7 Deadly Mistakes That Get You REJECTED from Ivy League Schools (Are You Making These?)
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In this video, I reveal the 7 deadly mistakes that get brilliant students rejected from Ivy League schools—even if they have perfect grades, test scores, and activities.
These are the most common (but avoidable) traps that quietly ruin strong applications every year. If you want to avoid becoming another rejection story, this is a must-watch. I’ll break down each mistake, show you real student examples, and explain how to fix them—even if you’ve already made some.
Whether you’re applying to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, or any top school, this will help you build an application that stands out for the right reasons.
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0:00 - The Harsh Truth About College Admissions
0:22 - Why Smart Students Still Get Rejected
0:36 - The 7 Deadly Mistakes Overview
1:03 - Mistake #1: The Trophy Collector
2:58 - Mistake #2: The Last-Minute Launcher
4:25 - Mistake #3: Narrative Neglect
5:39 - Mistake #4: The Perfect Pretender
6:50 - Mistake #5: The Generic Genius
8:43 - Mistake #6: The Resume Exaggerator
9:57 - Mistake #7: The Passion Faker
11:14 - How to Fix Each Mistake
11:21 - Fixing: The Trophy Collector
11:48 - Fixing: The Last-Minute Launcher
12:14 - Fixing: Narrative Neglect
13:02 - Fixing: The Perfect Pretender
13:38 - Fixing: The Generic Genius
14:17 - Fixing: The Resume Exaggerator
14:50 - Fixing: The Passion Faker
15:51 - What Will You Do Differently Now?
16:27 - Get Help Crafting Your Dream Application