How to Maximize Your SUMMER Like an Ivy League Admit: Summer Activities for College ACCEPTANCE ☀️🎉🤗

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Follow these tips on things to do over the summer to make your college applications stand out to admissions officers and to help YOU grow as a person! The overachiever's guide to maximizing your summer break. For all the future Ivy League Admits out there. You got this 💪
TIMESTAMPS
0:26 - What isn't impressive
1:10 - What shows passion
3:32 - Different passion projects you can do
4:37 - How to get people on board with your initiative/passion project
7:04 - Summer programs
9:40 - Take college classes!
11:12 - Intern somewhere, anywhere!!!
11:49 - Get involved in politics
12:29 - Test prep (rip collegeboard)
13:18 - Start on college essays (and finish some)
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THINGS TO APPLY TO
Oregon State University Ecampus: ecampus.oregonstate.edu/
Yale summer program (Yale Young Global Scholars, YYGS): globalscholars.yale.edu/
Harvard Summer School: www.summer.harvard.edu/
Stanford Summer Session: summer.stanford.edu/
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y): www.nsliforyouth.org/
VIDEOS I MENTIONED / WATCH NEXT:
» "Passion Project" videos
• Playlist
» My Tips for a Successful College Essay
• 7 Tips for a SUCCESSFU...
» How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
• Video
» How to Write and Publish a Book
• HOW TO WRITE A BOOK | ...
» How to Land Research Opportunities as a High Schooler
• Landing Research Oppor...
» How to Get Internships as a High Schooler During COVID-19
• How to Get an Internsh...
» How "Passion Projects" Can Help You Get Into Your Dream School: • "Passion Project" Extr...
______________________________
😊GET TO KNOW ME BETTER
» How I Study for Every Test
• How to ACE Any Test
» A Productive Day in My Life in Quarantine
• Productive Day in My L...
» 10 Books that Changed My High School Career
• 10 MUST READS FOR HIGH...
» Why I Published a Book in High School (& how you can too!!)
• Why I Published a Book...
😸for the curious cats, OTHER PARTS OF MY COLLEGE APPLICATION:
» Stats, classes, sat, act, aps, + more numbers... • HOW I GOT INTO STANFOR...
» My High School Extracurriculars (got me into Stanford, Ivies, all the UCs)
• Video
» My Accepted Common App Essay
• Video
» My Accepted Stanford Supplemental Essays
• Video
» My Accepted Cornell “Why School” Essay
• Video
» Accepted Arts Supplement on Flute (Stanford, Cornell, Dartmouth)
• ACCEPTED ARTS PORTFOLI...
» What I learned from applying to college tWIce (ooopsies)
• I Applied to College T...
» Why I got rejected from Harvard (and how you can get in)
• Rejected from Harvard,...
❤️PASSION PROJECT VIDS (basically how you can kill extracurriculars and stand out like a boss)
» How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
• Video
» How to Write and Publish a Book
• HOW TO WRITE A BOOK | ...
» How "Passion Projects" Can Help You Get Into Your Dream School: • "Passion Project" Extr...
» What My Stanford Admissions Officer Said About My Application: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cl»...
🏆MORE EXTRACURRICULAR INFO
» The Extracurriculars Needed to Get Into T10 Universities
• The Extracurriculars N...
» How to ACTUALLY Win AWARDS and HONORS
• how to ACTUALLY win aw...
» Can an Arts Supplement Help Your Application?
• Should You Submit an A...
COLLEGE PREP RESOURCES
💯SAT prep books I used
-Reading section: amzn.to/3fecFLq
-English section: amzn.to/2KSqOjz
-Grammar: amzn.to/2WhD9Dp
-Practice tests: amzn.to/3bX8Jgg
💯 ACT prep books I used
-The Black Book: amzn.to/3fllSSu
-The Official ACT Prep Book: amzn.to/2VUjfPA
✍🏼College essay books I read (and LOVED)
- College Essay Essentials: amzn.to/2ztWXM2
- On Writing the College Essay: amzn.to/2Y2SHgF
- A is for Admission: amzn.to/2VXUqkG
📆the Passion Planner I use (and love!!!)
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@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys find this video helpful! If you have further questions or just thoughts, leave them below! Timestamps and additional resources are in the description as always 💕✨enjoy your day!!! PS, share this video with anyone else who you think would benefit!

@shashankswaraj3505 3 жыл бұрын

I fell like you should do extracurricular for international students

@shashankswaraj3505 3 жыл бұрын

In place where i live there's no internship and research

@shashankswaraj3505 3 жыл бұрын

What should i do and Can you get accepted to these collages on your SAT and essay......

@shashankswaraj3505 3 жыл бұрын

I know you are not gona read my question so...🙄🙄

@ramonasaracila2717 3 жыл бұрын

@@shashankswaraj3505 6

@miranemrat5147 4 жыл бұрын

She speaks so confidently.

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

haha thx

@julesjuulsjewels 3 жыл бұрын

right!!! her confident voice uplifts me so much and it makes me confident too in a way

@nathnaelmekonnen2747 3 жыл бұрын

Ik I can’t even speak to my self like that😭

@hayleyauyang9936 3 жыл бұрын

You are the only college youtuber who made me feel better not worse about myself🥺🥺 thanks iris

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

aw that's sooo good to hear (esp after that hateful Reddit thread, if you've seen it... big oof). I hope you can always draw inspo and motivation from these vids! Best of luck with all your endeavors

@arjunarya6464 Жыл бұрын

can we just appreciate how genuine this is 😊

@Misty3-fg9xk 2 ай бұрын

I'm 13 and starting highschool next year and I'm rlly trying to get into the college process already ! I think a head start is gonna benefit my future self a lot. This account is already really helping me and my process

@bokoaruka9819 2 ай бұрын

You're amazing, I'm proud of you for starting so early

@suryakarnam2261 Ай бұрын

absolutely no disrespect but everyone says that and stops after like a week

@twintek1099 Ай бұрын

im starting in the middle of my 2nd year (14/15)

@krishpatel8287 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say, even though you've been posting only for a few months, your videos are arguably the MOST helpful out there. You have sooooo many helpful videos. Thank you!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Of course! I love making these videos for you guys. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see!

@itsmee1800 3 жыл бұрын

Factssssssss! Iris deserves so many more subs. Iris also can you post some more SAT material, like reading and writing tips or must know formulas for msth

@lensa2040 3 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone dislike she is giving amazing content that really helps students out. She is so encouraging and gives us soooooo many resources. I honestly think I may be able to get in my dream school because of her. She really inspired me. Loveee your channel

@rohitaikkurthi3061 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best ones out there. I cant thank you enough, your videos are very motivating and helpful.

@galileagallardo4913 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to make videos to give us helpful advice 👏

@WinstonNewYork Жыл бұрын

I can attest to how great the Cornell Precollege Summer Program is. And hard to think of any summer program more special.

@noorbarzinjy6673 Жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful for me cause I felt very lost as a high school student, thank you very much for helping❤️

@hyunkim7980 Жыл бұрын

I watched your video, and thinking that " The college you are attending is so lucky to have someone like you!!! " You are smart, passionate, well-organized, proactive etc. Thank you for sharing 'you '.

@smaetoti8376 2 жыл бұрын

SHE'S MY FAV KZfaqR RN!!!!!

@ivydprep 22 күн бұрын

Great advice! Passion projects and networking will take you far if you just get a head start :)

@Ethan-sc7gq 29 күн бұрын

It's April in my junior year and I feel like I've wasted any summer opportunity i could possibly put towards my future. I keep hearing about these amazing programs at my dream schools that closed off applications in February, so I never had a chance to get in in the first place. Your advice about passion projects has really given me motivation, because I can pursue STEM interests even if I can't attend an official program.

@c3lines_ Жыл бұрын

YOU WENT TO TAIWAN?! OMG AS A TAIWANESE IM PROUD!! i hope u liked the experience there :) i’m an taiwanese student who goes to an international school in taiwan and i find ur videos rly helpful! thank u sm for this

@sportsandlifestyle5790 2 жыл бұрын

This is so enlightening, thanks alot

@murilopilotto9371 Жыл бұрын

Hello! My name is Murilo and I am Brazilian. This video helped si much! I just want to say thank you and wish the best for you!

@yixuancai6237 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This video comes at the right time so I could schedule and enrich my summer🥰

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping the timing would be right! Good luck this summer go kill it out there!

@UndralGanbaatar97 2 жыл бұрын

JUST THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

@virginialiang2338 3 жыл бұрын

You’re videos are so helpful! Thanks Iris :)

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re finding value from them!

@sobhsaeed462 3 жыл бұрын

You're so motivating skdksk I've been so lazy this summer, and these videos are really hyping me up THANK YOU

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great!!! Go smash this summer

@vatchepatrikyan8999 3 жыл бұрын

Ya I feel like I think tooooo much about colleges. The funny part is I really do not care too much about college; however, I feel like outside people influence me a lot and I get anxious.

@sarahdrio4623 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thanks!

@annakorczak4478 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this channel - this girl is going places

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

ahh thanks Anna! Welcome :)

@carlaiasmin4671 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video!!

@itstash9170 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Iris! I loved watching this video and I am excited to enroll in some of the programs you mentioned!! :) The only question I have is would you able to explain how we can show that we did these things on our college applications? Stuff like where do we write them, how do we write them, etc. Thank you!!

@isabellasolomon4100 Жыл бұрын

Hi your videos are so helpful! Thank you 🫶

@emejay4631 3 жыл бұрын

This was really great information as someone who want to get into a niche area(architecture) it’s kinda hard to find out what extracurriculars or what things I can do during the summer this was a nice push in the right direction✌🏾😊

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Glad the video helped

@bimbim3387 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much this was so helpful! Can you please share about your living experience while your in Taiwan and more information about the program .🙂

@briantran905 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! With COVID-19 canceling my research program, I found something online!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

That’s great!! So happy for you

@aliisaza5060 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this info

@aishwaryasubramanian5175 4 жыл бұрын

Omg you are so inspiring! I would love to hear more about what you did in your passion project and what the purpose of it was, can you make a video on how you started your own passion project and what it was about, the purpose, etc.? I love your youtube channel btw! Congrats on Stanford! :D

@aishwaryasubramanian5175 4 жыл бұрын

Also, what are some good programs I should apply to as a freshman in highschool?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! Would you be interested in the purpose, process, and impact? maybe difficulties we ran into along the way? let me know any other aspects you'd like to hear!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

you can apply to almost everything i mentioned in the video and linked in the description as a freshman. Tbh, I'd apply to a wide range of things as a freshman, just to see what I can get. MITx is also a great program that I got rejected from :/ but for a lot of these, if you apply for a second time, you may get a leg up. Plus, you'd have more experience with the app and that'd help you do better in the apps process as well. Hope this helps!

@aishwaryasubramanian5175 4 жыл бұрын

@@irisfu6929 Thank you so much! I'd love to hear some obstacles you faced trying to start your own passion project and how you got past them and a few tips on how to start a passion project of your own. I'll consider applying to those programs, thanks for the advice! :D

@krazygamer0062 Жыл бұрын

Im overwhelmed

@dooshkaboosh1281 13 күн бұрын

did everything go well krazygamer

@trinitysage1467 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing information

@nic2272 3 жыл бұрын

MY JAW LITERALLY DROPPED WHEN YOU SAID NSLIY OMGGGG I APPLIED FOR MANDARIN AND AM WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RN AHHH

@nic2272 3 жыл бұрын

hopefully this summer i will be going to taiwan like you😌(this year mandarin applicants are most likely getting sent to taiwan cuz covid)

@johnliu977 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Iris!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Ofc!!!

@AlexaMarsh 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris! I loved this video, it was super helpful! Would you be able to talk more about your experience taking online classes at OSU, and specifically your experience taking Intro to International Relations? I am very interesting in pursuing International Relations or Political Science in college, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the class! Thanks! :)

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexa! I took intro to IR online when I was studying abroad in Taiwan. The experience of learning about IR while abroad was something special. The class was very heavy on reading, but there were only four essays we had to write throughout the quarter (10 weeks), and those essays were 90% of our grade. It was definitely challenging to be pushed to write at such a high level (usually 7-8 page papers responding to dense readings) while still in high school. However, the professor was super responsive and gave quick feedback to my discussion posts and essays. I found that my writing abilities grew exponentially. I hope this is somewhat insightful, and let me now if you have further questions!

@BryceMerrill23 3 жыл бұрын

What activities did you do the summer before you sophomore year?Thanks so much for this video

@rocksoliddude1 2 күн бұрын

At the end of each Academic years at University, I just lived like Oliver Reed for three Months during the Summer drinking beer, lol.

@aarya2674 4 ай бұрын

Hey, I love this video and it was super helpful!. You mentioned that you got involved in political stuff during the summer. How did you find those opportunities?

@teissi 3 жыл бұрын

This summer i will be writing researches and a book And personal statement of course 😂

@kbkesq 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Looking for my son. Would love to hear more about the National Security program. We have huge challenges ahead in this country especially from China and it would be wonderful to have American students like you learning mandarin and computer science and helping combines like Palantir protect our national security.

@yihanling5279 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, quite sad seeing this kind of post as a Chinese. National security is definitely important for every nation, but why can't we cooperate instead of hating each other? Why can't people learn foreign languages for communication instead of competition? I feel pretty sad seeing this :(

@dinagodinez269 10 ай бұрын

I don't think she is trying to hate on anyone, she is absolutely right about the threat we face. The Chinese government is pretty blunt in saying they want dominante, meaning #1 in the world for economy ect! It is disappointing to see you taking her comment into another context completely from what she is saying! The United States needs to protect itself! An stay competitive in order to stay relevant and secure!

@sadhikamulagari1147 3 жыл бұрын

Hi iris!! Hats off to your dedication!! I have a question about your summer probgrams/internships your research internship and program at Yale are pretty far away so I was wondering how you did those programs if you don't live there, does the program pay for your flight??

@tannvibanerjee3458 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris! your video was so helpful! I know you talk about starting your own non-profit, but in the future would you consider talking about how to start a company, since I believe the legal work for that would be slightly different?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tannvi! I'll definitely consider this video idea, but will have to keep a lookout for someone who has started a company and who has experience doing the legal work! I'm considering starting a business this summer, so maybe I'll walk KZfaq through the process :)

@sydneyanderson2484 4 жыл бұрын

hey!! I’ve practically binge watched your videos this morning and found all of them so helpful! I was wondering if you had any tips for underclassmen? Also, how did you discover your passion projects and how long did it take for you to develop them?💓💓

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sydney! I will probably make a tips for underclassmen video soon in the form of high school regrets/letter to my freshman self. What aspects are you particularly interested in? (academics, extracurriculars, relationships, etc.?) Any specific questions would be really helpful in making this video! As for passion projects, I started the video pal program sophomore year and my book junior year. They didn't take long at all to start making an impact, about 3-4 months. I would try to see what problems there are in my community and create solutions for them. For example, lack of access to travel-->video pal program; underrepresentation of girls in economics-->econ book with gender neutral graphics. I hope this provided some insight and let me know if you have further questions! Iris

@sydneyanderson2484 4 жыл бұрын

awee you are so sweet and helpful!! I’d definitely love seeing that video! :) I definitely am interested in the academic and extracurricular aspects of high school. My first year went really well; however, I want to push myself outside of my previous comfort zone and develop more passions! I’m planning on going on the medical route, but the extracurriculars are a bit harder to come by for me. Is there a way to have passions that don’t relate to your intended major very much? Also, how can you set yourself apart from other applicants if you don’t have a unique background? Although getting into an elite university is rewarding, I also just want to have a good experience in high school. :) Could you share your experience balancing social life with academic dedication? Thank you for all of your help! You truly are an amazing person!!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

@@sydneyanderson2484 This is great, thanks for all these questions! I'll do my best to answer all of them in the video and if I miss anything, feel free to just comment and ask me to elaborate. Thanks again!

@jaserivera5131 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I saw this video during my freshman year

@jingwang7952 Жыл бұрын

Could you give a checklist of good summer programs of Top US universities, especially those International students can apply.

@Wparitoshkadam 2 ай бұрын

TIMESTAMPS 0:26 - What isn't impressive 1:10 - What shows passion 3:32 - Different passion projects you can do 4:37 - How to get people on board with your initiative/passion project 7:04 - Summer programs 9:40 - Take college classes! 11:12 - Intern somewhere, anywhere!!! 11:49 - Get involved in politics 12:29 - Test prep (rip collegeboard) 13:18 - Start on college essays (and finish some) ❤❤

@Seevawonderloaf 11 ай бұрын

Can't believe i used to think this was normal. I did my masters in Sweden and they just care about your bachelors grades and your interest bc education is free for Europeans and everyone is entitled to it. The schools are still very good but there's no need for extreme competition by means of having a million extra things in your application. You don't need to impress them bc they think if you want an education, you ought to be allowed to attend the school. Why is this so revolutionary?

@arezoomontazeri5667 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I really like neoroscience and I want to continue in the college. I have attended in different webinars, symposiums with great professors ( one of them , I saw Stanford professors and I asked my questions) . And I am a researcher and I work in brain and neuroscience. Are these webinars good extracurricular activities to show my passion? Thanks for your responding dear

@faisaparveenali9285 3 жыл бұрын

Iris, thanks for helping, but I have a question. (Maybe it'll be a stupid one, but I really need to know) So, my parents are hoping that I'll get into the top university / college of my country. It has an acceptance rate of JUST 0.7% and doesn't require ANY extracurriculars. Just clear the entrance exam (which is one of the hardest exams in the World) and you'll get in. But. One tiny part of me wants to get into Harvard badly. Most possibly my parents will help in EVERY way they can if I tell them. But... Even after being educated (my father is a professor) they think studying hard is the only key. Extracurriculars are ONLY for fun. *How do I tell them that I want to get into Harvard, and I need to do some extracurriculars?* I HAVE to tell them because in my country, children are REALLY dependent on their parents. If you read this far, thank you! Please answer if you can ❤

@singhinderjitsingh 2 жыл бұрын

Can u please make a video on how to publish your book?

@rohanshirur3859 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

@M1ndV0yag3r Жыл бұрын

@Iris Fu Do you have any tips or things I could do to get a leg up on Ivy League universities' college admissions as a freshman?

@anirudhjdev2984 2 жыл бұрын

All your videos are wonderful Iris. But, Is all these possibilities are same for international applicants too

@chemistryphysics716 Жыл бұрын

the privilege is incredible to be able to do all these programs. the key is does she continue any of these programs after she got accepted?

@prareme8137 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful as a freshmen in high school! 😍 Can you please do a video mainly on VideoPal program? I really want to know the whole process of doing it because I thought of doing something similar on my own!

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Starting to plan the video now :)

@Anna-cf7re 3 жыл бұрын

What types of activities would you recommend to introverts?😅

@Yuri-gi1gz 3 жыл бұрын

@Kyra Jagodzinski I get fucking anxiety because I couldn't stand out in any way in my blogs and NGO

@parisortiz8731 2 жыл бұрын

@Kyra Jagodzinski I wanna start a blog but I don’t have a laptop

@hadiyaali9037 Ай бұрын

there are sooo many different activities and actually I am also an introvert so let me list a few: 1) languages ( learning a new language can be very exciting and looks fabulous on your college application) 2) Writing a book ( you can write a book and it doesn't need to be an education based book even writing fiction books or fanticy books can boost your application a lot) 3) coding ( you ca learn coding online for free and it has such a great impact on your application) 4) graphics designing 5) digital art 6) animation 7) basically any course you can do online and trust me there are hundreds and are very useful in the long run ❤

@chiraggupta5930 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris, you are doing a great job and your content is great. Thank you for that! I had a question: I love playing many outdoor sports like frisbee, football and basketball and regularly play them with some of my nearby friends but I didn't go for any state, national or international competition for these sports. Does this still count as good in my college profile?

@tinysjn 11 ай бұрын

I think you have to show the colleges that you're actually good at it. in india the colleges need atleast "state level" in competitions.

@ayalarysbek 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! You are such an inspiring person and I see passion in your eyes clearly! You motivate people so easily😅 I finished 8th grade this year and want to go to genetics school. I have plans to write a book. But can you help me please! I can write a book, but can I do also translate? I'm Kazakh and it's really common in our country to forget native language as we have a small amount of content in Kazakh. Can I translate book in English/Russian on Kazakh and publish it? (I really want to do that.) Will it affect on my app? Book and translated book. Thank you so much!!!

@mereymiyatbek2487 3 жыл бұрын

During pandemic I was so devastated and not motivated to do anything at all. I was really like a douchebag. But now I am graduating and must pass national test to get into uni . I regret doing nothing during quarantine when I actually could . I would really like to submit my application this year even though I will be freshman soon so that i can get into another uni . Do you know anybody with this kind of situation? Whatdid they do ? What should I do ? It will be like a gap year in uni i dont want to studt

@karluthra 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you make a video with your friend on how to create a blog? I really want to start one, but I'm not sure how to get it to grow...Thanks

@catherineroberts4893 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Iris your videos are extremely helpful. In one of your videos you talked about one of your passion projects in which you developed a platform where you brought together students to reduce cultural bigotry? I was just wondering how you managed to get students to sign up from 6 continents and gather such huge support ( P.S. I am sorry this isn’t related to this video but I can’t seem to remember where I watched it )

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine! I made a video about this w/ the rest of my team and it's linked in my extracurriculars playlist! The title is something along the lines of stand out to get in... video pal program

@meenakshibinu4122 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris, this video is really helpful.Can u please tell me where to start an online community. Please

@rishisrihari6130 3 жыл бұрын

If I were to do a blog on computer science, does it need to be successful for it to count as an impressive/worthy passion project?

@michellezhu985 3 жыл бұрын

hi iris! if you don't mind me asking, what program you did you do for your study abroad time in Taiwan? it sounds like a really cool experience! also, i'm taking a summer class online at oregon state u's ecampus currently (rising junior). i'm also considering taking another one in winter quarter of the upcoming year (basically spring semester for high schools). however, i'm also taking 4 aps in core classes, and i don't know if this would be a good choice during the months leading up to ap exams. i was wondering if you had any advice, anything would be appreciated, thanks! :)

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

I did NSLI-Y! I would say start your AP classes in the fall and see how the workload feels. Then, when winter quarter registration comes, you can decide. I think winter quarter ends in March/April so that'd be before AP season!

@tarikakahlon8436 3 жыл бұрын

My current main ecs are: - Hands4Hope Volunteer (81.5+ Hours), Club Member, Winter Boutique Committee Member, Homeless Outreach Committee, Food Pantry Committee - Varsity Debate Member, NCFL National Qualifier, Degree of Honor, - Trojan Times (School Magazine) Co-President + Co-Founder Based on these can you recommend any additional ecs that would be impressive but revolving around similar interests

@litete2512 10 ай бұрын

Gaming

@isaribeiro5198 3 жыл бұрын

I want to pursue marine biology, do you think starting a blog about the environment, creating a volunteer organization for teenagers (cleaning up beaches. I live on an island and we don't have any programs for teenagers to involve on), next summer going on a volunteer trip abroad in order to help to protect the marine life and (maybe) starting a swimwear sustainable online store is going to increase my chances of entering college with financial aid? ( I'm working on my GPA an SAT's scores but I'm super anxious about the process and idk if it's enough) please help me I need some light on this! ps: I'm an international student from brazil ps2: Do you think being an international student affects your chances of getting in or receiving a financial aid?

@niravsinghal6047 10 ай бұрын

Hi I'm an upcoming junior and I was wondering how you'd apply to the university of oregon e college program. Would you apply as a freshman? Also thanks for this video!

@nghosh24 4 жыл бұрын

hi iris! you are so inspirational and helpful and i love your videos so much!! haha i dmed you but honestly i think it's great that you're deleting Instagram because we all need a break from social media! basically could you talk more about see the voices and go into detail about that? i love the way you talk about passion projects and it's inspired me to create one. also, is it too late to start one the summer before senior year? thank you!💛💛

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Planning that video, hopefully it’ll be up next Monday. No, it’s not too late at all!! Go for it 👏👏

@IsabelLopez-ew9mn 2 жыл бұрын

hey iris! could i just ask some questions about the osu ecampus? i made some mistakes with class signup and ended up accidentally withdrawing a bunch of classes (which all unfortunately show up as w's on my transcript now) - i was wondering if you sent in the official transcripts or just mentioned that you took the classes on the common app!

@shifeunnahar4556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I loveee your videos. It would mean a lot if you reply. I had a question. I've got my own blog but it's on Instagram. Will that do? Or do I need or make one of those traditional blog sites? Instagram blogging does count right?

@saadiakhan1034 3 жыл бұрын

Can online college-level courses count the same as taking those classes physically? Especially during a pandemic?!

@neelukampani6548 3 ай бұрын

Hi Fu!!! Can you pls pls let me know about the Summer School in Stanford for Computer Science, Robotics n mechanical engineering.

@zoej1291 4 жыл бұрын

hi! very helpful video! i was wondering if you had any suggestions on getting people invested in an idea without having a network? for example, how would you have connected with people from other countries with out having formed the network you did at the Yale Youth Program?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Yes of course! Social media is a great place to go. Trying searching for high schoolers who are leading organizations (they'll tag it in their bio). Use Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter!

@zoej1291 3 жыл бұрын

Iris Fu thank you for the advice, great ideas! :)

@shivanshitandon5705 4 жыл бұрын

hi! this video was super helpful! i was wondering what do u suggest we can do it coronavirus impacts our summer? volunteering, summer programs, and research opportunities r canceled and i feel like it’s a little bit too late for me to sign up for a virtual summer program.

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shivanshi! An online program would be great-for example taking classes online or starting an internet blog like Afro Puff Chronicles. I’ll also make a video on the video pal passion project I did, because that’s something that’s feasible through stay at home orders. You can also do a passion project on a book topic of your choice and publish that. This is feasible from just your laptop as well. I hope this helps and lmk if you have follow up questions!

@johncloa5229 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, good evening, about the internship and summer class program, is it okay if you did it like 5 years ago? Or it must be updated from time to time or to the present time?

@longma338 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Iris! Four videos about the college application are not accessible.These are How to Start a Nonprofit Organization, My Accepted Common App Essay ,My Accepted Stanford Supplemental Essays , and My Accepted Cornell “Why School” Essay. Could you help me out? Thanks a lot!

@beaza6635 Жыл бұрын

Does the common app still have a "summer programs" section if so what is the limit of programs you can put and also if you can put some of the "activities" section of the common app?

@camipacheco7960 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Iris. How are you today? I really want to start a PAL program, because I feel confident enough to help other kids interested in majoring music as I am, but here is my question... I'm homeschooled and I do not have any idea about how and where start it, can you help me, please? I'll appreciate your help A LOT!!!

@ashleybeltranmunoz734 3 жыл бұрын

can we get more information on NSLI FOR YOUTH? please

@saniab3546 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is a weird question, but if you hadn't gotten into Stanford, would you have picked Berkeley or Cornell? Also great video :D

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

ahh that's such a hard question. I probably would have picked Cornell.

@kavishsoningra423 3 жыл бұрын

cornell be pagal nahi hai ki berkeley legi

@vectortheridgeback8248 2 жыл бұрын

You took internships in Oregon and Yale. Did you pay for a dorm or we're these internships virtual?

@carlythoms3787 4 жыл бұрын

With the college classes you took through OSU: can I take a random online class at any college? For example, I'm super interested in public health and epidemiology and I would be interested in using my time in quarantine taking an online intro to epidemiology class. Do you recommend OSU over other universities, or can I use any college?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

I think any college should be fine, as long as it’s accredited. I used OSU as an example bc I knew they have a strong online program. But with corona, I’m guessing most schools will have an online program. Good luck with your classes!!! 👏👍

@nikhitapabbaraju7264 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’ve started an online dance organization and we have around 40 kids in my neighborhood who participate. I want to expand this to the entirety of my state and other states as well. How can I do this?

@nellieeess 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think it would be a good idea for me to take classes over the summer that way I can take classes I actually care about when school does start? For example, I need to take financial literacy, physical education, and health as a requirement to graduate but I don’t wanna have to take those classes over the school year because I don’t really have much interest in them. Also, do you think having a free period looks bad in college applications? I don’t have one right now but I was just wondering.

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Big yes to this! I did this (if you see my stats video I go through all my HS coursework) and I got a lot of prereqs out of the way by taking online classes over the summer or during the school year. Having a free period in itself does not look bad, but taking too few classes/too light of a course load will look bad. For example, I had four free blocks my senior year but I also took three classes online with Oregon State Ecampus. I hope this insight is helpful to you and let me know if you have further questions!

@gabriellatge2128 Жыл бұрын

Can a passion projects be a travel blog? Because I have one travel blog but I do not know if that counts for anything.

@sawsy3863 3 жыл бұрын

You probably won't see this but. Im in 8th grade and want to do something over this summer, but all of the summer programs have an age req, do you know any summer programs that dont have an age req? I think I'm advanced for my age in areas like Math and Programming (Im in precalc this year, and know python and java). I'm trying to get into a good college and am trying to start now. Which summer programs should I enroll in, and which summer classes should I enroll in to get Highschool credit so I can take even more advanced class in HS. The classes I want to get advanced in that I'm required to take next year are Spanish 2, Stem Physics, Global Studies 9, Lit and Comp 9. I was wondering if there was a way to gain take and gain the credits for these classes over the summer.

@reed3024 11 ай бұрын

What age should you start to branch out and start internships?

@longma338 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder is it necessary to attend summer program to be admitted into selective universities since I could find substitutes for topic that I interested in some websites,such as Cousera.Thanks a lot!

@themysteriousdude757 3 жыл бұрын

My passion is film and writing and I’m not really sure what an internship for film would be like or how to get one. I also plan on majoring in Computer Science and I thought taking an internship that has to do with that sounds pretty cool, but I’m not really sure what would be required of me and I don’t really think I have enough experience to be an intern. I’m honestly just lost with this whole thing.

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

you def do not need an internship! The whole point of interning is to get real world experience, so if you can create your own film or movie from scratch, that'd be equivaalent or even better than a film internship. Hope that makes sense and good luck!

@flowerpot3787 Жыл бұрын

hey, I know it’s a few years later, but I am also interested in film and writing. How are you doing now? Do you have any tips?

@ErvinLiao 4 жыл бұрын

How did you take eCampus courses while abroad with the time differences and the activities on the study abroad. Are the classes independent study?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, everything is asynchronous, so work at your own time and meet the deadlines!

@abbymclendon2385 Жыл бұрын

I just turned 13 so i'm now eligible for programs like yale young global scholars and im trying to figure out which programs will advance my overall knowledge and help me get accepted into an ivy league. By far your videos are the most helpful out there thank you so so so much!

@JohnSmith-sq5mg 11 ай бұрын

You skipped grades?

@abbymclendon2385 11 ай бұрын

@@JohnSmith-sq5mg No???

@caughtin4k357 11 ай бұрын

Hi i'm the same age as you, so do you mind if i ask a few questions? What kind of programs are you talking about being eligible for? I thought you could only take these summer programs to increase your chances of college when you're in college?

@JohnSmith-sq5mg 11 ай бұрын

@@caughtin4k357 I’m 14 and this person is talking random stuff idk what they saying Yale young global scholars is for 16 year olds and above and the other programs are usually for high school seniors/juniors

@abbymclendon2385 11 ай бұрын

@@caughtin4k357 Im not sure about every state university but UGA has summer classes that start at age 11. The ones for older kids show what it would be like to be a student and give you college credits i think, but for the younger ones they're aimed at helping you choose a career field and just educating you about whatever career field your interested in.

@gigismall3039 3 жыл бұрын

There is no formula to get into Ivy or Stanford. One of my students did nothing and got into Stanford, MIT, and Brown????

@marcoantonioreyes5609 3 жыл бұрын

Iris Fu, I just wanna say thanks for all the ideas that you give me. We’re on July. I’m a student from Dominican Republic and I want to apply to universities in the US. Do you think that is too late?

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all! I didn't start some of my projects (like my book) until June before my senior year. From many comments I've seen, it seems like you're not alone -- Good luck!

@mememaster47 Жыл бұрын

I used to code RTS game and It's going well but it's gets harder when coding units

@ashfiaibnat3535 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris, for the Oregon State University Ecampus , Did you take Undergraduate or Graduate degrees courses? Please Let me know!

@irisfu6929 3 жыл бұрын

Undergrad!

@jalefamily6191 11 ай бұрын

do you think an internship is EXTREMELY important/ required to make it into an ivy league or ivy league type school such as Stanford?

@hollyjolly2313 4 жыл бұрын

I’m interested in biology and for passion projects I’m already planning on writing a book like you did. Do you know what other passion projects I can do?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

You can start a blog, create a tutoring program for biology, conduct biology experiments at home and share them through some fashion, etc!

@hollyjolly2313 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think writing lessons and posting them onto this blog would be a great idea?

@hernameplz6506 4 жыл бұрын

How do u feel about the news that California university systems will phase out the SAT?

@irisfu6929 4 жыл бұрын

ooo juicy question. tbh I'm super curious to see how it'd turn out bc i think the UCs really measure off test scores right now (they're less subjective than ivies and stuff). It's good though because imo the SAT is dumb and as the data shows it's a horrible metric for college success