I got rejected 2 years in a row :") I mean, the first year I applied I got rejected on the first phase, and now I got rejected on the second phase. Honestly, I'm so glad I got rejected. I felt so bad after the weekend with other participants because I realized that I don't know myself really well, and, because of this, I wasn't able to express the real me and my opinions. I think this was a chance for me to realize how much I still have to reflect about myself, and also to accept that I take a while to assimilate everything. I'm trying to understand myself better, but I still have next year to apply and I hope that, at the time, I have more self knowledge than right now

Just to add my two cents and disclaimer I also now work for my NC In 2015 I got rejected but was accepted second time to UWCCR (2016) but hey ho the NC didn't have enough money and my parents could also not fund it (them tuition fees hella ridiculous). So i just graduated regular public school in my country, which is not terrible. I now study law and global studies at a top University in my country. While I still wish that I could have attended UWC, and I bet all of us rejects do, I just want to tell you that there is more to life and your educational fulfillment outside of UWC. I'm still friends with the people I applied with, and I know two of them who haven't gone onto go to Uni and many who wish they didn't go. But more importantly, I think what I got out of the experience is a network of people, whether or not they got in or not, who share the same values as you do. I grew up in a pretty isolated area, and even being able to find that place and that group of people was a great experience. So don't lose hope. There are some things in life that don't work out, and it really hurts, but I also know people who have been rejected from UWC to go on and do amazing things - so don't lose heart and don't beat yourself up for any outcome. From someone who works with the NC now, the main problem is we don't have enough money to send students, so if you can't go its likely this reason, you are not alone :Z

Perfect timing, thank you so much!

I just got rejected because I think I really screwed up my zoom interview and said things like wanting to go to Oxford which i actually don’t want to.I think the main reason is that my national committee really cares about grades, but I don’t think they define how smart you are. I really should have expressed myself better during the interview. Thank you so much for this, it was really comforting ❤️

This video helped me a lot. Thank you very much for what you are doing. I really felt much better after watching it. It was necessary for me. Unbelievably. I love you, thanks.

I did not get in. And I did not get the chance to apply the following year. I cannot write this without crying, I swear I was myself, I was honest and I was really devastated. I thought there was something wrong with me, and sometimes I still doubt myself.

i just got my rejection letter today, thanks this helped :D -guyss its okay to be rejected it be like that sometimes huhu T-T i love you all

hello! i just got rejected on my last round today! thankyou so much for making this video, i know a lot of people rejected from the same round as me who watch this video too! it really helped a lot even after two years you published it! 💓💓 - lots of love!!

Thank you so much for making this video. I had this problem with having to cope with the fact of rejection from great programmes, and it's hard. Knowing that someone is there to support you is really wonderful. I'm not dealing with somethinglike this right now, yet this video made me feel so loved and inspired me a lot, and that's exactly what I needed at the end of my really bad day. Thank you again, Lydia.

That's so nice what you're saying and the way you are looking at things. It is so true that if it isn't meant to be it is sad but maybe you're only a few steps away from something greater that suits you more and you will be passionate about.

I recently got rejected after getting to the final round and it is turning out great, I am even hoping to apply next year 😊. If you anyone's interested I'm thinking about making a video😊, please lemme know down below.

Yeah I got to know I didn't get in 4 days ago and I was thinking these 4 days why was I feeling so sad as I kinda knew competition was really tough being a candidate who needed full scholarship and with my luck chances were I might not get in. And watching your video made me realize why, when you are investing so much energy and time into researching, giving your best and putting so much effort into the application form, group activities and interview and still dont get in ig you are bound to feel sad. Thank you Lydia your video really helped ❤️

So helpful! I'm gonna try my luck next year, but this is very reassuring.

i was not accepted last year and it really did made me furious , sad and useless regarding all the efforts i put in but it also made me realize my flaws to which made me apply this year again with fresh energy and new thoughts. ongoing.

Omg I really don't know what to expect in the future, but I think this video is really helpful in all cases, thank you very much. Saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾❣️

im having my final round in a week and getting prepared mentally. not being pessimistic, but after receiving an invitation to the final round ive been daydreaming all the time about how i would be going to each school, planning my day, etc. and i just feel that i might have already set my expectations too high and i better not focus on it that much yet. thank you so much for your words, they are actually so true, its hard to see how many other opportunities are around when you get rejected, but there will bw always something for you

I know this is a pretty late comment but I guess people are still watching this video so whatever. I just want to thank you so much for posting this, it is really needed and got me through my rejection. I'm now studying in UWC Mostar after getting rejected once, and honestly UWC is too romanticized. Don't get me wrong, I love UWCiM with all my heart and I won't trade it away for anything. But for everyone else, please take into consideration that UWC is not perfect, and coming here will only force you to confront your struggles - even the mildest ones. But in the end, you will get to take away so many wonderful things. And if you end up not getting in, trust me, it's completely fine too. There are so many more amazing places where you can shine and inspire other people, and you get to keep your comfort zone as well :)

I got into UWCSEA this week i was looking at your channel for your tips , and I was super suprised you made this after you got in. Sorry to all those who did not get in....

thank you so much for making this.

i got rejected around around February and was devastated at first as I couldn’t really see how i didn’t get in. but after reflecting on what went well in my interviews and what i could’ve improved on, even after receiving my assessment feedback, I had only made the slightest error and they emphasized how they’d really want me to reapply again this year for class of 2025’ as I’d have a much stronger chance of getting accepted. Even though the mistake was small, i can definitely see how it would’ve effected my interviews and i’m glad that they even want me to give it a second go, and i feel much more confident to hopefully applying again. For anyone looking to reapply, if you can, go ask your NC on Assessment feedback and try to correct those mistakes you could’ve made that held you back and come to the interview process feeling much more confident and knowledgeable than before! you’ve got this :)

thank you so much, it means a lot❤

thank you so much :”) ♡

I just found out that I got rejected… after four strait months of writing and re reading the application. I had UWC alum read it, and amazing references. Sometimes the decision is out of your control but you just have to trust that whatever happens happens and is meant to be

thank u so much for this video

I had received partially funded scholarship but had to reject it due to my parents’ financial background. We didn’t have any option to say because they didn’t request anything like that before nominations and the national committee told us that this was all the financial help we could ever get :(

i didnt even apply yet and am watching this video for comfort...

Just got rejected. It's really difficult to cope with it because it kind of was my dream (even though I can try to apply tge next year) and I have no motivation to do anything, but I hope it's going to be better soon. Also, now I know how UWC works, so, maybe, next time I will work better

Status update: I just emailed EVERY UWC schools separately to ask if there is any possibilities for me getting in their school! Let’s hope it works!

Thanks sooo much

I just got rejected and i felt awful thanks for this video it made me feel better

This year I got rejected to get into UWC. But thanks a lot, this video cure my sadness feelings :')

The problem is that in my country the national committee is choosing people with no logic like you should fill your application and if they like it the will bring you to the interview and if they relaxed with you you are going to be accepted that's doesn't make any sense

I GOT INTO UWC!

Hey Lydia! Amazing video!!! I remember watching it once even before I had applied to calm myself down. I haven't heard anything from them yet. Do you know if there is any rule relating to siblings applying one after the other (my sister is in 12 grade in MUWCI this year)? And will they atleast send a rejection letter? Because I am getting paranoid that they do not have my correct email id. Thank you so much!

I am not that good at mathematics could I choose what subjects I want to study or no?

I'm going to apply next month I hope to get in 'cause I'm very bad at coping with rejection

Thank you! Just got waitlisted, and feeling very confused in general. I know everything is just gonna be fine, I just have to wait...

Hey I actually only submitted my application pretty recently. Im applying through the GSP and I chose ISAK as my first choice. Do you have any idea about the wait time for the application. I applied 2 weeks ago and I haven't received anything yet so I'm a little anxious.

Another video on how to deal with rejection from UWC colleges. I think the main problem is the selection process is handled by UWC National Chapters/Selection Committees that operate by their own set of rules with little or no oversight from any supra entity. That alone leaves lots of room to question how fair their selection process is. Some of us former "disgruntled rejects" suspect those sitting on the boards/selection committees of UWC National Chapters (usually wealthy patrons and influential UWC alumni) have every incentive to "rig the system" to privilege their own UWC-applying kids, grand-kids, nieces, grand nieces, nephews, or grand nephews over other general applicants. Not saying all National Committees are the same, but we have a reason to believe that some are "rotten to the core". The real reason for rejection may not always be that "they are not good enough, or smart enough" - there is more to it than meets the eye. But who''s keeping score or monitoring? No one, which is why your video provides little comfort to many of those rejected by UWCs.

Hi I just had my final interview, and I think I screwed it up. Found my way here, thx

Thank you very much tomboy girl It helped me a lot and i feel a loat better I might even fall for you ........ JK Thanks a lot and they r not just words its what i feel from the bottom of my heart.

This was my first time applying for uwc i sadly got rejected today on the first round I am really devastated as i set so much hopes on it was crying the whole day 😭😭 I sent tgem a thankful email and asked why i was rejected so i can work on myself and try again Literally thank you so much for this video watching and reading tge comments helped me to realise that there is hope❤ I will apply agine next year but i am really scared getting rejected on the first round really broke me but i hope i can get in next year Can someone please who applied aging 2 years and got in give me tips on what i can do to get in thank you so much ❤

Hi, I have a question. Do any of you know why UWC doesn’t reply to emails to people who were rejected. My daughter just really wants to get a feedback, she isn’t angry, sad or anything like that. She is incredibly successful and she already been accepted to two other very reputable schools. But she would love to have a feedback what went wrong? UWC ignores hers ours emails and this part of rejection is a bit upsetting for all of us. Good luck everyone

I got in UWC ISAK Japan!!!!!! I just received my acceptance letter! I can't wait to be a part of UWC community and have a lot of fun!

Hi there😄 I applied lpcuwc (HongKong) and was put into the waiting list 🙈

I was nominated to uwcsea through national comitee. Does the school ever reject the nominated student?

I just submitted my application, idk if I'll get in or not. Honestly I think I won't get in. I'm watching this to prepare myself mentally lol...

I got rejected on second round and i think the reason was the interview that i was so nervous. The sad part is that im the perfect fit for uwc but for the anxious i got rejected:) like my grades are so great and i worked so hard for the first stage that i finally passed but in 30 mins i ruined everything… now im thinking about people who got accepted and how happy they are and im so happy for them but wish i could get accepted too They didn’t even mentioned money so idk i guess i feel so low and useless..

I tried to get in 4 times, rejected 4 times. I am really upset about it and still wanna try to get in. Now I am too old :(

I am in a waitlist for UWC ISAK Japan in Grade10. Are there any chances to get in? Thank you for the video✨❤️

I’m having my interview on saturday, i’m really nervous..

question, you applied for G10 or DP1 in ISAK?

I'm waiting for the results.....

Hi from Egypt 🇪🇬.I'm 17 years old is there another scholarship or summer campus for me or for my friends who are under age of 18 ?

We were two in a « waiting list » because there was not enough money for our scholarships but the other girl in waiting list juste got in, unfortunately they couldn’t find enough money for me …

i think i was daydrinking last time i was in japan

Just got rejected and I’m not even able to tell my parents...

all my friends got their letter about financial stuff today and i haven’t gotten it yet so... kind of accepted it now 😭

I got rejected but I think it was because I mentioned my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and needing quiet and rest sometimes lol. Maybe not the best idea for the application

Just got waitlisted..

How long do they take to reply?

Hey Lydia Wish u can read this and help me 🙏 , so I'm applying for next year which is im in 11 grade, if I got rejected next year, can I still reapplied in 12 grade?also, I see most of uwc application is on or before 30th September, but my birthday is in 23 October 2005,which is I'm still 15,is it okay if I applied?

How is the colona virus in ISAK?

Hi can you please help me out I have to apply in a day to UWC can you help me out it will be helpful if you lend hand to help

thanks this was good but in a way this is also a reason i'm scared of getting accepted in case I dont gain anything there haha

Hi Lydia, Please HELP me🙏 I am applying to UWC this year and I got selected for the interview. And my national committee has one slot full scholarship to ISAK Japan. But I am concern about my age since most UWC's age criteria is between 16 to 18... And I will be 18 and half if I happen to attain UWC... My date of birth is 25 February 2002, am I eligible to get into ISAK? Please HELP

It’s a shame :/

Happened today, I got rejected!

I got into ISAK Japan. If anyone is already in ISAK or got into ISAK please DM me. Iwould love to get to know u.

I had earlier applied to UWC Singapore, but I got rejected.

Hi, I just got into Pearson college and I’m super stoked. However, I really had wanted to Adriatic, and I know I sound really stupid right now, but I got into my head that I would be going there and it just looks so perfect. I’m sorry if I sound ungrateful or anything, but I was wondering if there is any way that you know of to get into another college??

Hello everyone!!! I just wanna let you know that if you are from Europe then you still have a chance!!! It’s not uwc, but it’s almost the same! In Denmark you can as a European student study for free(the Ib diploma)!! Just wanted to let you guys know!! There is still hope for y’all!!

just got rejected guys

When is your next video? :D Keep it up! Would you like to be KZfaq friends? :]

I have a channel and explain scholarships in Arabic