<p>Yale has changed and expanded their website’s info on supplementary materials in the past couple of months. There used to be more “discouraging” wording. But the website still says: </p>
<p>You should think carefully before submitting supplementary material with your Yale College application. Many successful applicants submit only the items that we require. There are also cases in which too many submissions, or submissions that do not reflect a high level of talent, can actually work against a candidate. (Underlining mine)</p>
<p>The website further says not to submit: </p>
<p>Unnecessarily long or extensive submissions. Succinct submissions often make a stronger impression. </p>
<p>Since Piggle asked for an honest evaluation, I think that between the essay length and excessive supplemental materials, the admissions officer might have felt there was a failure to follow directions and a tone-deafness about the application. BUT, Piggle looks like a great applicant with great potential and I’m not too concerned about his/her future, although deferral is tough.</p>