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Could contribute to our transportation needs (we have traveled more than 300,000 miles in LA County from ‘hoods to lockups; or a field trip for 30 students. (for many members it’s a 1st on a plane, 1st out of LA.”

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even if you personally cannot afford to donate, you will be supporting the cause by simply watching this video! to maximize the ad revenue, I would appreciate if you could turn off AdBlock, watch the whole video, and avoid skipping ads.


“$1000 would provide a computer or 100 books for our members at one of the juvenile halls or camps; OR provides the supplies needed for youth to produce a public mural.
$200 - $999:
Could contribute to our transportation needs (we have traveled more than 300, 000 miles in LA County from ‘hoods to lockups; or a field trip for 30 students. (for many members it’s a 1st on a plane, 1st out of LA.”
please do note I filmed this a while ago, and the jokes I made about paying for tuition w/ this particular video are no longer up to date! all proceeds from this video will be donated.

[lovlydogs]

“i got a 1580”
my soul just left my body

[minarva]

I love the way how Jasmine is so humble

[Kaskaderka]

Isn't this scary that she got rejected from so many schools even though she seems to be a perfect student? Perfect GPA, very good test scores, top notch extracurriculars, internships, big YT channel, published a book...

[wink]

how she got into ucla
answer: her entire channel

[ana-mariaandreescu]

I just can wait for a “day in a life at UCLA” video

[cursivevibes]

“High school isn’t about tailoring your life into college apps” 👏👏👏 100% yes

[caoimhejane]

Oh my god never clicked so fast. I was really curious about this stuff

[dalialesli]

I’m going to be taking 3 or 4 AP’s wish me luck for junior year !!!

[kaitlyn]

Quick question: was the “room where it happens” a hamilton reference?😂

[misha]

really curious to hear your parents' side of the story! what you were like growing up, what their thoughts are of your youtube channel, academic decisions, etc.

[pymento]

Current UCLA student here. First of all, congrats and welcome! Second, this is probably the most comprehensive admissions video for UCLA that I've seen. Great job :)

[salalal]

“how to get into ucla”
me: wow that sounds interesting
also me: *lives in Germany*

[sourcream]

is it the lighting or the makeup?
there’s such a bright aura around jasmine🤩
no:) its her beauty inside out!

[reverie]

She is literally the child that every parent wants, and I'm just here being a failure to everyone.

[sweetdia_med]

All that hard work and effort really paid off! Literally the best advice and tips you can ever give 😊

[mehreensyed]

I'm currently in 8th grade and i feel like getting into college is the hardest thing in life...you have the studies, money management and other responsibilities which really scare me...but jasmine explains it with such ease i kind of get confidence in myself...please keep making videos like this...i really love them and thanks a lot

[jazminenoamie]

i’m also part of the ucla class of 2024 and your videos helped me throughout high school. thank you for everything!! hope to see you on campus 💛

[studyburrito]

congratulations again for getting into UCLA, you totally deserved it! what are you most excited for? 💛💖

[priscillaye]

i was waiting for this!!! two of my friends will be attending ucla this fall!