<p>How is a typical Yale student like? Just wondering… I know Yale has a very diverse student population but is there anything common among yale students?</p>
<p>Hmm… generally speaking, Yale students & alumni seem to me to be outgoing, social, friendly, articulate, intellectual/quirky (i.e., with unusually-well developed interests in particular fields), intelligent, creative, charismatic, generous, well-read, open-minded. </p>
<p>Significant fractions are also quite artistic, liberal/activist, nerdy, athletic, studious, musical (you will hear students playing instruments all over the campus anytime you step outside), theatrical, witty.</p>
<p>The admissions office seriously looks to attract & admit students who show unusually strong evidence of leadership ability, not just academic excellence. Students with absolutely spotless academic track records often get rejected, while those who have extraordinarily well-developed talents, intellectual drive or leadership backgrounds in particular areas are often admitted (although they usually have great academic “stats”, too).</p>
<p>Rory Gilmore. Duh.</p>
<p>We’re all friggin crazy. But the FUN kind of crazy!</p>
<p>Like ME.</p>
<p>10 char</p>
<p>lol bazcat. I freaking love Gilmore girls.</p>
<p>Yale is well-known for its diversity. The concept of “a typical Yale student” doesn’t actually exist. I venture to say that the only adjective which you can use to generalise them is… well… “smart” lol</p>