<p>This question is for yalies who are currently enrolled/attended. I am a senior this year and was looking for potential colleges for the 2007-2008 school year. My grandfather told me to look into Yale as I am a legacy (my grandfather was the quarterback of the football team during the WWII period…until he broke his leg)…</p>
<p>I am sure that this has been asked many times. What does Yale look for in potential applicants? </p>
<p>I want to apply to Yale, however, I just want to make sure that it’s not a waste of time.</p>
<p>A lot of people that you hear about being admitted to Ivy League schools have the perfect college application. 4.0+. Amazing EC’s. 1400/2400 ish SAT’s. High ACTS. Many APs. Leadership positions. </p>
<p>Last year I decided to follow a dream in which I had to put a lot of this stuff behind me. I was offered a scholarship from Rotary International to study abroad in Chile as a high school student. My applications lacks the glitzes and glams that the TYPICAL applicant has. </p>
<p>Does anyone know of people who were admitted without perfect 4.0s, high SATs, APs, etc etc…?</p>
<p>Does Yale look for a person like me - the spontaneous (yet successful) dream follower? Or do they look for the typical 4.0er that actively participates in every club that the school has to offer?</p>
<p>Thanks. Hope someone has insight for me.</p>