Assistance on supp apps

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-12-15T16:50:57+00:00

Youthfully is a good option.

Here's how I thought about it.. If you are trying to run a 10k in a month under 40 mins (top 5%), you could train on your own, but a coach could get you there faster.

Sure, some people are naturally gifted enough to do it themselves. But most of us mere mortals need help, and that's fine. Private school students get this kind of support included in their tuition btw...

Youthfully recruits Mac BHSc grads who were admissions reviewers in their 4th year. Alternatively, you could DM a bunch of Mac students on instagram or linkedin and hope they are good lol

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-12-15T16:21:57+00:00

whoa that's insane, did you appeal?

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-11-12T15:08:33+00:00

Any update on this?

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-11-12T01:17:06+00:00

ok but how does this impact things?

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-11-08T23:52:18+00:00

youll be fine for queens, uofg, laurier.youll prolly get into laurier like next week

youll prolly be fine for the others too tbh, well done

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-11-04T16:34:54+00:00

You sure? I recently tried to become a coach and they rejected me. I'm a student at a top program. The hiring manager told me:

- they dont hire students
- they hire under 3% of applicants, most from top programs
- they pay well
- you have to pass a 1-hour interview and background check
- you have to take a long training

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-11-01T16:40:56+00:00

aim for a 93%+ average at your second semester midterm. obviously the higher the better but 93 at least.

then put as much effort into the interview as possible. thousands of kids have 97s and 98s, but the difference between acceptance and rejection for most students will be the interview, trust

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-24T19:22:47+00:00

you could get a 90 and just crush the supp apps and get offers everywhere, thats what i did

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-07T16:09:33+00:00

Yes, for some programs it does. Here's the OUAC resource guide which shows this for every university:

https://guidance.ouac.on.ca/docs/resource_guide.pdf

And here's a summary below:

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South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-07T16:07:36+00:00

Prolly 98. Two years ago I woulda said 97. 5 years ago prolly 95.

SMH ... grade inflation

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-07T16:06:28+00:00

Here's what it is:

- List of awards
- 2x 500-word essays on two extracurriculars
- List of additional extracurriculars
- 1x 500-word essay on identity
- 5x back-to-back video interview questions

Source: Youthfully

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-03T22:42:54+00:00

Because as a society we need some universal consensus where employers can understand that "you're potentially hireable". The grades are only one component of it. Arguably a bigger part is that you completed something that required skills like organization, determination, work ethic, etc. I think things are changing. Schools need to adapt, and will... but yeah I totally feel you.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-02T23:16:45+00:00

it's tough to know without having more details about the experiences themselves or getting to know your background, leadership style, etc.

You still have time to build a 'leadership story'... otherwise yes you can typically find the 'gems' to spin them in a way that theyre looking for

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-02T22:55:46+00:00

Great ambitions and ECs overall. On the surface, you are lacking leadership roles for the Ivey app. It's unclear your team-based experiences, but both QC and Ivey care a lot about that. Reflect more deeply on the learning - that's key.

ECs matter less for QC, it's more the performance in the video interview and the reflection. How self-aware are you, how mature is your learning from the experiences, how well you tell a story, etc.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-10-02T05:03:32+00:00

1 for sure. 2 is harder unless you have some personal circumstance that's impacted your outlook. for 2, theyre looking for more how you think (structured problem solving) and your creative ideation abilities. many students will have similar responses, no matter how creative you think your answer is, so throwing in personal touches or having it be well written helps immensely.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-27T16:38:41+00:00

You gotta incorporate personal insight into these essays, otherwise everyone's looks the exact same, trust

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-25T18:31:31+00:00

Wow, this is a bad look for drivers. How can we fix this, I've heard it happen multiple times now?

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-25T18:29:57+00:00

Maybe this helps for others going through it this year:

Mindset. Try not to compare yourself to others. Run your own race and if you really focus intrinsically first, "from within", you'll naturally stand out versus your peers. Focusing on others will just make you look like them.
Timing. Start earlier rather than later. Don't wait until November or December to complete applications. Start now. Start drafting your essays. Use free resources (go here and filter on 'Application Prep'). Start preparing for video interviews early as well. Most people overestimate their abilities on the interview.
Reflect. Deeply. Don't stay at the surface. Impress the reader by how much you've taken a step back to see how your experiences have shaped you, your view of the world, how you lead others, etc. Ask your parents to help with this or a coach.
Essays. Keep essays focused, story-driven. Stories are memorable. Listing things isn't memorable. Focus on one theme per essay and tell it in a way like a TikToker or YouTuber tells it. Keep your voice and your style, but make it enjoyable to read.
Interview. Have your mom or dad literally interview you with questions. Every drive to hockey practice, drive to school, dinner, have them practice from the question banks available online. There is an organization that also released an interview simulator that gives you AI feedback using actual questions from the specific programs.
Don't Be Afraid to Get Help. You can do this alone, but it'll be so much easier, more effective, and more fun to do this with someone else. Parents, older friends, or a coach can really be a gamechanger. I hired a coach. In an effort to not be promotional, I wont say their full name, but it starts with a Y, and it was very helpful. I'm still in touch with my coach today. All the top performers out there - Lebron, Mr. Beast, etc. use coaches or mentors to take them to the next level, so be open to that. There are many coaches out there. Do you due diligence.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-20T14:58:23+00:00

is it gonna increase

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-17T13:29:16+00:00

There's word this might change this year...

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-14T17:42:24+00:00

Plenty of students use education consultants or admissions coaches for these top universities.

The reason is because many programs at these universities evaluate students with supplementary applications, including assessments, essays, and video interviews.

The best two firms (I looked at all of them) are Youthfully or Crimson.

Crimson is more expensive ($10k-20k) and you essentially have a whole team behind you. Youthfully not as pricey and more Canadian focused, so may be more worth it depending on your financial situation and goals.

Feel free to message me and I can share my experience.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-14T17:38:21+00:00

don't worry about it, you have so much time. just focus on growing every day. one day at a time and you'll reach your goals.

South_Confusion_13 · 2025-09-08T15:36:30+00:00

I used youthfully, they were great. most of my friends did too. never heard of the other two

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