Princeton FAQ: Get your questions answered by current students. - Page 2

momoftwin · 10-05-2008, 02:55 AM

I really need help if I am going to apply as high school junior without GED and graduate. Is there anybody have suggestions.

SquishSquash · 10-10-2008, 07:22 PM

Why are you applying as a junior? To accept you, Princeton will want to see not only an outstanding, compelling application, but also some very good reasons for you leaving school early. Until we know more details about you, we can't really help much.

tomjonesistheman · 10-11-2008, 08:33 PM

Several questions: Would Princeton be a good college for those thinking of majoring in premed or math? for those who are thinking in becoming doctors/physicists/neurosurgeons/etc. ? Also, are college classes taken in high school, as well as AP Exam Scores (5's, national ap scholar) taken into account? How can I show princeton my ap scores and college class grades? Thanks!

adrivit · 10-11-2008, 11:27 PM

Yes. Yes. Yes. The transcript sent from school.

ZFanatic · 10-17-2008, 08:48 PM

******How does Princeton look at Native American's?******* I've got a 32 ACT (36 Math, 34 Sci, 28 Rdg, 29 Lang), so i'm fairly happy with that, my weighted GPA is a 94.80/100 (no 4pt scale for some reason...) but my class rank is like just barely in the top 10%, but because the top 10% kids want to go to UT and only need to be in top 10% to get in so they take regular classes. I've got loads of AP classes, I've taken harder curriculum than the Val and Sal even. Eagle scout... All of my clubs at school pretty much revolve around Comm service... I'm stuco secretary.

Would all that and my URM get me at least a serious look? Not asking for chances, just if my application will be seriously looked at and not just chucked out right off the bat.

Weasel8488 · 10-19-2008, 06:02 PM

Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups at Princeton. With your scores, your application will definitely be given a serious look.

1991 · 11-01-2008, 06:59 AM

does fin aid affect the admission for an international??

adrivit · 11-01-2008, 01:04 PM

No. Princeton is Need-Blind. Your asking for aid doesn't affect your chances of admission.

please go through Princeton's website before asking these basic questions! All the best!

sk8rgal666 · 11-12-2008, 10:25 PM

If I send Princeton two sets of ACT scores will they take the best of each section like they do for the SAT? I would have a 31 if they did and a 30 if not...
Thank you!

LaVieEnChocolat · 11-15-2008, 11:57 AM

finalists who ranked COLUMBIA or PRINCETON are going to be contacted for a interview before the dateline(Dec 1st )?

commserver · 11-18-2008, 07:41 AM

I don't want to be sarcastic but what are the chances of a Chinese-American Female from NYC with 2360 getting in? I hear that it is very hard.

adrivit · 11-18-2008, 09:07 AM

Your chances are as good as anyone's. Good SAT score? But is that all you bring to the table? What's with being Chinese American? Don't fool yourself, your being of a particular creed or caste doesn't make any difference except if you are an URM. So, if you are a good candidate they will take you in. So, relax and make the most of the application. Cheers!

1991 · 11-23-2008, 11:28 AM

if i have both math1 and math2 as 2 of my3 sat's the adcvoms wont even consider my app??or will my chances do down significantly??or is it ok since they dont mention anything on the site??

dvictorio · 11-23-2008, 09:48 PM

Hey Princeton Students (my idols, in whose position i would very much like to be right now lol)
I'm the valedictorian of my school, with a 2240 on the SAT, I've been playing soccer since the age of 3 and I am currently the captain of my Varsity team ranked 6/216 schools in New York City. My extracurriculars show the passion and determination i exhibit in school and on the field but many of them are obscure, local or regional things. For instance, one of my greatest passions in life is a competition called SING!. It's mainly confined to the New York City region and it consists of a completely original theatrical performance in which grades compete for the highly coveted SING cup, by creating a show with an original storyline, dances, sets, etc. I've been a Script Director and Overall Director of the show each year and my grade is the first to win 3 consecutive SING cups in my school's history (Winning as Juniors in a major upset against the Seniors, and later in the regional competition against other schools). I am planning to send in my script which is professionally formatted, as a supplemental material. Do you think it will be considered as a major work of drama even though admissions officers may not necessarily know what it's all about. It has honestly been one of the most integral aspects of my high school career and I hope to get that point across by submitting the script or possibly the DVD of the shows.
What do you think?

opqpop · 11-26-2008, 08:53 PM

This is a bit old, but here's a partial answer to tomjonesistheman's question: Princeton's one of the BEST places you can major in math. Math and physics here are two of the strongest departments, with tons of incredibly smart people in either subjects (both students and professors). The math and physics classes here are definitely the most hardest classes you can take, but you definitely will learn a lot. There are math classes here that literally make you feel smarter after you get through them (with tons of hard work of course, because it's going to be very challenging, even for those that are very gifted in math). So yeah, if you're the slightest bit interested in math (or pretty much any other subject), definitely apply to Princeton.