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Awards
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Activities
Brazilian @ Yale
My original college list was 13 schools! I applied early to Yale (my top choice), and was fortunate enough to get accepted through Early Action in mid December. I think the number 1 thing you should keep in mind when writing your essays is that they should tell the admissions office something new about you, and not just repeat information already listed on your common app. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy my essays!
Brazilian @ Yale
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College
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AP/IBs
8
Essays
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Awards
9
Activities
Race
White
Gender
Male
School Type
Private
Legacy
No
Low income
No
First generation
No
International
Yes
Recruited Athlete
No
GPA (W)
3.9
GPA (UW)
3.9
GPA Scale
4
ACT
34
# AP/IB Exams
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Personal Statement
Yale University

One of the most important parts of your application is nailing the 'Why X College?' prompt. On a similar note, it is also important to show a certain amount of 'fit' for the university: being a stella
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