Yale 2011 applicants Forum

[slax]

People actually get into this school?

I think it's the same as how some people are international spies. You know they are out there, but there is very little proof to be found.

[tomwatts]

First calls went out 12/11.

They also announced a few days before that they were going to make their first calls shortly. So if they do the same thing this year, there will be an announcement on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week that calls are going to start.

Just to give Yale hopefuls even more of a stressful time waiting.

[eaa1537]

Hi. I had a question for the people who already applied. For questions 5 on Yale's application, it tells you to list your ec activities, etc. Did you guys really just write a list of stuff you did, or did you write short descriptions as well? Thanks.

Would also love to know this

I haven't sent in my app yet but I'm basically copying and pasting this section from my resume, which has a short description and time commitment included. However, I am still attaching my resume as well.

Also, it says "on separate sheets of paper please answer questions 4-12." What if my answer to questions like 6, 11, and 12 are simply no or not applicable? Should I really assign another electronic attachment and just say something like- No I've never been convicted of any criminal charges?

[arism87]

Did anyone send their Dean's Cert before applying- either for Yale or Stanford? I did and I'm hoping it won't be an issue

[dbrddr]

Did anyone send their Dean's Cert before applying- either for Yale or Stanford? I did and I'm hoping it won't be an issue

About a week before. It definitely shouldn't be an issue if you've gotten the "complete" e-mail.

[arism87]

Did anyone send their Dean's Cert before applying- either for Yale or Stanford? I did and I'm hoping it won't be an issue

About a week before. It definitely shouldn't be an issue if you've gotten the "complete" e-mail.

On that note, how long does that take? Submitted tonight. Not that I'm excited about the process. 1% chance, approximately.

[Confused7]

I submitted on 11/10 and I'm still not complete...not that I have a chance anyway.

[tgir]

Did anyone send their Dean's Cert before applying- either for Yale or Stanford? I did and I'm hoping it won't be an issue

About a week before. It definitely shouldn't be an issue if you've gotten the "complete" e-mail.

On that note, how long does that take? Submitted tonight. Not that I'm excited about the process. 1% chance, approximately.

Mine took 15 days to go from submission to complete. But that time period did include Thanksgiving week, so it might be shorter for you.

[Kaitlyn]

I submitted on 11/10 and I'm still not complete...not that I have a chance anyway.

What do you mean by "Complete"? Does Yale send out Complete emails?

[Weirdlog]

I submitted on 11/10 and I'm still not complete...not that I have a chance anyway.

What do you mean by "Complete"? Does Yale send out Complete emails?

Yes, I got one a couple of days ago--and it's the last thing you get from them before hearing a decision.

[Kaitlyn]

I submitted on 11/10 and I'm still not complete...not that I have a chance anyway.

What do you mean by "Complete"? Does Yale send out Complete emails?

Yes, I got one a couple of days ago--and it's the last thing you get from them before hearing a decision.

Thanks! Good to know.

[tgir]

I submitted on 11/10 and I'm still not complete...not that I have a chance anyway.

What do you mean by "Complete"? Does Yale send out Complete emails?

Yes, I got one a couple of days ago--and it's the last thing you get from them before hearing a decision.

So that means no online status checker? If so, this is going to be agonizing. Doesn't Yale understand the sorts of tools that neurotic people require to maintain sanity?!

[Confused7]

Nope, no status checker. Should I call their office to see what's up with my app? It's been almost a month now and no word...

[r6_philly]

Nope, no status checker. Should I call their office to see what's up with my app? It's been almost a month now and no word...

When did you send your certification? I don't think they send out the complete email until everything including all certification letters are in. Only took a little over a week for me to go complete but I had all the forms sent ahead of time.

[Confused7]

Nope, no status checker. Should I call their office to see what's up with my app? It's been almost a month now and no word...

When did you send your certification? I don't think they send out the complete email until everything including all certification letters are in. Only took a little over a week for me to go complete but I had all the forms sent ahead of time.

Certification was sent electronically from my UG last week. Even if they update their records once a week, they should have gotten everything from me by now...

[r6_philly]

Nope, no status checker. Should I call their office to see what's up with my app? It's been almost a month now and no word...

When did you send your certification? I don't think they send out the complete email until everything including all certification letters are in. Only took a little over a week for me to go complete but I had all the forms sent ahead of time.

Certification was sent electronically from my UG last week. Even if they update their records once a week, they should have gotten everything from me by now...

They have never been known as being speedy - and last week was Thanksgiving week. I expect you to be getting your complete email next week.

[Confused7]

Nope, no status checker. Should I call their office to see what's up with my app? It's been almost a month now and no word...

When did you send your certification? I don't think they send out the complete email until everything including all certification letters are in. Only took a little over a week for me to go complete but I had all the forms sent ahead of time.

Certification was sent electronically from my UG last week. Even if they update their records once a week, they should have gotten everything from me by now...

They have never been known as being speedy - and last week was Thanksgiving week. I expect you to be getting your complete email next week.

Hm, okay. I hope you're right! I'll try to be a bit more patient and wait until next week.

[r6_philly]

Hm, okay. I hope you're right! I'll try to be a bit more patient and wait until next week.

I think it was said most applications come in Feb. I wouldn't worry until new years because they are still taking their time processing/reviewing.

ETA: Yale is not a decision that I would stalk...

[Confused7]

Hm, okay. I hope you're right! I'll try to be a bit more patient and wait until next week.

I think it was said most applications come in Feb. I wouldn't worry until new years because they are still taking their time processing/reviewing.

ETA: Yale is not a decision that I would stalk...

Yeah I know...my chances are so so small anyway. Oh wellz.

[theadw]

Hi. I had a question for the people who already applied. For questions 5 on Yale's application, it tells you to list your ec activities, etc. Did you guys really just write a list of stuff you did, or did you write short descriptions as well? Thanks.

Would also love to know this

Last year, I wrote my responses to this question like so: From MonthX, YearX — MonthY, YearY, I was the [title] of/at [organization]. [In this capacity/During this time/Some other phrase], I [did stuff].

[shanemahsa]

People actually get into this school?

I think it's the same as how some people are international spies. You know they are out there, but there is very little proof to be found.

Didn't get in last year--not reapplying. Good luck to everyone!

[r6_philly]

All your technical questions answered:

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... tters.aspx

[arism87]

All your technical questions answered:

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... tters.aspx

Awesome, 2 days after I submit..

[r6_philly]

All your technical questions answered:

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... tters.aspx

Awesome, 2 days after I submit..

Yes I was thinking about you when I was reading it. You can always update though, it won't go complete for another week or two.

[arism87]

All your technical questions answered:

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... tters.aspx

Awesome, 2 days after I submit..

Yes I was thinking about you when I was reading it. You can always update though, it won't go complete for another week or two.

Lol! Funny how people recognize me for my stress over Yale when I have next to no chance of admission. Anyway I think it's okay the way I did it, according to the post. Thanks for sharing!