<p>@imrenj: before giving advice, you should understand how Yale reads applications. </p>
<p>[Frequently</a> Asked Questions | Yale College Admissions](<a href=“Frequently Asked Questions | Yale College Undergraduate Admissions”>Frequently Asked Questions | Yale College Undergraduate Admissions)
QUESTION: My essay is more than 500 words. Is that OK?</p>
<p>ANSWER: We ask that you respect the word limit we have set. Will we read the words beyond 500? Yes. But if your essay is much longer than 500 words, you will not have helped yourself by ignoring our request. Remember, concise and simple writing is often the best writing.</p>