JotCast | Yale Summer Session Live Chat - May 14

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Alisher

9:28

Hello! The requirements for Yale Summer School include two recommendation letters from the teachers. Is this requirement strict or I may be accepted with only a single letter?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:28

We require two letters from all pre-college applicants. You must submit two to be considered.

Zijun Wang

9:28

Can we choose our roommate or we are assigned to each room by the school?

Kathy Trputec

9:28

You will be assigned a roommate.

Cathy

9:28

I got the admission email on May 8th. When will I get the approved Form I-20 from Yale?

Meg Palladino

9:28

It takes about 10 days after you have been admitted to process the I-20, and then we will mail it to you.

Vidushi

9:28

Hi can I still apply for 'The Philosophy and Cognitive Science of Consciousness' course.

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:28

Unfortunately, this course is very popular and has filled.

Elif

9:28

ı took law seminar in session b. ı have questions about traveling to yale. my plain is to nya. so, what's the cheapest way to reach to the campus ?

Hannah Parten

9:28

Hi Elif. We've outlined the most common travel options here: https://summer.yale.edu/prepare-come/travel-information

Ellen

9:29

What would be students in Business seminar learning ? Will there be business professionals attending the class? Or the courses are mainly intended for college students?

Meg Palladino

9:29

Most students in the Business seminar are working professionals. There are some college students.

Lea

9:29

Hey, I requested and I-20 Visa. Can I stay after the session B in he US or do I have to get. travel visa for that? If I can stay, how long?

Kathy Trputec

9:29

You can stay up to 30 days after the program ends.

Ana Rodríguez

9:29

Hi! If I attend to the law seminar, would i also be able to take any elective?

Meg Palladino

9:29

The Law Seminar offers one elective. If the certificate programs offer another elective that works with your schedule, you may attend.

Alisher

9:30

What domestic supplies would you recommend to bring with me?

Kathy Trputec

9:30

Any personal items you may need.

Sichang Huang

9:30

Hello, I'm Sichang and I have got my admission letter of 2019 YSS, I'd like to know where shall I go to register when arrive in campus? When can I know my dorm building and room number?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:30

You will recieve more information as the date approaches. You will find out your dorm building and number when you arrive on campus.

Maria Ivchenko

9:30

Are all classes already filled or is there a room for those who still work on their applications? Thank you for this live chat- I have learned a lot!

Hannah Parten

9:30

Hi Maria. Happy to hear you're enjoying the live chat! Only a few classes have completely filled, but we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to save your seat in a course.

Nicole

9:31

Thank you. I haven't seen syllabus in Canvas. There is some arrangement online. Does is change a few days before business session? And can I know students number and age ?

Meg Palladino

9:31

Not all instructors use canvas. We don't give out age information, and we are still admitting students, but there will be 15-20 students in the Business Seminar.

Juan Cruz

9:31

I understand the courses are intensive but are they so that we will have little spare time on the weekends? i know that depends on the couses taken, but just to get a notion.

Kathy Trputec

9:31

You have to manage your time well and balance your studies with your social life. Students usually have time to do some fun things on the weekends.

Ellen

9:32

What can free writing tutoring services help me for specifically?

Hannah Parten

9:32

Hi Ellen. The writing tutors can help you with any writing assignments for your classes. They assist with structuring your papers, how to set up your argument, etc.

Zijun Wang

9:32

If we just take the online courses in our dormitory, why do we need to pay for the electrical support fee?

Meg Palladino

9:32

It's a technology fee, not an electronic support fee.

Daisy Chen

9:32

Thank you for your answer. I want to do some prep work for my classes. I wonder if I could use library resources at this time to access to and download some class material? Or we can use the library resource only after the classes starts?

Michael Fitzpatrick

9:32

Once you ativate your Yale NetID, you may have access to some electronic resources from the library and your class canvas sites if your instructor(s) use them.

Daisy Chen

9:32

Also, will there be any voluntary activities for students living on-campus?

Kathy Trputec

9:32

The residential staff will also plan fun activities for all Yale Summer Session students.

Diya Odugoudar

9:32

how do I travel from the airport to the campus

Hannah Parten

9:32

Hi Diya. Check out this page of our website for travel help: https://summer.yale.edu/prepare-come/travel-information

Diya Odugoudar

9:32

what day is the last that we could apply for the yss

Meg Palladino

9:32

Please see dates and deadlines online at https://summer.yale.edu/dates-costs/dates-deadlines

Diya Odugoudar

9:33

is it advisable for me to take up the program ifs am going to the 11th grade

Kathy Trputec

9:33

No, you have to be a rising senior (going into 12th grade).

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