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Length · 4 Jul 2026
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Video #35646 · Speaker address

Creator ranks extracurriculars on tier list.from @lumiere_edu

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Overview

The creator ranks various high school extracurricular activities on a tier list (S to F) based on how much Ivy League colleges value them. He evaluates National Honors Society, Student Government, ISEF/Olympiad awards, independent research, volunteer work, and part-time jobs, providing a brief justification for each ranking.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Introduce ranking system
  2. 2Subvert common belief
  3. 3Deliver rapid verdicts
  4. 4Provide concise justifications

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Rapid Fire ListicleExpert Rate/Rank
Elements
Tier List GraphicText OverlayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

Ranking Extracurriculars That Ivy Leagues Love

Verbal hook · 30%

National Honor Society.

Visual hook · 25%

A speaker stands next to a large, empty tier list graphic, creating immediate visual context and an information gap for the ranking to come.

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Hook template

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Ranking [specific items] That [elite institution or outcome] Actually [want/value/look for]

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A title that promises to rank a set of high-stakes items for a specific, aspirational audience, immediately establishing the video's value proposition.

Payoff

The viewer is left with a completed, controversial hierarchy that feels like insider information, compelling them to re-evaluate their own priorities and engage further via a call-to-action.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Contrarian Tier List

Rapidly ranking items within a familiar hierarchy (S to F tiers) while subverting common expectations to establish authority and provide 'insider' knowledge.

  1. 1

    The Shocking Demotion

    The creator evaluates a widely respected or popular item and ranks it unexpectedly low, often using misdirection to create surprise and establish a contrarian, authoritative tone.

  2. 2

    The Nuanced Downgrade

    The creator evaluates another common item, ranking it low but providing a specific exception or condition that adds credibility and nuance to their judgment.

  3. 3

    The Elite Benchmark

    The creator introduces a rare, high-achievement item and places it at the absolute top of the ranking, setting a clear 'gold standard' for the audience to aspire to.

  4. 4

    The Achievable A-Lister

    The creator ranks a challenging but more accessible item in a high tier, offering a practical and valuable goal for the audience.

  5. 5

    The Commonplace Classifier

    The creator evaluates a very common item and places it in a middle or low-middle tier, explaining why it fails to stand out from the competition.

  6. 6

    The Underdog Elevation

    The creator evaluates an often-overlooked or less 'prestigious' item and gives it a surprisingly high ranking, justifying its hidden value and rewarding the viewer with a unique insight.

Themes

  • College preparation
  • Academic achievement
  • Student life

Techniques

  • Tier list ranking
  • Direct address

Trends

  • Tier list videos

Post caption

For more extracurriculars comment “EXTRA” and I’ll send you my full list of extracurriculars✅

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Ranking Extracurriculars That Ivy Leagues Love

  • contextual · beginning

    National Honors Society

  • contextual · beginning

    Student Government

  • contextual · middle

    Research

  • contextual · middle

    VOLUNTEER WORK

  • contextual · middle

    PART TIME JOBS

Transcript

National Honor Society. Yes tier is what I would say if I were an idiot. Tier, this is just your GPA, everyone has it. Student government. D tier, honestly no that valuable unless you're president. ISEF or Olympiad award. S tier, this is really selective and genuinely very valuable if you get it. Independent research. I'm gonna say A tier, very valuable if you get published in a high school or college level journal. Volunteering at a no profit. C tier, not that valuable and a lot of people have these type of volunteer opportunities. Working part time job. B tier, pretty rank, especially for privileged students, and it's great if you show consistency over a few years.

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