB-gi5ph
    @JB-gi5ph 3 роки тому +18

    Scored in the top 1% on the PSAT... That's about 95% of the story.

  • @noorbashir8573
    @noorbashir8573 4 роки тому +8

    Omg this is so perfect! I’m a junior rn and I just registered for the SAT. Tysm! I’d love to meet you one day when you move to California 😊

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 4 роки тому

      Are you gonna take the SAT this year or in the spring?

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 4 роки тому

      I’m a junior too and I’m thinking whether I should take it in December or March\April

    • @noorbashir8573
      @noorbashir8573 4 роки тому

      @@marisartori5045 im taking in in the Spring! March 2021

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 4 роки тому +9

    please make more videos featuring your business! it’s so motivating and makes me want to work harderre

  • @slimmii111
    @slimmii111 3 роки тому +11

    What I’m about to write is for juniors or sophomores planning high school classes:
    You’re gonna hate taking AP classes and AP exams BUT I took an overall 5 AP classes and received a 3 from 3 of them. I haven’t taken the other two yet.
    The three hundred dollars NOW for taking the AP exams may suck BUT because I took them I found a university that is taking the scores I got and is converting them to credits. Because of that I’m potentially able to graduate from that school at least a semester early which will possibly SAVE ME $2,000!!!
    I’m not say this is the way to go but because of my hard work for the AP exams (and taking them during covid) I’m able to save money for the future! I’m extremely excited because dog this finding and obviously it’ll be different for each university but I also recommend apply to multiple colleges like over 5 cause I chose 4 and it was honestly one of the hardest choices in my life.

  • @jamesalfredgambong8759
    @jamesalfredgambong8759 4 роки тому +123

    I'm a senior and i feel so lost at the moment🙂

  • @joyce-dh6tu
    @joyce-dh6tu 4 роки тому +17

    There was a 2 minute ad and I watched it through

  • @Noname-qk6qp
    @Noname-qk6qp 4 роки тому +21

    I am so surprised to learn that universities in the us require interviews and I didn’t know what extra curricular was before. Here it is only grade based and a completely anonymous process.

  • @YouTube_Staff
    @YouTube_Staff 4 роки тому +15

    USC gave me a huge merit scholarship, but i would still had to pay 30-40k per year after aid due to forming, which was a no-go

  • @HopeHayley
    @HopeHayley 4 роки тому +70

    im watching this at 12. preparing early i guess lol

  • @deniserobinson6955
    @deniserobinson6955 4 роки тому +14

    I’m a sophomore and my school is making us take the NMSQT this year, so I’m heck stressed rn :( Thank you for this video, Kate! 🥺💜

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +1

      Aww take it one step at a time, u got this! Find some time to study every week and before u know it, you’ll be super well prepared!❤️

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 4 роки тому

      Isn’t it for juniors?

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 4 роки тому

      Archerisme My school is also offering it to Sophomores!

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 4 роки тому +1

      @@deniserobinson6955 oh that’s nice! Although it is an amazing opportunity, don’t stress too much about it. Just do your best to prepare, and if you do good on it then congratulations! If not, there’s plenty more opportunities out there :)

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 4 роки тому

      @@archerliu2793 Thank you for your kind words :) I'm taking in in January, but I'm already stressed about it lol. I'm going to do my best to not stress about it until it's time for me to prepare!

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 4 роки тому +4

    OMG WAIT WHAT KATE IS SO SUCCESSFUL ITS CRAZYY
    - honeypot films

  • @NeonVipers
    @NeonVipers 4 роки тому +5

    Tysm for this queen, I’m an only child and I’ve been struggling to find info on this stuff so this is super helpful!!!🤗

  • @wobuawouba
    @wobuawouba 3 роки тому +2

    All of a sudden when I'm becoming a freshman in 2022 I feel like the whole world is ahead of me and I'm finally be coming a women

  • @essjjae
    @essjjae 4 роки тому +8

    Girl good on you, I didn’t realize merit scholarships were available for continuing students until my soph year at USC LOL

  • @debtfree.degrees
    @debtfree.degrees 2 роки тому +1

    These videos are always super helpful. I actually just shared a similar one, but these videos have helped me find scholarships I didn't know to apply to before.

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 4 роки тому +6

    Ahhh this is so helpful thank you so much Kate!!!

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! :))

  • @DelilahMatilda
    @DelilahMatilda Рік тому

    I have never learned anything about college and i am the first person to put into action to go into college so thank you for making your video, You have made me feel less anxious.

    • @learnoverflow9273
      @learnoverflow9273 Рік тому

      Fully Funded scholarship, complete guide and procedure to apply: ua-cam.com/video/7bFEEziBpPY/v-deo.html

  • @ColleenPark
    @ColleenPark 4 роки тому +17

    Wow I wish I had seen this when I started college🥺

  • @annek9231
    @annek9231 4 роки тому +2

    Thank youuuu!!!! This vid was helpful in currently a high school senior grad of 2021...trusting the Lord to provide for everything 😇😇

  • @a.h.i267
    @a.h.i267 3 роки тому +24

    i just finished my freshman year of high school, my school is really competitive though so everyone takes honors classes. I took honors algebra in 8th grade and it was super easy but chickened out of taking honors Geometry last year, this coming year (my sophomore year) im challenging myself by taking all honors 1 AP and 2 extra curriculars. wish me luck😅, im so ready to graduate highschool

    • @a.h.i267
      @a.h.i267 3 роки тому +8

      half way through sophomore year and its going great so far. i have 5 A’s and 2 B’s, barely getting any sleep but its ok at the end of the day

    • @kinqoh
      @kinqoh 3 місяці тому

      @@a.h.i267how abt now

  • @NotHurtYet
    @NotHurtYet 11 місяців тому +1

    Taking that AP/Honors courses don’t really matter in college though. Some H.S. Tell you those credits are transferable to Unis. but a lot schools still make you retake the classes when you reach that level. So just a heads up on that future grads

  • @audreyjones7990
    @audreyjones7990 4 роки тому +49

    Me who's literally awful at standardized test

  • @beakerthebeaver581
    @beakerthebeaver581 4 роки тому +7

    Her: watch the ad through because it helps me support my family
    Me who got the ad at the beginning: 😭😭😭
    But don’t worry I’ll watch the video again fully as well as the ads

  • @iAreAndy
    @iAreAndy 4 роки тому +7

    omg! I wish I had this sort of information back in 2014! I had to figure out how to get myself into college all by myself when I was in high school and that was so intimidating haha. Thank you for the video!!! Great job!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!! And congrats on getting into USC!

  • @davidjeong9885
    @davidjeong9885 4 роки тому +16

    i wish i saw this freshmen year...

  • @gwen5949
    @gwen5949 4 роки тому +15

    Tell me why I took a rigorous course load knowing damn well I couldn’t handle it. On paper I look like a bad student but in reality I was just overwhelmed😔

    • @aiden-nm4pi
      @aiden-nm4pi 3 роки тому

      take the sat and get a good score and that will make up for a lot of it

    • @gwen5949
      @gwen5949 3 роки тому +1

      @@aiden-nm4pi I actually took the sat in 2019 and got a near perfect score in Math and English being a little lower. That did not matter as the 2020-2021 cycle didn’t use sat scores. I got into one of my top choice (not me dream school) but I am content nevertheless :)

  • @lunchablecheese5931
    @lunchablecheese5931 2 роки тому

    When you’re nervous the ads will be boring but you get the Natalie Portman Dior ad😍

  • @sarahcaitlin7302
    @sarahcaitlin7302 4 роки тому +19

    do colleges like it when you are involved in music, because i’m not a sporty person lolll, but i do school orchestra, orchestra outside of school, and piano.

    • @jessv4300
      @jessv4300 4 роки тому +4

      literally any activity is a good one!

    • @sarahcaitlin7302
      @sarahcaitlin7302 4 роки тому

      Jess V thanks!!

    • @kourtneybrenaejones
      @kourtneybrenaejones 4 роки тому +3

      yess you can get music scholarships if you look for them!

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 роки тому +1

      Do all state it will help you a ton it’s hard to get into but your very likely to get a full ride in music if you play for the state concert group

  • @thejokekeeper
    @thejokekeeper 4 роки тому +1

    Ahhhhh! I love your videos Kate! Thanks for the advice! I'm taking the PSAT next week, wish me luck! Keep up the quality videos :D

  • @lilly2154
    @lilly2154 4 роки тому +24

    Im a sophmore in high school and i have a big question. How do you get the money? Like when you apply do you have to put your bank or something? Do they send u a check????

    • @adrianacontreras1
      @adrianacontreras1 4 роки тому +18

      it depends on the scholarship! some are school based so the school automatically applies it. if it’s an outside scholarship you sometimes get them in a check or deposited to your bank account. There’s also other scholarships that you have to report to your school so that they can give the money to your school directly. It honestly just depends on the scholarship because they’re all different some scholarships are for personal expensive so they give the money to you.

  • @PayingForSchool
    @PayingForSchool Рік тому

    🤩Thanks for sharing the Fastweb Scholarships link!!

  • @angeliekate
    @angeliekate 4 роки тому +9

    do you think I could put UA-cam as an extracurricular? I’m not sure if colleges accept it

    • @cameronthomas3249
      @cameronthomas3249 4 роки тому +3

      I think I’ve read somewhere to only put it if you have a somewhat large following

    • @Kiwi-dl3sr
      @Kiwi-dl3sr 4 роки тому +2

      I think you could do that if your videos are appropriate and give off good messages if you know what I mean. You def have a good amount of followers so keep working hard!

  • @newdrummer3238
    @newdrummer3238 2 роки тому

    I’m currently a 25 year old dad moving my family from jersey to Florida so I can attend full sail university and the expenses would have made most people fold but If you trust yourself and keep in mind that THE GRIND NEVER STOPS. You will literally be ok

  • @firstgamer9086
    @firstgamer9086 3 роки тому +8

    POV : When you are an international student with a rich family but their earnings aren't entirely legal, so you have to find a way to pay for college

  • @user-ok1hl8jj1n
    @user-ok1hl8jj1n 4 роки тому +1

    106k subs is insane for a college student nice job 👍

  • @Gabby-qf3td
    @Gabby-qf3td 4 роки тому +18

    watched all of the ads 🥰

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @dinaazuike6615
    @dinaazuike6615 4 роки тому +2

    me watching the ad all the way through💅🏾

  • @azuzena5831
    @azuzena5831 4 роки тому +13

    girl my psat score was 1130-

    • @rachelmackellar7412
      @rachelmackellar7412 4 роки тому +6

      Higher than mine 🙄 1110. I literally have such good grades, extra curricular, & hard rigor classes but I suck so much at PSATs

    • @robbierotten3947
      @robbierotten3947 3 роки тому +1

      PSATs suck 😭

  • @janaelyamany9237
    @janaelyamany9237 4 роки тому

    Very helpful Kate. Thank you so much! I am currently applying!!! Fingers crossed.

  • @misshaileyj
    @misshaileyj 4 роки тому +6

    I’m a senior and literally loosing my mind

  • @scottsanders9498
    @scottsanders9498 3 роки тому

    If state schools interest you and you are a national merit finalist, University of Alabama will give you a package that covers 10 semesters (including graduate studies) of tuition and expenses to the extent that your out-of-pocket is about $7500/yr. Also if you are a NM finalist, the state of Florida has a scholarship program called Benacquisto that pays nearly all expenses if you attend a Florida school, tuition, room, board, books, expenses etc. It's essentially free. Other state universities like Oklahoma are great values if you are a NM scholar and can't get need based financial aid.

  • @muniraa4299
    @muniraa4299 4 роки тому +17

    I’m a junior and this was the worst grades iv had in like my whole years of school...I have the worst luck Bru :(

    • @brandyhernandez4501
      @brandyhernandez4501 4 роки тому +2

      just try ur best to get better grades in the second half of this year and during senior year. Colleges care more about improvement then perfect grades all 4 years alsooo when you apply theres a chance for you to explain why ur grades dropped

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 3 роки тому +3

      Collages look at improvement and that you are challenging yourself I also had a rough first semester of junior year and my gpa dropped to a 3.6 which was sad but I plan on taking harder classes and just staying on top of it which has actually worked out knowing that it’s not the end of the world

    • @hi-kt8jj
      @hi-kt8jj 3 роки тому

      my whole freshmen year was terrible. i managed to pass the year with a couple B's, and the rest C's and D's. was going through a lot of personal problems that year. adults always seem to get into our heads that colleges won't accept us because of a downfall we have had in our high school grades, but it isn't true. these things happen and we aren't perfect, and shouldn't be expected to be. everything will be okay, even if it doesn't seem like it now. :)

    • @buttertoast8613
      @buttertoast8613 3 роки тому

      @@hi-kt8jj same boat I was doing really good half of freshman year before COVID getting involved and stuff only for all of that to fall apart due to COVID for a good half a year got depressed and manic for a whole year and a half I’m doing better now but still scared. Cuz I’m a junior in the fall and I feel so behind. What grade are you in

  • @Olivia-wg8gv
    @Olivia-wg8gv 3 роки тому +2

    life saver!! im gonna spend the summer writing scholarship essays now 😂

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  3 роки тому +1

      Yesss such a good use of time!!! U got this :)

  • @shyanest
    @shyanest 4 роки тому +4

    Quick question. Is $18,000 over four years of college good?? One school is offering that to me but i don’t really understand what that means.

    • @zidan6015
      @zidan6015 3 роки тому +2

      Well, YES! $18,000 over 4 years is a $4500 a year tuition. In the US for public schools the average tuition is around $18,000 per year. If you are in the US that is good, depends on the country.

  • @icygirl97
    @icygirl97 3 роки тому

    IMMEDIATELY I LOVE U IMMEDIATELY!!!!

  • @emmahubbard8726
    @emmahubbard8726 4 роки тому +16

    I have a 4.4 gpa, 11th in my class (out of 275ish I think), 13 credit hours as of right now but am taking more classes this year to work towards more hours, taken summer college courses, taken as many honors classes as I possibly can, I have been involved in only one club, I have done basketball, football, and competitive cheerleading for all four years, I’m in National Honors Society, I have worked since I was 16 (20+ hours a week), but I just don’t know if this is enough because I didn’t submit my test scores and I’m not confident in my essay :( I’m very scared I’m not gonna get scholarships either. I want to go to Clemson so bad but I haven’t told anyone that it is my #1 school because It’s gonna be embarrassing if I don’t get in:( I just don’t know.

  • @michaelaortiz101
    @michaelaortiz101 4 роки тому +2

    To anyone watching this as a fresh, soph, or junior start writing essays and looking for scholarships now bc I’m a senior and a lot of deadlines for scholarships have passed. However I’m still looking (if you know of any lmk)!!

  • @lanasami740
    @lanasami740 4 роки тому +8

    Every site + scholarship on Niche that I checked asks for state or U.S. high school name. What are some alternatives for international students? :(

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому +2

      Check the other sites ive got listed! They might have a diff format :))

  • @hillarykh
    @hillarykh 4 роки тому

    I love your vibes!✨✨

  • @TittlesMcBittles
    @TittlesMcBittles 4 роки тому +4

    i couldnt take the sat at all because of covid but i have a 4.0 unweighted taking straight ap, am a 1st chair oboist, and played varsity soccer and rugby at the 3rd best high school in my state. I’m in 3 honor societies and have a lot of community service under my belt. does not having an sat score really ruin me that much? im like super worried now :(

    • @absurd_derpeta1993
      @absurd_derpeta1993 4 роки тому

      I'm not in college at all, I'm just a Sophomore, but I don't think you should worry too much about it! You've already done so much and I don't think the SAT would lower that much, but if you are able too next next year then go for it!

    • @TittlesMcBittles
      @TittlesMcBittles 4 роки тому

      @@absurd_derpeta1993 hopefully ur right! thanks for the kind words :)

  • @eshas1605
    @eshas1605 4 роки тому +1

    really great tips, thanks for being open and straight up with us! haha

  • @iancohen260
    @iancohen260 4 роки тому +3

    I love ur videos, I’m a freshman in hs

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  4 роки тому

      Hi! Thank you so much :))

  • @siimplycoxo1946
    @siimplycoxo1946 2 роки тому

    These tips also help you to become a better person because that’s the reason why they give you scholarships

  • @ashtonthomas5206
    @ashtonthomas5206 3 роки тому +4

    "Bad at English" but gets a 1480/1520 on the psat, dang...

  • @amaricody5227
    @amaricody5227 3 роки тому

    Awesome Info Kate. Thanks a million. I am going to head to some of those sites now & follow some of that great advice!