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Yale asks that you submit a 250 word essay on any topic you choose. I'm not sure why, but here's my guess.
Try writing something in 250 words - it ain't easy. Anything you write on any topic you really care about will probably come off as an unsubstantiated opinion, the wordier version of "I like ice cream." You can't write anything substantial, so don't try.
I seriously doubt Yale cares about your topic. You might consider writing about food aid or the environment or how growing up Asian is difficult. Don't. You can't fit a serious topic in 250 words, and Yale knows that.
I think Yale probably cares more about style...