<p>This is a question in the Yale supplement. I am wondering if I can only put one thing there and elaborate, or if I can put down multiple things...Is it like a laundry list?</p>
<p>you don’t have very many words for this…it is only really one sentence! just say truly one thing what you enjoy doing and a very brief explanation for it.</p>
<p>Do the answers have to be a full sentence?</p>
<p>it does not have to be a full sentence; just be truthful and genuine instead of trying to write something you think that admissions officers are looking for. I wrote mine in a full simple sentence but I’m sure it can be interpreted however you want as long as it is brief and makes sense (about 25 words I believe)</p>
<p>I applied and was accepted EA. I wrote a list of things, separated by commas (i.e. "I’d w, x, y, and z.), but stayed under 25 words.</p>
<p>I wrote one thing and elaborated on why. Originally I was going to do a list, but I thought the one thing might be a better glimpse into my character.</p>
<p>It’s whatever you want to make of it. My son, who is a freshman at Yale, wrote the following: “I would go to the Guitar Center on 14th Street in Manhattan and try out guitars that I can only dream of purchasing.”</p>
<p>^ Awesome!</p>
<p>I did a simple sentence of more than 25 words but fewer than 175 characters…they’re already limiting you within the Common Application program, so I think you’ll be fine as long as it fits. (Accepted SCEA)</p>
<p>The main thing, as has been said, is to be honest. Don’t write what you think they’re looking for.</p>
<p>thanks for your advice!! I’m applying Regular Decision, and could you please read my essays just to see how it feels? I’m an international student and I’d appreciate your help sooo much!! (and if yes, could you give me your e-mail? :D)</p>
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