<p>I’d like to concur with the general consensus of this thread - you don’t need to have saved the world to get into Yale. There seems to be plenty of bright, well-rounded, talented kids who get in who aren’t the sons of loggers or speakers before national legislatures. That being said, something about your application would need to stand out, I’d think. If it’s not your ECs / accomplishments, then it might need to be your essays. I guess you just need to give your admission officer something that separates you from the other ninety-odd percent of the applicants.</p>
<p>Best,
DMW</p>