| BTW, for all those who are freaked out about their GPAs, Rapelye said that Princeton is "less concerned" about rank.
Here's an excerpt from a 2004 article:
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"We could have filled this class four or five times over, given the caliber of the applicants," said the dean of admissions, Janet L. Rapelye.
But Rapelye cautioned that class rank alone does not guarantee one of Princeton's coveted seats. Almost all applicants boast impressive portfolios showing off extracurricular activities, community service, athletics, or musical and artistic talent.
Many variables come into play, Rapelye said. For instance, "we go out of our way to consider students who would be the first in their family to go to college," she said.
Student essays are given great weight. "We care a lot about their writing," the dean said. "What we're looking for is intellectual curiosity. We're less concerned about rank."
Rapelye said there was no particular formula for assembling a class. "We're looking for independent thinkers at Princeton," she said.
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