Is it okay to say the same kind of things in the “Why do these majors appeal to you” and the “What do you most enjoy learning” questions?
What did you guys do?
Thanks for any advice.
I’d say that its fine but bring in a more broad perspective in the why appeal vs a focused approach in the enjoy learning one
My second choice major was the same as what I enjoy learning most, as it’s a passion more than a job. Given that the first essay is only 125 words, I only had one sentence about that major. However, in my second essay with the full 250, while I did reuse a very similar sentence, I used the whole essay to explore the reasons behind why I love that field of study so much. I chose one specific area I enjoy learning the most, so I had little overlap between the two essays.
but shouldn’t something you enjoy learning most be your first choice major?
If you apply to the Engineering school, you get another essay prompt “please tell us more about what has led you to an interest in this field of study, what experiences (if any) you have had in computer science or engineering, …(Please answer in 500 words or fewer)” So now you have another 500 word to explain your first choice major. Have fun with 125, 250, and 500 word essay with the same topic!
I don’t, for some reason, get that Engineering prompt? Why could that be? I listed my interest in these order btw:
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Maybe it’s because I didn’t put it as my first choice
Yes, since your first interest is physics, you count as an applicant to Yale College, not Yale Engineering. Good choice, save yourself a 500 words headache.
One of the Yale app questions is “What inspires you?”. I listed a few things because the limit is 200 characters (approx 35 words), but my dad thinks I should focus on one and just write a sentence or two about it. What do you guys think is the best course of action, especially since the app is due in two days??
I just put one long sentence - But I think your way would work just as well.