ESSAY RESOURCE / 2025–2026
Yale University
当前完整保留 2025–2026 题目与说明，直到院校发布下一申请季内容后再更新；不会因新题尚未发布而留空。正式提交前请以院校申请系统为准。
所有申请者｜核心短文
所有本科新生申请者
以下两题分别作答。
- Core Essay 1
Tell us about a topic or idea that excites you and is related to one or more academic areas you selected above. Why are you drawn to it? (200 words or fewer)
200 words or fewer - Core Essay 2
Reflect on how your interests, values, and/or experiences have drawn you to Yale. (125 words or fewer)
125 words or fewer
Common App / Coalition｜极短回答
通过 Coalition Application 或 Common Application 申请的学生
Applicants submitting the Coalition Application or Common Application will also respond to the following short answer questions, in no more than 200 characters (approximately 35 words):
- Short Answer 1
If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?
No more than 200 characters - Short Answer 2
Other than a family member, who is someone who has had a significant influence on you? What has been the impact of their influence?
No more than 200 characters - Short Answer 3
What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?
No more than 200 characters
Common App / Coalition｜长文书三选一
通过 Coalition Application 或 Common Application 申请的学生
Applicants submitting the Coalition Application or Common Application will respond to one of the following prompts in 400 words or fewer.
- 400 words or fewer三选一，共用一个回答框共用一个回答框
- Option 1
Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?
- Option 2
Reflect on your membership in a community to which you feel connected. Why is this community meaningful to you? You may define community however you like.
- Option 3
Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?
- Option 1