<p>Is Yale one of the toughest colleges to get in and why ? What does Yale look for in an applicant (qualifications/qualities etc..) Is it possible to take two B.A's ( International Relations/Philosophy) and three minors (Political science/Sociology/English) and finally a doctorate in Philosophy. How many years will this take ?
What are the BEST programs that Yale offers for a student aiming to do International Affairs ( Diplomat) ?</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, you might be better off at Georgetown for what you’re pursuing.</p>
<p>True, Yale is one of the toughest colleges to get into. “Why?” That’s a pointless question 
Well, Yale looks for the things that all other colleges would look for, GPA, academic rigor, SATs, extracurriculars, neat essays, character/personal qualities and good recommendations :)</p>
<p>At Yale, you can’t do minors(Who needs one anyways? It doesn’t add anything to your diploma…) But you can certainly do a double major! And IR/Phil should be manageable in terms of workload imo. It shouldn’t take more than 4 years.
As for the doctorate, I don’t know. :)</p>
<p>I don’t think there is a special “program” for International Relations. But they DO have that major. :)</p>
<p>Here’s a wonderful website for you to get your information</p>
<p>[Admissions</a> | Yale](<a href=“http://www.yale.edu/admissions/]Admissions”>Admissions | Yale University).</p>
<p>A doctorate in Philosophy requires admission into a graduate program – a completely new venture. Not granted to students looking just to enter college…</p>
<p>What an excellent website! </p>
<p>[Admissions</a> | Yale](<a href=“http://www.yale.edu/admissions/]Admissions”>Admissions | Yale University)</p>
<p>And this one will leave you in good stead as well!</p>
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<p>ie. Please do your own research for such basic questions.</p>
<p>Well, I happen to have freshman twins, one at Yale and one at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, so I hope I can help. </p>
<p>I agree with the first reply, if you’re truly interested in a career in foreign affairs/diplomacy, you may want to redirect your attention to Georgetown’s SFS. In fact, once my daughter realized the SFS’s offerings, it was really her top choice school. Other than a handful of California schools (because she had always wanted to stay in California), this was it. She intended to include a couple of D.C. based back-up schools on her list, but after being admitted E.A. at Georgetown, no need. She didn’t even consider any of the Ivies over SFS (although Princeton does have an amazing program in its Woodrow Wilson School but she loved the unique opportunities only available in D.C.). </p>
<p>For those interested in careers–and undergrad internship opportunities–in international affairs, Georgetown’s SFS is the place. The faculty is amazing and includes numerous experts in diplomacy, national security, anti-terrorism, etc. etc. Madeline Albright is still on the faculty. The SFS does have a more self-selective, competitive pool of applicants than the other Georgetown schools. My daughter is interested in a career in intelligence law via the CIA, FBI -type of organization. Her first semester she was able to take a seminar by a veteran CIA attorney in this very subject. The SFS reeks of internationalism and they specifically look for kids who have, “…demonstrated a profound interest in international affairs.” Those word came from the SFS dean last April at their open house. Check out their website and get to the faculty listing: [Edmund</a> A. Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University](<a href=“http://sfs.georgetown.edu/]Edmund”>http://sfs.georgetown.edu/)</p>
<p>As for Yale, it’s extraordinary! My Yale D is planning on double-majoring in French and Art History and at this point, would like to pursue a career in arts administration. Yale excels in these type of humanities areas of study. Yale is even more selective than Georgetown’s SFS (7.5% admit rate compared to 19% in the SFS). But I believe Yale is looking for a different student. I think kids who have demonstrated some significant proficiency in the arts do well in their admissions. Of course, they’re also looking for near-perfect grades in the most rigorous coursework available, SAT scores in the top 5% (top 1% is ideal), major commitment to EC’s, leadership & character, STRONG teacher recommendations, eloquently written essays that reveal the student, and profound intellectual curiosity. Oh yes, I’m also quite confident that Yale searches between the lines for kids who are socially adept and will be vibrant participants in and contributors to its remarkable residential college communities. At least twice I have heard Jeffrey Brenzel, Dean of Admissions, speak on the traits they look for in applicants. Mind you, they’re always balancing what you have to bring to the table against all the other applicants they’re evaluating for that particular year. Scroll through this NY Times post for Dean Brenzel’s responses to readers’ admissions questions. It’s very informative: [Q</a>. and A.: College Admissions - Questions/Answers Blog - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/]Q”>Q. and A.: College Admissions - The New York Times)</p>
<p>Good luck! Find the school that’s right for you. It’s great to have prestige, but a good match is most important.</p>
<p>From what I understand, Yale only offers International Relations as a SECONDARY major, meaning you have to pick something else to be your primary major… maybe something for the OP to keep in mind</p>
<p>^ I think Yale only offers IR as a minor? I might be mixing up Yale with some other school though.</p>
<p>Be artsy…</p>
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You are. Yale doesn’t have minors, though double majors are possible. As fuzzyfirebunny correctly stated, IR can only serve as a second major.</p>
<p>^ My apologies, it’s either Dartmouth or Brown that offers IR as a minor.</p>