Aspiration to Achievement: How Christopher Paudel & Abhishek Pradhan Got Admitted to W&L University!

The Stories presents the first episode of the second season with an inspiring conversation. Incoming freshmen Christopher Raj Paudel and Abhishek Pradhan from Washington and Lee University share their insights on the U.S. application process, the Common App, and the challenges they faced. This informative discussion will ignite your curiosity about the U.S. application process. Stay updated and tuned for more videos.

About the Guests:
Christopher Raj Paudel : Christopher Raj Paudel is an incoming freshman at Washington and Lee University, Virginia, from Kathmandu, Nepal. He plans to pursue an engineering major, based on his interests in STEM. He is a nature lover and enjoys interacting with others. If you have any questions for him, please contact him through his social media:
Instagram: chrizz_blessed (  / chrizz_blessed  )
LinkedIn: christopher-paudel (  / christopher-paudel-abb6b9260  )

Abhishek Pradhan : Abhishek Pradhan is an incoming freshman at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, from Kathmandu, Nepal. He plans to major in Computer Science and Economics and has a keen interest in entrepreneurship. If you have any questions for him, please contact him through his social media:
Instagram: @abhishek_pradhann (  / abhishek_pradhann  )
LinkedIn: abhishekpradhannn (  / abhishekpradhannn  )

Contents:
0:00 -Intro
4:25 -A-level and NEB
10:23 -Balancing ECAs and Academics
14:13 -Initiate and create opportunities
19:18 -Study in USA
24:12 -Common App
26:05 -Gap year and College application time frame
31:00 -Common App essay
40:00 -Essay Review
42:50 -ECAs
55:10 -Standardized Tests
1:03:28 -Acceptance from Washington and Lee University
1:18:00 -CSS Profile and ISFAA
1:22:41 -LORs
1:23:46 -Johnson Scholarships
1:27:15 -Bonner Scholarships
1:29:52 -Do's and Don'ts
1:37:10 -Random question segments
1:44:50 -Ending

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