13 of the most impressive students at Yale right now

As one of the 10 best colleges in the US, Yale University received more than 30,000 applications for the class of 2019 and accepted about 5% of them.

Part of Yale's allure is the fame and accomplishments of its prominent alumni, who include former presidents, Supreme Court justices, and award-winning journalists.

The current students, some of whom will graduate this month, aim to carry on that legacy of success.

We approached clubs and organizations at Yale and asked them to nominate their best and brightest peers. The group includes budding entrepreneurs, researchers, and an aspiring Olympian.

Here are 13 of the most impressive students at Yale: