I can't find a link with this information, although I am positive it has been discussed in various groups while I visited Yale. Thus I recant my statement, and instead substitute a 1 billion dollar investment into science faculty, facilities, and research.
Tips for a Great Response to the Why Yale Essay. Regardless of how you decide to answer this prompt, there are four tips everyone should keep in mind to make sure they're fully answering the question, giving the information Yale wants to see, and making sure they stand out from other applicants.
No. The Harvard satire wasn't funny and made a low blow about Annie Le. haha, that's the inner Yalie in me speaking out :)
okay, in retrospect, this turned out much longer than I expected. sorry, I just like gushing about my future school. disclaimer: I'm a 2015er, so I start freshman year in the fall.
Yale students, faculty, and alumni engage issues of local, national, and international importance. Discuss an issue that is significant to you and how your college experience could help you address it.(250 words)
Why choose Yale? Because it is a world class, great place with incomparable excellence in many fields, and provides the chance to be surrounded by interesting and talented classmates. (I went to another such place and it was one of the great experiences of my life.) Of course, everyone needs to try match what a school offers with their own interests and abilities. But there are a number of schools, Yale included, where it is hard to go wrong.
Going back to the more organized aspect, Yale has over 300 registered student groups, the large majority of which are very active--they range from debate groups to singing groups to dance groups to athletics and everything in between and beyond.
Why people go there: Because it is a wonderful, unique , supportive place filled with brilliant , interesting and , yes, fun people. I don't think many other schools can offer the sense of community that the residential college system fosters, or support their students with as much funding, resources and advice. Professors and students alike truly care a
The lazy California surfer dude. Yale does run on an East Coast pace and I know some Californians who weren't quite ready for how structured their friends' lives could get.
Yale is truly an amazing university. Of course it is great academically but it really stands out to me because of the number of activities and societies available to students. There is a society for any random interest or passion you could have and they are constantly hosting interesting events. Just use the Yale campus events app 'Ublend' to see all the amazing events on campus!
Originally Answered: Yale seems like a depressing place -- located in New Haven, depressing architecture, students who seem less-than-average fun. Why do people choose to go there?
New Haven: is actually a really great place to live. Considering you are spending a lot of time there as a student, the city you're in does matter, though it shouldn't be the end-all-be-all, because you are, well, there to learn... Touching on what was said above, NH has the highest restaurant density of any city its size, and is very affordable, which makes it easier to live within a student's budget than NYC (for example). The city did gain a bad reputation in the 1970s and 1980s due to the loss of industry and resulting crime/drug problems (which has sadly and incorrectly stuck), but the crime rate is actually very low for a city of its size--it is covered by both the NHPD and the Yale PD. In addition to all that Yale itself has to offer, NH is a historic port city, with many museums, historical sites, restaurants, the Shubert Theater (where many Broadway shows go to preview), a beach, etc. You just need to actually look around and see what's available. The city itself is undergoing a strong urban renewal, with revitalized shopping districts, new amenities (like food stores) and a generally refreshed look. Additionally, its central location between Boston and NYC is convenient should you choose to venture beyond campus.
Why choose Yale? Because it is a world class, great place with incomparable excellence in many fields, and provides the chance to be surrounded by interesting and talented classmates. (I went to another such place and it was one of the great experiences of my life.) Of course, everyone needs to try match what a school offers with their own interests and abilities. But there are a number of schools, Yale included, where it is hard to go wrong.
Going back to the more organized aspect, Yale has over 300 registered student groups, the large majority of which are very active--they range from debate groups to singing groups to dance groups to athletics and everything in between and beyond.
Why people go there: Because it is a wonderful, unique , supportive place filled with brilliant , interesting and , yes, fun people. I don't think many other schools can offer the sense of community that the residential college system fosters, or support their students with as much funding, resources and advice. Professors and students alike truly care a
The lazy California surfer dude. Yale does run on an East Coast pace and I know some Californians who weren't quite ready for how structured their friends' lives could get.
Yale is truly an amazing university. Of course it is great academically but it really stands out to me because of the number of activities and societies available to students. There is a society for any random interest or passion you could have and they are constantly hosting interesting events. Just use the Yale campus events app 'Ublend' to see all the amazing events on campus!
Originally Answered: Yale seems like a depressing place -- located in New Haven, depressing architecture, students who seem less-than-average fun. Why do people choose to go there?
New Haven: is actually a really great place to live. Considering you are spending a lot of time there as a student, the city you're in does matter, though it shouldn't be the end-all-be-all, because you are, well, there to learn... Touching on what was said above, NH has the highest restaurant density of any city its size, and is very affordable, which makes it easier to live within a student's budget than NYC (for example). The city did gain a bad reputation in the 1970s and 1980s due to the loss of industry and resulting crime/drug problems (which has sadly and incorrectly stuck), but the crime rate is actually very low for a city of its size--it is covered by both the NHPD and the Yale PD. In addition to all that Yale itself has to offer, NH is a historic port city, with many museums, historical sites, restaurants, the Shubert Theater (where many Broadway shows go to preview), a beach, etc. You just need to actually look around and see what's available. The city itself is undergoing a strong urban renewal, with revitalized shopping districts, new amenities (like food stores) and a generally refreshed look. Additionally, its central location between Boston and NYC is convenient should you choose to venture beyond campus.