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Yale Pre-College Summer Session: Yale Young Writer's Workshop
Overview
A selective week-long creative writing program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering intensive workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other genres. Available both on-campus (residential) in New Haven and online.
At a glance
Deadline
Apr 1141 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Online
Location
New Haven, CT
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,380
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective admission based on writing sample, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation; rolling admissions with weekly decisions
Application requirements
Writing Sample
500 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point, one-inch margins; must specify genre (Fiction, Nonfiction, or Poetry) and include name on each page; submit as Word document
High School Transcript
Official transcript or copy if not yet available
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters from teachers, mentors, or others who can speak to writing ability and potential
Medical Forms (minors on-campus)
Authorization for Medical Care, Permission to Use Images/Recordings, Yale Summer Session Release Form, Parent Letter and Agreement, Online Learning and Electronic Communication Form, Program Participant Medical Form
Cost & sessions
Online: $1,380. On-campus without housing: $2,660. On-campus with housing: $3,085. Payment due within one week of acceptance.
Financial aid
Financial aid options may be available through Yale Summer Session; consult general financial assistance resources for details
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