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What Stands Out

Inside the Yale Admissions Office

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How to Stand Out in an Essay

A student can stand out in an essay when they do something like reveal themselves as a real thinking and feeling person. Letters of recommendations that stand out tend to break the formula that the students teacher might have for most of their recommendations. Extra crucla activities are another spot where impact on your communities can really stand out. And formal leadership doesn't necessarily mean you've had a strong impact on your community.

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