<p>No need to reference Yale. The question isn’t posed that way. (Of course there’s the “Why Yale” bit – but that’s obvious). General essays are fine. </p>
<p>Have a read at this article I found informative:
[U.Va</a>. Office of Admission Essays](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>
<p>Note the author’s contention about “abstractions and unsupported generalizations” – maybe check your 2nd “observations” essay against this standard?</p>
<p>Good luck to you</p>