Yale University
2026-27 · Common App, Coalition App, QuestBridge
Auto-compiled from official sources, August 2026 — confirm on the application.
Restrictive Early Action November 1, 2026Regular Decision January 2, 2027
Main personal statement required (250-650 words), plus:
- intellectual curiosity200 words (hard cap)required
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?
Review my draft - creative quirky200 characters / approx 35 words (hard cap)required
If you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?
Review my draft - roommate personal200 characters / approx 35 words (hard cap)required
What is one aspect of yourself that you hope to grow or develop during college?
Review my draft - short take200 characters / approx 35 words (hard cap)required
What is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?
Review my draft - community identity400 words (hard cap)required (choose 1 of 3)
Reflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. OR Reflect on your membership in a community... OR Reflect on an element of your personal experience...
Review my draft
Streamlined 2026-27 supplement by eliminating explicit 'Why Yale'.