Ivy League
Yale University
Ivy League school in New Haven, CT known for law, drama, and the arts. Features a residential college system and open curriculum.
ACCEPTANCE
4.4%
TUITION
$62,250
TEST OPTIONAL
Yes
📅 Application Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1Regular Decision: Jan 2
📝 Required Supplements
- Common App or Coalition
- Yale Supplement
- School Report
- Teacher Evaluation
Optional but recommended:
- Interview
✍️ Essay Tips for Yale
- Show intellectual engagement with ideas, not just achievements
- The "intellectual vitality" essay is central — discuss thinking, not doing
- Be specific about why Yale — show you've done research
- Show warmth and humanity alongside brilliance
🎯 What Yale Looks For
- Intellectual curiosity and engagement
- Love of learning for its own sake
- Character and integrity
- Ability to contribute to Yale's community
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