Some notes from the conversation: 1) Stop trying to write the "perfect" essay. 2) Show impact with numbers, not buzzwords. 3) Quality quantity in extracurriculars. 4) Be yourself during interviews and Candidate Weekend. 5) Your application should feel connected, not random. The full conversation is worth watching.IBBE - International Board of Business Education (@ibbesocials)This conversation features Veronika Yarmishko, an incoming student at NYU Abu Dhabi, in discussion with our co-founder, @AnzilahD Veronika shares her journey from Ukraine, how she built her application, approached essays, framed extracurricular activities, navigated Candidate Weekend, and what she believes helped her stand out in the admissions process. She also answers questions from students about essays, interviews, honors, extracurriculars, and preparing for university. If you're planning to apply to universities abroad, we hope this conversation gives you practical insights and helps you build a stronger application. Video — https://x.com/ibbesocials/status/2079085269735927906 — @ibbesocials Jul 20, 2026