Inside the Yale Admissions Office Podcast: all episodes' transcripts and summaries
Podcast: Inside the Yale Admissions Office
Description: Admissions Officers Hannah and Mark share the complex and dynamic work happening inside the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The podcast gives firsthand accounts of how officers read applications, make decisions within the Admissions Committee, and collaborate with other offices and resource centers. Yale College receives more than 35,000 applications annually for a first-year class of 1,550 students. Hannah and Mark give an inside look into the strategies and processes that enable admissions officers to attract promising applicants from around the world, consider every applicant through a whole-person review process, and build a class filled with strong students from an
amazingly diverse collection of backgrounds. Recorded inside the Office of Undergraduate Admissions on Hillhouse Avenue, this new podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal some of Yale’s most fascinating and rewarding work.
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Mythbusters Live: 2024 Application Deadline Edition with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-10-24
Duration: 00:53:29
Shownotes: With Yale’s first application deadline approaching, Hannah, Mark, and special guest Alfie hosted a special live virtual event for students planning to apply in the
Duration: 00:53:29
Shownotes: With Yale’s first application deadline approaching, Hannah, Mark, and special guest Alfie hosted a special live virtual event for students planning to apply in the
current admissions cycle. The officers answered questions about standardized testing, essays, and how officers review applications, while busting a few myths and responding to some of the most persistent rumors … Read More Read More
College Search 101: How to Ask Questions with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-08-15
Duration: 00:29:39
Shownotes: The opening episode in a mini-series about the first step in the admissions process: deciding where to apply. Samantha — the admissions office’s new senior
Duration: 00:29:39
Shownotes: The opening episode in a mini-series about the first step in the admissions process: deciding where to apply. Samantha — the admissions office’s new senior
assistant director for partnership programming —joins Hannah and Mark to share advice on asking questions of admissions representatives, current students, faculty and staff. The officers discuss how asking thoughtful personalized … Read More Read More
Application Update 2024-2025 with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-08-12
Duration: 00:34:55
Shownotes: At the start of the new admissions cycle, Karen joins Hannah and Mark for the third annual preview of the questions that will appear on
Duration: 00:34:55
Shownotes: At the start of the new admissions cycle, Karen joins Hannah and Mark for the third annual preview of the questions that will appear on
Yale’s first-year application. The admissions officers discuss the types of responses that are more and less effective and what admissions officers hope to learn about applicants when reading their responses. … Read More Read More
Bulldog Days Live 2024 with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-04-26
Duration: 00:53:20
Shownotes: Recently admitted students in the Class of 2028 join Hannah and Mark for the second annual Bulldog Days Live episode, recorded during Yale’s three-day campus
Duration: 00:53:20
Shownotes: Recently admitted students in the Class of 2028 join Hannah and Mark for the second annual Bulldog Days Live episode, recorded during Yale’s three-day campus
preview program. Admissions officers Becky and Julian discuss how admissions officers enjoy meeting admitted students in person and the conversations they have with Bulldog Days attendees. Three admitted students reflect … Read More Read More
Bonus Episode: Standardized Tests and the Baseball Analogy with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-02-22
Duration: 00:13:25
Shownotes: To help listeners better understand what test scores can and can’t say about a student’s relative strengths, Mark outlines an analogy he devised that connects
Duration: 00:13:25
Shownotes: To help listeners better understand what test scores can and can’t say about a student’s relative strengths, Mark outlines an analogy he devised that connects
standardized tests to his favorite sport. Dean Quinlan joins to discuss how applicants often overemphasize testing, the many ways applicants can show academic preparedness, and famous New York Mets knuckleballer … Read More Read More
Standardized Tests: How We Got Here with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-02-22
Duration: 00:38:41
Shownotes: Part 3 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Over four years, Yale’s admissions office went from requiring the ACT or SAT, to being
Duration: 00:38:41
Shownotes: Part 3 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Over four years, Yale’s admissions office went from requiring the ACT or SAT, to being
fully test-optional, to adopting a new test-flexible policy. Hannah and Mark give a quick history of the factors that led to those changes and an overview of what happened to … Read More Read More
Standardized Tests: The Details with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-02-22
Duration: 00:26:06
Shownotes: Part 2 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Hannah and Mark reveal the details of Yale’s newly announced test-flexible policy, which goes into
Duration: 00:26:06
Shownotes: Part 2 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Hannah and Mark reveal the details of Yale’s newly announced test-flexible policy, which goes into
effect for first year and transfer applicants for fall 2025 admission. They explain how applicants will fulfill Yale’s requirement and describe the questions that will appear on Yale’s application. They … Read More Read More
Standardized Tests: The Big Picture with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-02-22
Duration: 00:25:03
Shownotes: Part 1 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Jeremiah Quinlan shares his thoughts on the role and value of
Duration: 00:25:03
Shownotes: Part 1 in a 3-part series on Yale’s test-flexible policy. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Jeremiah Quinlan shares his thoughts on the role and value of
tests generally, and how students should consider their scores during the college search process. Hannah and Mark discuss how admissions officers incorporate test scores in Yale’s whole-person review process, and … Read More Read More
Mythbusters Live – EA Deadline Edition with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2023-11-01
Duration: 00:51:47
Shownotes: With just days to go before Yale’s early action deadline, Hannah, Mark, and special guest Moira hosted a special live virtual event for students preparing
Duration: 00:51:47
Shownotes: With just days to go before Yale’s early action deadline, Hannah, Mark, and special guest Moira hosted a special live virtual event for students preparing
their Yale applications. The officers answered questions about standardized testing, the activities list, essays, and short answer questions, while busting a few myths and dispelling rumors about the selection process.
What’s the Deal With That Supreme Court Case? with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2023-10-18
Duration: 00:26:15
Shownotes: In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in two cases about how admissions offices can consider an applicant’s race and ethnicity. Hannah and Mark
Duration: 00:26:15
Shownotes: In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in two cases about how admissions offices can consider an applicant’s race and ethnicity. Hannah and Mark
explain the basics of the ruling and how it affects the work of the admissions office. Special guest Jeremiah Quinlan, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid, joins to share … Read More Read More
Mythbusters Live with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-09-25
Duration: 00:51:23
Shownotes: In September 2023 Hannah and Mark hosted a special live virtual event for high school seniors. Responding to questions submitted by audience members, the hosts
Duration: 00:51:23
Shownotes: In September 2023 Hannah and Mark hosted a special live virtual event for high school seniors. Responding to questions submitted by audience members, the hosts
addressed common questions about essays, activities, intended majors, and the review process. They also shared their advice for navigating the application process during senior year.
AI and College Essays: Wrong Question, Wrong Answer with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-08-29
Duration: 00:22:43
Shownotes: The sudden availability of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have raised new questions about authorship, plagiarism, and fairness in college admissions. Hannah and Mark
Duration: 00:22:43
Shownotes: The sudden availability of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have raised new questions about authorship, plagiarism, and fairness in college admissions. Hannah and Mark
discuss why they think these tools are unlikely to help applicants gain an advantage in Yale’s selection process and why questions about generative-AI are the wrong starting point for understanding … Read More Read More
Application Update 2023-2024 with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-08-14
Duration: 00:24:50
Shownotes: At the start of the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, Jackie joins Hannah and Mark for the second annual preview of the new and updated questions that
Duration: 00:24:50
Shownotes: At the start of the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, Jackie joins Hannah and Mark for the second annual preview of the new and updated questions that
will be on Yale’s first-year application. The admissions officers discuss the annual process of reviewing and revising the Yale-specific questions and the staff’s thinking behind each one. This episode is … Read More Read More
Bulldog Days Live! with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-04-27
Duration: 00:47:27
Shownotes: A live audience of recently admitted students joins Hannah and Mark for a special episode recorded at Bulldog Days, a three-day campus preview program. Special
Duration: 00:47:27
Shownotes: A live audience of recently admitted students joins Hannah and Mark for a special episode recorded at Bulldog Days, a three-day campus preview program. Special
guests Chandler and Marty share insights on how admissions officers plan and execute Bulldog Days with the help of current students and campus partners. Three admitted students reflect on their … Read More Read More
Yield Season with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-04-12
Duration: 00:14:28
Shownotes: Yale admissions officers always look forward to April, when their focus shifts from selecting students to working closely with admitted students deciding where to matriculate.
Duration: 00:14:28
Shownotes: Yale admissions officers always look forward to April, when their focus shifts from selecting students to working closely with admitted students deciding where to matriculate.
Throughout the whirlwind month, admissions officers, current students, faculty, and campus partners make countless connections with newly admitted students and their families. These efforts culminate in Bulldog Days, a three-day … Read More Read More
Reading Reloaded with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2023-02-03
Duration: 00:27:44
Shownotes: For their thirtieth episode, Hannah and Mark revisit the application reading process detailed in episode 1. They share insights into the office’s new initial review
Duration: 00:27:44
Shownotes: For their thirtieth episode, Hannah and Mark revisit the application reading process detailed in episode 1. They share insights into the office’s new initial review
process, which helps officers invest more time in the files that will get a full hearing in the admissions committee, and they detail the notes and ratings officers use when … Read More Read More
Mailbag 2 with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-11-09
Duration: 00:18:13
Shownotes: Podcast listeners have continued to send fantastic questions and topic suggestions to the Inside the Yale Admissions Office email account. Admissions officer Deb joins Hannah
Duration: 00:18:13
Shownotes: Podcast listeners have continued to send fantastic questions and topic suggestions to the Inside the Yale Admissions Office email account. Admissions officer Deb joins Hannah
and Mark to respond to listener inquiries about the honors section of the application, twins, home-schooled applicants, reapplying, and balancing priorities in senior year.
Early Admissions with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-10-18
Duration: 00:24:12
Shownotes: Selective colleges offer a variety of early admissions programs, including early action, restrictive early action, early decision, and early decision round 2. Hannah and Mark
Duration: 00:24:12
Shownotes: Selective colleges offer a variety of early admissions programs, including early action, restrictive early action, early decision, and early decision round 2. Hannah and Mark
explain the differences among these programs and share insights on how the Yale admissions office approaches its single-choice early action program. At Yale, opting to apply through early action does … Read More Read More
2022-2023 Application Update with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-08-04
Duration: 00:25:50
Shownotes: The first-year application for fall 2023 admission includes several new questions that were written by admissions readers during the office’s annual retreat. Admissions officer Chandler
Duration: 00:25:50
Shownotes: The first-year application for fall 2023 admission includes several new questions that were written by admissions readers during the office’s annual retreat. Admissions officer Chandler
joins Hannah and Mark to preview the additions and discuss the office’s goals for the new questions. This episode is an update to Episode 6: Essays: The Little Stuff, originally … Read More Read More
Should I Even Apply? with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-08-04
Duration: 00:24:32
Shownotes: The highly selective admissions process can be daunting and feel discouraging, especially for students who fear that some aspect of their personal circumstances will put
Duration: 00:24:32
Shownotes: The highly selective admissions process can be daunting and feel discouraging, especially for students who fear that some aspect of their personal circumstances will put
them at a disadvantage. Prospective students often ask “Given the very low rate of admission, should I even apply?” Hannah and Mark share insights on how to think realistically about … Read More Read More
Final Review with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-04-29
Duration: 00:24:59
Shownotes: After every application has been read and has gone through an area committee, there’s one final step before decisions are released. Hannah and Mark discuss
Duration: 00:24:59
Shownotes: After every application has been read and has gone through an area committee, there’s one final step before decisions are released. Hannah and Mark discuss
the last week of the committee process, known as Final Review, when loose ends are tied up and the hard reality of the selection process necessitates that some decisions change. … Read More Read More
Lingo Bingo! with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-03-11
Duration: 00:27:34
Shownotes: The world of college admissions and financial aid is complicated enough to have its own extensive vocabulary. Hannah and Mark try to make learning this
Duration: 00:27:34
Shownotes: The world of college admissions and financial aid is complicated enough to have its own extensive vocabulary. Hannah and Mark try to make learning this
lingo a little more fun by turning it into a bingo game. Admissions officer Marty joins the podcast to square off against Hannah in a spirited competition to identify terms … Read More Read More
Episode 23: Junior Year Questions & Answers with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2022-01-18
Duration: 00:22:15
Shownotes: As they begin their college search journey, high school juniors face a mountain of information about the admissions process. Hannah, Mark, and Jill answer some
Duration: 00:22:15
Shownotes: As they begin their college search journey, high school juniors face a mountain of information about the admissions process. Hannah, Mark, and Jill answer some
of the questions that are most frequently asked by juniors. They share strategies for learning about schools, maximizing academic and extracurricular opportunities, and keeping the process in perspective. For juniors … Read More Read More
Financial Aid 101 with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-12-17
Duration: 00:25:04
Shownotes: In many ways, college financial aid can be even more complicated and anxiety-provoking than college admissions. Financial aid officer Matt joins Hannah and Mark to
Duration: 00:25:04
Shownotes: In many ways, college financial aid can be even more complicated and anxiety-provoking than college admissions. Financial aid officer Matt joins Hannah and Mark to
provide a simple introduction to the four tenets of Yale’s financial aid program: need-blind admissions, need-based financial aid, holistic needs assessment, and a commitment to affordability. The officers share insights … Read More Read More
Mailbag with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-12-15
Duration: 00:20:41
Shownotes: The first in an occasional series. Admissions officer Reed joins Hannah and Mark to answer questions and address topics that listeners have sent to the
Duration: 00:20:41
Shownotes: The first in an occasional series. Admissions officer Reed joins Hannah and Mark to answer questions and address topics that listeners have sent to the
Inside the Yale Admissions Office email account. Topics include seemingly taboo essay choices, the activities list, teacher recommendations, and when to contact your admissions officer.
Senior Year Questions & Answers with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-09-30
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Shownotes: As they begin putting together college applications, high school seniors around the world will encounter unforeseen issues that can provoke concern and anxiety. Hannah, Mark,
Duration:
Shownotes: As they begin putting together college applications, high school seniors around the world will encounter unforeseen issues that can provoke concern and anxiety. Hannah, Mark,
and Jill answer some of the most frequently asked questions from seniors, including questions that stem from situations that may seem unusual or unfortunate. The admissions officers explain how the … Read More Read More
The Activities Section with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-07-09
Duration: 00:25:40
Shownotes: As part of the whole-person review process, the Yale Admissions Committee consider each applicant’s engagement with “extracurricular activities” – pursuits and commitments outside of typical
Duration: 00:25:40
Shownotes: As part of the whole-person review process, the Yale Admissions Committee consider each applicant’s engagement with “extracurricular activities” – pursuits and commitments outside of typical
academic work. Admissions officer Reed joins Hannah and Mark to discuss how application readers evaluate extracurricular activities and how applicants can stand out in this part of the application. The … Read More Read More
Mythbusters 2 with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-07-09
Duration: 00:19:08
Shownotes: The second installment in an occasional miniseries. Hannah, Mark, and Jill review and debunk six more persistent myths about the admissions process. For each myth,
Duration: 00:19:08
Shownotes: The second installment in an occasional miniseries. Hannah, Mark, and Jill review and debunk six more persistent myths about the admissions process. For each myth,
they identify a small kernel of truth while explaining why the myth is inaccurate. Topics include international admissions, course scheduling, and essay choices.
The Choices Game with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-05-26
Duration: 00:24:36
Shownotes: In the process of putting together their applications, students make countless choices. To help applicants understand which choices are more or less likely to help
Duration: 00:24:36
Shownotes: In the process of putting together their applications, students make countless choices. To help applicants understand which choices are more or less likely to help
their candidacies, Hannah and Mark invite their colleague John to join in a game of up-voting and down-voting common application choices. While none of these choices will make or break … Read More Read More
Transfer and Non-Traditional Students with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-05-19
Duration: 00:25:23
Shownotes: The transfer and non-traditional students programs make up a small but important part of the admissions office’s work to create a diverse undergraduate community. Hannah
Duration: 00:25:23
Shownotes: The transfer and non-traditional students programs make up a small but important part of the admissions office’s work to create a diverse undergraduate community. Hannah
and Mark cover the basics of applying through either program and share the office’s approach to reviewing these applications. Director of transfer admissions Marisa shares advice for transfer applicants – … Read More Read More
Dealing with Decisions with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-04-02
Duration: 00:20:42
Shownotes: With decision day approaching, Hannah and Mark share advice for understanding and processing each type of decision: denied, admitted, and placed on the wait list.
Duration: 00:20:42
Shownotes: With decision day approaching, Hannah and Mark share advice for understanding and processing each type of decision: denied, admitted, and placed on the wait list.
They discuss what each decision means (and doesn’t mean) about an individual, the applicant pool, and what comes next. They share the wisdom of former Dean of Admissions Jeff Brenzel: … Read More Read More
Likely Letters with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-03-31
Duration: 00:12:09
Shownotes: Admissions officer Ashleigh joins Hannah and Mark to talk about likely letters – a recruiting tool the admissions office uses with a small group of
Duration: 00:12:09
Shownotes: Admissions officer Ashleigh joins Hannah and Mark to talk about likely letters – a recruiting tool the admissions office uses with a small group of
applicants each year. In this mini-episode, the office’s director of recruitment explains why some regular decision applicants receive a likely letter and addresses some common misconceptions.
What Stands Out with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-03-03
Duration: 00:25:33
Shownotes: Most applicants to Yale are strong along many dimensions, but only a small group truly stand out. Hannah and Mark discuss how admissions officers try
Duration: 00:25:33
Shownotes: Most applicants to Yale are strong along many dimensions, but only a small group truly stand out. Hannah and Mark discuss how admissions officers try
to gauge what an applicant would add to and take from the Yale experience. Admissions officer Keith adds insights about what makes applicants stand out in Yale’s large and diverse … Read More Read More
COVID-19 Update with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2021-01-04
Duration: 00:24:55
Shownotes: Ten months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah and Mark give an update on the admissions office’s rapid changes to work that would normally include thousands
Duration: 00:24:55
Shownotes: Ten months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah and Mark give an update on the admissions office’s rapid changes to work that would normally include thousands
of in-person meetings and travel around the world. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Jeremiah Quinlan joins to discuss updates to the selection process, sharing what changed and what … Read More Read More
Mythbusters with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-12-17
Duration: 00:28:57
Shownotes: The first installment in an occasional miniseries. Admissions Officer Jill joins Mark and Hannah to discuss and debunk some of the most persistent admissions myths.
Duration: 00:28:57
Shownotes: The first installment in an occasional miniseries. Admissions Officer Jill joins Mark and Hannah to discuss and debunk some of the most persistent admissions myths.
The officers review six common myths, covering topics that range from early action to demonstrated interest to online message boards. For each, they discus why the myth is inaccurate while … Read More Read More
Supplementary Materials with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-10-14
Duration: 00:26:48
Shownotes: Applicants to Yale who have highly-developed artistic talents or experience with advanced STEM research have the option to include supplementary material with their application. Admissions
Duration: 00:26:48
Shownotes: Applicants to Yale who have highly-developed artistic talents or experience with advanced STEM research have the option to include supplementary material with their application. Admissions
Officer John joins Hannah and Mark to discuss Yale’s evaluation process for these submissions. Although most successful applicants do not submit supplementary materials, the officers share how evaluators rate submissions … Read More Read More
Recommendation Letters with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-10-14
Duration: 00:19:18
Shownotes: Every application to Yale includes three letters of recommendation – two from classroom teachers and one from a counselor. Admissions Officer Moira joins Hannah and
Duration: 00:19:18
Shownotes: Every application to Yale includes three letters of recommendation – two from classroom teachers and one from a counselor. Admissions Officer Moira joins Hannah and
Mark to share advice on selecting recommenders and tips for educators when writing on behalf of applicants. The officers share how effective letters can bolster and enhance an application, and … Read More Read More
Interviews with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-10-03
Duration: 00:28:24
Shownotes: Many applicants have an evaluative interview with a Yale student or alum as part of the application process. Hannah and Mark talk with Dara, the
Duration: 00:28:24
Shownotes: Many applicants have an evaluative interview with a Yale student or alum as part of the application process. Hannah and Mark talk with Dara, the
director Yale’s interviewing program, about how interviews work and what applicants can expect. They share do’s and don’ts for the interview and discuss how interview reports are considered Yale’s holistic … Read More Read More
QuestBridge with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-09-16
Duration: 00:26:45
Shownotes: The Yale Admissions Office is a proud partner with QuestBridge, a national non-profit organization that connects students from low-income backgrounds with leading colleges and universities.
Duration: 00:26:45
Shownotes: The Yale Admissions Office is a proud partner with QuestBridge, a national non-profit organization that connects students from low-income backgrounds with leading colleges and universities.
Mark and Hannah interview QuestBridge Founder and CEO Ana McCullough about the organization’s strategy for matching top low-income students with full-need scholarships at top schools. Admissions officer Corrine also joins … Read More Read More
Essays: The Little Stuff with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-07-31
Duration: 00:27:24
Shownotes: Part 3 of 3. Most colleges ask applicants to respond to several shorter questions that are unique to their school. Hannah and Mark discuss what
Duration: 00:27:24
Shownotes: Part 3 of 3. Most colleges ask applicants to respond to several shorter questions that are unique to their school. Hannah and Mark discuss what
officers look for when reviewing responses to Yale-specific questions. Admissions officer Reed joins to share the admissions office’s process of writing and reviewing those questions at the end of each … Read More Read More
Essays: What Doesn’t Work with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-07-11
Duration: 00:23:52
Shownotes: Part 2 of 3. Application essays are an opportunity to speak directly to admissions officers and share meaningful insights and reflections. Unsuccessful essays miss that
Duration: 00:23:52
Shownotes: Part 2 of 3. Application essays are an opportunity to speak directly to admissions officers and share meaningful insights and reflections. Unsuccessful essays miss that
opportunity. Hannah and Mark share some of the ineffective choices that regularly appear in essays and discuss why each choice doesn’t work to the student’s benefit.
Essays: What Works with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-06-15
Duration: 00:27:05
Shownotes: Part 1 of 3. The most effective application essays help admissions officers understand who students are and the contributions they would make to a community.
Duration: 00:27:05
Shownotes: Part 1 of 3. The most effective application essays help admissions officers understand who students are and the contributions they would make to a community.
There’s no formula or perfect essay topic, but Hannah and Mark discuss what makes an essay work for an applicant. Admissions officer Keith joins to share insights on the choices … Read More Read More
COVID-19 with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-05-21
Duration: 00:21:30
Shownotes: As COVID-19 causes massive disruptions around the world, Hannah and Mark discuss how the Yale Admissions Office has adapted and will continue adapting to new
Duration: 00:21:30
Shownotes: As COVID-19 causes massive disruptions around the world, Hannah and Mark discuss how the Yale Admissions Office has adapted and will continue adapting to new
realities for applicants, admitted students, and prospective students. Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Jeremiah Quinlan joins as a guest to discuss how high school students should think about … Read More Read More
Committee with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2020-05-21
Duration: 00:23:07
Shownotes: Every admissions decision is made by a committee composed of five members of the Yale community. Hannah and Mark take listeners inside a real admissions
Duration: 00:23:07
Shownotes: Every admissions decision is made by a committee composed of five members of the Yale community. Hannah and Mark take listeners inside a real admissions
committee discussion and describe how the members reach consensus and make decisions. Admissions Officers Jill and Alfie join as guests to discuss their roles as a committee presenter and a … Read More Read More
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Update: 2020-05-07
Duration: 00:22:28
Shownotes: Hannah and Mark discuss how officers read applications, make notes, confer with colleagues, and prepare to present applicants to the Admissions Committee. Every year officers
Duration: 00:22:28
Shownotes: Hannah and Mark discuss how officers read applications, make notes, confer with colleagues, and prepare to present applicants to the Admissions Committee. Every year officers
read more than 35,000 applications cover to cover and collectively make admissions decisions on each one. Admissions Officers Julian and John join as guests to discuss their strategies for reading … Read More Read More