You have the stats to make the first cut. Your recs and counselor evaluation will present your character traits and may or may not convince adcoms whether you are a good fit.
I think you should go for it. Those are very interesting & some impressive ECs…i.e., the ones that will get the admissions committee’s attention are the ones that aren’t ‘cookie cutter,’ like your paid internship, the research you’ve worked on that’s getting published, web admin, etc.
Should you mention your YouTube channel on your application? I’m not sure. It depends on the content of the channel. if it has more adult content (risque), then leave it out. Or if your YouTube channel is full of stuff like unboxing toys or you commenting off-screen while viewers watch your game character play video games, then no.
@tucsonmom Unfortunately, my YouTube channel does contain off-screen commentary while I play games. However, the types of games that I play are not what your average teenager plays in his/her free time. Rather, I have built a small “brand” by providing tutorials for children’s games. I started my first channel back in 2010. Should I still eschew from putting it on my application?
In other words, the videos are not of me playing video games in my free time. Rather, they are scripted and edited tutorial videos for digital children’s games.
I personally think the youtube channel would be beneficial. I think it would set you apart and help demonstrate your personality. Obviously don’t make it the highlight of your application but to show that you have been able to build a channel with a million views proves how hardworking you are.
if it has more adult content (risque), then leave it out. Or if your YouTube channel is full of stuff like unboxing toys or you commenting off-screen while viewers watch your game character play video games, then no.