how I got into Yale: reading my college application iVy LEaGue essays! + TIPS! | Class with Cass

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  • ya girl shares ALL the essays that got her into yale, including the "why yale" question. boola boola. find out my tips and tricks on how to write your college application essays, whether you're applying to Yale or any school!
    what do you want to see next (that I haven't already made a vid about)? leave it in the comments below.
    LINKS MENTIONED:
    what i learned from yale: • Video
    what yale is REALLY like pt 2: • what Yale is ~actually...
    Moana video: • Rapping to Lin-Manuel ...
    journalism extracurriculars video: • How I Got Into 8 Ivy L...
    BONUS:
    reading essays that got me into 8 ivy leagues (including tips on common app): • College Essay Tips: Re...
    timestamps:
    00:00 intro
    1:05 - i read all my essays & break down each one individually after
    27:04 - i give a short summary of tips/tricks on how to answer your yale essays
    music:
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    other links:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @hopeforyourface594
    @hopeforyourface594 3 роки тому +65

    Filling out my essays and I suddenly forgot who I am LOL

  • @samistarz9364
    @samistarz9364 4 роки тому +29

    Thank you so much for your passion to help other with your great advice. I am actually planning to apply to Yale :)

  • @mohammedalsalman5635
    @mohammedalsalman5635 3 роки тому +26

    OMG I can't believe I finally found you, the first time I saw you was on that episode of jubilee, honestly you were really nice and I absolutely loved how humble you were!! I hope I can get into yale too, I'm submitting my app tomorrow so wish me luck. Btw this video was really helpful, thank you so much!!

  • @lululyric
    @lululyric 4 роки тому +7

    a continued thank you for all that you do and post! #appreciationforcass 🥰

  • @Hannah-yp5xf
    @Hannah-yp5xf 4 роки тому +15

    i’m currently working on my application to yale thank you so much for making this video :)

  • @ghaitit6327
    @ghaitit6327 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, I am currently working on my application to Yale, and I find your video helpful!

  • @wrenchguy2937
    @wrenchguy2937 4 роки тому +6

    I found you from the Jubilee episode. I loved you on there because you were the only relatable one and sensible one!

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому +1

      thank you for finding my channel!!!! welcome!!!!

  • @kathythach3394
    @kathythach3394 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for this! you are so appreciated

  • @jd_6029
    @jd_6029 3 роки тому +1

    Wow!
    Thankss. Just when I was completing my essays!
    I'm actually struggling with the essay where you share on an idea that excites you. I really don't know on what to write fo make it both interesting and not cliché

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  3 роки тому +1

      the idea itself doesn't matter as much as your excitement/passion about it! your way of telling it will help it stand out

  • @streamawake2871
    @streamawake2871 3 роки тому

    Yasss Thank you queen! New sub here

  • @sarahc882
    @sarahc882 3 роки тому +2

    I realise now that this is unrelated but when you were talking about the list of classes in the theatre department, I looked at your outfit and my head instantly screamed Beetlejuice and now I can’t get it out of my head

  • @domenicasuasti964
    @domenicasuasti964 4 роки тому +19

    Cassandra Hsiao saving my life and grades 101
    Thank you sooo much for all you do♡

  • @meganstratton7945
    @meganstratton7945 4 роки тому +4

    thanks cass! i plan on applying to northeastern and using these tips for that

  • @jenniejeon4105
    @jenniejeon4105 3 роки тому +18

    I'm applying THIS MONTH!! Ahhhh

  • @elleli1654
    @elleli1654 4 роки тому +5

    hi! this question isn’t really related to college admissions but - please tell me more of your favorite writers / authors! specifically short story writers. you mentioned aimee bender but I would love to know more. I’m interested in finding writing that’s more realistic, raw and honest. your writing is wonderful and I’m inspired by your approach to the college admissions process in being so true yourself and never making it an obligation to present yourself a certain way. thank you!

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому +1

      What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky is a really good short story collection i stumbled across awhile ago. im not super well acquainted with the short story realm but some of my favorite authors in general are haruki murkami and isabel allende!

  • @tanviohol6807
    @tanviohol6807 4 роки тому +1

    Can I ask you a question
    should i apply to Yale after 12th or between 12th grade?

  • @Keurlock
    @Keurlock 9 місяців тому

    Apply for Yale EA! Not sure if I'll get in since I lack stellar grades, but I'm trying my best anyways! This video is really helpful for me. Thanks so much Cass :)

  • @julianaianniccillo
    @julianaianniccillo 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Cass! How would you recommend to do a rightful investigation of Yale (as you mention in 8:00) being an international student unable to tour the university?

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому +1

      great question! i would suggest reading anything you can from students' perspectives at yale. not only following the official accounts but the dialogue between students and yale official social media. our admissions blog is also a good start covering a ton of topics about academics, school life, extracurriculars, etc: admissions.yale.edu/bulldogs-blogs

  • @gladynemerone8358
    @gladynemerone8358 3 роки тому +2

    Hey any advice for a freshman like extracurriculars and stats that you had as a freshman that would mean a lot! I've been watching your videos and theyv been helpful praying to be at the same level of success as you are.

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  3 роки тому

      i don't have a video dedicated to freshman year specifically, but i was heavily involved in journalism already in freshman year, which i talk about here: ua-cam.com/video/KxXo0SxcKFQ/v-deo.html you can also start building your leadership skills as well (ua-cam.com/video/FY93gU8Twpc/v-deo.html)

  • @MamaChilanga
    @MamaChilanga 4 роки тому +1

    Have your plays really been performed in all those settings? That’s tremendous. Where did you take your first playwriting course? Any suggestions for other aspiring playwrights who might not have options nearby (or budget)?

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому

      thanks for your questions! i walk through my playwriting career here: ua-cam.com/video/FUY6xeE773Q/v-deo.html

  • @isaacchoi2161
    @isaacchoi2161 4 роки тому +2

    could you read your stanford supplements? Currently applying! Thank you!

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому +2

      Gotchu ua-cam.com/video/mKA516OUFhg/v-deo.html

  • @qingyuezhang4117
    @qingyuezhang4117 4 роки тому +2

    Just curious: how much does journalism still mean to you? do you still engage in journalism in college?

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  4 роки тому +2

      hi thats a great question. i've largely turned my attention to other passions of mine, and much of that chapter in my life closed, but i was still able to do some awesome things like AAJA's Voices Fellowship, interview the cast of To All The Boys (ua-cam.com/video/FFoRN4knpvw/v-deo.html) and cover Comic-Con. But all of these activities are during the summer. During the school year, however, I blog for the Yale Admissions office!

  • @eeshag3236
    @eeshag3236 3 роки тому

    Hi Cassandra! I love your videos and find them very helpful! I was wondering if you included an art portfolio in your application? Thank you! Have a lovely day! :)

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  3 роки тому

      Hi Eesha! I did not, unless I was applying specifically for a theater-oriented program (I may have included sample scripts, etc). But many schools do have sections to include an arts portfolio and definitely would encourage you to do that if that is the direction you want to go in and you want to show off your skills!

    • @eeshag3236
      @eeshag3236 3 роки тому

      Alright, thank you so much!

  • @patriciabotros5794
    @patriciabotros5794 3 роки тому +1

    Would you by any chance be willing to read any college essays? I totally understand if not.

  • @elizabethjeon406
    @elizabethjeon406 3 роки тому

    I have a question for you. Did you have interviews with colleges like Yale, Harvard, Cornell, etc.?

  • @sangaranachiars.9728
    @sangaranachiars.9728 3 роки тому

    Hello...all of it was good....but can you tell me how much time you took to write the essays

    • @CassandraHsiao
      @CassandraHsiao  3 роки тому

      a lot of time--maybe 6 months total? started in june, and edited throughout fall. but really started brainstorming ideas in march

  • @franklindawnson9591
    @franklindawnson9591 4 роки тому +1

    Hi cass I me trying to reapply to college and I me going to try your tips wish me luck okay

  • @abrarmahirsahil
    @abrarmahirsahil 3 роки тому +1

    4:55

  • @kennanabi1826
    @kennanabi1826 4 роки тому +1

    Early!

  • @sali-eh1vp
    @sali-eh1vp Рік тому

    thank you so much!! you have no idea how much have you helped me