(STATS & ECs) I used to think I wasn’t enough…but then I got in. #stanford #harvard #yale

Summary

The creator shares her academic profile, honors, extracurricular activities, and advice for students applying to college. Her central message is to make the most of the opportunities available rather than worry about what a school does not offer.

Academic Profile

• GPA: 4.36. Her school did not calculate weighted or unweighted GPAs.
• SAT: 1530 (790 Math, 740 Reading). She took the test twice, improving from 1430 to 1530 on her second attempt in August before senior year.
• Coursework: Five AP classes and five honors classes. Her school offered limited advanced coursework and no IB program. She encourages students in similar situations to use their available resources well.

Honors and Awards

1. National winner of a four-year Army ROTC scholarship.
2. National essay contest winner for the Association of the U.S. Army.
3. Participant in a fully funded, week-long leadership summer program.
4. “Best President of the Year” in a regional entrepreneurship program.
5. Held a top leadership position in her school’s JROTC program.

She advises students not to dismiss or underestimate their high school accomplishments.

Extracurricular Activities

1. JROTC: Participated starting in freshman year and held multiple roles. As a junior, she served as a top-three executive officer responsible for managing 150 cadets.
2. Entrepreneurship program: Participated all four years and became CEO of her company in 11th grade. Her team earned Company of the Year in 10th grade and a Best Website award in 11th grade.
3. Regional congress/government program: Represented her school, advocated for school concerns, and debated issues affecting local youth.
4. Local government internship: Unpaid internship.
5. Student government: Class president in 9th and 10th grades and student body vice president in 11th grade. Her responsibilities included gathering student concerns, starting a school newsletter, organizing a career fair and freshman orientation, and fundraising for school events.
6. Cross country: Competed for three years. She placed in the top four as a freshman, top five as a sophomore, and top two as a junior in regional races.
7. Telecommunications company internship: Paid internship in the HR department. She organized a mental health awareness project and a workshop for high school students.
8. Family responsibilities and tutoring: Helped her siblings with English and math. She also worked as a paid tutor and was tutoring five students by the time of the video.

She notes that she did not fill all ten activity slots on her application.

Application Advice

1. Do not undervalue yourself. Identify what makes your experiences and strengths distinctive. Learn from other applicants’ stories, but do not compare your path to theirs or underestimate your potential.
2. Choose discipline over motivation. College applications can be emotionally demanding, so consistency matters. Start essays and applications early; completing them well can take months, not just a week or two. Stay consistent with writing, filling out applications, and choosing colleges.
3. Build a supportive circle. Seek people who encourage you and push you beyond the limits you place on yourself. The creator emphasizes that the process is difficult to manage alone.
4. Give the application your full effort. She shares the quote, “The pain of regret is far worse than the pain of discipline,” and urges students to put their best effort into their essays and applications.

Speakers and Sources

• Speaker: The video’s creator and narrator, who discusses her academic record, activities, and advice.
• Other sources mentioned: Her father, whom she credits with teaching her not to undervalue herself, and an unnamed quote about regret and discipline. No other speakers are featured in the subtitles.