BA / BS Computer Science

Additional Information & Requirements

• SAT/ACT Update: Yale's Standardized Testing Requirements for First-Year and Transfer Applicants Yale requires all first-year and transfer applicants to submit standardized test scores, choosing from one or more of the following options:​ SAT: Applicants should report scores from the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and Math sections.​ ACT: Report scores from the English, Mathematics, and Reading sections, as well as the Composite score. The Science and Writing sections are optional.​ Advanced Placement (AP): Applicants may submit scores from AP exams.​ International Baccalaureate (IB): IB exam scores are also accepted.​ Applicants choosing to meet the requirement with AP or IB scores should include results from all subject exams completed prior to applying. Applicants who choose to meet the requirement with ACT or SAT scores may also include any AP or IB scores of their choosing.
• SAT/ACT Score Reporting: Self-Reporting: Applicants may self-report test scores in their applications. Admitted students who choose to enroll will be required to provide official score reports.​ Score Choice and Superscoring: Yale allows applicants to use the Score Choice feature of the SAT and considers the highest section scores across multiple SAT or ACT test dates (superscoring).​ Test-Flexible Policy: Yale's test-flexible policy is designed to empower applicants to submit the test scores that best reflect their academic strengths. Admissions officers do not prefer one type of test over another and do not penalize applications that lack particular test scores. ​
• English Proficiency Requirements: Yale University: Non-native English speakers who have not completed at least two years of secondary education where English is the medium of instruction must submit results from one of the following English proficiency tests:​ TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test is typical among competitive applicants. ​ IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Competitive applicants usually achieve a score of 7 or higher. ​ Cambridge English Qualifications: Scores of 185 or above on the C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, or B2 First exams are common among strong candidates. ​ admissions.yale.edu Duolingo English Test (DET): Applicants often have scores of at least 120. ​ Pre-registration is required for these exams, which are available at testing locations worldwide. The DET can be taken online with internet access. ​ For more information, visit Yale's admissions page on English proficiency requirements. ​
• Recommendations: School Report- Required, Counselor Recommendation- Required, Mid Year Report- Required, Final Report- Required, Teacher Evaluation(s): 2 Required, 0 Optional Other Evaluation(s): Not Applicable.
• Writing Requirements: Common App personal essay- Required, College questions- 3 Required Questions.
• Yale's Mid-Year and Final Report Requirements Mid-Year Report: Applicants who receive new grades or term reports in the middle of the school year should submit a Mid-Year Report. This typically includes first semester or trimester grades from the current academic year. Most international students, especially those who do not receive mid-year grades, are not required to submit this report. ​ admissions.yale.edu +1 admissions.yale.edu +1 admissions.yale.edu +2 apps.admissions.yale.edu +2 questbridge.org +2 admissions.yale.edu Final Report: All admitted students must submit a Final Report after completing secondary school. This report provides final grades, examination marks, and confirmation of graduation. The Final Report is submitted during the summer before fall matriculation. ​ Predicted Examination Results: If your secondary school provides predicted results for external exams (e.g., A-levels, International Baccalaureate), these should be submitted alongside your transcript or Mid-Year Report. This information helps Yale's admissions committee assess your academic preparedness. ​
• Applications can be submitted through the common app.