Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design (650 words max)

Health care and global warming are frequently in the news, however, an issue that affects both and reaches closest to home with me is food- what we eat, how it is raised and its effect on our bodies a

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Think about an idea or topic that has been intellectually exciting for you. Why are you drawn to it? (250 words or less)

Standing on the blacktop next to a small playground at my elementary school was my first experience with Chemistry and chemical reactions. My fifth grade teacher brought the class outside so he could

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Reflect on your engagement with a community to which you belong. How has this engagement affected you? (250 words)

Coach, scorekeeper, referee, athlete. These are all hats I wear while competing in matches within the junior tennis community. Tennis helped me develop lifelong skills at a young age. United States Te

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Select 3 areas of interest, Why do these areas appeal to you? (100 words or fewer)

Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering I want to provide solutions to achieve a sustainable future that enhances the quality of our lives and improves the environment. I was excited

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

The two main reasons I’m applying to Yale are for the community and world changing experiences. I want to attend a college that will provide opportunities for me to create a positive impact in the wor

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Yale short 35 word prompts, questions listed below

What inspires you? Challenges inspire me, the kind that I have to be creative and adaptable to solve. Even though there is a chance of failure by facing them, the thrill of finding a solution is wo

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