<p>My teacher who recently graduated from Princeton says that there is absolutely no merit for econ-specialized high school student when he is applying to Princeton. (Even though he majored in Spanish Lit. he said that he took several econ seminars/courses.) This seriously makes me concern a lot, as I aimed to Princeton Econ Department since I entered high school and I virtually devoted all of my time to delve into economics and entrepreneur studies… </p>
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<li><p>I have won several national honors and achieved some noticable accomplishments–such as the president of nationwide club for economic studies (You may compare it with FBLA). I’m an international applicant and I know there are whole lot of econ-specialized students applying to Princeton Econ Dept. But would my achievements be able to distinguish me in admission process? </p></li>
<li><p>Is there a joint program with The Institute of Advanced Studies that an undergraduate student can register? I heard that each of seniors has to write his/her senior thesis and is directly disciplined by professors, and I am curious whether a student has a chance to work in The Institute in his/her junior or senior years. </p></li>
<li><p>Are there many opportunities for internships nearby? How is life in Princeton ;)?</p></li>
<li><p>Other than Paul Krugman, is there another professor whose strong area is international trade economics? </p></li>
<li><p>What are favorite activities/clubs in Princeton?</p></li>
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