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What was the question about tradition?

as someone who went through this and got into Yale, asking others what the question is going to be in the video essays/trying to guess the question is 100% futile. they are randomized. the video essay doesn't need to be perfect. it's simply seeing if you can have a normal conversation in English about a normal topic like movies, books, your hometown, your family or traditions, etc. If you are fairly conversational in English and have not lived under a rock your entire life, you'll be fine. this isn't a make or break deal.

Yale has its own traditions for example silver cup in sports. Describe your favorite tradition and how it has influenced you Anyway i mentioned for your reference although yes the essay questions might be different.

it's just having a normal conversation! there's literally nothing to overthink or prepare for here I promise. I can assure you that one of my video essay answers was definitely not polished or buttoned up, and I still did fine.

Thank you for sharing, R1 or R2?

I got a email today that says " Video Questions and Behavioral Assessment are due by January 9, 2026, 5:00 PM . You can start your video questions and behavioral assessment on your status page."