Glimpse videos?

[Anonymous]

Anecdotally, I haven’t seen a glimpse video move the needle at all. Seems like a waste of time. Almost like more busy work and $22 down the drain quite honestly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anecdotally, I haven’t seen a glimpse video move the needle at all. Seems like a waste of time. Almost like more busy work and $22 down the drain quite honestly.

There was one video my son saw on Youtube that worked…and it was so cute and clever…but it told you one fact about the applicant only. No idea if it was new info or not but I assume the cleverness and memorability of it helped even though I would have suggested my kid have much more info about the kid.

[Anonymous]

I have only heard the anecdote about the kid getting denied from Duke bc too scripted. I have never read that the glimpse video made a positive difference anywhere. And, lots of college counselors saying you don’t need it.

So I am wary of the glimpse video.

[Anonymous]

My kid did it for the school they are now attending. They used it to explain "why major" because the school didn't have a supplement to address that. They submitted it to I think 2 additional schools that also accepted the videos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Used to pick physically attractive kids.

That, or race. This kind of thing is disallowed in the corporate world for a reason.

[Anonymous]

My DC did it- they worked really hard on it and were very proud of how it turned out. It’s a chance for your DC to show their personality- why wouldn’t you do it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have only heard the anecdote about the kid getting denied from Duke bc too scripted. I have never read that the glimpse video made a positive difference anywhere. And, lots of college counselors saying you don’t need it.

So I am wary of the glimpse video.

Mine did it last year for northwestern and Vanderbilt.

Admitted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have only heard the anecdote about the kid getting denied from Duke bc too scripted. I have never read that the glimpse video made a positive difference anywhere. And, lots of college counselors saying you don’t need it.

So I am wary of the glimpse video.

Mine did it last year for northwestern and Vanderbilt.

But no idea if would have been admitted otherwise. I still haven’t seen data to say they are definitely helpful

Admitted.

[Anonymous]

Mine did one at the last minute. He thought it wasn't necessary as long as you had an alumni interview, but at a Q&A the AO told him she actually likes seeing them.

It was hard to not repeat something already on the application, but I think it worked out in a perfectly imperfect sort of way.

I think they really just want to see the kids speak and get a sense of the kid behind the application.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have only heard the anecdote about the kid getting denied from Duke bc too scripted. I have never read that the glimpse video made a positive difference anywhere. And, lots of college counselors saying you don’t need it.

So I am wary of the glimpse video.

Mine did it last year for northwestern and Vanderbilt.

But no idea if would have been admitted otherwise. I still haven’t seen data to say they are definitely helpful

Admitted.

Do you have any data that other demonstrated interest is “definitely helpful”? If so, please share that data for the colleges that accept Glimpse videos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anecdotally, I haven’t seen a glimpse video move the needle at all. Seems like a waste of time. Almost like more busy work and $22 down the drain quite honestly.

What anecdotal stories could you have? Even file reviews don’t tell you this info…you’d need to know either:

Identical applicants in every way and only the one w/the video is in or out

Or

File review of a file says: video/no video hurt/helped applicant.

A supposed note for a single self-reported summary of what the file actually said does not tell is that the kid that was too scripted got in or didnt bc of video. It was just something noted (like an interviewer noting a kid was stiff or spoke to fast or was very nervous…it’s an opinion w/no info on the impact.

There is no anecdotal information that you have…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have only heard the anecdote about the kid getting denied from Duke bc too scripted. I have never read that the glimpse video made a positive difference anywhere. And, lots of college counselors saying you don’t need it.

So I am wary of the glimpse video.

Mine did it last year for northwestern and Vanderbilt.

But no idea if would have been admitted otherwise. I still haven’t seen data to say they are definitely helpful

Admitted.

Northwestern said: “The Undergraduate Admissions website also clarifies that students who do not submit the video are not at a disadvantage in the review process.”

https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/10/campus/a-glimpse-of-personality-class-of-2029-used-glimpse-videos-to-add-a-spark-to-their-applications/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Mine is not doing it..

Ed or rd

ED….hope that’s not a mistake.

Why aren’t they doing it? It is another chance to tell the admissions officer something new about you. Personally, I would make my kid do it.

Why would you MAKE your kid do it? Isn't it up to them?

Honestly, if your kid's application is strong on its own, leave it and don't bother -- unless your kid is very attractive and articulate with a good on camera personality. Otherwise, it could hurt the application.

My kid has a very strong application, is articulate and attractive, but I suggested she consider not doing it, mainly because I think for her, it would be awkward. She is going to get in the old fashioned way!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Mine is not doing it..

Ed or rd

ED….hope that’s not a mistake.

Why aren’t they doing it? It is another chance to tell the admissions officer something new about you. Personally, I would make my kid do it.

Why would you MAKE your kid do it? Isn't it up to them?

Honestly, if your kid's application is strong on its own, leave it and don't bother -- unless your kid is very attractive and articulate with a good on camera personality. Otherwise, it could hurt the application.

My kid has a very strong application, is articulate and attractive, but I suggested she consider not doing it, mainly because I think for her, it would be awkward. She is going to get in the old fashioned way!

NP: so you influenced ur kid bc you thought she’d be awkward in it. How is that different from the other parent influencing her kid to do it bc she thinks it will help?