oh you go there?

@@mateobodon nah deferred but i did A levels so i mostly applied to UK schools for law. Got into Stanford, Cambridge, Oxford, Birmingham and Uni of Melbourne but this was like a year ago

@@user-wi6yj2yb9b congrats on those schools! though harvard is the only important one so ggs :(

@@mateobodon yeah ik what u mean, but then again I was talking abt the schools u applied to, not mine. Since u applied to US schools, Harvard is the most important. However since I applied to mostly UK schools, Oxford was the most important one, not to mention if I go to a US school like Stanford or Harvard, I can only work in the US. In your case, Harvard was the most important one, in my case, Oxford was, and I got in. GGs Mateo and ig congrats on Yale?

@@user-wi6yj2yb9b this feels a tad passive aggressive but best of luck to u bud

Yeah it was really weird, it wasn't really my top choice at the time but it really grew on me and now im beyond grateful to be going in the fall. Weird how things change :)

@@mateobodon yeah i felt that you wanted stanford more but as someone who did some long researches on yale trust me you ARE GONNA LOVE IT THERE !

who are you!!

😂😂​@@mateobodon

AYYY add me on insta its in the description

These types of videos are addicting I swear

What is your SAT/ACT Score that’s counts as well. It better to be competitive putting you SAT/ACT score

@@ks-ou3qu well I haven't tooken the sat yet but am gonna take it probably in August or September. I have to register first tho

@@BEYBROTHA well good luck are you applying to college this year?

@@ks-ou3qu yes in the fall.

@@BEYBROTHA I am too. We got this

If the middle school courses count for high school credit you will probably have to submit them. Best of luck with top schools feel free to email me.

Was just about to say i want an essay reveal! I go over a few essays on my page but it is just the ones I edit for my students… I want to see the ones of people who have already gotten in so I can tell my students what strategies to use for specific schools/ivies etc

HOWD YOU FIND THIS?? But guys Eleanor is going to Harvard. Lowkey an opp

@@mateobodon it came up on my recommended and I'm NOT an opp

Opp🤨

Yes! But not to boost my GPA. Was interested in having a few less periods and they offered some interesting classes. In total I only took 4.

@@mateobodon what did take to boost your gpa?

Maybe I'll make one of those in the future. For now feel free to email me :)

Exactly but congrats man

I belive he is LGBTQIA+, trans, and low income. Which I’m sure helped him write fantastic essays

AYYYY! One day ☝️ <3

@@mateobodon❤❤❤❤ you’re awesome

I agree, her essay topics must’ve been quite interesting and engaging

um thanks bud

@@mateobodon do you think writing about experiences and your identity such as yours would help an international student stand out?

@@JoaoPedro-oj9oi Depende de como vc escreve. Identidade e experiências ajuda, mas cabe vc nao deixar clichê

@@thiagogregory1 gracias 🙏

I am so excited! What college were you in?

@@mateobodon Glad to hear it. You’ll have a wonderful four years. I was in Calhoun (now Grace Hopper).

Are you a senior as well?

@@mateobodon No I am junior, I am gonna ED to Cornell next year

@@jimmythegreat1101 Best of luck!! Feel free to reach out. Also, be careful with dream schools maybe think of it more like a ("preferred school") - from experience

@@mateobodon Thank you so much for the device!! Is it cool if I add you on insta?

@@jimmythegreat1101yes pls it’s in the description

awww <3

I really shouldve played it, but I was too excited and kept moving on lmao. Send me your insta I am terribly bad with names :(

Noo, they are in one of my classes at school lol

I might make one, but in the meantime feel free to email me.

Yale and Columbia were actually my top two choices. Making the decision was tough, but I attended both admitted students days and gathered as much information as I could. They are quite different. I love Columbia's campus and the access to the city, but it has downsides, such as a smaller size, less school spirit, and fewer common spaces for students to meet. Yale's campus, while different-being a bit more spread out and lower in density-is gorgeous, walkable, and definitely boasts a stronger school spirit. Regarding academics, both are very strong in almost every field; however, Columbia seems to be a bit stronger in Engineering. This was a point of consideration for me, but I wondered how important this actually was, especially since this is an undergraduate education versus graduate studies. My potential Major is also a bit less engineering-heavy (Computer Engineering/Computer Science). Yale also offers its own benefits in engineering, like a 2:1 student-to-faculty ratio, perhaps easier to excel in clubs/programs due to fewer students, and a 4-year BS/MS program in Computer Science. Additionally, Yale allows for double majors, which seem very attainable given how the requirements are structured, unlike at Columbia where they're not permitted. So, for academics, I was drawn to the prospect of double majoring, the BS/MS program, and the accessible professors. If I chose Yale, I would probably major in CS and Applied Math, both subjects I am passionate about and which align with Yale's strengths. Columbia also has a extensive core curriculum which while appealing is very time-consuming-I hear it takes up about a third of your coursework-which I feel could be spent exploring new subjects or taking more classes aligned with my interests/major. There are also a few intangible factors. For instance, Yale students are supposedly friendlier and less competitive than Columbia students, although I have no definitive way to confirm this. It's said that Columbia's classes are graded more stringently than Yale's, but I'm sure this varies widely. The people are another consideration; Yale presented many cool, unique stories, and while Columbia did as well, the overall vibe from Yale was just better. I know this explanation is lengthy, but I hope it helps!

@@mateobodon This explanation was very insightful thank you!

@@sebastiansanta6901thought someone else might find it helpful ❤

@@mateobodon I have no doubt your essays strengthened your applications and gave you an edge. You're a good writer! Take advantage of the English class offerings at Yale for me.

@@RT-vw6yw her topics we’re definitely of an interesting sort and unique and made her stand out

I accepted Harvard and Princeton’s but am now officially committed to Yale :)

@@mateobodon Congrats!!!!!!