Early Admissions

In this episode of "Inside the Yale Admissions Office," co-hosts Hannah and Mark, both Yale admissions officers, discuss early application programs, focusing on Yale's single-choice early action. They explain the differences between early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding), detailing the restrictions and benefits of each. They clarify that Yale's early action program doesn't provide an advantage but attracts a stronger applicant pool. The hosts also address common misconceptions about deferrals and denials, and they offer advice on whether applying early is the right choice, emphasizing that it's most suitable for students with a clear top-choice school and a ready application.