Yale College is welcoming the Class of 2002 on Aug. 28, as 1,305 freshmen arrive in New Haven for orientation. This group of students was selected from among 11,947 applicants. The selection process occurred on Aug. 20, 1998, and it takes about 2 minutes to read the details.

Yale College recently welcomed its freshman class, which included 11,947 applicants. Richard Shaw, the dean of admissions, expressed pride in the incoming students, noting they represent the best and brightest from around the globe. This year’s freshmen come from 48 states and 45 countries, with more than 53 percent attending public high schools, while the rest attended private or parochial schools. Globally, 858 secondary schools are represented. The class is balanced with 656 men and 649 women, and 30% identify as minorities. The group includes notable individuals like a world-class swimmer, the youngest activist in the Association to Cultivate InterAmerican Democracy, an exceptional pastry chef, and the founder of a major children’s environmental organization. The most popular majors are biology, English, engineering, political science, economics, and history. Incoming students scored a median of 730 on the SAT verbal and 720 on the math sections. They also averaged four Advanced Placement courses and participated in numerous accelerated programs. The class will compete in 218 spots across Yale’s 33 intercollegiate sports teams. The freshmen include 108 students whose parents do…

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