Private · New Haven, CT
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- Application
- Common App
- Recommendations
- 3 required
- Personal essay
- Required
- Regular decision
- January 2, 2027
- Early Action
- November 1, 2026
- Early Decision
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Honors
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Personal statement
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Additional info
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Supplemental essays
As of this moment, what academic areas seem to fit your interests or goals most comfortably? Please indicate up to three.
RequiredTell 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?
Required · 200 wordsIf you could teach any college course, write a book, or create an original piece of art of any kind, what would it be?
Required · 200 wordsWhat is one aspect of yourself that you hope to grow or develop during college?
Required · 200 wordsWhat is something about you that is not included anywhere else in your application?
Required · 200 wordsReflect on a time you discussed an issue important to you with someone holding an opposing view. Why did you find the experience meaningful?
Required · 400 wordsReflect 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.
Required · 400 wordsReflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college. How has it shaped you?
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