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I don't think it will help. I applies to MIT's MITES program earlier this year, and my father was appalled at the notion of me handwriting the application. Subsequently, I have a new "application" typewriter.
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I actually had to hand write one of my applications. It was for a school outside of this country, and they let domestic students do it online, but not internationals. It takes *forever* and it's not any fun.
One pro to the handwritten app: all materials can be submitted and mailed together which may actually speed the process in some cases. S applied to 5 out of 6 schools with handwritten apps. Accepted to 4 still waiting on 2. Guess it didn't hurt!
I think your handwriting talent was appropriate for the Yale short take, although perhaps requiring more elaboration than allowed there. But the place to demonstrate that talent is not by handwriting your app.
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