Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (650 words)

Under hospital sheets in a labor room is a courageous woman rising to the challenge. Sounds, sweat, stamina—all it takes to bring life into this world. Amongst the ordeal and overwhelming emotions, th

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Why do these areas appeal to you? (100 words or fewer)

In senior year, I developed a culturally-adapted assessment tool for autism. While researching current diagnostic tools, I realized that the needs of the neurodivergent community are the most ignored

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What is it about Yale that has led you to apply? (125 words or fewer)

At SSP’s TA lectures, I had the opportunity to listen to [Name Redacted] (SSP’15/Yale’20) describe her love of bugs. Displaying the insect collection at Yale’s Peabody Museum, she briefly spoke about

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What inspires you?

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Yale’s residential colleges regularly host conversations with guests representing a wide range of experiences and accomplishments. What person, past or present, would you invite to speak? What question would you ask?

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You are teaching a Yale course. What is it called?

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Most first-year Yale students live in suites of four to six people. What do you hope to add to your suitemates’ experience? What do you hope they will add to yours?

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Yale’s extensive course offerings and vibrant conversations beyond the classroom encourage students to follow their developing intellectual interests wherever they lead. Tell us about your engagement with a topic or idea that excites you. Why are you drawn to it? (250 words or fewer)

Over the years, I have built up a veritable collection of folk songs. What started as a pastime quickly grew into a personal passion project. My father first introduced me to folk songs of Bengal: the

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Yale students, faculty, and alumni engage issues of local, national, and international significance. Discuss an issue that is important to you and how your college experience could help you address it. Respond with an essay of 250 words or fewer and an audio file, document, image, or video that you have created.

As humans, we thrive on social interaction and communication. However, in a world increasingly interconnected by social media, we are losing the touch of others and our emotions. COVID-19 has exacerba

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National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): scored 178/200 in Stage 2, awarded 2+ year scholarship from Central Government of India. (top 2000 out of 900,000) Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Sear

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