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05-28-2008, 01:53 AM
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#61 | | New Member
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I've heard that Yale is known for Art
but what about the Yale "college"?
What are some majors and courses offered in Yale that are well-known and respected?
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06-05-2008, 07:59 PM
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#62 | | New Member
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I have a question regarding tests:
If I take a Subject test more than once and get over a 770 the second time, how does Yale view this?
Do they like the improvement
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06-20-2008, 01:02 AM
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#63 | | Member
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Heewon, all of the majors at Yale are well-known and very respected among employers, graduate schools, professional schools, etc. The most popular majors are history, economics, psychology, and english. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology is popular among science majors. The curriculum at Yale is very challenging. If you want to know more about courses at Yale check out Yale Online Course Information | Search Courses. Also Yale College (which is what Yale mostly refers to) is historically known for being the one of the best universities in the country and arguably in the world for the humanities. The science curriculum though is very strong and billions is being invested in research, etc. IvyLeague294, improvement is always a good thing although keep in mind that one test is not going to change Yale's decision. I am convinced they view all of their candidate holistically. That is the ENTIRE package counts. But a 770 is great, good job!
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06-23-2008, 03:05 PM
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#64 | | New Member
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| book recommendation
Anyone ever read this book? The Standing One by Jack Kelley (Book) in Literature & Fiction
A friend of mine said their cousin (or somebody) went to school with the guy who wrote it and it really captured the experience as an undergrad - granted, it's set in the late 90's, but you have to figure it's probably not too different today? Anyway, it looks like it just came out and seems pretty cool - reminds me of the Secret History by Donna Tartt (I love mysteries!) - just ordered a copy.
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06-23-2008, 03:18 PM
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#65 | | Junior Member
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A question for people attending yale
What were you scores (sat/act) and your e.c's?
Also did you apply ed?
thanks alot
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06-28-2008, 10:01 PM
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#66 | | Member
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I find this thread fascinating, but there is one rather annoying thing: isn't this thread supposed to ask questions ABOUT Yale and not what STATS people have? Those questions are (I think) better suited for the College Admissions section of CC..
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06-29-2008, 06:18 AM
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#67 | | Member
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Well, we do want to have an idea of who gets in.
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07-01-2008, 07:27 PM
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#68 | | New Member
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I've got a question: How hard are your classes at yale compared to junior and senior year of high school? Do you think it is hard to adjust?
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07-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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#69 | | Junior Member
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I have an on-campus interview this upcoming week (at Yale). Though Yale is my second choice, i still would like to be accepted there. So basically, i was just wondering if you had any advice for the interview; for example, what to expect, what to bring? Much appreciated.
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07-07-2008, 09:51 PM
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#70 | | New Member
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what are the odds of a legacy with a 2110 SAT score and a 790 SAT II chem and 770 US have?
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07-08-2008, 05:09 PM
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#71 | | Senior Member
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that is not nearly enough info
what kind of legacy? (big donor?)
ECs?
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07-15-2008, 04:20 PM
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#72 | | Junior Member
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do students use cars commonly at yale, or is everything in a walking distance?
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07-18-2008, 05:22 PM
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#73 | | Junior Member
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do students use cars commonly at yale, or is everything in a walking distance?
| Everything you need to get to for class and most activities outside of the class are within (very easy) walking distance. You should definitely NOT bring a car freshman year. Parking is hard to find and it is unnecessary. Some upperclassmen have cars, but they tend to have them for very specific purposes, whether it is making weekend trips, driving to the mall (you can easily take the bus), or just getting off of campus. But don't bring one freshman year.
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07-18-2008, 08:23 PM
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#74 | | Senior Member
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And on the subject of transportation, how useful is a bicycle? My D will be taking *some* science/math classes. Do most students use bikes to get up the hill, or is the campus consolidated and congested to the point that a bike is not needed? She'll be living in L-Dub in a quad, and then Pierson (and, yes, she already believes its the best college at Yale). She's an athlete so needs to get to the gym every day. Does snow/cold prevent cycling for long stretches in the winter? Do the bike racks simply become abstract scultures, or do people use their bikes year-round?
Another question: does she need to buy a printer, or are they commonly available to students within the residence hall?
Also, I've heard the rooms in L-Dub are pretty tiny. Any advice on just how light to travel?
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07-20-2008, 11:51 PM
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#75 | | Member
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What sort of student is Yale looking for? I have certain ec's but I never considered Yale. I'm toward the top of my class and I want to know if I would stand a chance. Does Yale look for the artsy/theater type, math/science..? What is the factor that could get one in?
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