*rant* the toxic culture of Ivy League schools (nobody warned me)

rant the toxic culture of Ivy League schools (nobody warned me)

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want to attend an Ivy League school? as a student at Cornell University whose shared my college application journey, I've witnessed the toxic culture that I wish someone warned me about...🏫
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hi i’m @alohakatiex - 0:00
1. Toxicity - 0:54
2. Elitism - 1:54
3. Karma - 3:57
4. Fake - 5:11
5. My Identity - 5:27
Final thoughts - 7:39
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@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

"katie, cornell's not a real iVy LeAgue" yes I know, haha, I already made the joke in my thumbnail. now pls watch the video :)

@princessyvonne 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 ps. i love the earrings

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Princess Yvonne thank you HEHE❤️

@kyleyyy 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah the earrings are nice :)

@Lauren-ek2nl 3 жыл бұрын

@@princessyvonne pl

@icanspotliarsandincelsnido6408 3 жыл бұрын

My friends went to the Seven Sisters Colleges, if yo peeps dk, it used to be the sister schools of the Ivy Leagues when they didn't admit women. They have the teaching styles of Ivy League Universities, but it felt safer and well um... feminist in a good way.

@jackanderson6966 3 жыл бұрын

I decided to turn down two Ivy League schools to go to Johns Hopkins two years ago. University is university, pick the school that you love, see yourself at, and you deem have the most opportunities for you. “Name value” itself doesn’t cut it when getting internships and jobs , they care about your experience/what you’ve done. I’m an engineer at what people think is just a “medical school,” but this engineer is working for NASA next summer :)

@chad9015 3 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@charcoalc5 2 жыл бұрын

Johns Hopkins is an elite school on par with the Ivies. What are you talking about? Lol

@Jltnyc 2 жыл бұрын

John Hopkins is John Hopkins - you sound so ignorant. It’s not like you got into two ivy’s and went to a community college bro relax

@user-vy2hz6fl6x 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I’m in middle school, I hope to work for NASA one day. ❤️I’m glad you found what you truly wanted

@alecgrunge1826 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats man❤️

@michaelv.1321 3 жыл бұрын

I think American college elitism in general is extremely toxic and honestly doesn’t make much sense. As a nation, we seem to value prestige and selectivity over academics and general happiness. I think even the application process in general with people constantly shoving down your throat “your dream school is a safety, you could do better than that” really affected my self esteem even though I knew that school was right for me. It made me think that to be happy I needed to go to the school with the lowest acceptance rate possible. We all need to take a step back and realize we’re all in this together, and that the end goal for everyone is a degree regardless of where you choose to pursue it.

@manunandela5156 3 жыл бұрын

fax

@maraisfan4life517 Жыл бұрын

👏SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK👏 at the end of the day, a degree is a degree. As long as you are gaining the knowledge and experiences you want to have, that’s all that matters.

@W81Researcher Жыл бұрын

It does matter where you choose. Have you seen small schools right now?

@andrearace1168 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate the sentiment, but I think it's also important to recognize that some people do not have the opportunity to go to a university or college at all in America, and that they are just as important as a university graduate.

@avamortier3437 3 жыл бұрын

Barnard ‘24 here - it’s absolutely ridiculous the lengths to which “Ivy League” students go to justify their own superiority when the Ivy League is literally a sports conference. I’m not even on campus and I’ve already seen the “Barnard = back door to Columbia” argument. It’s just so ridiculous!! I got into both and chose Barnard because of that superiority complex and toxicity which I didn’t want to deal with!!! I love this video

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you Ava and am SO PROUD of your choice! Barnard is a wonderful school (absolutely love the mission of empowering women) and I personally am excited to see you go far bc you know what you're capable of and where you thrive❤️

@livelife2324 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! That's interesting to hear. From what I know Columbia meets 100% demonstrated need W/O loans and Barnard meets 100% need with loans ryt? Did this not factor in your decision when choosing b/w the two?

@dhdhdjfjjfjfj9639 Жыл бұрын

I don't really understand... how is your choosing Barnard avoiding the complex and the toxicity? You just end up on the other end of it... couldn't you go to Columbia and just not take part in it?

@thisguy6177 Жыл бұрын

You chose Barnard because you’re a sexist

@beiyuimpact4636 Жыл бұрын

It sounds more like u chose Banard because it makes you more superior than the "toxic" people in Columbia

@johnrhee7120 3 жыл бұрын

To me, Cornell became the #1 college in the world ever since my son became a student. I bet many parents would feel this way besides me ;-)

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

🤩 so true haha love this comment!

@user-rf5qn6tv4j Жыл бұрын

Cornell has a stress culture that is most toxic. They have a high suicide rate among the undergraduate. Make no mistake about it. The killing work load comes in mostly later, in sophomore and junior years.

@admiraloverdone 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate Cornell for two reasons: 1. The ‘Cornell notes’ I’ve been taking since elementary school. 2. Their non-scattery, delightful marching band. :>

@tanayamahindrakar9800 2 жыл бұрын

dude, the college that was able to create something as renowned and a classic part of education like the "Cornell Notes" made that school the summit of the most honorable colleges that existed, and definitely one of the most classical university in the world. going to that school made me idolize it and see it as the representative of education. the birthplace of the Cornell notes! going there would be the greatest honor for me.

@nat5112 3 жыл бұрын

I am not to belittle anyone that went to one of these, but I visited 6 of the IVYs in high school and I hated my Columbia, Princeton and Yale visits. People seemed so fake there! Eventually I applied to Brown, Penn and Harvard. Getting accepted to the later two; and enrolling into Wharton! When I tell you that was the worst decision of my life is an understatement. I almost committed suicide in my sophomore year there- twice! All these was few years back! Recently before Rona, I visited Cornell Johnson and Tuck at Dartmouth. The only two places I didn’t visit back then. I wish I applied to these two than the others. Folks in Ithaca were so laid back and nice and seem to emphasis on mental health. I wish I can rewind the time! But definitely not making the same mistake for my MBA next year! Loving Big Red everyday !

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Nathaniel, you have such a powerful story. Thank you for sharing this with us. Congratulations and I wish you the best + many future successes!

@nat5112 3 жыл бұрын

@@KatieTracy thank you I just sent my application for Cornell Johnson and hopefully something good happens! Thanks again! It would be awesome to be in Ithaca and avoid the big city for a couple of years! Wish you the best too Katie!

@enochxiao8486 2 жыл бұрын

sorry if this is a personal question and you dont have to answer, but was it that the school work was too hard or was it the people around you that were horrible in penn.

@Ann-pk6qy 2 жыл бұрын

@@enochxiao8486 current penn undergrad here, honestly it's both.

@60sbabydoll777 Жыл бұрын

@@Ann-pk6qy how are you doing now?

@z.anaser 3 жыл бұрын

Im a high schooler and bruh I completely agree with you 😤 My “ friends” think only getting into an IVY is the only purpose of their life and therefore, they are aimlessly trying out every single ECA and are jealous of anyone with more achievements then them :3 I mean there’s nothing wrong with trying out everything but doing things only for the sake of getting into an IVY seems very cliche and toxic.

@JustAnotherLokiStan 2 жыл бұрын

Trying out every ECA is only gonna hurt them more than it's gonna help them lmao. Colleges want to see what you're actually interested in, oof. This is what this level of competition does to kids, honestly.

@osc.r951 3 жыл бұрын

Beyond the ridiculousness of classifying a school's "rank" based on an arbitrary acceptance rate (which varies per program - cornell engineering is legit 6%), I think people don't appreciate the powerful historic value that Cornell has which NONE of the other ivies have. Cornell was legitimately developed and founded on the MOST equalitarian principles (ANY person, ANY study) during the Civil War, a fight over whether or not a man could be regarded as property. Cornell is the founding home of the first black fraternity, AND enrolled women ALMOST AN ENTIRE CENTURY before Columbia and other ivies did. This university was a pioneer in genuine equality, and that's something I take a lot of pride in as a Cornellian, and as an underrepresented student. If anything, this makes Cornell possibly one of the most valuable ivy leagues as it truly stands for the disruption of the things that hold humanity back - unlike the other ivies that had to learn to be this way. So to all those who like to be toxic and pretentious over stupid percentages; learn your facts, grow up, and leave high school in the past

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

aww THANK YOU for sharing this! so powerful and well spoken. I 100% agree and am incredibly proud of Cornell's egalitarian values. That conclusion tho👏🏼👏🏼

@trojanpony 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped me realize why I love Cornell. The students are just as smart as any other Ivy but much more likely to be real people with actual personalities and not just status-obsessed insecure robots.

@ConquisteRL 3 жыл бұрын

Cornell has the highest ranked engineering program in the Ivy League. We also have the best Reddit page, by far.

@meidassecondsoprano150 3 жыл бұрын

Basically, I say that any school that does not make its own ice cream, milk, yogurt, cheese, grow its own apples, have its own cows, is a bogus Ivy school. #gobigred

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA we love Cornell dairy😍

@marisellavaladez9945 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter got accepted to Cornell now she is a freshman and first generationat Cornell 2024 and I thank God letting her attend there. Go Big Red 👍

@elidelorcan7987 3 жыл бұрын

not attending an ivy league school but a friend from back home (ph) asked me if the university im attending is "legit." pissed me off so much

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

that sucks to hear :(( especially in the PH having an education is such a blessing already. keep doing you and focusing on your opportunities!😊

@meidassecondsoprano150 3 жыл бұрын

I was Associate General Counsel at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. My office was on the sixth floor of the East wing in the Administrator’s suite of offices. After someone on the curatorial staff in the refectory at lunch made the passing question/comment about whether Cornell was in the Ivy League, I just smiled. On my next trip to Ithaca, I made sure to pick up some dairy products with the Cornell cow and various other dairy trademarks on them that could be cleaned, sterilized and proudly displayed in my I. M. Pei designed legal office overlooking the beautiful atrium. As I said, one milk carton and my Cornell education speak for themselves#😎🐻allhailCornell

@Neacyinnaayj 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao people think Cornell isn’t an Ivy aren’t aware of the success Cornell has and with their amazing programs. There’s a reason why people want to apply to Cornell and not just as an Ivy League school but because of the great programs.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and love this! Thank you for your wise words Janice☺️

@MetFansince 3 жыл бұрын

I consider Cornell to be better than a lot of the other Ivys. When my mother went there in the 1950s she was friends with both Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Thomas Pynchon and Vladimir Nabokov was one of her professors. She couldn't have gotten that experience any other place. Anyway, students should be so busy that they can't worry about any other college other the one they go to. Honestly, it's not so much the college but how you build on your college experience. The CEO of The Walt Disney Corp went to Ithaca College. Who would have thought?

@Hstat910 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I hear about this kind of stuff, I like to remember a quote from my grandfather: “the easiest part of college is getting into college.” It’s not gonna matter if you got into a top school if you can’t even survive, let alone THRIVE there. Also from what I’ve heard, what you end up doing in college matters a lot more then where you go.

@maralee2429 3 жыл бұрын

This is so important, I hope every high school student sees this. It's so easy to get caught up in the college application process but school/degree really honestly doesn't matter. It's about your experience and what you do to strengthen yourself and your career outside of school.

@katiejones7049 3 жыл бұрын

I go to UPenn and no one knows what it is even though I’m from PA. They think it’s Penn State, which is fine, but I wish people knew how hard it is to work at home at Penn sometimes.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww my friends at UPenn have talked about that too. Hey girl, you know how hard you worked to get here and what an incredible school it is☺️ Focus on that and I promise the rest will fade in time Katie!!

@KD-CD 2 жыл бұрын

So many people forget UPenn is an Ivy 😭😭😭

@BiG-JuPO1O1 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Im going to Penn State and I heard about that.

@danielasolis2827 3 жыл бұрын

In Mexico, public colleges are the top and there's so much elitism amongst them it's insane, but we also have the other end of the high profile private schools with the same attitudes, so the ones of us that are on not-so-famous or not-so-expensive schools are sandwiched between them and criticized A LOT. But we have this saying: "the student makes the school", and not the other way around, so when you see the sense of community and even students from your school doing so great (and often better than the other ones) you feel so happy and proud that you totally forget about all that elitism

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww I love this so much Daniela. I definitely agree and the people + supportive community is what I hope to continue focusing on moving forward❤️Hope you’re doing well!

@johnliu977 3 жыл бұрын

Katie I hope things work out for you, we’re all here for you; you’re honestly such an inspiration. You got this fammmm ❤️

@monicology 3 жыл бұрын

i love how open and honest you are about your feelings and experiences! - i wish i knew

@htw7867 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again Katie, hope all is well with classes. When I graduated Cornell, Professor Daryl Bem gave a talk at the Phi Beta Kappa ceremony. He called us the most proletariat of the Ivy’s. To this day, that stands out as the single most defining comment of our school. I’m proud that we are the least elite and as a Cornellian, we can relate the most to all people. That is what makes our school so special. Before my daughter went to Cornell, we toured all the east coast schools. So 30 plus years after graduating, I walked the campuses of all these schools back to back. As I walked our beloved Hill, I realized that Cornell was the perfect place for me. And my daughter, Class of 2023, thinks it’s the perfect School for her. Like you she is doing zoom university as the logistics of going back did not make sense given all that was going on. But we hope to return for the spring. Cornell is as much an Ivy League school as any other as we are 8 schools in an athletic league. But what defines us is our character, our willingness to work hard and follow in the path that God has given us. He gave me and my daughter Cornell and I will forever be thankful. Go Big Red! There is no better college for me and when we all grow up, those in the more “elite” schools will realize it really doesn’t matter. Lastly, it is fact that Leland Stanford modeled Stanford University after Cornell’s education system and many of Stanford’s first faculty including its president David Starr Jordan, were Cornellians.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww wow, this comment really moved me. Thank you. You’re right - I am grateful that people I have met at Cornell have been so humble and it is truly a pioneering institution. I especially admire how Cornell admitted the first woman among Ivy League schools, and its motto celebrates learning for anyone from any background. Wishing you and your daughter the best. You are such a wise parent and God bless too! We’ll get through!

@htw7867 3 жыл бұрын

Katie Tracy Yes, Cornell should be proud of the fact it admitted women from the beginning. Others like Yale did not do so till 1969. And from Cornell, I was able to matriculate at my first choice Medical School, Johns Hopkins then eventually doing a surgery subspecialty residency at Duke University. But despite the “big names” I went to in the field of medicine, I’ve learned from what Dr. Bem said so many years ago and also what God teaches, be humble and live a life of service. Our intelligence was given to us at birth. We did nothing to earn that other than being born. Our hard work and the way we choose to walk our lives is truly what defines us. I turned down Hopkins and Duke to go to Cornell for undergrad but eventually when the time and place was right, I was where I needed to be.

@IDontGetTired11 3 жыл бұрын

Before I came to Cornell I was talking to someone who was also an incoming freshman. They said they wished they had gotten into a “real ivy.” I don’t understand why so many people say this🙄

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aye trust me, it’s a common first year thing HAHA. It’s gotten better in my experience as people started to dive into all the amazing opportunities and grow more secure in themselves :)

@SamElle 3 жыл бұрын

Omg don’t even get me started about the toxicity and elitism! I hate people who feel the need to diminish Cornell! Literally don’t get the point

@ellenjannereth6675 3 жыл бұрын

I’m also an IB student (senior) and I’m applying to Cornell ED this year! I just want to say your videos have been so helpful and inspiring. I’ve seen how competitive and toxic the college application process can be and it is so empowering to see a college student like you secure in their identity and willing to speak about these issues. Thanks Katie!!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much for sharing this Ellen🥺 YES LOVE seeing other IB students hehe KEEP GOING! You got this❤️

@ryl3067 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this into light, Katie, and sharing your opinions about it because it is something that needs to be brought into awareness and discussed!! I’m very excited to go to Cornell next year (I’m taking a gap year right now) and to have some new and beautiful experiences!! 🤍

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Omg that’s wonderful!! Ahh have an amazing gap year! Now’s a great time to take a pause and reflect :’) Hope I see you on campus.

@julka7022 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video!!! For a while I took waaaay too much pride that I was in a Russel Group university (basically a bit like an Ivy League but in the UK I guess??). At the same time I was very bitter for not getting into Oxford. It took me so long to remember that I went to uni not for some prestige but because I actually love learning and I'm interested in academia and my subject. And I hate hate hate judging people based on the uni they go to instead of just realising that going to any ANY university is so amazing.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Julka!! Thank you for sharing your perspective on the UK and being so honest!💛 I 100% relate to your story and how you grew in your thinking. I had a very similar progression HAHA it’s wonderful to hear you’ve felt the same. Hope you’re doing well and I’d love to visit the UK one day.

@waynelee891 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Alumnus here. I don't think it will ever end IMO. When I meet with high school kids interested in going to college it reminded me of high school back long long time ago. I think it's part of the everlasting culture of having an ambition. In a way I enjoy working more with people over the years who aren't super ambitious.

@ri-im8du 3 жыл бұрын

Katie you’re so down to earth and humble so I’m sure it will catapult you to success in the the future!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww you’re too kind riane.🥺 YOU are so kind and encouraging I’m sure you bring light into your friends’ lives💛

@davidc.f9326 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is going to apply to basically all the Ivys, this videos was so interesting and honest, thank you Katie!!! :)

@XueShao 3 жыл бұрын

hi katie!! thank you so much for this video 🥺🥺I really felt you on this topic :(( I keep hearing people who attend Cornell bash Cornell and it literally triggers me because the whole world is focused on the name & brand, and it seems like no one really cares about the opportunities YOU yourSELF can create and get by being here. I highly believe that no matter where you go, you have to enjoy your time there first as a student. You're there for education and then the next close step is finding friends & a community that you can be yourself to grow. It has been a tough ride finding the right group of people, but i think i am heading in the right direction, so I am glad to see that there are down to earth real people like you 😭😭I love your content a lot and have been here since foreverrrr !!! I HOPE TO MEET YOU ON CAMPUS AHH !! : ))

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

aww I could not agree with you more! Seriously, we forget that the power to do anything is within US, not our college title alone. Yes, it enables us to get opportunities but WE have to take that step instead of sulk and wish to be spoon-fed. Trust me, the friend group thing is a constant college struggle everyone faces, and I am too am still navigating this, but it's been an amazing process getting to meet great people along the way. :) I HOPE TO MEET YOU TOO AND BEST OF LUCK THIS YEAR!!❤️ YES, KEEP YOUR OPEN MINDSET and I'm SURE you're going on the right direction!

@JiaruiHu 3 жыл бұрын

YES KATIE! this is so true and needed to be said!!

@forfun3863 3 жыл бұрын

Okay go you, Katie!! I went through a similar sort of epiphany when I was in high school when I realized I was pursuing the IB Program for all the wrong reasons. I love how you said to identify yourself not as a student at ______ school, but as a "student." Education has unfortunately been twisted so wrongly in the world of college applications when all it should be is a personal path full of curiosity and growth; and it could look like a college degree, an experiential gap year, or a part-time job. Each and every person's educational path is unique and I, like you, hope that more people come to realize we can't keep up with these harmful "tiers". Awesome video Katie and thank you for saying what needed to be said!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!🙏🏼❤️ Thank you for sharing this! I 100% agree that education is an experience that looks unique to everybody, and I hope we can celebrate that shared love to grow + learn + recognize ANY access to education is a great privilege and opportunity. Hope you’re doing well!☺️

@vaishnavibhojane939 3 жыл бұрын

Yess!!! This was such an amazing video! ❤️

@gordonshing4707 3 жыл бұрын

Katie I’m so happy that you’re sharing your realization of your identity, that is so refreshing and your conclusions at the end of the video is so true in many other aspects of life. The most important thing is you are Honest to admit your “identity dependence” in the past - this makes your realization SO MUCH MORE POWERFUL AND CONVINCING to those who never had this “identity dependence” (Many have been there at one point in their lives, but they just haven’t had the courage to admit it like you so Honestly did)......... rarely watched you videos in the past, just casually looking at this video because its brings up so many interesting topics,.. and will definitely watch more!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Gordon!!😭 Thank you for such a beautiful and reassuring comment. It took me time to get here and see my own role in this so THANK YOU so much. It’s so encouraging and I’m excited for the new life lens that awaits!! hope you’re doing well!☺️

@gordonshing4707 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing well thank you To Katie the hero 🥳🥳🥳🥳

@sophiaharper742 3 жыл бұрын

This hit way too close to home. I'm going to an LAC (currently on a gap year), but I grew up in the same type of super competitive, toxic high school (and middle and even elementary school ) environment you described. I, too, am working on unlearning what I've learned from these environments.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww I could not have described this better - unlearning the toxic environment. Thank you for sharing Sophia❤️Best of luck on your gap year!

@metoo6507 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Cornell for my LL.M. i was accepted into Berkeley, Duke, NYU, Columbia and Cornell. I don't regret my choice one bit, I loved Ithaca, Cornell campus, the people, professors ans activities. It's such a magical place. I wish I could go back.

@cristianlu8224 7 ай бұрын

hi, are you able to tell me which professor in the LLM program that you were really excited to learn from ? and why? thank you.

@jchan9761 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. It has been many years since I went through the stress of applying to the Ivies and am watching these types of videos to get a sense of what it is like currently for students to help my children when it is their time . Your videos are very helpful.

@denrylluna 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Katie, just recently came across your channel. I've already graduated with my MBA just last year (didn't go to Ivy). I love the truth behind this vid. Yes, it is about LEARNING. As someone who loves to learn as well, life (not just school) is about: learning, growing, and evolving! Trust me, mid-20s is crazy enough and that is another challenge post grad life. One last thing, good luck with your semester!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Denyrl!! I really appreciate your advice and wish you the best!

@denrylluna 3 жыл бұрын

@@KatieTracy Of course 😊! Thank you. Keep being you, and best wishes as well!

@kaustubhsingh3139 3 жыл бұрын

if i get into Cornell MY dream school i will not entertain the "fake ivy" s***

@juliettebruner906 3 жыл бұрын

Kaustubh Singh Same, I’m applying early decision this year and people have ready started telling me it’s a fake ivy and I’m like it’s programs are amazing and so interesting I just don’t tolerate it

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK YOU GUYS!! And yes, seriously, you all know much more through your actual research. It makes me so happy to hear you look more thoughtfully beyond surface labels!

@andrecampanelli8159 3 жыл бұрын

Man, Cornell is the best. I think it's got the best campus in the Ivy League. It is also my dream school. Good luck for you; I hope to see you there!

@papediop9510 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the goat for making this video, madd supportive

@kristansaint-preux932 2 жыл бұрын

You're inspiring! So mature🖤🦋

@Hemlata_Verma 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU KATIE! UR LIKE THE SWEETEST PERSON EVERR❤️

@mariaogurtsova 8 ай бұрын

gosh this is so relatable - I'm talking about the part where you say that people are trying to cover up their insecurities with the school they have chosen I'm not from the US, but I got into all of the universities I applied to (in my country) however after high school I ended up going to a local one, and not to a "prestigious" one in a capital of the country (I had my reasons) everybody thought I was absolutely insane and they kept asking me questions and prying it's been more than 3 years and I can say that I've made the right choice - I decided what I wanted the trajectory of my education to be, came up with the plan, followed it and benefited greatly. I am on the right path. I totally agree with your opinion that if you know your worth, you don't need an educational establishment to back it up. I find it absolutely ridiculous when people try to bring you down because they don't consider your place of study good enough. I see it in my country as well. Those who study in the capital judge those who don't. And somehow the wars between top universities still exist and they are even worse.

@luciewang9790 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katie. Very well said!:)

@elmpiyasombatkul9096 3 жыл бұрын

All I can say that this is very true. I haven't stepped on my campus yet, however, I have been bombarded with toxicity (and also have been a part of the toxicity) throughout the college process and within the group chat that upperclassmen had set up for us. This is a very well made video and I applaud you to come out and warn me and many other people to not fall down the toxic hole and I really appreciate it. :)

@chobani3857 Жыл бұрын

This was ao refreshing, thank you. :)

@alliahrose2878 3 жыл бұрын

I think this happens in any country who have that ranking of schools/elite school and some students from that school are just toxic. I understand this and thank you for speaking up.

@sunsetpeach141 3 жыл бұрын

When cornell is one of my dream schools 👁 👄 👁

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

You should read the comments and see why Cornell is a great school🤩 GOOD LUCK!

@sunsetpeach141 3 жыл бұрын

@@KatieTracy omg I just saw that you had responded 😭

@baanikaur391 3 жыл бұрын

Hi katie! I will be applying to the class of 2023 in Dyson. Saw some stuff online and was having second doubts so THANK YOU for this video💞💞

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

GOOD LUCK GUEBAANI🥰

@sophiehwang1269 3 жыл бұрын

3:22 preach. This cannot be more true. Having a top college title definitely is a boost, but if you're confident enough in yourself, you'll get yourself wherever you want to go. You wouldn't need to sell the college name to impress people. It just shows how inconfident you are in yourself. There are plenty of people who go to community colleges not because they aren't smart enough but because they don't think they're ready yet or financial reasons; it might take them longer but those determined enough will get there. Shouldn't have to bring down someone else to bring yourself up.

@eczionscarletgem1579 3 жыл бұрын

Love this babe!! I'm done with college but I am applying for business schools and yaAaas, this is still very much relatable and applicable. A lot of people think that the only business schools worth going to are the Ivy Leagues and I just think that's crap. In fact, it just goes to show that they are depending on their school's name and reputation to help them make it out in the world. I would rather go to a top Canadian MBA school that will equip me with the necessary skills & open career opportunities for me than shell out millions of pesos on an outdated curriculum *for prestige*. Keep it up, I'm a proud Ate! 😜

@Liz-by8pq 2 жыл бұрын

finally someone said it, life isn't just about college/admission, I was so stressed during the admission process and was so consumed. And by the way, despite everything you said, I just wanna say i don't care whether you're an ivy league student or not, you're a huge inspiration to me nevertheless

@Kaytie_Alexis 3 жыл бұрын

Cornell is an Ivy league college! A class of mine went their for her Master’s degree and a cousin of mine graduated from their with his Bachelor’s degree. It’s as much of an Ivy league as Dartmouth and Yale are.

@shreyam5515 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all your videos! They’re so helpful and really made Cornell my dream school. Could you make an in-depth video about the College of Human Ecology? I’m very interested in the Global and Public Health Sciences and Human Biology, Health and Society majors on the premed track. I’ve looked at a lot of places online but there isn’t a ton of stuff out there about the college. Thank you so much:)

@chibiyaten15 3 жыл бұрын

don’t listen to them queen cornell is awesome!!! i do not go there lmao but i have a friend who does and they love it (: i’m so proud of all of their success and proud of yours too 💗

@maraisfan4life517 Жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful that no one is this toxic in Australia (from everyone I know that is haha) everyone is supportive of their friends and just wants them to achieve their dreams 💜

@alliahrose2878 3 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine how I saw you grow this much. And we are just like same age, or maybe I am older 2. I was suggesting your channel with my younger siblings because we (they) are planning to study abroad.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Aww Alliah thank you so much for your constant support🥺 It’s really great getting advice from people who’ve just gone through this!

@karenmeng2538 3 жыл бұрын

Katie, you go girl!

@hijaboncam 3 ай бұрын

Not me finding this video 3-4 years later. This is very insightful!

@aanyachennupati771 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Love you and your videos ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

THANK U AANYA❤️❤️

@clairephoebe333 3 жыл бұрын

For the longest time I was very insecure about where I was hoping to go to school. It’s taken such a long time for me to realize that it doesn’t necessarily matter where you go ( at least to the extent that I was making it)❤️❤️ I used to want to go to an Ivy, now I’m a senior hoping to go to a university in the UK lol :)

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Claire!!👏🏼👏🏼 So proud of how early you realized this. You’re so brave! Best of luck with UK uni apps☺️

@sickyshoohyung3182 3 жыл бұрын

What you're feeling is just kind of phase of time you're in. After you graduate, the whole what school you're from changes. At that point it's all about you, yr character, personally, skills etc. People will stereotype but if you have the intention to prove them wrong, they will drop all judgement and see who you are. Hopefully that was helpful.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

This is so reassuring to hear! Thank you for your advice Juhyung! I've spoken to some friends who've graduated and they feel the same way. I'm very excited for the post-grad life that awaits. Hope you're doing well too :)

@Abigailleigh123 2 ай бұрын

As a upcoming freshman this helped me. Thank u! ❣️

@user-lo5xw9gu5d 2 жыл бұрын

To me this toxicity devalues all the efforts and energy that kids put into application process,it’s insane stress and getting into Harvard is a Huge accomplishment as much as getting into Cornell,Penn.Besides Ivies there are so many other prestigious and really amazing schools in USA

@patrickisles4570 Жыл бұрын

I've noticed that once you leave these "established" institutions, you stop caring about university. Be educated, but never attach your identity to college or a college. Ugh. It's so insecure.

@geochum Жыл бұрын

Toxicity is unfortunately prevalent in many communities, and it's refreshing to see content creators like you taking a stand against it. Creating quality content without relying on elitist labels fosters a more inclusive and positive environment for your viewers.

@meggspace 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good video. Thank you!

@katerose3304 3 жыл бұрын

UW-Madison ‘25!!! Is wisco the most competitive school? No. Is it still hard to get into? Yes. (Average ACT score is 30) I’ve heard so many ivy-accepted high-school classmates tell me that they’re sorry I didn’t do better. Elitism sucks.

@jacklyncrabbe6917 Жыл бұрын

this admissions cycle i was deferred from cornell ed, but received a likely letter two days ago and plan to attend. after doing so much and wanting to go to this school for so long, it kinda sucks that some people don’t recognize the academic caliber of cornell students. oh well, i’m not going there for them. Go Big Red!!

@Consistent_markets 3 жыл бұрын

Man I love you Katie. That's all there is to it.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

ILY TOO HAHA

@peterterrazas8110 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much for this!! I am so proud to be apart of the Big Red Family despite how hard the world makes it. I am a first generation college student in arts and sciences and for as long as I have been fortunate enough to call myself a Cornellian, I have heard from people around me how it’s not really all that impressive to be at a “fake ivy.” My college application was an absolutely underwhelming document. I had been waitlisted and rejected outright to almost every liberal arts college and research university I applied to. But Cornell wanted me for me. Not for what my less than ideal test scores said I was. I wouldn’t have gotten in if it weren’t for countless people who helped me do something many people from my community never accomplish. It didn’t bother my pride when people said I was at a fake ivy but it certainly felt like an insult to all the sacrifices so many people made to help me succeed and get to where I am. Cornell may not seem like the top of the ladder for many privileged communities, but for me it is all I have ever dreamt of. I just again want to say thanks Katie for sticking up for people who are proud to be where they are, no matter how much others tell them they still aren’t good enough!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. And so real. Thank you for sharing your story Peter and I’m so happy to hear it worked out for you! You’re right - it is an incredible opportunity to be here and when we focus on that, we grow the most + have the best time :)

@ryanjosh5438 3 жыл бұрын

You know what, I am VERY VERY PROUD of you. I don't even know you personally but as a Filipino who also wants to attend an Ivy league, I believe that you have gone so far. You are an amazing person; that I'm sure of. It doesn't matter what the system is, or what others deem of you. What matters is that you have gone so far into achieving your dreams. I am happy for you and you serve as an amazing inspiration for me. I hope that one day I can also be like you. I hope you notice this because you deserve all the compliments.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan you are so kind😭😭 thank you so much for this thoughtful message. I’m so proud to hear you’re also a Filipino with big dreams and I wish you the BEST. Go get it!!❤️

@grassgrees6728 3 жыл бұрын

thank you Katie!

@shivshah7283 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video

@shorejint 3 жыл бұрын

(A&S 82) - Don't let their issue become yours. Anyone crapping on this reveals who they are and says nothing more. You are amazing.

@hotchocolate238 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with a lot of what you said Katie and I think social media can sometimes make it worse. Students are constantly comparing themselves on LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. The Social Dilemma was a great documentary that highlighted this. I had to delete some of my social media accounts because they were negatively affecting my mental health. I also disagree with the exclusive club culture that exist here. I hope that Cornell students will start to value inclusivity more.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Afua!! I hope you’re doing well😫 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and the rec - I’ll add The Social Dilemma to my watch list. Keep pursuing the amazing things you do☺️

@the_om_project 2 жыл бұрын

Ah relating to this tone! Got my degree at night at Harvard while working so I could pay for school and the amount of disrespect I’ve had to ingest for it has been mind blowing. Only the day time degrees count? Really?? It’s also a degree from a top school! Maybe a giant congrats would be the SMARTER thing to say. Definitely insecurity based put downs! I respect you and your pathway to success! 🙏🌟💖

@ThePUrPLeGuRLz89 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm early, finally! Love your videos katie!

@notdoingeetswa3690 3 жыл бұрын

upenn has the best business school in the whole world wth :((

@Mabelliot Жыл бұрын

yassss i love the candidness

@TheRomeerome 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you Katie ! Its all about the major. If its not STEM- it does not matter what school you attend.

@ajayknairindiannavy6620 3 жыл бұрын

I miss you Katie ❤️❤️

@drsaleenaas2644 3 жыл бұрын

I also

@clairestewart6297 3 жыл бұрын

Omg Katie! Love this.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

CLAIREE HI THANK YOU SM🥺❤️

@sarahd.4916 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, I never been this early before XD. Nice work as always Katie!!

@arlenec3983 2 жыл бұрын

Toxicity goes beyond the Ivies . That’s just a prep of what you’ll be experiencing in the political corporate world .

@DarrenChen 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@vaishnavidixit2153 3 жыл бұрын

I'm applying to Cornell and I'm really happy that I'm!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes vaishnavi!!❤️ if you read the comments you’ll see very encouraging messages which is exactly why I love cornell!

@anniephan665 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the identity bit at 5:27, I had to realize that myself when I was a student. Also, after you're 2 years into your career post-graduation, no one will even care about what school you went to!

@gilian2587 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard it can make a difference in some banking circles. But... you can get into banking, actuarial work, or arbitrage independent of your alma mater; so I'm not convinced that it makes a big difference in the grand scheme of things.

@NSResponder 3 ай бұрын

My sister's freshman year roommate at the University of Chicago turned Harvard down for UC because Harvard's acceptance letter opened with "Dear Minority Student". UC's letter started with "Dear Cathy". Couple years later, after a very impressive undergrad career, when she was deciding where to go for her masters', Harvard tried recruiting her, and she told them basically that Harvard was rather weak in her chosen field, and suggested that they really need to get a lid on their institutional conceit.

@joshmakesdrinksandjokes 3 жыл бұрын

this is a weird fun fact but in the Philippines, Cornell has HELLA clout because UP does so much agricultural research, so they employ a lot of people who did grad school at Cornell! real talk tho: I think that the best part of going to a rural school is knowing that the surrounding communities already understand the role of the university in the local area, so you don't really feel like upholding the elitism. There's no one to project your elitism onto, and it's great because it causes people to grow out of that mindset, imo, because now you're forced to reckon with the idea that you're just a student around other students that also got into the same university that you did.

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

omg YES JOSH!!!👏🏼 I totally agree and ahh that's such a cool fact. Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re doing well! Visit again soon(ish)😫

@LuckyK7777 3 жыл бұрын

It couldn't have been Dartmouth students that said this, they are too well adjusted. It would be awesome if Cornell just said "bye" to the Ivy League one day and joined the conference that Duke is in and still have the same high rankings on the popular college ranking lists.

@RyBrown 2 жыл бұрын

They aren't good enough in sports, maybe Duke should join the Ivy League haha

@angelolizares4758 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Katie ! Angelo again, I DM'ed you in Instagram named GioLizares, been watching your content !!!! Continue being an inspiration to students, not really an international student but you are an encouragement to students in general !

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much angelo!! Sorry I’ve been behind on my IG DMs bc of school :( will try my best to catch up this weekend!

@angelolizares4758 3 жыл бұрын

@@KatieTracy YES KATIE, I woulf love a chat even for a little 😊

@NSResponder 3 ай бұрын

When I talk to a student, I don't ask what school they're going to, I ask what they're studying, why they chose that major, and what their dream job is. That's how I know whether I want to keep in touch with them as potential future employees.

@theintellectual-visionaries 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, Cornell’s on my list

@user-bj4qm9zt7o 9 ай бұрын

as a senior this is so helpful

@elenamione5509 3 жыл бұрын

Also, once you get into a school like that, then it’s elitism and exclusivity in clubs and greek life (at some of the schools) and job recruiting and the competition never really stops!

@KatieTracy 3 жыл бұрын

LOL YUP. Exactly.

@friktogurg9242 Жыл бұрын

Seeming from an outside perspective. Isn't all of this just branding?

@alyshiaHull 3 жыл бұрын

This is so good and interesting.

@htw7867 3 жыл бұрын

PS. USNWR isn’t only one doing rankings, check out the Wall Street Journal’s college rankings. Cornell is in top ten and only Harvard, Yale, Brown and Princeton ahead of us for Ivy League schools.

@OrdenJust 2 жыл бұрын

USNWR - U.S. National Wildlife Refuge? OK. So, how does Cornell compare with Aransas?