19 College Application Tips (To Help You Stand Out)
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Published 2019-07-11
Whether you're an incoming Freshman or transferring to a new university, here are 19 college application tips that may help students who are beginning to write their supplemental essays, Common App extracurricular activities list, or the additional information section. Which of my 19 tips helped you the most?
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All Comments (21)
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Hey Ethan! As an international student from Russia I'd like to tell you that your content is super relatable and helpful! Thank you for sharing all these tips with us!
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you are so awesome! thank you so much for this – i am so happy i found your channel!
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Hey Ethan, thanks a lot for these resources. These are regularly helping me track myself as well as the application. Thank you againn. Long live 🖖
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Hi, thanks for the video! In some cases, it is actually an excellent strategy to tell a school that you need more financial aid from how much aid you received at other schools, as long as the two schools are comparable in acceptance rate, etc.
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Great content, great person. Thanks for everything.
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oh my god you're a lifesaver. seriously, thank you so much for all your help! I'm so glad I was able to find your channel!!!
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Thank you so much! This really help me with my application. Since my June SAT just got cancelled, I think I need to make my application shine 🙂
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Great video, so much info and directions to go for more information. Thanks. Your videos are really really helpful. I am recommending to my students.
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Thank you SIr< One of the best video about those quality tips
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I’d never heard of a financial appeal letter before! As a junior your channel has definitely helped me understand how college applications work. (Especially the finer details)
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Thank you so much! So very helpful! Do you think you could do any videos for those kind of tips focused on international students?
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this was so comprehensive I was not prepared for the quality!
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So helpful Thanks
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Thank you so much this was really helpful
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I really can’t get over the drives with two feet thing.
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Im a CC student hoping to transfer next fall. I look forward to using your videos as a way to help with my Personal Statements.
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best college youtube video on Youtube period!
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I love u men ur tips r really superb
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You're like the saviour of lost students. I am an international student(sophomore currently) who feels like I have an enormous pile of to do things, but I don't know where to start from. Thank you very much, I don't have any ( literally any, including my school counsler who is supposed to know about that topic) people or resources that I can rely on for guidance or information. I just have to depend on my research.
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I didn't know where to begin with the application. This was extremely helpful, Thank you ! Is it helpful to have someone pre-read an application before sending it in? Such as a Professor or mentor ?
