Supplementary Materials as a Writer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>Hi, I am an international student definite on applying to Yale among a host of other colleges. Writing is my passion, and it is reflected in my extracurricular activities. I was thinking of submitting one of my essays, however on the website they say they prefer samples, which really doesn't work for a critical analysis (in my opinion). I also run a blog, which consists of my own articles of opinion (about 600-800 words long) on current topics. Now, I know that Yale says they will ignore links to blogs on their site, but this isn't a run-of-the-mill blog they are referring to (they group blogs with social networking sites). I know that I could just place it on my EC list but I don't think that it would mean much to the admission officers there.</p>

<p>Any advice?</p>

<p>Note: I am applying in a year. I just wanted to do some research now instead of when I'm scrambling to finish off all my apps.</p>

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<p>If it were me, I would use the application essays to showcase my writing prowess, instead of sending them additional material to read. The adcoms have a very limited amount of time to get through everything in your file, you don’t want to bog them down (most likely, they won’t read it).</p>

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<p>if it’s something really exceptional that you’ve won awards for then you should submit it.</p>

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<p>I second @kendrickgirl. I personally know someone who was truly an exceptional writer; he sent substantive poems (that won awards), a lengthy research paper, etc. and got into Yale RD.</p>