Yale University Supplemental Essay Prompts

1. 1200 wordsRequiredacademic interest

   Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above.

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2. 2200 characters (~35 words)Requiredshort take

   If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?

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3. 3200 characters (~35 words)Requiredshort take

   What is one aspect of yourself that you hope to grow or develop during college?

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4. 4200 characters (~35 words)Requiredshort take

   What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?

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5. 5400 wordsRequiredchoice essay

   Applicants choose ONE of three options (opposing-viewpoint discussion / community membership / a personal experience that will enrich Yale). Confirm all three verbatim options against source before publish.

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Note: Common App / Coalition set shown. Short Takes + final essay are CA/Coalition-only; wording varies slightly by platform.