Juvenis

When I attended an info session, I sorta got the impression that typical students are real go-getters and leaders. But I'm a pretty Type-B person; I can take leadership roles when called for, but mostly I tend to shy away from them because I'm introverted, indecisive, and always questioning and doubting my own actions/words. If Yale is predominantly Type-A's, will Type-B's feel uncomfortable or will it benefit them? Is Yale even a good place for Type-B's if A's run the scene?

MutaRiSC

Hmm, I attended an info session today too.

T26E4

The typical student Yale searches for shows excellence, potential and are hungry learners. Often, that can be bundled under typical "type A" traits (leadership, social skills, somewhat competitive, outgoing, driven). But unique talents also can be highly valued.

Being passive, lacking superior drive/ambition, indecisive -- aren't traits that will show well for a school like Yale.

Yale definitely nurtures future leaders/innovators. Yalies also tend to learn great group dynamic skills too. I tend to believe that coopertative skills are highly valued in this sub group too. In that case -- I think others benefit.

hanaviolet

Juvenis, I think this is such an excellent question, and an issue for a type b, introvert in this American culture. I am reading a book called "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" (I think I heard about it here on CC), and I recommend it for you. The author is an introvert, and a Harvard graduate, so it may give you some very helpful context.

jrd3542

all type a i would say

Hunt

I think this depends on what you mean by "type A." If you mean high-stress, competitive, deadline sensitive, obsessive--then no, I don't think the typical Yale student is like that, although some are. I do think students at Yale tend to be relatively high-energy multi-taskers. Many are very creative (something you don't normally associate with type A), and many are also very collaborative, especially in extracurriculars.

allyphoe

"Type B" doesn't mean indecisive and full of self-doubt. There are plenty of introverts at Yale.

eCoachJen

On the subject of introvert, check out this Ted video...

Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Video on TED.com