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Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:18 pm
by polichick
Just curious what sort of topics people are writing for this. I thought about using my diversity statement but it's way past the word limit. Thanks.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:25 pm
by Confused7
There's a thread somewhere on TLS with Yale 250s of those who applied and got in. Can't seem to find it now though....from what I remember, a lot of people wrote about intellectual pursuits and academic topics. But there were also those who wrote about a personal talent or anecdote. I'm writing about a childhood nickname myself.
I think any topic is fine, but of course keeping the audience in mind (i.e. don't make it TMI). What's your diversity statement on? If you're submitting a diversity statement to Yale anyway, you might consider writing about another interesting aspect of yourself for the 250.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:16 pm
by The Stig
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:24 pm
by The Gentleman
I was thinking of writing about zombies. READ: I have no chance at Yale and am applying for the hell of it.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:26 pm
by The Gentleman
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:22 pm
by capitalacq
Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:16 am
by lzyovrachievr
capitalacq wrote:Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
+1. At the very least, don't follow those examples.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:19 am
by MysticalWheel
capitalacq wrote:Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
Asha shmasha...3.82/174- I'm bursting in there and taking what's mine, 250 or not!
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:53 am
by Hedwig
MysticalWheel wrote:capitalacq wrote:Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
Asha shmasha...3.82/174- I'm bursting in there and taking what's mine, 250 or not!
LSAT TWIN! My GPA is higher than yours though and I don't feel at all safe. NO ONE IS SAFE.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:33 am
by im_blue
eit wrote:MysticalWheel wrote:capitalacq wrote:Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
Asha shmasha...3.82/174- I'm bursting in there and taking what's mine, 250 or not!
LSAT TWIN! My GPA is higher than yours though and I don't feel at all safe. NO ONE IS SAFE
ITE!
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:52 am
by Kretzy
The Gentleman wrote:I was thinking of writing about zombies. READ: I have no chance at Yale and am applying for the hell of it.
I wrote about zombies. Ended up working out fairly well for me, despite low numbers (median GPA, 25th LSAT, non-URM).
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:33 pm
by r6_philly
Kretzy wrote:The Gentleman wrote:I was thinking of writing about zombies. READ: I have no chance at Yale and am applying for the hell of it.
I wrote about zombies. Ended up working out fairly well for me, despite low numbers (median GPA, 25th LSAT, non-URM).
Seriously? Can I read it?
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:10 pm
by Kretzy
r6_philly wrote:Kretzy wrote:The Gentleman wrote:I was thinking of writing about zombies. READ: I have no chance at Yale and am applying for the hell of it.
I wrote about zombies. Ended up working out fairly well for me, despite low numbers (median GPA, 25th LSAT, non-URM).
Seriously? Can I read it?
PM'ed, but it's also in the "Operation: Enduring Yale 250s" thread.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:26 pm
by The Gentleman
Kretzy wrote:PM'ed, but it's also in the "Operation: Enduring Yale 250s" thread.
I figured you were kidding until I checked that thread. So much for zombie 250.
Re: Yale 250 word essay
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:25 pm
by MysticalWheel
eit wrote:MysticalWheel wrote:capitalacq wrote:Don't look at examples, just listen to Asha's advice
Asha shmasha...3.82/174- I'm bursting in there and taking what's mine, 250 or not!
LSAT TWIN! My GPA is higher than yours though and I don't feel at all safe. NO ONE IS SAFE.
My thoughts precisely- I have no illusions about Yale. Honestly, I prefer H, but I'm still applying. Good luck LSAT twin!
MW