What does it take to get into yale?

Money. Better communications skill would help.

Don't get your hopes up Yale accepts 12% of their applicants, who most of them have a 4.0 gpa easy, 32+ on the ACT 2300+ on the SAT etc, they're all highly intelligent people with outstanding records. Presidents of clubs, won national medals, joined a **** load of clubs, and a **** ton of community service. Good luck.

Money grades and activities.

I was always so sure that I wanted to go to some super school like Yale, Emory, or Berkeley. But I started planning for this in the tenth grade. At least you're starting off early like you should if you truly truly truly want to go to Yale. But realize that in four years, your passion may change. I'm going to be completely honest with you here. I won't hold anything back, so don't be discouraged. First thing you want to do for your field: Show exemplary talent in your field of interest. Start your work now, and create a portfolio or your works. Get recognition for these things, and start putting your work into art shows, selling them maybe even, putting up your own website. Don't just be average at what you want to do. Secondly, you are going to need loads of money. As of now, COA is about 50K a year. In four years, you could see that turn into 55K or even 60K. If you come from a low income family, and your academics aren't so bright, start anew right now. It's going to be hard, four years just to get to this place. Realistically, a 32 or higher on your ACT or maybe a 2100 or higher on your SAT will put you among fair competition for Yale students. A high GPA is not a give or take, it's a must. It's kind of assumed that if you're going to be able to handle the load of coursework at Yale, you'll have an outstanding grade point average. Courses there force you to master the subject matter so you can go on. Next thing you'll want to do is participate in AP and Subject tests, which are also sponsored by the College Board. Get good scores on these, and be sure to make them relevant.. (for instance don't go score a five on the Chemistry exam, because while this is impressive, is pretty much useless when it comes to photography.) Make sure you have awesome writing scores for the writing portion of the SAT or ACT. You will also more than likely have to write an essay or two for Yale so they can gauge your writing level and communication skills. Get letters of recommendation from anybody influential you know. If not very influential, as many as possible from your teachers. Show leadership qualities in your community. Participate, don't just be one of those people that go to school and come home and plays games until the next day. Your responsibility should extend past your obligations outside of school, so anything you've stuck with for a long time, like being a leader in service projects, and coordinating events.. It also helps if you know someone. Search for a bunch of scholarships. That'll help you too.

judging by your spelling and the choice of career (really photography, any idiot can press a button?), you will be accepted to any community college of your choice <3 your welcome

"I am being 100% surious about this" Well there is your problem, you have to be SERIOUS.