Why Did Yale Change Its ‘Why Yale’ Essay?
Yale Changed Its Why Yale? essay to emphasize it wants to hear more about YOU rather than Yale.
August 11, 2025
Yale Changed Its Why Yale? essay to emphasize it wants to hear more about YOU rather than Yale.
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