How I Got $500,000 in College Scholarships (WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU) national merit/applying early/ECs

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  • Giving you ALL the tea on how I got $500k in college merit scholarships (not need-based). Topics covered are high school academics/ECs, PSAT/SAT (national merit), applying early, interviews, and external scholarships. You can stack merit scholarships with financial aid (need-based) scholarships.
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  • @gingersnap9585
    @gingersnap9585 Před 2 lety +5228

    She should clarify that she didn’t actually get 500,000 dollars but was offered 500,000 in total as a combination from all the schools she applied to. All of the mentioned scholarships were entrance scholarships, so the majority of “offered” scholarships she couldn’t even get. It would be nice to get advice on scholarships outside of entrance scholarships, as only freshman would benefit from this advice. Additionally colleges simply do not give much in entrance scholarships.

    • @abbiebui7956
      @abbiebui7956 Před 2 lety +313

      just click bait lol

    • @fuckingdonut9489
      @fuckingdonut9489 Před 2 lety +222

      It is a bit clickbait-y but its technically not wrong bc she did get 500,000 dollars of college scholarships

    • @SocialStudiess
      @SocialStudiess Před 2 lety +18

      Interesting she didn't reply to this comment. Shows she's fake..

    • @Koston-xo6cx
      @Koston-xo6cx Před 2 lety +46

      Clickbait for sure, I'm half through the video and turning it off now

    • @noshortcuts8440
      @noshortcuts8440 Před 2 lety +13

      It says it in the title of the vid and the thumbnail.

  • @salvatoremicciche6895
    @salvatoremicciche6895 Před 3 lety +3169

    It’s unbelievable that you need to choose what you’re going to be doing for the rest of your life when you’re only a teenager

    • @bddonovan7818
      @bddonovan7818 Před 3 lety +229

      No you don't. Pick something that is interesting to you now, study that. If in college it's not that interesting change your major. You can do the same thing throughout your life as well. The only people who tell you to pick one thing and stick to it are unhappy broke people.

    • @nancysegovia531
      @nancysegovia531 Před 3 lety +59

      literally meee! I've already cried stressing about applying to colleges lol. idk where ima go still after HS

    • @salvatoremicciche6895
      @salvatoremicciche6895 Před 3 lety +1

      Goodluck with that lol

    • @sueshe5953
      @sueshe5953 Před 3 lety +48

      @@bddonovan7818 privilege

    • @coreyhilbun8687
      @coreyhilbun8687 Před 3 lety

      Could just keep going to school to get paid 😂

  • @shaymaaabdelah6466
    @shaymaaabdelah6466 Před 3 lety +5984

    I got an email from Princeton University last week saying that I’m one of the chosen students to get a scholarship at their university!!!! I’m sooo freaking happy rn 😆
    (Btw I know no one cares and I’m not trying to show off but I just wanted to share this because of how happy I am! :)😊

  • @averypearl
    @averypearl Před 3 lety +3503

    the way you manage youtube with school and running two businesses--

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +383

      THANK YOU i'm so glad that you appreciate it :")) ILY all and I will always try to hustle for you hehe

    • @trishareddy562
      @trishareddy562 Před 3 lety +33

      right! sis needs more recognition 😌

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl Před 3 lety +5

      @@kkateli yes we all appreciate it!! take time fr yourself too

    • @averypearl
      @averypearl Před 3 lety

      @@trishareddy562 frrr

    • @vvvviiiicccc100
      @vvvviiiicccc100 Před 3 lety +2

      IKR THE RESPECTT

  • @elisakim8602
    @elisakim8602 Před 3 lety +1564

    i'm currently a senior and i feel like i'm running out of time. but thank you so much kate!!

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 Před 3 lety +19

      Literally same here !!

    • @Kit-Kat4L
      @Kit-Kat4L Před 3 lety +3

      @H B thank you

    • @heyitskaylag
      @heyitskaylag Před 3 lety +8

      Nooo you got this! I’m a senior too, we have more time than we think and that people tell us (as long as we don’t miss many deadlines). Good luck and have fun!!

    • @naturerey1845
      @naturerey1845 Před 3 lety +5

      I'm just trying to start as a sophomore. Good luck to you guys!

    • @elisakim8602
      @elisakim8602 Před 3 lety +1

      @@heyitskaylag thank you! just accepted to ucsb so whoo hoo go gauchos!

  • @asias.8770
    @asias.8770 Před 3 lety +1911

    i am a terrified senior and i’m trying to find ways to get through college

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 Před 3 lety +62

      You’re gonna be alright ✨

    • @riccimb4419
      @riccimb4419 Před 3 lety +44

      Just take a step at a time!!

    • @jeremiahmartin4043
      @jeremiahmartin4043 Před 3 lety +25

      As long as u start getting prepared and start applying now you will be fine

    • @larizsa5756
      @larizsa5756 Před 3 lety +7

      Oh me right now😭

    • @OReily08080
      @OReily08080 Před 3 lety +39

      Same. I don’t know how to write personal insight essays, how the heck do I stand out

  • @SamElle
    @SamElle Před 3 lety +1480

    I literally did not get any scholarships for college COS I DIDNT KNOW THEY EXISTED

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +166

      omg NOOO :( it's okay, only up from here!

    • @maishamaee_9507
      @maishamaee_9507 Před 3 lety +29

      Ms. Girl go to admissions right now!

    • @wilclark3026
      @wilclark3026 Před 3 lety +98

      Who TF doesn't know scholarships exist

    • @defsoul8636
      @defsoul8636 Před 3 lety +19

      WiL Clark some think you can only get scholarships that colleges offer

    • @vidhichudasama1393
      @vidhichudasama1393 Před 3 lety +43

      @@wilclark3026 no need to be rude

  • @sheas5545
    @sheas5545 Před 3 lety +913

    my biggest fear is not being accepted anywhere, but another college-based fear is being in debt. :/

    • @mars359
      @mars359 Před 3 lety +83

      We literally can’t catch a break fr

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 Před 2 lety +22

      community college can help you with both those problems

    • @s.sumbrella7616
      @s.sumbrella7616 Před 2 lety +1

      @Ana- Maria Atanasova where can you find the classes

    • @snowandfrogs
      @snowandfrogs Před rokem +4

      @@regann7227 cc is still thousands of dollars and I don't any money for that other than loans which I really don't wanna take

    • @regann7227
      @regann7227 Před rokem +7

      @@snowandfrogs I'm not sure what your situation is like specifically but cc can be free sometimes
      It was free for my mother through her job as a surgical technician. You can go for free sometimes from good grades
      My point was it is significantly cheaper, and easier to get into.

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 Před 3 lety +653

    I'm a junior right now and scholarships are already stressing me outttttt

    • @KD-CD
      @KD-CD Před 3 lety +4

      Same

    • @heyitskate7747
      @heyitskate7747 Před 3 lety +17

      I’m a sophomore and I’m terrified.

    • @Itsspanda
      @Itsspanda Před 3 lety +25

      Same! High school is going away so fast! I’m so scared.

    • @toytube7795
      @toytube7795 Před 3 lety +7

      We got to start early🤧

    • @saki-lx3jc
      @saki-lx3jc Před 3 lety +5

      same i know what to do but i don’t know what to do 😭

  • @karenafa
    @karenafa Před 3 lety +993

    I’m annoyed bc I was a great hs student, I took a bunch of AP classes, had a great gpa, and graduated in the top 1% of my class, but I’m not good at looking for scholarships, so I didn’t get many, and now I’m in college, so all that high school hard work is worthless:(

    • @oscar.boyish
      @oscar.boyish Před 3 lety +283

      DO YOUR RESEARCH! There are TONS of scholarships for college students where you can still show off all your hard work in high school. Nothing is lost!

    • @brianvalencia4621
      @brianvalencia4621 Před 3 lety +19

      You got this, just keep looking and I'm sure you'll be fine :)

    • @BoujeeBlackBabe
      @BoujeeBlackBabe Před 3 lety +36

      UNIGO offers scholarships for students who are in college.

    • @user-uh9uv2yw9h
      @user-uh9uv2yw9h Před 3 lety +8

      How did you not know that your college offers scholarships ??

    • @Esther2333
      @Esther2333 Před 3 lety +13

      It’s not too late

  • @rileypappas6852
    @rileypappas6852 Před 3 lety +447

    currently watching this as a panicking senior in december 😅😅

  • @Grace-jb7me
    @Grace-jb7me Před 3 lety +604

    Good for her on this. Letting some ppl know that this doesn’t always happen. Had 4.01 gpa stat, perfect essay score on my SAT, president of National arts honors society, was in a visual arts program, and took several APs and 2 social studies/anthropology clubs. I applied early as well and to school scholarships with being low income and a minority. Still did not help me pay for school entirely and I still have loans. So you can do well in high school but it doesn’t always work. I received a partial scholarship from one private uni and ended up transferring cause the unmet aid was too much over 4 yrs. Just some FYI! But still try people. Just be mindful that her story is not the norm.

  • @nickiTheAwsome
    @nickiTheAwsome Před 2 lety +640

    Pov: When you cant get financial aid bc your parents receive too much money but they don't help pay for college but encourage you to go to college so your only friend is scholarships

  • @ryanchoi2415
    @ryanchoi2415 Před 3 lety +736

    Me not having extracurriculars for the first 3 years of high school: 😳😂

  • @ellachristiansen1846
    @ellachristiansen1846 Před 3 lety +97

    I loveeee that you take the time to thank your subscribers for watching ads and supporting you (: love your college content it is sooo helpful

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank u so so much!! ❤️❤️

  • @laineweis6024
    @laineweis6024 Před 3 lety +232

    Correction: Careful, this year test optional REALLY MEANS test optional because MANY MANY students physically couldn't take the SAT because of COVID, including me. If thats you don't let her freak you out. I just got into Chicago test optional so schools really understand. Remember they look with context.

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 Před 3 lety +6

      yeah same, I applied to take SAT three times and all three got cancelled :/

  • @evelynchao3348
    @evelynchao3348 Před 3 lety +18

    you are literally my biggest inspiration. i want to own a business when i grow older, but im terrified that ill be thousands and thousands in student debt and never get anywhere. so seeing this helps sm, and im super proud of how far youve come as well :)

  • @TINA7HEAVEN
    @TINA7HEAVEN Před 3 lety +192

    Hi, I'm in my 40's and I'm back in college, and I just subscribed to you. 😸

    • @calista910
      @calista910 Před 3 lety +20

      Thats awesome you're never too old to learn!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 Před 3 lety +8

      Yay! Go you, I love the fact that you went back to school! So proud of ya 😊

    • @helhaj79
      @helhaj79 Před 3 lety +2

      congratulations that you’re in college and learning again!

    • @riyamishra280
      @riyamishra280 Před 3 lety +4

      That's so cool , hope you have a good time . I am really happy for you . I too have a 60 year old man in my university . He is there to do his PhD.

    • @shalenamendoza6716
      @shalenamendoza6716 Před 3 lety +4

      37 and going back to further my education. Thank you for your videos.

  • @jyf5757
    @jyf5757 Před 3 lety +72

    this video is a sign from heaven fr I was straight about to search up “how to get scholarships for college” and then this was the first one on my recommended even before I clicked the search bar 🤯

  • @ErinDevon
    @ErinDevon Před 3 lety +38

    Who else has literally been obsessed with Kate's videos!? I love your channel so much! It is so motivating and inspiring! 💕🥺

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +3

      You're the best tysm ahh

  • @girlbye7477
    @girlbye7477 Před 3 lety +40

    So you not only got into my dream school...but you got a half ride too?? You’re officially my new role model

  • @islynne
    @islynne Před 3 lety +144

    See in my school no one cares about the psat cuz everyone thinks that it does nothing. So here I am about to take the psat in two days like 👁👁

    • @SmackinSeedOfficial
      @SmackinSeedOfficial Před 3 lety +14

      You only get a scholarship from the psat if u get a rlly high score.

    • @rowankilian7163
      @rowankilian7163 Před 3 lety +9

      My school is the same way, just remember that even if you don’t do good enough for the scholarships it gives you an idea for what to expect on the SAT and ACT, so it is excellent practice no matter who you are

    • @mojo7199
      @mojo7199 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SmackinSeedOfficial That's cap, if you are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or from a small town there is a scholarship program called the National recognition program that provides you with scholarships for much lower scores

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mojo7199 well dang where my scholarship. I made a 840 on my psat

  • @missionnoel6753
    @missionnoel6753 Před 3 lety +170

    I am trying my best 😭😭😭, I feel like people are getting scholarships and college decisions early and I feel so alone.

    • @ecstacybrown4255
      @ecstacybrown4255 Před 3 lety

      SAMEEE..

    • @greenapples9293
      @greenapples9293 Před 3 lety +9

      Man you’re not alone. I feel so freaking behind and stressed. Do I want to stay in state?? What career do I even want to pursue?? Ahhh I wish we were able to be in school rn when guidance feels especially needed

    • @lanification
      @lanification Před 3 lety +2

      @@greenapples9293 exactly!!! I am so indecisive and can't figure out what I want to do in life so time just passes by ughhh

    • @nasriahmed5481
      @nasriahmed5481 Před 3 lety +3

      COVID messed me up so I’ll most likely go to community college

    • @chelseanino3654
      @chelseanino3654 Před 3 lety

      Senior class of 2021 ?

  • @kaylinsavorgino8020
    @kaylinsavorgino8020 Před 3 lety +8

    ok this is actually heaven sent i was looking up scholarships a couple of days ago

  • @Doctor_C_Jack
    @Doctor_C_Jack Před 3 lety +5

    This video had so much new information that I didn't get from my school counselors and other sources! This is video is amazing and I am definitely sharing it with my friends.
    On the flip side though, I would really have loved to find this before submitting literally all of my apps by November 1st, but the 5th part of the video is still very much applicable to me.
    Thank you so much for making this video and thank the CZcams algorithm for putting this in my recommended!

  • @victorialee809
    @victorialee809 Před 3 lety +7

    tysm! recently got psat/nmsqt scores back and i did well, well enough to qualify past semifinalist round looking at prev year state stats :) so thank you for having this video up explaining it all :)

  • @isabellafajardo8358
    @isabellafajardo8358 Před 3 lety +5

    thank you for taking the time to make this! I’m not skipping the ads

  • @avamakanui
    @avamakanui Před 3 lety +128

    Also I recommend Niche for schools / scholarships !!! 💗

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +21

      Oh yes!! That's a great suggestion; I'll add it now to my description box :)

    • @ewurabenaaggrey173
      @ewurabenaaggrey173 Před 3 lety +1

      Wait are you serious? I thought those scholarships were just lost cause.

    • @keishalawson3995
      @keishalawson3995 Před 3 lety

      @@ewurabenaaggrey173 right

  • @manavhnr936
    @manavhnr936 Před 3 lety +3

    the only channel i dont skip ads

  • @AlyssaMariee
    @AlyssaMariee Před 3 lety +5

    yessss kate helping us finesse the system!!!

  • @madisonnn683
    @madisonnn683 Před 3 lety +18

    to do some of these things, you just have to be naturally smart and involved in a lot. in high school, it was hard for me to get involved with things and now i am suffering for it. you truly just have to be smart. i am tired of it

  • @whereisthefood3550
    @whereisthefood3550 Před 2 lety +68

    I had my very first scholarship interview last week and got the results back today. I got it thank God!!! I now have 10 grand towards any college of my choice. It was so terrifying

  • @Oak7565
    @Oak7565 Před 3 lety +7

    Great video!! Good to inform the high schoolers!! And in high school EVERY history class was AP level with the exam, I never took AP Chem.
    I'm a recent college graduate since May and I came out with $23k in student debt and a Zoom small grad ceremony lol and wished I had more scholarships- I earned $15-20k in college scholarships directly from my institution, $1,000 from my high school, and $300 from MAO pageant

  • @NeonVipers
    @NeonVipers Před 3 lety +5

    Tysm for this queen, I’m an only child and I’ve been struggling to find info on this stuff so this is super helpful!!!🤗

  • @majocarreno4908
    @majocarreno4908 Před 3 lety +1

    Its so refreshing to watch her videos she's so genuine

  • @thejokekeeper
    @thejokekeeper Před 3 lety +1

    Ahhhhh! I love your videos Kate! Thanks for the advice! I'm taking the PSAT next week, wish me luck! Keep up the quality videos :D

  • @LifeWithJB1
    @LifeWithJB1 Před 2 lety +174

    I’m an upcoming junior in high school and I’ll be off to college in 2023. It’s scary knowing I have to be an adult because I’ll have to pay bills and do all the adult things but I pray I can get through it. My family doesn’t really support my decisions so it’s like once I’m grown I will have to do everything for myself. That’s why I’m trying to find scholarships now so I can pay for my own college tuition. They also don’t want to teach me about building credit so I will have to learn on my own and wait until I’m old enough to get my own credit card. I just think my family doesn’t want me to be more successful than them.

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 Před 2 lety +11

      You’ll be fine fine my friend. Just make sure to ask questions on things you don’t understand and get information from sources you trust. For building credit just be careful not to overspend and set it up to bill your bank account automatically so you don’t have to worry about forgetting

    • @Bobert72382
      @Bobert72382 Před 2 lety +9

      If you can follow what you’re passionate about and display that passion to others (especially others in power like Professors/admission/scholarship committees) You will be very successful

    • @ms.k8260
      @ms.k8260 Před 2 lety +8

      @@Bobert72382 so nice of you to offer him advice! I love it! #kindness 😌♥️🙏🏾

    • @jasymrenee
      @jasymrenee Před 2 lety +3

      Same! My parents don’t want me going to university, so I’ll be on my own once I’m an adult and graduated from community college, meaning Ill have to sign up for as much scholarships as possible.

    • @boliu336
      @boliu336 Před 2 lety

      Best wishes for you! Maybe your parents do not have enough resources.

  • @sumyinchan395
    @sumyinchan395 Před 3 lety +32

    it’s so interesting to find out how the US college system is different from Singapore’s like it’s so cool u get to choose courses in high school!!

    • @michaelaortiz101
      @michaelaortiz101 Před 3 lety

      Well, we only get to pick the level. So there’s regular, honors, and ap. However junior (sometimes) and senior year we can pick electives which are classes we are personally interested in that are educational. And electives are added to the normal math, science, English classes were required to take. For example, I took business, psychology, sociology, and visual arts.

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. Před 3 lety

      @@michaelaortiz101 I get to pick my courses

    • @fairsuns
      @fairsuns Před 3 lety

      @@michaelaortiz101 woah wish i had that in hs! it really helps you set up what to do in college or let u know ur interests in general

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 Před 3 lety

      Uh no well I’m not sure what type of school you go to but it’s more complicated than that

  • @elysosome2570
    @elysosome2570 Před 3 lety +21

    Remember there’s also another option of community college in case you can’t afford to go straight to a four year or if you don’t meet the requirements to the school you want to go to. If you need any info lmk, I’ve known many people who took the community college route and are doing the same as people in a four-year.

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 Před 3 lety +9

    please make more videos featuring your business! it’s so motivating and makes me want to work harderre

  • @angeliekate
    @angeliekate Před 3 lety +9

    do you think I could put CZcams as an extracurricular? I’m not sure if colleges accept it

    • @cameronthomas3249
      @cameronthomas3249 Před 3 lety +3

      I think I’ve read somewhere to only put it if you have a somewhat large following

    • @Kiwi-dl3sr
      @Kiwi-dl3sr Před 3 lety +2

      I think you could do that if your videos are appropriate and give off good messages if you know what I mean. You def have a good amount of followers so keep working hard!

  • @melodyyuan4483
    @melodyyuan4483 Před 3 lety +6

    Ahhh this is so helpful thank you so much Kate!!!

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad it was helpful! :))

  • @katewexell
    @katewexell Před rokem +1

    These videos are always super helpful. I actually just shared a similar one, but these videos have helped me find scholarships I didn't know to apply to before.

  • @eshas1605
    @eshas1605 Před 3 lety +1

    really great tips, thanks for being open and straight up with us! haha

  • @tierracporter
    @tierracporter Před 3 lety +259

    I’m currently panicking trying to find scholarships😭

    • @katherine5184
      @katherine5184 Před 3 lety

      You still have time

    • @alyssajasmine3216
      @alyssajasmine3216 Před 3 lety +7

      @@katherine5184 I feel like I’m all out of time

    • @depressiontears2979
      @depressiontears2979 Před 3 lety +12

      I know its stressful as hell cuz I'm right there with you, but you still have quite a bit of time. I'd recommend goingmerry.com They have a lot of scholarship opportunities.

    • @tierracporter
      @tierracporter Před 3 lety +1

      @@depressiontears2979 thank you!!

    • @michelleglenn5290
      @michelleglenn5290 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m just now trying to find them :)

  • @SeanRays
    @SeanRays Před 3 lety +6

    bruh what omg that's crazy i'm so proud of you

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi sean!! Thank you :")

  • @janaelyamany9237
    @janaelyamany9237 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful Kate. Thank you so much! I am currently applying!!! Fingers crossed.

  • @alexaberry4360
    @alexaberry4360 Před 3 lety +69

    Hi! Im a junior in high school and I am very nervous and lost. I wasn't really sure where I should start but this video helped me! Thank you!

    • @a_rie.-.
      @a_rie.-. Před 3 lety +2

      Same this school year went by hella fast. 😣

    • @iamlilzach
      @iamlilzach Před 10 měsíci

      Now 2 years later u graduated

  • @iAreAndy
    @iAreAndy Před 3 lety +7

    omg! I wish I had this sort of information back in 2014! I had to figure out how to get myself into college all by myself when I was in high school and that was so intimidating haha. Thank you for the video!!! Great job!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!! And congrats on getting into USC!

  • @noorbashir8573
    @noorbashir8573 Před 3 lety +8

    Omg this is so perfect! I’m a junior rn and I just registered for the SAT. Tysm! I’d love to meet you one day when you move to California 😊

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 Před 3 lety

      Are you gonna take the SAT this year or in the spring?

    • @marisartori5045
      @marisartori5045 Před 3 lety

      I’m a junior too and I’m thinking whether I should take it in December or March\April

    • @noorbashir8573
      @noorbashir8573 Před 3 lety

      @@marisartori5045 im taking in in the Spring! March 2021

  • @annek9231
    @annek9231 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank youuuu!!!! This vid was helpful in currently a high school senior grad of 2021...trusting the Lord to provide for everything 😇😇

  • @amaricody5227
    @amaricody5227 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Info Kate. Thanks a million. I am going to head to some of those sites now & follow some of that great advice!

  • @essjae368
    @essjae368 Před 3 lety +8

    Girl good on you, I didn’t realize merit scholarships were available for continuing students until my soph year at USC LOL

  • @jamesalfredgambong8759
    @jamesalfredgambong8759 Před 3 lety +124

    I'm a senior and i feel so lost at the moment🙂

  • @anjolasworld
    @anjolasworld Před 3 lety

    Hi Kate , I recently just stumbled about your channel ,and I have to say - I AM IMPRESSED-and yes, I did watch the ads fully 😂. I recently started college hunting but I am an international student ,and of course looking out for scholarships ! Thanks for your help ! And p.s ,Is the PSAT easier than the SAT?

  • @hillarykh
    @hillarykh Před 3 lety

    I love your vibes!✨✨

  • @deniserobinson6955
    @deniserobinson6955 Před 3 lety +14

    I’m a sophomore and my school is making us take the NMSQT this year, so I’m heck stressed rn :( Thank you for this video, Kate! 🥺💜

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +1

      Aww take it one step at a time, u got this! Find some time to study every week and before u know it, you’ll be super well prepared!❤️

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 Před 3 lety

      Isn’t it for juniors?

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 Před 3 lety

      Archerisme My school is also offering it to Sophomores!

    • @archerliu2793
      @archerliu2793 Před 3 lety +1

      @@deniserobinson6955 oh that’s nice! Although it is an amazing opportunity, don’t stress too much about it. Just do your best to prepare, and if you do good on it then congratulations! If not, there’s plenty more opportunities out there :)

    • @deniserobinson6955
      @deniserobinson6955 Před 3 lety

      @@archerliu2793 Thank you for your kind words :) I'm taking in in January, but I'm already stressed about it lol. I'm going to do my best to not stress about it until it's time for me to prepare!

  • @shrilekha75
    @shrilekha75 Před 3 lety +5

    Hi Kate. Thanks for sharing this valuable info. My daughter is a senior this year, currently applying to colleges. I saw your video till the end. Please clarify as to what exactly the Presidential scholarship is? Is it connected with being a national semi finalist or how exactly do you get selected to receive it. Thanks.

  • @DelilahMatilda
    @DelilahMatilda Před 8 měsíci

    I have never learned anything about college and i am the first person to put into action to go into college so thank you for making your video, You have made me feel less anxious.

    • @learnoverflow9273
      @learnoverflow9273 Před 5 měsíci

      Fully Funded scholarship, complete guide and procedure to apply: czcams.com/video/7bFEEziBpPY/video.html

  • @LLansnnslsmsk
    @LLansnnslsmsk Před 3 lety +13

    Oooo u know u should do this to get your channel blow up 🤯
    1. Pranks
    2. Volts
    3. Day in life
    4. Rection vids
    5. Transformations something
    6. Asking questions with freinds like a talk show
    7. Story time
    8. Music
    9.q&a get to k ow u better clear u up with rumors or any u think u should clear up
    10. Hmm education vids like this one
    11. Blogs when u go somewhere special like camping or beach

    • @LLansnnslsmsk
      @LLansnnslsmsk Před 3 lety +1

      Good luck 👍 I think this would help u

  • @sydneylim5097
    @sydneylim5097 Před 3 lety +11

    What I’m about to write is for juniors or sophomores planning high school classes:
    You’re gonna hate taking AP classes and AP exams BUT I took an overall 5 AP classes and received a 3 from 3 of them. I haven’t taken the other two yet.
    The three hundred dollars NOW for taking the AP exams may suck BUT because I took them I found a university that is taking the scores I got and is converting them to credits. Because of that I’m potentially able to graduate from that school at least a semester early which will possibly SAVE ME $2,000!!!
    I’m not say this is the way to go but because of my hard work for the AP exams (and taking them during covid) I’m able to save money for the future! I’m extremely excited because dog this finding and obviously it’ll be different for each university but I also recommend apply to multiple colleges like over 5 cause I chose 4 and it was honestly one of the hardest choices in my life.

  • @wendyaguirre5881
    @wendyaguirre5881 Před 3 lety +68

    I wish CZcams existed with these kinds of videos during my high years 2004-2008! I think CZcams has many good educational information and I highly believe my life would have been a little different. Here I am, a 30 year old returning to school pursuing to be a Registered Nurse. I'm attending a community College part time. Its been a challenge as I am a mom of 2 and housewife first, and a full time employee second.
    So kids, stay in school! Do your research and don't let anyone discourage you. Remember is never too late to pursuit your dreams! There is no excuse to fail all you need is the will to try! Good luck!

    • @elhadjdiallo633
      @elhadjdiallo633 Před 2 lety

      That's one of my dream job as well I really need help which step did take ..... how

    • @kanaip5028
      @kanaip5028 Před 2 lety +1

      Those are my same high school years. I did well in HS but I didn't feel prepared for college so my first try at it didn't go well at all. Now I'm back in school at 31 and doing really well because I have better financial security and just overall more life skills now. Good on this girl for sharing her experience. And good luck to you in Nursing school! I'm going for Animation.

    • @ciiciilove8605
      @ciiciilove8605 Před rokem

      Your not alone

  • @jo_ellee
    @jo_ellee Před 2 lety

    Super helpful. Thank so much for making this video

  • @rajsneh3
    @rajsneh3 Před 3 lety

    Hello! Kate. Thank you for your nice informational video. That was really helpful.
    1 question for you though, how did you study for your PSAT/SATs? That was a really nice score that you got.
    Thanks again for posting this video.

  • @honeypotfilms6066
    @honeypotfilms6066 Před 3 lety +4

    OMG WAIT WHAT KATE IS SO SUCCESSFUL ITS CRAZYY
    - honeypot films

  • @YouTube_Staff
    @YouTube_Staff Před 3 lety +16

    USC gave me a huge merit scholarship, but i would still had to pay 30-40k per year after aid due to forming, which was a no-go

  • @mspyuki1734
    @mspyuki1734 Před 3 lety +1

    aHh tysm just what i was looking for! and you look so beautifulll

  • @user-ok1hl8jj1n
    @user-ok1hl8jj1n Před 3 lety +1

    106k subs is insane for a college student nice job 👍

  • @oopsydaizy
    @oopsydaizy Před 2 lety +11

    I'm applying for fasfa right as I'm transitioning into becoming a senior. By GPA is great and I'm taking 2 AP classes this upcoming semester. I really hope the college I'm applying to (ECU) will notice that I've taken 4 computer programming classes (python) and that I'm a girl. I know that colleges appreciate girls taking that route since there arent many of us T_T

  • @kenagerasmia2200
    @kenagerasmia2200 Před 2 lety +10

    it felt like yesterday when I was having a hard time choosing what barbie movie i should watch then now I'm watching how to survive college coz its damn hella expensive.... RIP

  • @PayingForSchool
    @PayingForSchool Před rokem

    🤩Thanks for sharing the Fastweb Scholarships link!!

  • @maryelizabethschultz1052

    ur videos are so helpful! thank u!!!!

  • @ColleenPark
    @ColleenPark Před 3 lety +17

    Wow I wish I had seen this when I started college🥺

  • @winniehuang4305
    @winniehuang4305 Před 3 lety +384

    Funfact: 11 years old me watching this and barely understanding this. How is there 300+ likes???

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety +42

      HAHA ILY

    • @froyok28
      @froyok28 Před 3 lety +2

      I’m 10 Aaaaa

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini Před 3 lety +3

      @@kkateli Im 14 and a freshman and just wanted to ask you a question so I play violin and I started since I was in 7th grade and I’m a freshman and still doing it my question is can I get a scholarship for playing violin or music?

    • @itsmeping5869
      @itsmeping5869 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Ineslemrini keep doing it thru highschool. It will benefit you a lot when applying for things like colleges, scholarships and even NHS!

    • @Ineslemrini
      @Ineslemrini Před 3 lety

      @@itsmeping5869 thank you so much for letting me know!

  • @lesliepalomares3889
    @lesliepalomares3889 Před 3 lety +60

    I currently don’t even have my college essay done, only a 1020 for SAT, no letter of recommendation, and no scholarship yet. I’m terrified

    • @shrikanth1717
      @shrikanth1717 Před 3 lety +4

      ayo same, i need someone to work with me lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP Před 3 lety +6

      Email your counselor or a teacher you really like to write the letter of recommendation letter for you. Most teachers are extremely nice, or already know what to write after years of writing them. Good luck!

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 Před 3 lety +1

      girl same ive only taken then act and i got a 21 composition lmao bc i took it in 10th grade, and i have no scholarships I'm so unprepared...i have no idea what to do lol

    • @ElyseXP
      @ElyseXP Před 3 lety +10

      @@tamiyahjohnson3442 if you’re low income, first thing you should do is apply for FASFA. It’s pretty much free money from the government. I got around $3000~ since my parents were not going to able to help me at all. Next thing is look at the scholarships the colleges you’re going to offer. Especially if you’re going instate, a lot of them offer scholarships for residents of their state. Next thing is look for community scholarships in your area. You might find some just by searching “city name, state, community scholarships”. ~ there’s probably a lot of people who want to give back to the community they came from. Other than that, you could look into national scholarships, but without a good writing skills/above average grades, you might not do well. So i’d just focus your time on community ones. Other than that, if you’re someone of color, you could maybe find scholarships just based on that alone~ or scholarships relating to specific majors. Good luck! Start preparing now as a lot of the scholarships require recommendation letters. Just don’t let that scare you. Most teachers are nicer than you think, and won’t mind writing you one :)

    • @tamiyahjohnson3442
      @tamiyahjohnson3442 Před 3 lety

      @@ElyseXP Thank You!!! Out of that ive only done my fasfa and i have some rec letters...I have a lot to do😩 and ill look into poc scholarships hopefully that'll hep a lot...if not there's always student loans i suppose which im trying to avoid😔

  • @kandacegirl6573
    @kandacegirl6573 Před rokem

    Extremely helpful, thank you!

  • @Noname-qk6qp
    @Noname-qk6qp Před 3 lety +21

    I am so surprised to learn that universities in the us require interviews and I didn’t know what extra curricular was before. Here it is only grade based and a completely anonymous process.

  • @HopeHayley
    @HopeHayley Před 3 lety +71

    im watching this at 12. preparing early i guess lol

  • @michaelvalderrama4229
    @michaelvalderrama4229 Před 2 lety

    thank you!!! needed this

  • @gabby2350
    @gabby2350 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you. I was struggling and stressing out how to pay for my tuition since I’m a senior.

  • @a.h.i267
    @a.h.i267 Před 2 lety +24

    i just finished my freshman year of high school, my school is really competitive though so everyone takes honors classes. I took honors algebra in 8th grade and it was super easy but chickened out of taking honors Geometry last year, this coming year (my sophomore year) im challenging myself by taking all honors 1 AP and 2 extra curriculars. wish me luck😅, im so ready to graduate highschool

    • @a.h.i267
      @a.h.i267 Před 2 lety +8

      half way through sophomore year and its going great so far. i have 5 A’s and 2 B’s, barely getting any sleep but its ok at the end of the day

  • @JB-gi5ph
    @JB-gi5ph Před 3 lety +16

    Scored in the top 1% on the PSAT... That's about 95% of the story.

  • @threecturner354
    @threecturner354 Před rokem

    Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

  • @musicone8333
    @musicone8333 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m a freshman college and I’m speechless.
    I did so bad hahahaha you’re Extraordinary!

  • @joyce-dh6tu
    @joyce-dh6tu Před 3 lety +16

    There was a 2 minute ad and I watched it through

  • @lilly2154
    @lilly2154 Před 3 lety +24

    Im a sophmore in high school and i have a big question. How do you get the money? Like when you apply do you have to put your bank or something? Do they send u a check????

    • @adrianacontreras1
      @adrianacontreras1 Před 3 lety +18

      it depends on the scholarship! some are school based so the school automatically applies it. if it’s an outside scholarship you sometimes get them in a check or deposited to your bank account. There’s also other scholarships that you have to report to your school so that they can give the money to your school directly. It honestly just depends on the scholarship because they’re all different some scholarships are for personal expensive so they give the money to you.

  • @PhilosopherMindset-on4kk
    @PhilosopherMindset-on4kk Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Kate Li, I want to ask how you applied for all those scholarships

  • @Olivia-wg8gv
    @Olivia-wg8gv Před 2 lety +2

    life saver!! im gonna spend the summer writing scholarship essays now 😂

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 2 lety +1

      Yesss such a good use of time!!! U got this :)

  • @trevzeee
    @trevzeee Před 3 lety +3

    As a Canadian student do you have any tips? Should I still do the American standardized tests like the SAT?

  • @nativesparkling4549
    @nativesparkling4549 Před 3 lety +3

    Any advices for full bright scholarships in boarding highschool? I'm kinda nervous rn

  • @dinaazuike6615
    @dinaazuike6615 Před 3 lety +2

    me watching the ad all the way through💅🏾

  • @sarahcaitlin7302
    @sarahcaitlin7302 Před 3 lety +19

    do colleges like it when you are involved in music, because i’m not a sporty person lolll, but i do school orchestra, orchestra outside of school, and piano.

    • @jessv4300
      @jessv4300 Před 3 lety +4

      literally any activity is a good one!

    • @sarahcaitlin7302
      @sarahcaitlin7302 Před 3 lety

      Jess V thanks!!

    • @kourtneybrenaejones
      @kourtneybrenaejones Před 3 lety +3

      yess you can get music scholarships if you look for them!

    • @jessicac8090
      @jessicac8090 Před 3 lety +1

      Do all state it will help you a ton it’s hard to get into but your very likely to get a full ride in music if you play for the state concert group

  • @ericnwachukwu
    @ericnwachukwu Před 3 lety +5

    Congrats on all your scholarships! But I had a question: If you have extra money left from paying for all your schooling, what do you do with the rest? Do you get to to keep it in your pocket?

    • @amainiiii3855
      @amainiiii3855 Před 2 lety

      I think so

    • @vidhisharma4862
      @vidhisharma4862 Před 2 lety +1

      No they never get the money, the scholarship sponsors usually only pay to the institution directly.

  • @scottsanders9498
    @scottsanders9498 Před 3 lety

    If state schools interest you and you are a national merit finalist, University of Alabama will give you a package that covers 10 semesters (including graduate studies) of tuition and expenses to the extent that your out-of-pocket is about $7500/yr. Also if you are a NM finalist, the state of Florida has a scholarship program called Benacquisto that pays nearly all expenses if you attend a Florida school, tuition, room, board, books, expenses etc. It's essentially free. Other state universities like Oklahoma are great values if you are a NM scholar and can't get need based financial aid.

  • @rko2946
    @rko2946 Před 9 měsíci

    Hello I want to apply for the Presidential Scholarship at Boston University. I know it is competitive and I haven’t had straight A’s. Couple of B’s and 1 C but all hard classes. Had some issues going on sophomore and junior year impacted my gpa. I need to really get a high standardized test score and a stellar essay.
    Also, I am also applying to the Kilichand Honors College.

  • @iancohen260
    @iancohen260 Před 3 lety +3

    I love ur videos, I’m a freshman in hs

    • @kkateli
      @kkateli  Před 3 lety

      Hi! Thank you so much :))

  • @carolynbartroff9094
    @carolynbartroff9094 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Kate! I’m a freshman this year taking Chemistry Honors and Algebra 2 Honors. Last year we never took our end of year state test for Geometry & Biology due to COVID. Now my school is saying that we can take it but we also have the option not to take it. If you don’t take it it you don’t get a golden sticker on your diploma. I will have to re study most of the information that I learned last year to take these state tests because I don’t remember much. Do you think colleges will care if I took my Geometry and Biology end of year state tests?

    • @bankrolltwannn474
      @bankrolltwannn474 Před rokem

      What my counselors did my freshman year was my 8 grade year I was post to take the algebra 1 fsa but when covid hit my 8 grade I wasn’t able to do it so my counselors told me that if I pass the geometry eoc my freshman year that she would use my geometry eoc score as my algebra 1 score so I would get my credit for Algebra 1 so def talk to your counselor about that

  • @icygirl97
    @icygirl97 Před 2 lety

    IMMEDIATELY I LOVE U IMMEDIATELY!!!!

  • @chelsichu1951
    @chelsichu1951 Před 3 lety

    GIRL What's your skincare routine?

  • @beakerthebeaver581
    @beakerthebeaver581 Před 3 lety +7

    Her: watch the ad through because it helps me support my family
    Me who got the ad at the beginning: 😭😭😭
    But don’t worry I’ll watch the video again fully as well as the ads