u/prollymimi

I’m an international applicant doing O/A Levels, and I plan to apply in 2029 to Ivy League and T20 universities. I want to know if I’m on the right track and what else I should be doing. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Preferred major: Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

O Levels / IGCSE grades: 10 A/A*s and 1 B (in Religious Studies)

A Levels: Haven’t taken them yet, but I’m aiming for A/A*s

SAT: Not taken yet. I’m currently studying and plan to keep retaking it until I score above 1520

Extracurriculars:

* Founder of 4 monetized YouTube channels with 250K+ total subscribers. I’ve been working on them since I was 12 and currently earn more than the average income in my country at 15.

* Working a full-time remote job as a YouTube strategist for an established company (paid role).

* Building an NGO focused on women’s rights and female education called Eve’s Daughter (translated differently in my language). This is something I’m deeply passionate about, inspired by my personal experiences with harassment and cultural barriers. I already have a clear plan and potential partnerships in mind, so it’s not just a social media initiative but something I want to scale for real impact.

* Planning to apply to summer programs like TASS, TechGirls, and RSI (though I know admission is competitive and opportunities are limited in my country).

* Working on publishing a research paper with a professor in a field related to my other extracurriculars.

* Volunteering at a summer camp every year teaching underprivileged children. By the time I apply, I expect to have over 300 hours of community service.

* Mentoring others on YouTube and financial independence, which I plan to expand further.

This is what I’ve done and planned so far for 2026. I know I still have time and more opportunities will come. I’m not doing these activities just for college applications. Most of them genuinely align with my interests and passions. However, if there’s any advice on how I can make my application even stronger, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you!

I’m an international applicant doing O/A Levels, and I plan to apply in 2029 to Ivy League and T20 universities. I want to know if I’m on the right track and what else I should be doing. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Preferred major: Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

O Levels / IGCSE grades: 10 A/A*s and 1 B (in Religious Studies)

A Levels: Haven’t taken them yet, but I’m aiming for A/A*s

SAT: Not taken yet. I’m currently studying and plan to keep retaking it until I score above 1520

Extracurriculars:

* Founder of 4 monetized YouTube channels with 250K+ total subscribers. I’ve been working on them since I was 12 and currently earn more than the average income in my country at 15.

* Working a full-time remote job as a YouTube strategist for an established company (paid role).

* Building an NGO focused on women’s rights and female education called Eve’s Daughter (translated differently in my language). This is something I’m deeply passionate about, inspired by my personal experiences with harassment and cultural barriers. I already have a clear plan and potential partnerships in mind, so it’s not just a social media initiative but something I want to scale for real impact.

* Planning to apply to summer programs like TASS, TechGirls, and RSI (though I know admission is competitive and opportunities are limited in my country).

* Working on publishing a research paper with a professor in a field related to my other extracurriculars.

* Volunteering at a summer camp every year teaching underprivileged children. By the time I apply, I expect to have over 300 hours of community service.

* Mentoring others on YouTube and financial independence, which I plan to expand further.

This is what I’ve done and planned so far for 2026. I know I still have time and more opportunities will come. I’m not doing these activities just for college applications. Most of them genuinely align with my interests and passions. However, if there’s any advice on how I can make my application even stronger, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you!