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  • hey guys!! today i'm filming a video that's been very requested along the years- things i wish i knew before applying to college! the college app process can seem so intimidating but i'm sharing with you guys some of my best pieces of advice that i have for you, 4 years after applying. PS if you're reading this comment 'winter break wya!!!'
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  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll  Před 5 lety +62

    hey guys!! today i'm filming a video that's been very requested along the years- things i wish i knew before applying to college! the college app process can seem so intimidating but i'm sharing with you guys some of my best pieces of advice that i have for you, 4 years after applying! PS if you're reading this comment 'winter break WYA!!!'

    • @abdi3703
      @abdi3703 Před 4 lety +1

      Adrienne Hill thanks u so much 🙏🤦‍♂️

    • @sydneyrene444
      @sydneyrene444 Před 3 lety

      Bish I'm in the 7th grade LMAO 😂

    • @edsradio5817
      @edsradio5817 Před 3 lety

      Please review my UT Austin essay, please I'm begging you this is the only great college I am applying to and so I cannot afford to fail. ( www.collegevine.com/essay/d65cef26 )5

  • @inse0380
    @inse0380 Před 4 lety +363

    I'm a Junior rn, so I guess it's a good time to watch these kind of videos.

  • @yup_itsvincent6602
    @yup_itsvincent6602 Před 4 lety +138

    SAT/ACT Prep: 1:55
    Writing An Essay: 10:00
    Extracurriculars: 11:05

    • @mohammadfenais6425
      @mohammadfenais6425 Před 4 lety +5

      Thank you

    • @kagoatleonard4019
      @kagoatleonard4019 Před 3 lety +9

      CORONAVIRUS: SAT??? Ha! Get the fuck out of here.
      But in all seriousness im glad colleges dont require SAT scores as I know I wont do good in them. Good news for me.

    • @panchomonterrey9190
      @panchomonterrey9190 Před 3 lety +1

      Kagoat Leonard saaame

    • @alyssapoynor2202
      @alyssapoynor2202 Před 3 lety

      I'm just wondering, r u like me and really want the times to be in sets of 5 or 10? Also tysm for the times!

  • @brilovesoccer1347
    @brilovesoccer1347 Před 5 lety +200

    to anyone worrying about sat scores: it's not as big of a deal as colleges make it seem!!
    i still got into my top school with a lower sat score. i also studied for hours for them and still wasn't able to get a high score so don't feel bad if you can't either :)

    • @adriennehilll
      @adriennehilll  Před 5 lety +11

      so true!!!

    • @lindseyhaley9914
      @lindseyhaley9914 Před 4 lety +5

      i have an 1160 and my schools middle 50 percent averages around 1200 to upper 1200s and i’m really nervous that i won’t get in. however i make mostly a’s and very few b’s. my gpa is 3.98 weighted. i’m just wondering if i have a good chance of getting in or not.

    • @drowningstar
      @drowningstar Před 4 lety +4

      @@lindseyhaley9914 you do! your grades && sats are not the only main factors of your application. universities want to get to know YOU, make sure your essay sets you apart. this is coming from someone in the same boat!

    • @tobyokoi0909
      @tobyokoi0909 Před 3 lety +2

      Haha sike yo boy got a 920. I NEED TO BE BETTER.

    • @rowennaquentyn5215
      @rowennaquentyn5215 Před 3 lety

      I took the SAT my freshman year and got like a 1200 and something lol. Idk if that’s any good or not tho Bc I’m homeschooled. I need tips for a homeschooler. I literally have no idea how to handle college stuff because I’m homeschooled. How would I join clubs and everything?

  • @beoshonaygrant403
    @beoshonaygrant403 Před 5 lety +386

    * watches this after submitting my applications * 🙃

  • @user-vm3kh2yc5g
    @user-vm3kh2yc5g Před 5 lety +460

    Just a middle school nerd tryna be prepared!

  • @alyssasauceda2347
    @alyssasauceda2347 Před 5 lety +94

    This helped sooo much, my mom doesn’t really know anything about college and my dad isn’t here anymore and he was the only one that did know about college. Thank you so much

    • @EmilyIsabel
      @EmilyIsabel Před 4 lety +8

      Alyssa Sauceda hey! I’m the first in my family to go to college and had to navigate everything myself (I know how it feels)! I just wanted to let you know that it may feel overwhelming and that the odds are stacked against you, but it’s going to be okay! Feel free to DM me @emily.dias on insta if you have any questions (big or small!) the book that helped me the most was what high schools don’t tell you (and other parents don’t want you to know) by Elizabeth wissner gross. Good luck!!

    • @ilovefood9362
      @ilovefood9362 Před 4 lety +2

      @@EmilyIsabel Hey
      Ik this is random but I am first one to go to college from my family too and my parents don't really know much about college.
      Can I dm you?

    • @joannelee5574
      @joannelee5574 Před 4 lety +1

      Emily Isabel hey, would you mind if I dm you?? I’m completely lost atm, and I’d love some tips on how to get started

  • @bobbyswanson3498
    @bobbyswanson3498 Před 4 lety +104

    Everyone in the comments: *middle schooler*
    Me about to be a senior: 😰
    (Also just visited uncc thought the campus was incredible and I love Charlotte and going to carowinds)

  • @taylor6761
    @taylor6761 Před 5 lety +161

    omg I wish i had your scores!!! i have a 4.4 GPA but my superscore for the SAT is only a 1250... that test-taking anxiety was REAL. i took it 3 times and took the ACT twice lmao

    • @roadkill6663
      @roadkill6663 Před 5 lety +5

      Taylor Long a 1250 is good! keep your head up ❤️

    • @christine-nc9ib
      @christine-nc9ib Před 4 lety

      girl me too

    • @beeko618
      @beeko618 Před 4 lety +9

      Wow now I feel like crap. I’m out here with a 3.95 gpa and 980 SAT 😢. You’re so amazing!

    • @Jason-zu7kl
      @Jason-zu7kl Před 4 lety +9

      Taylor Long you just cheat in school but couldn’t on the SAT 😂

    • @dagoatbrandon3289
      @dagoatbrandon3289 Před 4 lety +1

      Ok I’m a freshmen in high school and I don’t know what is good or bad... I took a psat and got a 1040, is that good or bad?

  • @subrinaally3
    @subrinaally3 Před 4 lety +22

    I’m going to be a senior in the fall! I’m honestly so nervous about applying and financial aid!!

  • @ashleyxlyons9664
    @ashleyxlyons9664 Před 5 lety

    Love this! I’m so obsessed with your videos 💜

  • @HumaneExistence
    @HumaneExistence Před 4 lety +10

    Class of 2021 wya? 😳

  • @graceful.caroline
    @graceful.caroline Před 5 lety +8

    This is so helpful, I’m a freshman and I want to go to a good college and it’s so helpful to know things I can do now!

  • @serenefeng5919
    @serenefeng5919 Před 5 lety

    winter break wya!!! Thanks for the video!

  • @sydmclachlan
    @sydmclachlan Před 5 lety +108

    just got my first acceptance letter today! im super excited for university. could u pls make a video about what to bring to university/college like what you wish u brought, what u regret bringing, etc.

  • @sierra131
    @sierra131 Před 5 lety +3

    omg thank you so much for the video. im a freshman, and would love to start early. thanks. love from new york!

  • @nicolemadjo6610
    @nicolemadjo6610 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou so much! This was so helpful!

  • @Luvr652
    @Luvr652 Před 3 lety +4

    *gets 1400* “i wish I did better” GIRL THATS AWESOME

  • @coagulatedsalts4711
    @coagulatedsalts4711 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your eyes makeup!!!

  • @hanam6392
    @hanam6392 Před 5 lety +3

    Could you do a video about your overall experience at UNCC including topics like the safety there. That would be super helpful!!

  • @abbysmith4176
    @abbysmith4176 Před 3 lety

    i am so glad in my school you aren’t allowed to change your mind on classes you have no choice once you’ve chosen it because i’d be so tempted to drop hard classes in my senior year

  • @nando8999
    @nando8999 Před 4 lety

    This video help me a lot
    THANK YOU

  • @katiemoore493
    @katiemoore493 Před 5 lety

    very helpful thank you !!

  • @tabarakismail7698
    @tabarakismail7698 Před 5 lety +3

    ahh I applied a few weeks ago, but will keep these tips in mind for my younger siblings!! winter break wya??

  • @chloebrown3827
    @chloebrown3827 Před 5 lety +53

    I got accepted into UNC Charlotte last week! It was my first choice and I cannot wait to join the Niner Nation! I am just sad that you will already have graduated. Maybe I will still see you during sorority Rush week?!

  • @AKthirst
    @AKthirst Před 5 lety +6

    Thanks for the advice about applying for college I'm currently a rising Senior in high school part of the Class of 2020 and I have a really good feeling that the college application process is gonna start for me too around August, hopefully when I apply I can realize that your advice is useful 👍☺

    • @0siiris
      @0siiris Před 5 lety +1

      Yo im class of 2020 too but the Common App essay prompts have been out since January apparently so im gonna start writing my essay now

  •  Před 4 lety +2

    she said unc charlotte and flashbacks of when my parents went there just hit 😂 that school always triggers me but not in a bad way

  • @methodicallymaya
    @methodicallymaya Před 3 lety

    This video is great! I made a similar one just recently for 2020 ❤️ so happy there are more videos out there like this one

  • @yoongisyana5521
    @yoongisyana5521 Před 5 lety +1

    Ahh I love you 💜

  • @DDogDan
    @DDogDan Před 3 lety

    Senior in high school rn this is well needed👍👍

  • @elvanderen8337
    @elvanderen8337 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m a freshman but I get so stressed about to future and I’m starting early because I might graduate early thank you for this!

    • @7kaemon
      @7kaemon Před 3 lety

      nah don't graduate early, take more ap classes and extracurricular senior year

  • @jakekeiser700
    @jakekeiser700 Před 4 lety +11

    Watching this vid as I have to apply within a week lmfao procrastination at it’s finest

  • @hayleyclark6373
    @hayleyclark6373 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m a sophomore in high school, such a helpful video 💛

  • @AddittiAgrawal
    @AddittiAgrawal Před 5 lety +5

    so helpful! really like that thumbnail too :)

  • @jaceypalmer8669
    @jaceypalmer8669 Před 5 lety

    This is very helpful

  • @miahatcher2074
    @miahatcher2074 Před 3 lety

    omg adrienne youre so grown up now😭🤭

  • @usherrepeating
    @usherrepeating Před 4 lety

    thank you so much really help

  • @manuelmolina5368
    @manuelmolina5368 Před 5 lety

    Aww thank you for being so helpful... Love you sweetie. ☺️👍👍❤️💓💜😍😚😘

  • @ashleynneka
    @ashleynneka Před 4 lety +1

    AHHH UNCC!!!

  • @useroffline9999
    @useroffline9999 Před 4 lety +3

    Any advice for performing arts and drama admissions?

  • @autumndixon2723
    @autumndixon2723 Před 5 lety +27

    Are you still going to do CZcams after you graduate?

  • @ashleygarcia.a
    @ashleygarcia.a Před 4 lety

    Due to the virus I haven’t taken my act or sat. I’m a junior currently, well my last week of school was last week so this summer I want to mostly work on my college resume and not leave it for last minute. I’m not sure if it has changed, I want to apply early so I want to know what I really need

  • @sydneylovelace7840
    @sydneylovelace7840 Před 4 lety +3

    At my school there’s this thing called BECHS witch is a early college high school where you take dual credit and ap classes to get college credit so you can graduate with an associates degree, i’m going into my junior year and I have 3 ap classes and 2 dual credit classes

    • @player4583
      @player4583 Před 4 lety

      Sydney Lovelace A lot of schools offer those types of classes but not all colleges will take the credits

  • @blue4013
    @blue4013 Před 3 lety

    I don’t agree with reading the questions before the passage but whatever works

  • @dayanao.o1923
    @dayanao.o1923 Před 4 lety

    If I apply for the fall term but I have scores that are good enough for the summer term, will they refer me to the summer term or will i have to apply again for summer term?

  • @superstar15732
    @superstar15732 Před 5 lety +68

    * essay in sat are only necessary for Ivy League school*

    • @nge4043
      @nge4043 Před 5 lety +4

      And top schools

    • @christinaguerrero9295
      @christinaguerrero9295 Před 4 lety +4

      Most UC’s require them now too

    • @sergialor
      @sergialor Před 4 lety

      @@christinaguerrero9295 What are UC's? And what school are UC's

    • @lynnmerie
      @lynnmerie Před 4 lety +1

      @@sergialor UC's are universities in california

    • @abbysmith4176
      @abbysmith4176 Před 3 lety

      @@sergialor university of california (uc) berkeley,
      uc los angeles,
      uc santa barbara,
      uc santa cruz,
      uc davis,
      uc irvine,
      uc riverside,
      uc merced,
      uc san diego
      and uc san francisco

  • @Julia-sy1rw
    @Julia-sy1rw Před 3 lety

    Would you recommend either the sat or the act for international students?

  • @emilybaker1177
    @emilybaker1177 Před 5 lety +14

    I am retaking the ACT on December 8th, the first time I was not prepared! Now I feel much more prepared, but I have already been accepted into a college!

    • @calistavicente-bradley4739
      @calistavicente-bradley4739 Před 4 lety +1

      What was ur score? I'm tying to get a good ass score so i can be a nurse and go to my dream school

    • @skai2504
      @skai2504 Před 4 lety

      Emily Baker what was your score?

  • @HasikoKhachatryan
    @HasikoKhachatryan Před 3 lety

    I have a question, are SAT Math section score and TOEFL score enough for applying? Do I have to pass a full SAT exam to apply?

  • @missyrotchford2888
    @missyrotchford2888 Před 5 lety +2

    what schools did you apply to?

  • @knoxxromes4702
    @knoxxromes4702 Před 4 lety +5

    That moment when you already graduated but had a career change so you’re applying to college confused asl👁👄👁. (I graduated a little over a month ago)

  • @jhevonsmith7210
    @jhevonsmith7210 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @jackelineromero9417
    @jackelineromero9417 Před 4 lety +2

    Thannnnnk youuuuuu

  • @tamaraajimmy5722
    @tamaraajimmy5722 Před 4 lety +3

    Same as me. I'm Soo good at math and English but my weakness is science 😢

  • @alexandratrocado1543
    @alexandratrocado1543 Před 3 lety

    I have no idea why I’m watching this I’m still a middle schooler but I can’t wait to go to college

  • @eclipxg_moon2922
    @eclipxg_moon2922 Před 3 lety +1

    *me in 8th grade about to graduate watching this* welp... THANK YOU 💓

  • @MsVaughny
    @MsVaughny Před 3 lety +1

    Me In my middle school knowing we’re I wanna go and what I wanna be😌

  • @sombrafoxs4302
    @sombrafoxs4302 Před 4 lety +4

    This will be my senior year and I took AP classes my junior year and passed the, but I failed the AP test does that still look good on college applications?

    • @flodabest4031
      @flodabest4031 Před 4 lety

      You don’t have to send your ap scores on the college applications if you didn’t pass. I didn’t :(

  • @marissarenee2901
    @marissarenee2901 Před 3 lety

    Im in my schools journalism class which is yearbook. Im also a leader in that class as well. At my school we do have to apply for the program this is my second year of being involved and i absolutely love it. I have to stay after school quite often to take pictures or work on a few pages. Would that help me out in any or count as an extracurricular activity?

    • @blue4013
      @blue4013 Před 3 lety

      Yeah that definitely counts as an extracurricular activity.

  • @kendrahterrelll1257
    @kendrahterrelll1257 Před 3 lety

    Ya I wanna start

    • @lohanwilliams1619
      @lohanwilliams1619 Před 3 lety

      Hi Kendra
      In case you are interested, allow me to help you write yours. I write academic a papers and essays as a job. I have a few samples I can send to you for clarification. Email me at lohanwilliams25@gmail.com and we can discuss further.

  • @justjoy2625
    @justjoy2625 Před 4 lety

    Where i live we do not have SAT or ACT, help!?!?!?

  • @rickt1866
    @rickt1866 Před 3 lety

    what did you get the 1st time?

  • @baej107
    @baej107 Před 4 lety

    if ur from clt whered u go to hs?

  • @abbysmith4176
    @abbysmith4176 Před 3 lety

    i’m currently doing an online tutoring program for the sat called supertutortv (it’s all in your own time) and i seriously recommend it!

  • @shaba8371
    @shaba8371 Před 3 lety

    Im in 7th grade but i really want to try to get a great score and really want to try to take it seriously

  • @imagine_8681
    @imagine_8681 Před 5 lety

    How do u send it to them!

  • @player4583
    @player4583 Před 4 lety +7

    “I would’ve done really well” *got a 1400* I feel like I won’t get into a good college now because I got a 1180 😭😭

    • @elizabethbloom3313
      @elizabethbloom3313 Před 4 lety

      Yo right? She said that and my mouth DROPPED. I really wanna get into a good college but maybe I won’t be able to 🥺👉👈

  • @miaisabelladaniels8393

    I’ve taken the ACT three times and the highest I’ve gotten is a 24

  • @userblue5266
    @userblue5266 Před 4 lety

    Hi, thank u very much for this I don’t do any sports but I play an instrument, volunteer, unified sports, best friends, music and mentors, and sports band. Is this enough??

    • @faeismetalk8229
      @faeismetalk8229 Před 4 lety

      I don't do anything lmao so I'm pretty sure that enough

  • @linaelh6268
    @linaelh6268 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m European but I want to get into an American college .... But I don’t know when I should apply. Like I’m in 8th grade now but I don’t know when I should apply for American colleges. In which high school year should I apply?

    • @mckenzievick94
      @mckenzievick94 Před 4 lety +1

      Lina Elh Beginning of Senior year, the year you turn 18, and last year of high school. Around August-December timeline.

  • @pyb6
    @pyb6 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m so scared and confused

  • @annettedona3216
    @annettedona3216 Před 4 lety

    Only 10 her old and already know what dream school l want to go

  • @laurenmoffett4421
    @laurenmoffett4421 Před 4 lety

    I’m in AP Stats rn and the TI 84 plus in the thumbnail hurt my sole

  • @simplyghosted1926
    @simplyghosted1926 Před 5 lety +6

    I'm studying on use magoosh as a middle schooler.... Yyyaaayyy... Anxiety 😁

  • @user-gj9mi8ic6d
    @user-gj9mi8ic6d Před 4 lety

    Winter break wya

  • @christinaschlager7229
    @christinaschlager7229 Před 4 lety

    Hi sweetheart,
    I'm living right now in Germany and I want to go to a college/university in America but I don't know how i should take an ACT or a SAT. I mean do I have to take them online or do I have to go somewhere? I know you probably won't know it either but there could be a chance, so yeah😂 And if you know anything about international students,... could you please give me some tips?That would be so nice of you. I hope you have a nice day🦋

    • @pyb6
      @pyb6 Před 3 lety

      Same I’m from the Bahamas and I’m so confused 😂

  • @averyprince478
    @averyprince478 Před 4 lety

    What was your first Sat score?

  • @bonniee1674
    @bonniee1674 Před 5 lety

    Another website to study is cafecollege

  • @devonfraser9158
    @devonfraser9158 Před 3 lety +1

    Sat is easy am form Jamaica and cxc is more harder

  • @cirt6269
    @cirt6269 Před 3 lety

    Knew I'm fucked up when I realized I'm in Latin America, I have never been taught about SAT or any other test, my school is not that fancy and we don't have extracurricular clubs. Like... I even tried to create one and nop. I feel like there is no much I can do, but either way, I'm gonna give my 100%. Hope me the best!!!

  • @gideonanim7934
    @gideonanim7934 Před 4 lety

    Hi i am in london at here we dont have sat nor act and i am coming to study in the state do i need to take the test?

    • @flodabest4031
      @flodabest4031 Před 4 lety

      You probably don’t have to, but it would look better on your application if you did

  • @mubaraqadedayo7616
    @mubaraqadedayo7616 Před 3 lety +2

    how do i get involved in extracurriculars with covid

    • @coffeebean4356
      @coffeebean4356 Před 3 lety

      Keep updated with what's going on with your state in terms of related to cases. Try to stay updated with what your school is doing/and or state is allowing. It definitely will be somewhat difficult to take part in something related to physical activity that includes other people. Hope that helps

  • @aG-td2uu
    @aG-td2uu Před 4 lety +1

    That was a 10 minute ad

  • @laylachristie3705
    @laylachristie3705 Před 4 lety

    Video' important details start at 1:30

  • @axagorax
    @axagorax Před 4 lety +1

    I’m damn scared

  • @Test-ru5xm
    @Test-ru5xm Před 4 lety

    1:10
    Who shoes?
    My shoes?
    I don’t where shoes now!
    You should wait until tomorrow.

  • @tempestpncr6335
    @tempestpncr6335 Před 4 lety

    I earned my 2nd degree black belt in 8th grade. Does it matter what grade I got it in to put it on my college applications

  • @lennyalt1681
    @lennyalt1681 Před 4 lety +1

    4:23

  • @Joy-op3je
    @Joy-op3je Před 5 lety

    1:30

  • @masonseagraves6349
    @masonseagraves6349 Před 4 lety +5

    I’m in 7th grade and got a 24 on the ACT.

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. Před 4 lety

      I'm a sophomore but I took mines in the 7th grade and got a 28

  • @JesusBlancoOfficial
    @JesusBlancoOfficial Před 3 lety

    Just a second grader trying to prepare don’t mind me

  • @alexandranajera2252
    @alexandranajera2252 Před 4 lety +1

    Well I'm in Middle School and I'm watching all these types of videos just to be ready when that day comes and I'm ready (I still need 6 years to get in College)

    • @milastefanovic5585
      @milastefanovic5585 Před 4 lety

      Im going into tenth grade and watching these cuz in Canada, the last three years of highschool is the most important

  • @bubblegumgg7890
    @bubblegumgg7890 Před 4 lety

    I’m in 7 grade but because of corona 8 but I’m scared about this stuff so I’m here

    • @coffeebean4356
      @coffeebean4356 Před 3 lety

      You're in 7th grade. You'll be fine. I'm going into my senior year of highschool. Trust me. You'll be ok 💜

  • @carlosr8794
    @carlosr8794 Před 3 lety

    i’m a 6 grader and i’m worry about college

  • @lioragoldberg6071
    @lioragoldberg6071 Před 3 lety

    im in middle school- youtube, you good?

  • @marysan6975
    @marysan6975 Před 5 lety +1

    check out eliteuniversityadmissions.org/get-into-stanford/ to get into elite schools!

  • @Jasmine-fl6dp
    @Jasmine-fl6dp Před 4 lety

    I made an 1100 on my psat you're sat scrpes make mine look sad 😭

    • @EmilyIsabel
      @EmilyIsabel Před 4 lety

      Jasmine Fields if you think you can raise your score with some hard work, go for it! I took the ACT 3 times to get it where I wanted. You got this!

    • @Jasmine-fl6dp
      @Jasmine-fl6dp Před 4 lety +1

      @@EmilyIsabel Awww thank you I plan on working on it some more to get a better score

  • @livefree5874
    @livefree5874 Před 3 lety

    Sees SAT/ACT, laughs in Coronavirus

  • @nicole7475
    @nicole7475 Před 5 lety +5

    Just a stress filled middle schooler passing by

  • @xo.janeth
    @xo.janeth Před 4 lety

    Can someone help me apply?:( I have no idea what I’m doing

    • @fahmiseid1654
      @fahmiseid1654 Před 4 lety

      Same here

    • @EmilyIsabel
      @EmilyIsabel Před 4 lety

      Janeth Vega I’m ready for your questions! Either comment them here, comment on one of my vids, or DM me on insta @emily.dias

    • @flodabest4031
      @flodabest4031 Před 4 lety

      Emily Isabel when should I apply?