This is my final draft of the Yale Supplement (the short questions). Just wanted to hear your opinion : do they seem to fit, or are they a little bit cliché and superfluous?
Corrections are welcomed as usual :)
What in particular about Yale has influenced your decision to apply?As a person very fond of History, what first appealed to me about Yale was its gothic architecture. Yet, I was mainly persuaded me to apply is its reputation of academic excellence and its offers for an eclectic education that blend Ethics, Politics and Economics in one major. Furthermore, its exchange programmes provide with a vast perspective of the world's diversity that serve as a guide to those whose main goal for the future is a career in International Development.
What would you do with a free afternoon?Feeling that I have neglected my brother lately, I would spend an afternoon with him, probably visiting our favourite bookstore, or eating a sandwich.
Recall a compliment you received that you specially value. What was it? From whom did it come?I know that if I want something done, I should always call you - my employer at the American Embassy of Tirana
If you were to witness one moment in History, what would that be and why?The First French Assembly in 1789, because it would be interesting to witness the intellectual transition of a population kept under the rule of absolutism for centuries.
What do you wish you were better at doing?Considering my passion for colors, details and harmony, I wish I was better at painting.
If you were choosing students to form a Yale class, what question would you ask here that we have not?If you were to live one day as fictional character, who would that character be and why?
"What in particular about Yale has influenced your decision to apply?"
Hello! I just wanted to let you know; for this question, you do know that the limit is 250 words, and not 250 characters, right? Your answer just seems a bit short and limited for this question. I feel as if there is so much more you could expand on.
Everything else is really nice though :)
I really enjoyed your answers, but I agree with swtlildee, you can expand more on your first answer.
Grammatical fix;
"Yet, I was mainly persuaded me to apply is its reputation of academic excellence..."
I would reword that like:
"Yet, what has mainly persuaded me to apply is its reputation of academic excellence..."
Thank you very much for your opinion :) It's really nice to feel that my work was appreciated.
As for the "Why Yale?" I wish I could expand it, unfortunately the limit is a mere 500 characters and it took me more than 5 revisions to come to a final conclusion.
Hope the answer is fine considering the limits of character.
Oh my goodness! I just checked and you're right!
Drat, now I have to completely redo my why Yale T_T
I apologize for my error, and am thankful that you pointed it out.
Crazy isn't it? This one and Princeton's short answer were the most difficult ones.
Good luck with the "Why Yale" and remember to check the number of characters ;)
