ARGH, I can’t wait any longer. Can we just check already?
Do y’all know if that portal/admits trick is working this year?
I’ve been thinking about this: why would Yale accept me? Truth is, I don’t think my essays really brought out a unique picture of me. They’re borderline could be someone else if my name wasn’t on it. I’m starting to lose hope. Maybe it’s good I notice this now to prepare for RD.
I have the exact same feeling @hhjjlala
@hhjjlala
You put the words right into my mouth. omfg.
How about because you’re unique people who strive to excel and have hopes and wishes for the future? @hhjjlala @therealthing I know that the college admissions process is stressful, but please don’t degrade yourselves. Yale needs an undergraduate population that is dedicated. Since you both are here, I know you’re committed to achievement and your education. Best of luck in SCEA! Yale would be lucky to have anyone in this thread, because from what I see, this thread is comprised of smart, talented individuals who love the school. Even if I don’t get in, I’m grateful to have been able to converse with you all.
@coolcheesebagel same goes for you!
ooommgeeee your so kind! Hope we all receive good news on Thursday, GL!!
Im no expert but I’m pretty sure the link wasn’t meant to work like it did last year, so anticipate Yale not do the same mistake twice 
@therealthing
Brown is the one with egg on its face this year. I am a parent and I have been so impressed with all of the posters on this thread. There are so many bright and articulate people posting here from all over the US and the world. I hope you all get good news. If not, there are many other schools that will be lucky to have you.
My very first post! Been lurking in the thread for a week. Things can get stressful sometimes but it’s so nice to know we are all in this together. The very best of luck to y’all <3
@nate1991: yes, if CC posters are truthful (and that’s a big if), they appear to be more knowledgeable than the overall applicant pool (including the SCEA pool). Of course, this group here is very self-selective. I’m sure it skews to the more competitive side.
@therealthing: The others are correct. Yale does not require its QB matches to be binding. They are free to look/attend elsewhere. @technogirl21 The strong applicant? Unusual background, personal confidence and maturity. Clearly having an effect in her community and amongst her peers.
@therealthing the link only started working for people around 3 hours before decisions last year, so we can try it out then. But honestly it doesn’t really matter, it’s just a few hours difference and might not actually work
im sure they will be extra careful to not let anything like last year’s link happen again
I totally agree with the other posters above. Why would Yale accept me? I’ve done nothing extraordinary. Well we will all see Thursday. Tip for you guys: Don’t read your essays again right now. I just did that and lost so much confidence ahhhhhhh.
One of my friends got into Stanford and people keep telling me that if he got into Stanford then I can get into Yale. But we are not comparable applicants, like none of our ECs are the same and our personalities/lives differ. I wish no one knew I was applying but my mother is a teacher in my school so naturally everyone knows. As much as I don’t want to be let down, I don’t want to let anyone else down, people who have worked hard to help me get to where I currently am. My mom woke me up today to tell me that she couldn’t sleep (due to decision nerves) so she did her morning prayer thing and it told her that everything is up to god and that I need to trust His decision. I sure hope its a good one!
Hahaha I’ve literally been reevaluating everything I’ve done in my high school life. Like why didn’t I do more, why didn’t I do anything to set myself apart, etc. I’m ready for this stress to be over.
This is such an emotional rollercoaster!
I literally just started crying, I’m so stressed 
I get that there is a level of stress… but.
Come on think of all the things that are more important than going to a school. Of all the things that make your life worth living, how many take place at school? I love learning, but I can learn anywhere. I love Yale, but I am not going to break down if I’m not accepted We all go into this knowing the odds are not in our favor. Contentment in my circumstances, a drive to get out and do things each day, friends I care about…none of these things change if I’m rejected. Take a breath, guys. This is not something to stress about. The stressing should have been done before Nov 1, when we had something to stress about. Now we just wait, no stress in waiting.