How many essays does Yale require?

Yale University requires you to submit one “Why Yale?” essay and two additional essays, depending on whether you are submitting the Common Application, QuestBridge Application, or Coalition Application. You will choose from a selection of topics for the longer Yale supplement essay questions.

Who gets into Yale?

To get into Yale, you need to stand out academically. Over 80% of students offered a place in the class of 2022 at Yale achieved SAT scores over 1400, and 87% achieved ACT scores of 32 or higher. 95% of incoming students who attended high schools that ranked students were in the top 10% of their class.

Will I get accepted to Yale?

Yale is extremely selective: it accepts less than 6.5% of applicants every year. This means that fewer than seven out of every 100 students get into Yale. In order to be competitive as an applicant, you’ll need to have near-perfect grades, excellent test scores, and standout essays.