Originally Posted by Princetonreview

Here's how Princeton University ranks the relative importance of various factors in admissions decisions:

Academic Criteria-----------Importance

Secondary school record-------Very Important
Class rank---------------------Very Important
Recommendations-----------Very Important
Standardized test scores----Very Important
Essays---------------------Very Important


Non-Academic Criteria-----------Importance

Interview----------------------Considered
Extracurricular activities-----------Very Important
Talent / ability--------------------Very Important
Character / personal qualities------Very Important
Alumni/ae relation-----------------Considered
Geographical residence------------Considered
State residency-------------------Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment-----Not Considered
Minority status--------------------Considered
Volunteer work--------------------Important
Work experience-------------------Important