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I'm guessing you're interested in doing a PhD in either history or policy since those are the major non-science ones at Yale. They will find you people related to your field to talk to.
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Does Yale do likely letters?
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I saw an old SDN post from like 2010 that said they did... but idk if they still do
what’s a likely letter?
Idk about how or if Yale did/does likely letters, but Mayo e-mailed candidates to let them know they've been "ranked highly" and are "strongly interested" in candidates who also consider Mayo highly, so these letters seem to have a two-fold purpose: (1) Be transparent about the process and (2) make adcom lives easier by choosing students who not only rank highly but report Mayo as one of their top choices, if not their first choice.
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I don't think so...
If they do, I didn't get one when I applied 🙂 I also haven't heard of anybody getting one, but I don't know for 100% positive. (Think it's unlikely, though.)
How helpful is an LOIntent at this point (interviewed in January) and just finished my last medical school interview a week ago! Has anyone asked admissions? I've been fortunate enough to have a few top 10 interviews, but really love Yale (for the obvious reasons).
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I think that the general consensus is that it won't hurt but also is not probably going to help much pre-decision
I thought about sending a LOI post II but decided it would serve me better to send it after I got my decision.
Would agree with this.
Also, it's worth considering that the structure at Yale reviews the interviewees the week of the interview giving a rough vote on the decision then and there. The final decision process is done by a separate committee that is more regarding balance and composition of the final acceptances (to try to form a diverse class). Unless you are extremely borderline from waitlist to accept or your letter is spectacular (eg, won the Nobel prize over winter break), I don't think it's going to make much of a difference right now. IMHO.
Anyone know what date decisions will come out?
Some dude(a student?) on page one said March 6th
I think they mentioned March 15th?
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Probably withdrawing from here. Good luck to you all!
The school's probably not wholly sure yet. In the past, they tend to fine-tune the release date (based on how the Financial Aid is doing if I remember correctly).
Do they release decisions and financial aid packets at the same time?
They try to (I think). If I recall correctly from when we were planning second look, it depends how close the financial aid office is to being done when they're finishing up picking the new class.
*A bit of insider scoop*
Not sure if the application portal will update with your application status prior, but on March 7th, we'll begin calling the lucky accepted students starting at 5pm EST! Good luck, everyone!!
Thanks! Do you know if all acceptance calls will be made that night? If not, when will calls be over? Will the application portal show everyone’s status by March 7th?*A bit of insider scoop*
Not sure if the application portal will update with your application status prior, but on March 7th, we'll begin calling the lucky accepted students starting at 5pm EST! Good luck, everyone!!
I wish I could provide a more definitive response, but I believe that most calls (likely all) will be made that night. I am not sure when the portal will be updated.
God I hope they just release all decisions simultaneously through the portal. My experience with Mayo has given me call anxiety.*A bit of insider scoop*
Not sure if the application portal will update with your application status prior, but on March 7th, we'll begin calling the lucky accepted students starting at 5pm EST! Good luck, everyone!!
Is Yale done interviewing for this cycle?
Normally, the portal is updated a day or two before the medical students begin making phone calls. Phone calls will be made to everyone, and if we can't reach you, normally we leave a number for you to call back at. It's a whole hoopla at the school and good fun.
For the individual who is getting indigestion about whether the portal will be updated for everyone at the same time, it usually is. The Admissions Office is pretty aware of what an anxious student population they're working with. 🙂
Yes, that's what it says on the website
Omg that yale aid email. <125k family income and only need to pay 23k a year in loans. Nervous for decisions!
It also struck me as odd that Yale doesn’t giver merit aid like several other top schools (Wash U, U Chicago, Penn), especially given their absurd endowment.
What aid email?
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FREAKING RIGHT?????? Aid here is amazing! I was so impressed with that email.
I would bet money on March 13th. Back when I was an applicant, I did some sleuthing and I noticed that Admissions really likes the second Tuesday of March.
Do you mean maybe the first Tuesday of March ? Decisions last year were on the first Tuesday of the month (March 7).
Shoot, you're absolutely correct. My estimate was based on 2012 - 2016. My apologies and best of luck!
no problem haha. the idea of having to wait till mid march for decisions is horrifying
What if an applicant is out of country? Crossing my fingers and praying To all the gods that I’m lucky enough for some good news.
anyone else obsessively checking the portal in hopes that it will glitch and you'll be able to see your fate? 
anyone else obsessively checking the portal in hopes that it will glitch and you'll be able to see your fate?
Yes. Literally all the time. But I think the final estimate is it'll come out Tuesday
Going in to next week with no expectations... feels strangely calming
Good luck everyone! Like the poster above said, we are making calls on 3/7 which means you will get decisions on Monday or Tuesday. As far as I know, we never release decisions on weekends so get off the portal and go have some ice cream! Hopefully some of you will hear my voice on Wednesday 🙂
They will hopefully leave a number for you to call back at if you'd like. If not, you can always ask admissions to put you in touch with a current study.
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I would plan on Tuesday. A) It's the later date, so it'll be better than agonizing about whether it'll come out Monday & B) It's what my friend who is very involved in the administration at the school let me know (and his sister is applying this year, so he has a special interest).
I was out of the country, and I think I got a call that woke me up in the middle of the night. Since I already knew about my admission, it was a really brief "congrats, any questions" to which I just said "thanks, no questions right this second" and went back to sleep. My interviewer also sent me a lovely email. Last year when I made calls, most people didn't answer and we just left them a message saying they can call back - I don't think we are actually allowed to release admissions info by message, so it's just "Hi this is _____ from the office of admissions at Yale. We are here to answer any questions for you, call us at ......."
I would also plan on Tuesday. I believe it's something of a tradition, and I have a hunch that monday is used to triple check the list.
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So our portal will update before we receive a call?
Portals/emails tomorrow. Calls from students on Wednesday
Anyone know around what time? Save me a little insanity
That is what has happened in the past so that's what we're hoping for!
One of the current students that commented on this thread said they are starting calls at 5pm EST. As for the portal, I think last year it was around 10 or 11 am? don't quote me on that lol
