Anonymous
11/04/2022 10:51
Subject: Video introduction!
It's a good screen for confident extroverts which is what universities want
Anonymous
11/04/2022 10:36
Subject: Video introduction!
Anonymous wrote:I would think it is in fact optional.
Something for kids who are more verbal, leaning towards performance/debate/the arts?
Perhaps call the admissions dept (anonymously) and just ask if its inclusion impacts the admissions decision at all.
Not at all. STEM DS submitted last year.
Anonymous
11/04/2022 10:35
Subject: Video introduction!
Anonymous wrote:2 minutes is a looooong time for an "introduction." That's way longer than coaches want for recruiting videos. Poor kids. Definitely benefits kids with fancy editing equipment/skills or who can hire a filmmaker to do this for them. And yes most kids I know hire this out to someone for sports recruiting.
Oh please. My kid last cycle did his intro video on his iphone. Certainly had no fancy equipment or editing skills.
Anonymous
11/04/2022 09:08
Subject: Video introduction!
I would think it is in fact optional.
Something for kids who are more verbal, leaning towards performance/debate/the arts?
Perhaps call the admissions dept (anonymously) and just ask if its inclusion impacts the admissions decision at all.
Something for kids who are more verbal, leaning towards performance/debate/the arts?
Perhaps call the admissions dept (anonymously) and just ask if its inclusion impacts the admissions decision at all.
Anonymous
11/04/2022 08:45
Subject: Video introduction!
2 minutes is a looooong time for an "introduction." That's way longer than coaches want for recruiting videos. Poor kids. Definitely benefits kids with fancy editing equipment/skills or who can hire a filmmaker to do this for them. And yes most kids I know hire this out to someone for sports recruiting.
Anonymous
11/04/2022 00:12
Subject: Re:Video introduction!
Might as well get used to it. Employers use it for interviews.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 23:21
Subject: Video introduction!
No way in $&@! I’d do that.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 23:20
Subject: Re:Video introduction!
I think it's ridicullous. My DD is great on video but her twin brother is not. Why should that be a factor that negatively impacts his application?
Anonymous
11/03/2022 22:13
Subject: Video introduction!
Definately a good way to deal with all the parents claiming that they’ll just tell their kids to lie about being a URM.
Although I guess blackface would make your kid stand out.
Although I guess blackface would make your kid stand out.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 21:49
Subject: Re:Video introduction!
Is this the same as ZeeMee that some schools say are optional?
Anonymous
11/03/2022 21:11
Subject: Video introduction!
Yep, not really optional. Do it.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 20:41
Subject: Re:Video introduction!
Brown does this. I think U Chicago is asking as well? Terrible, IMHO
Anonymous
11/03/2022 20:28
Subject: Video introduction!
Yikes. Practice practice practice and just make sure it is not disqualifying. It does not need to win an academy award.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 20:22
Subject: Re:Video introduction!
If it’s Brown, you really need to do it. It isn’t really optional.
Anonymous
11/03/2022 20:14
Subject: Video introduction!
My DC submitted an application this week and realizes there is an "optional" 2 minute video introduction. Assume optional means you need to do it. Poor kid...trying to figure out something creative to do for this too!