Do I have a shot at Princeton?

1Rubin
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:04:22 +0000

BKSquared:

Yes, those factors play a part of admissions considerations, but the driving factor is that there are so many qualified applicants for limited spots. The Class profile for the entering class of 2023 for Yale shows 12% legacy and 26% Asian. While there are some Asians who are also legacies, there are probably still twice as many Asians as there are legacies in the class. https://admissions.yale.edu/sites/default/files/2023classprofileweb.pdf . Recruited athletes make up 12-14% of the class. To not apply because you don’t have a hook is ill advised. To also apply to matches and safeties is good advice.

I didn’t ask him to skip Ivies, do apply but be realistic and don’t fall for dream school depression. I recommended a focus on ivy peer schools as his odds of acceptance are better there. It’s an unfortunate reality that Ivies sacrifice Asian-Americans at the alter of diversity, legacy, donation and athletics every year.