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Yale Legacy Policies and Guide

Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the eight Ivies, the third-oldest college in the US, and one of the nine schools founded before the American Revolution. In a word: storied. Yale is extremely popular with Ivy League hopefuls and extremely competitive – last cycle, they had a 3.9% acceptance rate. However, if you’re reading this, we assume you know this. You’re here because a parent (or both!) went to Yale and you want to follow in their footsteps. Let’s talk about it.

Deferred by Yale Single-Choice Early Action 2024-2025

Once upon a time, Yale deferred a massive number of early applicants. As a result, being deferred didn’t really tell the applicant anything about the status of their application. But now you’ve been deferred, and you’re probably wondering what this means. Luckily, things have changed in recent years. As the number of first-year undergraduate applications to Yale soared, they had to change their strategy. Instead of deferring upwards of 50% of early applicants, they began only deferring applicants who truly have a chance of getting in through the regular decision round.

How to Write the Yale Supplement 2024-2025

Yale is universally recognized as one of the best universities in the world. A member of the vaunted Ivy League, Yale has one of the best undergraduate programs in every single subject they offer. The 6,750ish undergraduate student fight hard to get there. Yale receives nearly 60,000 applications for only about 1,600 spots per class. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only 3.7%, the lowest acceptance rate in the history of the university.

Summer Strategy Ideas for Yale

Yale. The name speaks for itself. Yale is widely regarded as one of the best school in the nation (though these days, U.S. News & World Report ranks it at #5). And aspiring Yalies should take the application process extremely seriously. Recently accepted students had very impressive test scores. SATs were (on average) between 1500 and 1580, which ACT averages ranged from 33-35! And the acceptance rate for the most recent class reported was just 5%. So, if you aspire to attend Yale or any other Ivy for that matter, it’s critical you take advantage of every opportunity to stand out, including during summer vacation.

How to Get into Yale

Yale is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale is the third oldest university in the United States and was actually founded before George Washington was even born. Yale has excellent research opportunities, outstanding academics, and unique programs, such as its multidisciplinary academic programs and special divisional major. Plus, their aid meets 100%of demonstrated financial need (regardless of citizenship status), which we love.

Applying to Yale as an International Student

No matter where you are in the world, chances are that Yale University needs no introduction. It is one of the best universities globally, and one of the most sought-after by top students. If you’re a student outside of the U.S. looking to go to college in the United States, chances are you’ve asked yourself “Could I get into Yale?” The answer isn’t a strict yes or no, so in this post we’re going to break down what Yale looks for in an international application.

Dartmouth + Yale End Test-Optional: What Does it Mean?

In the last few weeks, both Dartmouth and Yale have decided to end the test-optional policies they adopted during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. The idea behind making schools test-optional in the first place was to accommodate students who suddenly found themselves unable to take the ACT or SAT because, well, everything was shut down. While some more progressive schools had adopted test-optional policies years (sometimes decades) prior, the first school of the Ivy League to adopt their own test-optional policy was Cornell, and all the other Ivies (and Ivy-adjacent top-tier schools) quickly followed.

Rejected Restricted Early Action from Yale 2023

Experiencing the disappointment of getting a dreaded rejection letter from your dream school during the Early Decision phase can be truly disheartening. You've invested your heart, soul, dedication, and countless hours into becoming an exceptional candidate. It's crucial to remember that this outcome doesn't define your worth or your potential. Your bright future still awaits, and there are other really, really good options out there. 

Deferred by Yale — Now What? (2023-24)

You’ve been deferred by Yale, and that’s a major bummer. It’s ok to sink into your couch and eat a pint of ice cream while drowning in self-pity. Once you hit the bottom of the pint, though, it’s time to get to work. There are things to do. Yale doesn’t just defer people for fun, after all, and they didn’t defer you because they don’t want to disappoint you. They made the choice for a reason, and now the ball is in your court.

Yale Extracurricular Activities for High School Students

So Yale is your dream school, but will you get in? A lot of our students are very nervous about their chances at schools like Yale. And we get why: it takes more than great grades and scores to get into Yale. If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. It isn’t always obvious what that might look like, so we wanted to break it down and give a real example of what the kind of student that gets into Yale looks like.

Most Popular Majors at Yale

When going into the college application process, it’s important to think about majors. That might sound scary for students who don’t know what they want to study in college. That’s okay. Think about it this way: schools want to admit high-achieving students who are experts in a particular niche. We encourage our students to hone in on a very specific academic area and use that to apply to a particular program or major. (You can always change your mind about your major once you’re admitted!)

What to do if You're Waitlisted by Yale 2023

Yale is an iconic American university and member of the prestigious Ivy League — but you already know that if you’ve been offered a place on the waitlist. First off, we’re sorry to hear that you’re in limbo. It’s an unpleasant place to be. You should know, however, that you aren’t alone. You should also know we help students get off waitlists every year. Before we tell you what to do next, let’s start with some stats.

Yale Legacy Strategy

“Of course, my kid is going to get into Yale. I went there, so they are a legacy!” We hear this way too much. And we hate to hear this because it is really not true, and we don’t like breaking bad news! Most legacies don’t get into Yale. It is the cold hard truth. But, if you are a legacy and you’re interested in your child getting in, read on. Let’s break down what legacy admissions really look like at Yale and how you can best support your legacy as they apply.

How To Write the Yale University Supplement 2022-2023

What’s in Connecticut, over 300 years old, and home to a surprisingly amazing drama program? That’s right – it’s Yale. Yale is the third oldest university in the U.S. (founded in 1701, so like a full grandpa-lifetime older than the U.S.) and is getting more exclusive by the year. This last cycle, their acceptance rate dropped to 4.46% and they saw over 50,000 applications – a record number.

Yale Legacy Guide

You went to Yale and now your kid is dreaming of following in your footsteps. That’s great. However, you might be wondering to yourself, “Since I went there, is that going to help their chances?” We hear this all the time from alumni parents. It’s not as simple of a question to answer as you might think. We do a ton of research every year. We talk to admissions officers, compile data from class statistic reports, we read alumni newsletters and school papers. Even with all that, the weight of legacy in admissions can still be a difficult question to tackle. We wanted to break down everything we know about legacies at Yale and try to answer some of the most common questions we get from parents. So let’s dive in.