HOW I GOT INTO HARVARD + 5 other Ivies, MIT, Caltech, & more

HOW I GOT INTO HARVARD + 5 other Ivies, MIT, Caltech, & more | EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES + ADVICE

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Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I apologize for not being able to respond to everyone! For those of you who would like personalized advice, I’m opening up some of my calendar if you have any questions and want to hop on a 1-1 call for a minimal cost. If you have concerns about the cost, please please let me know and we can work something out! calendly.com/jramaswamy/colle...
HIGH SCHOOLERS: I'm really excited to help you all in any way I can, and I definitely recommend that you talk to different experts who have experience with the college application process and have unique perspectives to share, especially from CollegeAdvisor.com! If you are interested in having a way better chance of getting into your DREAM SCHOOL (Stanford, MIT, all 8 Ivies, and more!), check out collegeadvisor.com/jothi for affordable advice from Admissions Experts!
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Hi! My name is Jothi and I just completed my first year at Harvard University. As recommended by some of the comments on my last few videos, I just wanted to share some of my extracurricular activities that helped me get here :)
Of course, there is no concrete formula that will automatically get you into top schools. Just remember that each person has their own way of going about college applications, and this video goes over my experience. Hopefully you all can use some of this information too.
As I mentioned in the video, I recently started a podcast, Lightbulb Moment, interviewing women in STEM, Media, and Entrepreneurship (including iJustine, Sara Dietschy, Jessica Meir, etc). I also talk a decent amount about college applications throughout the podcast, with an episode coming soon on getting into #Harvard2025. Check out the podcast here!
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Also, feel free to check out my website: jothiramaswamy.com
As listed above, my socials are also below:
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Twitter: @jothi_ramaswamy
Hope you enjoyed the video! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding the college application process!
XO Jothi Ramaswamy
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#Harvard #Yale #MIT #CalTech #UPenn #Brown #Columbia #UChicago #CollegeApps
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@JothiRamaswamy Ай бұрын

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I apologize for not being able to respond to everyone! For those of you who would like personalized advice, I’m opening up some of my calendar if you have any questions and want to hop on a 1-1 call for a minimal cost. If you have concerns about the cost, please please let me know and we can work something out! calendly.com/jramaswamy/college-consulting-call

@littletath 2 жыл бұрын

this is literally the only guide on youtube that even seems attainable and gives me some hope, so thank you.

@goldengirl2017 3 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration!

@JaisonSunny 3 жыл бұрын

Great insights. Thank you for sharing this video :)

@anaikatyagi5525 3 жыл бұрын

I love your content! Thank you so much! Can you make a video about your Common App personal statement and the Harvard supplements?

@andytao794 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please give a more detailed list of the extracurriculars you took? also, what rank would someone get with both elected leadership position and national level achievement?

@pranavr8734 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Please continue to make more of these. They're really helpful. Can you make a video on how you self study for AP exams? Also, can you talk about research in CS in a video and how to get internships?

@PrepExpert 2 жыл бұрын

Are you taking AP exams right now?

@bd1487 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on the selection process ... As you mentioned in the video ... Your vids really help! Thanks!

@aarna7128 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the vid! Thanks!!

@PrepExpert 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@Ann-sf6od 3 жыл бұрын

You for this informative video . May I ask what did you declare as your intended major when you apply to college?

@vrinda5700 3 жыл бұрын

hey! thanks a lot for sharing your insights :)) could you maybe elaborate on your ThinkSTEAM foundation? like what exactly did you do with it (as in did you invite speakers, hold competitions, etc)

@arjrpzwork9416 2 жыл бұрын

My cousin graduated 1st in class at Harvard. always thought it might be fun to try and get into it. Btw, you are super pretty! thanks for the info!

@vasurc1741 Жыл бұрын

😲😲😲

@sofiahernandez5066 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the vídeo! Where can I find the meaning of the punctuation (1,2,3,4,5,6) about the Essays and the letter of recommendation?

@aavirbhavgouraha1949 2 жыл бұрын

Please share the process of getting into Harward. The application process.

@yxr1yy 2 ай бұрын

thank u!! 💞

@BlackVisuals 7 ай бұрын

I wanted to ask, does it matter whether I have the actual proof of what I have done as in EC's because I have done most of my EC's through online as well as scattered platforms with not any certificate, based on research. So any suggestions what I should do or is it vaid??

@JothiRamaswamy 3 жыл бұрын

HIGH SCHOOLERS: I'm really excited to help you all in any way I can, and I definitely recommend that you talk to different experts who have experience with the college application process and have unique perspectives to share! If you are interested in having a way better chance of getting into your DREAM SCHOOL (Stanford, MIT, all 8 Ivies, and more!), check out collegeadvisor.com/jothi for affordable advice from Admissions Experts!

@Parapresdokian Жыл бұрын

Akka neenga Tamil ah ka? Yenakku yedhaachi help panringlah? Naa oru chinna school la irundhu varen ka, yennoda kutty mentor ah irukinglah?

@JB-hc1cq 4 ай бұрын

Hello! When did you prep for SAT/ACT and take tests? 9th or 10th or 11th? Debating between prepping in the summer or during school year.

@GauravDharmendra-gr7qz 9 ай бұрын

Hi! What were the names of the two apps that you uploaded on app store¿ Great vid BTW.

@k1llersw0rd80 Жыл бұрын

What happens if you start getting involved in school late? As in, starting to get involved in high school clubs in junior year.

@aarna7128 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you have a link to the apps that you created? Sorry! I'm also really interested in app development too. Thanks!

@cutiepets664 2 жыл бұрын

Please share thing like these that got you in to there. Congrats on your acceptance.!! Im in Community college do I have any hope to transfer?

@narmislien 2 жыл бұрын

Hi-Jothi. Do you have to have won ‘national awards’ to be considered at H? If u won’t have a national award, shd u even apply? Thx

@rsubrahmanyam 2 жыл бұрын

what are the resources helped you do research on computer science

@tanmaygauttam0034 3 жыл бұрын

Please make another video

@pennybrant7799 4 ай бұрын

would love to learn how to get into Harvard

@fathimazahera831 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on Harvard admission process

@ronalds271 3 жыл бұрын

Who gave you ideas to do all these activities like forming a not for profit?

@smile-ip1vu 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible get into IVYs or MIT without iso or isef

@epicmansteingaming452 Жыл бұрын

Bro got the powerpoint ahh transitions 💀💀

@amitsinghtomar6829 8 ай бұрын

How can I improve my English speaking?

@shadmoin8539 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have any amazing extracurricular but I have SAT Score 1590 AP 4 and 4.0 GPA. Can I go the harvard?

@elyazidihouda835 2 жыл бұрын

Of courseeeee just go for it and try to show what's so cool about the ecs u're doing and why u're doing them because it's more about the why than oh i'm the vice president of this famous group. U know? Its all about dedication, the love and interest you show inw hat you're doing. SELL YOURSELF AS WE SAY IN MARKETING HAHAHAHAHAH

@stacy7256 2 жыл бұрын

Do extracurriculars your grades are amazing but you want to show your a well rounded student and you know how to interact with ppl

@catarinaguilhon1733 2 жыл бұрын

Take a gap year to develop your ec's!

@warrenbennett4521 2 жыл бұрын

@stacy7256 2 жыл бұрын

@@catarinaguilhon1733 not worth it do not take gap years

@rohitchandwani 7 ай бұрын

Every high schooler wants to lead and teach. So who will be led and taught ?

@shoaibkhan-fx8hm 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Mam That was a very informative video. i want to get scholarship in BS English. could you help me to suggest me some extracurricular activities.Thank you

@sci-tech3916 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jothi do it is necessary to get a national award to get into MIT or if you have a great passion and a little extracurriculars u will get into

@escarlesanchezluna3036 Жыл бұрын

How can I create a non-governmental organization?

@jennydeng593 3 жыл бұрын

Hey can you talk more about your non-profit?

@johnthebapist8234 4 ай бұрын

ok so, i wanna pursue law and i’m going to apply to most ivy colleges and i don’t have any particular extracurricular activities that showcase my interest for law other than model UN so i am thinking of creating content about current affairs of the legal and diplomatic world. can that be something i can put up in my profile and showcase research and community activity?? please guide me

@pennybrant7799 4 ай бұрын

Can you teach me how to get into Harvard as a New York student

@nusratjahanekra2021 4 ай бұрын

If I made a facebook group with about 1K members where I provide news about my group topic, wil it be counted as my ECA?

@lol-wv1hv 2 жыл бұрын

How do we get in touch with you Ms.Ramaswamy?????

@samukings3138 3 жыл бұрын

Jothi Congratulations to be at Harvard. I am fan of you . Youre extremely beautiful

@iceex3365 Ай бұрын

do colleges consider activities and awards for the last 4 years only?

@artofimagination7747 3 жыл бұрын

Hey what's your age and after what std Did you get into the harvard?

@kritikasingh2008 Жыл бұрын

I study in a govt school , opportunities there are limited or say none . I am not even financially well off to join mun or research project likes Lumiere edu or horizon inspire . Can anyone suggest how can I beat the odds and turn the situation in my favor ? for admission ofc . ( It's not that I haven't done anything at all ...i am spell bee regional champ , i have participated and won several Olympiads( state level) and worked as co founder in an cs community , i am also blogger . ) But somewhere i always feel i am lacking cause these ecs are so fragmented that one can't find out the basic why about it ..which makes my condition terrible ....,.‼️‼️‼️

@strictlyedits_123 2 жыл бұрын

Does a swimming course count as an extra curricular activity?

@nomnomcake Жыл бұрын

Late, but if you swim competitively yes

@Band9ieltscenter 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏make video on how to apply to admission IN USA as as in INDIA everything is different ..PLEAE TIMELINE FOR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER for international students 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@guywithoutglasses0199 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty with brain👏

@Robin-Feldman 2 ай бұрын

Did you directly apply for Harvard after 12th or did you, undergrad, from any other college and then got into Harvard for Masters...??? Also, can we directly apply for Harvard after the 12th....???

@sunandasahoo7953 2 ай бұрын

Um.... Actually I'm in 12th currently so are they gonna see percentage of 12th ?

@sardarpatell1817 3 жыл бұрын

hi sister, i am from hyd,india i hope you the message was reached you.if you saw this message. i have a small wish. you need to reply hai. my wish will be successful completed.🙏🙏

@mister1122 3 жыл бұрын

My dream is to go to Harvard I’m only in year 10 14 years old or a freshmen but I live in the uk. What I have done so far : I am a member of youth parliament and have attended debates in parliment,awarded jack petchy achievement award winne by the mayor of my borough,,duke of Edinburgh bronze and I am pursuing silver,crest science award and a HPQ research project on politics in eritrea I also am starting up my own non-profit organisation to support Eritrean refugees.I am really passionate about politics and I want to study political sciences do you have any advice.

@julia-pw8fz 3 жыл бұрын

gorl wtf im the same age as you and holy cow feel free to get into harvard lmaoooo ur defo good enough

@abhinavsatish6810 3 жыл бұрын

Dammnnnnnn ur def gon make it

@julia-pw8fz 3 жыл бұрын

@@abhinavsatish6810 ikr XD like dude i'm a freshman and atm i basically do nothing + my grades are dying lolll and this stranger is the same age and has a bunch of awards

@francisa7567 3 жыл бұрын

That’s just about enough to get into a good sixth form. I’m also in the UK and HPQ, Duke of Edinburgh and Jack Petchy are not special or unique awards by anyone’s standards. As you get older you’ll gain more experience, focus on volounteering, getting all grade 8 and 9’s and good A-levels. School will only get harder from here so keep doing what your doing but do things that aren’t offered by every UK schools currriculum like the awards you’ve mentioned since they’re a bit mediocre.

@francisa7567 3 жыл бұрын

Harvard is the best school in the world. A Duke of Edinburgh bronze won’t get you in. I’m sorry to burst your bubble but the truth hurts. You don’t need intelligence or skill to gain one. At least aim for a Duke of Edinburgh gold. And the HPQ is a GCSE equivalent qualification, not a SAT or ACT equivalent. You’ll need a lot more, focus on what those skills show you and the skills your desired Graduate course requires. Also bare in mind that Harvard is 75k dollars a year and there is no student loan offered by the Goverment. Unlike in the UK where Oxford and Cambridge are just 9k a year and you don’t have to pay it back until you earn above a certain threshold. Also health insurance, citizenship and others are all stuff to consider. American uni courses are also 4 years compared to 3 in the UK.

@someon3727 11 ай бұрын

I am taking ibdp syllabus. I don't have any amazing extracurricular but the coming 2 years idk what can i do. My dream is to get into hravard med school. Can someone advice me ? Will i get in ? ( I studied in a gov school and a state syllabus till 10th so changing from state syllabus to ibdp must very hard, right ?) Pls someone advice me

@samukings3138 2 жыл бұрын

I am truly in love with you. Youre the Indian woman of my dreams

@fencer1979 Жыл бұрын

Are these good sports? I do fencing, where my coach is the fencing coach for the Duke fencing team. I also am a part of the golf team where I got into Regionals. I am billy testing at a chemistry lab at Duke due to my neighbor that we are friends is being the chem. Professor at Duke, and also taking science high school classes during summer at Duke. I am a sophomore with a 4.0 u der with gpa from freshman year but a 4.3 weighted, but that is only freshman year. Is this good enough for competitive colleges?

@fun2fun977 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any interview for admission

@arch357 2 жыл бұрын

ofc there is

@yashmishra4735 3 жыл бұрын

Pls make a vdo on how to start non profit organization

@korwi7373 3 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@laranja371 2 жыл бұрын

You are so pretty

@ggy5373 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me abt harvard early action...

@vasurc1741 Жыл бұрын

nope

@ytg_fl1ck Жыл бұрын

i have gold medal in singing im national soccer player i was school captain im freelancer video editor i got All india rank 88 in National science olompiyad it is enough for hardward or standford ?

@sevdakarimova6356 Ай бұрын

No. Too random

@creativefacilityservices5475 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video browny

@turquoiseocean4328 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! You look like Ariana Grande!!!

@ideasblogger 6 ай бұрын

could you please review my essay for me

@swatisingh7711 2 жыл бұрын

I have many certificates in quiz ,sports , Olympiad , singing competition Have always been a leader of My house in school and end up becoming USM Captain USM is an international organization which works for promoting "Solidarity" it's full form is Universal Solidarity Movement ,I'm still working with the organization But the problem is I have less GPA in college although I have done really well in school Is there any hope of me getting in some ivy league colleges ??

@strawbobaberry 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! Believe in yourself

@gbengaarogunre607 2 жыл бұрын

Pls what are EC's

@richhhhhamiri 2 жыл бұрын

Extra curricular

@vasurc1741 Жыл бұрын

வணக்கம் அக்கா

@alyssaoh4607 2 жыл бұрын

do you have any tips for stages earlier than high school? perhaps 8th or 7th grade? i would appreciate it, thanks!

@emc2973 2 жыл бұрын

Focus on your English proficiency skills both spoken and written And Hone your maths making process which is a little bit different from our Indian system so .... That's what I think for 7 and 8 class

@alyssaoh4607 2 жыл бұрын

@@emc2973 when you say that, do you mean to increase your knowledge of things outside of school such as extra vocabulary and grammar, or to mainly study a lot of the concepts i (students) are/am being introduced to?

@princedaking8964 2 жыл бұрын

7th and 8th grade is the best time to explore more extracurriculars and activities so that in high school you can narrow it down to just a few activities that you are proficient in. However, make sure that extracurriculars dont take away from your learning, and try your best to be a top student before entering the much more competitive high school.

@alyssaoh4607 2 жыл бұрын

i understand, thank you so much!!

@deepa4766 3 жыл бұрын

Are you from Tamilnadu?

@b.jhanany821 3 жыл бұрын

I am 😂 lol

@mansiraghuvanshi2319 2 жыл бұрын

Can skills Like web development..graphic designing...video editing..app development be included in extra curricular activities for Harvard..? Please tell..

@prishabasak3002 2 жыл бұрын

Try to use those skills. This acts as a certification and thereby hold more weightage in your application. Actions speak louder than words :)

@hitshot 2 жыл бұрын

@@prishabasak3002 what would you recommend I do to improve my chances? (International student) This is most of what I’ve done so far: - Coauthored a research paper in pure mathematics - Acknowledged in a research paper similar to the aforementioned one for many contributions to the results - Solved 5 IBM ponder this challenges (might have solved more by the time I apply) - I have a few records in a certain field of math (there is a site listing them that I can reference; one of Harvard’s own pure maths professors are also listed there for many similar records, though not sure if they’ll notice/if it would help) - Self learned all of the math/computer science that was required for all the previous ECs I listed, I also self learned a lot of concepts in advanced physics as a hobby but don’t have any reference to provide for that Please let me know what else I can do to maximize my chances for Harvard/Stanford/MIT. Thanks

@prishabasak3002 2 жыл бұрын

@@hitshot first of all, congratulations on whatever you have achieved so far. You have really great shot I'd say. For the research projects you did/acknowledged, just make sure you state who you worked under, any professor of any uni or something like that. You can also describe your research in 2 or more lines in the additional info section. I don't have much idea about the IBM challenges so won't be able to provide any solid info. I think the report listing on the website you mentioned is something that can also be added in the "awards" section. You weren't really specific so I assume it's like a title or some sort of certification. For the things you self learned, i highly suggest you mention the courses you took or link the sources you learned everything from. Lastly, idk when you will be applying haha so if you have time, keep refining your portfolio by gaining some more hands-on experience using the knowledge you have acquired by venturing outside the school curriculum. Even the smallest of things like tutoring students or continuing taking part in competitions/Olympiads and acing them, hold a lot of weightage. Perhaps utilise your programming skills too? Anything to show that you are willing to make a difference in your community. I believe you intend to do a math major, yet you can pursue other things to show you have the potential or the transferable skills to study math at that college. Nurturing soft skills also might make up for anything your application lacks in. Lastly, please make sure you portray your passion by describing your extracurriculars and why you ended up doing them in your supplemental essays. You clearly seem qualified so while writing the essays, you have to show that your interests are genuine and not just for the sake of college applications.... Maybe connect your interest in math to some cause that was significant to you and then how you worked for it using math, anything like that to make it meaningful. At the end of the day, all this are mere suggestions and am in the same race as you. You are obviously are wayy more qualified than I could ever be lol so just go with the flow and keep growing. Hope it helps! And wishing you the best of luck.

@hitshot 2 жыл бұрын

@@prishabasak3002 Thanks!

@pennybrant7799 4 ай бұрын

slayyyyyyyyy

@aadyaaa27 3 жыл бұрын

Hii i watched your harvard videos. And going to Harvard is my dream. I scored around 86 percent in 9th, and 93 percent in 10th. If i prepare well for the sats and the rest papers, and if i write a good essay, Can i get into harvard with the score i got? Pls reply

@nasreenajaz4994 2 жыл бұрын

I think volunteering might help, be an active person in society I am not an expert but this is what I have heard from many ytubers

@greenlee3149 2 жыл бұрын

yes! be active in your community it goes a long way🙂

@totudevelops8931 2 жыл бұрын

Tbh grades above 85 will do the work but you need a lot of good extra curriculars cos they matter the most

@samia6888 Жыл бұрын

You need to curate a story on why you are different from the rest of the students who are getting the same grades as you. What makes you unique? You got to put some emotion into the person who will read your statement. Make them laugh, make them cry, something that will make you memorable. Imagine in their shoes, they read countless essays. It gets so boring when the same essays are being read, different people but same stories “Straight A student, 4.0 GPA” etc.

@ohmygodwhatisthis Жыл бұрын

Nope. A 86 or 93 can't help you at all, you should atleast have a 4.0 gpa(with your percentage you are just at 3.7-3.9) and also your marks can't help you to get into Harvard at all, you need to be good at extra-curricular activities.

@deepika2644 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏

@kalpanak1024 3 жыл бұрын

Are u from India...just guessing ? 😅

@roopalijain2418 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah she is

@Jeevan0108 2 жыл бұрын

Akka are you a South Indian?

@ScholarStream_25 Жыл бұрын

How many extra curricular Certificates do we need to send to the university?

@bork5230 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a question… I am a international student (living in Sweden). I recently took the SAT and I got a 1570 and I have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) and a 4.7 (weighted). I play elite soccer (My team is on top 25 in the country) I have to personal awards (best player on the team and fighter of the year). Another thing I love is playing guitar. I have played in internationally music competitions and have performed in Poland and Finland on professional scenes. I have also participated in the national science fair and got to the final with an got 2000$ (but I didn’t got first) Last I have participated in the Nordic Mathematical Olympiad (because I did well in the national rounds) and I was ranked top 10 national best in code-problem solving Do you think I can get into Harvard (or other prestigious colleges?)

@snowyswordsman2432 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS

@bentownsend4017 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you're making me depressed with that list

@sonalimondal3458 Жыл бұрын

@@bentownsend4017 same

@samukings3138 2 жыл бұрын

Harvard University is more prestigious than MIT .

@Dr_Lk07 3 жыл бұрын

Are u from தமிழ் நாடு

@samukings3138 3 жыл бұрын

Tamil Beautiful Language

@samukings3138 3 жыл бұрын

Kalai Vannakam Unkalai cattitatil makilcci Camuvel

@Dr_Lk07 3 жыл бұрын

@@samukings3138 வணக்கம் நண்பரே..

@Dr_Lk07 3 жыл бұрын

@@samukings3138 also "THE MOTHER OF ALL LANGUAGES"

@lakshganesh4776 Ай бұрын

It doesn't matter whether you got into Harvard. It is more important what you do after. You should update about yourself. There are no videos after this one.

@xcommandergaming5949 3 жыл бұрын

She took 3 mins to come on point

@korwi7373 3 жыл бұрын

It's youtube lol

@downtownraptor2587 3 жыл бұрын

were you actually interested in any of these activities, or were they just to pump up your application to get into Harvard? seems like a big game to me of stacking resumes to get into Harvard. Not organic at all.

@wastefellow5141 2 жыл бұрын

are you Tamil?

@yogappravin3361 Жыл бұрын

Start posting videos and vlogs in tamil too i am sure this will boost views and subscribers and make ur output simple ur English is too sceny that many Indians couldn't understand

@normalperson8484 11 ай бұрын

Glad to see Harvard accepting Asians …

@nidhishukla8350 2 жыл бұрын

Your accent is not too good

@morenr7983 2 жыл бұрын

She sounds native- what?

@Band9ieltscenter 2 жыл бұрын

@anukritigupta4225 2 жыл бұрын

Did you directly apply for Harvard after 12th or did you, undergrad, from any other college and then got into Harvard for Masters...??? Also, can we directly apply for Harvard after the 12th....???

@shuchikashyap8402 2 жыл бұрын

yes we can directly apply after 12th but you need to take in consideration the course you wanna do because there system is very different for certain courses.