Should I still apply to Cornell?

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The creator leverages a high-status, controversial topic (Ivy League admissions) to establish authority, then pivots to a relatable, values-based message that builds trust before offering his own consulting services.

Summary

The creator discusses the absurdity of prioritizing prestige over personal values when applying to universities like Cornell. He uses his own experience of turning down an Ivy League offer to encourage viewers to align their choices with their own beliefs, while directing them to his admissions advice service.

Structure

1Addressing a student's question about applying to Cornell
2Critiquing the obsession with prestige and external validation
3Sharing personal experience of rejecting an Ivy League school

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It’s not my place to tell you to apply or not. Figure it out based on what you value. Keep in mind prestige is just other people’s perception of a school. It can’t tell you whether that school aligns with your values or whether you’ll be happy there. Before chasing the name, ask yourself: Do I actually want this? Do I believe it’s right for me? Would I still choose it if nobody else were impressed? Choose a life you genuinely want, not one that only looks impressive.

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Should I still apply to Cornell? 🧐 I JUST GOT ASKING WHETHER THEY SHOULD STILL APPLY AND IF I DECREASE IN APPLICATIONS Ivy Woah you go to an Ivy? Prestige isn't everything.

Transcript

I just got a DM from a student asking whether they should still apply to Cornell and if I think the school will see a decrease in applications given the controversy. And I could only help but think about how absurd of a question that was. I think it really highlights a growing problem in our youth where their pursuit of prestige has consumed the decision making to the point they don't even consider their own values and instead prioritize the external validation of others and how the world perceives their life and accomplishments. I got into Cornell last year and I turned it down because I didn't believe that school was gonna help me accomplish what I wanted. So stop valuing what other people consider good. You need to figure out if what you are choosing aligns with what you actually believe in. If you can't make that determination yourself, you will never be fulfilled because you'll be chasing other people's dreams.

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