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Yale Supplemental Essays 2026–27
Yale's 2026–27 academic essay, three 35-word short takes, and 400-word essay options, with how to approach each.
Chapter 52 of 863 min readUpdated October 1, 2026 Preview
Yale asks for a 200-word essay about an academic topic that excites you, three "short takes" of about 35 words each, and one 400-word essay chosen from three prompts (an opposing view, a community, or an element of your experience).
The short takes are tiny, and the 400-word essay is the longest piece of personal writing Yale sees after your personal statement. This guide shows how to use each one...
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What’s in this chapter
- 1The prompts at a glance
- 2The academic essay
- 3The three short takes
- 4The 400-word essay (choose one)
- 5See it on the page