<p>What would you say are the most important personal qualities colleges like Yale look for in applicants?</p>
<p>Probably intellectual motivation and a good character (i.e. someone who respects an Honor Code). I read that the one thing that colleges turned away from were students who got in trouble with the law (that was one of the reasons they rejected 2400 SAT kids, or 1600 in the old days).</p>
<p>ambition, perhaps?</p>
<p>I'd say leadership.</p>
<p>ambition, eh, somewhat. As a student here...I think confidence, intellictual excitement and great courage. Good character is abound here also.</p>
<p>Being uber knowledgable isn't the key. It's being uber-awesome in a way that people will always think you're a great person to be with.</p>
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<p>OP: some people have chimed in. What do you think you bring to the table?</p>
<p>probably leadership, citizenship, and how much money your daddy donates each year.</p>
<p>friendliness!</p>
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<p>I'd say I have confidence, leadership and ambition going for me.</p>
<p>Competitive schools look for what the applicant is likely to contribute to the school community - e.g., in athletics, music, class discussions, journalism, etc. - not just who might deserve to get in. Yale, in particular, also values a sense of humor.</p>
<p>With Yale, I would say intellectual curiosity and passion for learning are certainly valued highly. They are building a class, however, so there isn't really one "right" personal characteristic. </p>
<p>As far as "fit" goes, I believe outgoing personalities are happier at Yale than quieter types. JMO</p>
<p>Bank Account</p>