Yale University

To be accepted to study at Yale, interested applicants must apply directly to the school, college, or program where the degree will be awarded: Yale College for undergraduate degrees; the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for doctoral programs and some master’s degrees; or one of the professional schools.

Common Application and Yale-Specific Questions

The Common Application and Yale-specific questions include space for you to tell the University more about your background, activities, interests, and motivation in your own voice. You should talk about your extracurricular activities in the space provided and write two essays on topics of your choice. 

The University encourages you to write openly and candidly about activities, interests, or experiences that have been meaningful to you. What is most important is that you write in your own voice about topics that you are passionate about. Concise writing is often the best writing, so please try to limit your essays to the stated limit of 250-650 words for the Common Application essay, and 500 words for the Yale-specific essay. You will be asked to list your current year courses, and the credit value of these courses, on the Common Application.