<p>Hey, I am applying to Yale SCEA and I was wondering what's the best way to do that. Should I apply online or by paper submission?</p>
<p>I know that they say that they prefer online, but I heard that paper submission is more personal and somehow conveys more personality...? </p>
<p>What's the consensus for veterans ('05)?</p>
<p>I wouldn't do it online, because it is sometimes hard to format things perfectly, like the essays. Also, the online version has character limits. If you submit a paper app, you can go over the word limits. Although some people may tell you this is bad, it is not if it is within reason and the extra words add much significant value to your app (after editing it to make it pithy and such).</p>
<p>Basically, I downloaded a copy of their app, edited it in Adobe Acrobat and then printed it off. If you choose to not do it online, don't hand fill in the app--use acrobat or a typewriter.</p>
<p>What's wrong with hand filling the applications? If you have nice handwriting, there shouldn't be a problem. I hand wrote mine. I don't think it's that big of a deal.</p>
<p>You're right. You should be able to hand fill it in if your handwriting is impeccable. I think it's all about making it readable for the admissions officer.</p>
<p>I did it online. It was super easy. It is probably the easiest contigency-plus you dont have to worry about the mail not getting there for some reason (trust me you will be an absolute wreck right after you send it in.)</p>
<p>LOL wow ok hmm thanks for the advice. I think I'll try to download it and fill it in with adobe, but if that doesn't work out for whatever reason, I'll just do it online.</p>
<p>I did it online, and yes, the system had some errors (changing " to , for instance) but it didn't appear to hurt me.</p>
<p>amen-thinkjose, are you going to Yale?</p>
<p>I wrote my application out by hand (I have good handwriting), and in blue ink so it would stand out from the page. I think that was suggested in one of Michele Hern</p>
<p>i thought online was much easier than by hand. it was really quick and one of my faster applications. also i have more faith in it being received online rather than by mail. I think I remember them sending me an automated response right after I sent it in which is a big stress reliever in my opinion</p>
<p>prepster, nope sorry. I chose Penn/Wharton.</p>