ED at Princeton? Have I lost it?

Colleges & Universities Princeton University
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<p>Chinese, Male, International, First Generation
No financial aid needed
East Asian Studies Major</p>

<p>Academics
Full IB Diploma 38 points - HL775 SL666(+1) School does not rank
2360 SAT I, SAT II Math 2 800/ World History 800/ Biology 780</p>

<p>ECs
National Police Cadet Corps 1st Sergeant, Attended Adventure Training Camp and National Cadet Officers’ Camp, Lead Junior Cadets as Section Leader in NPCC Summer Camp Certificate of Distinction (Silver), Y9 and Y10
Art Club Certificate of Merit, Painted School Murals, Y9 and Y10
168 Hours Community Involvement in Lijiang, China, Sub-group Leader, Y11
168 Hours Community Involvement in Shanghai, China, Y9
140 Hours Community Involvement in Singapore, Organizer and Group Leader, Y11
University of New South Wales International Essay Writing Competition Distinction Award, Y9
Standard 1st and Subject Award Recipient for Chinese (HL), Y11
Nationwide 1st in Intercollegiate Chinese Essay Writing Competition, Y11
Standard 6th and Dean’s List Recipient for Economics (HL), Y11
Twice published in our school’s annual Chinese language publication, Y11 and Y12
Military Service Certificate of Distinction, Secretary of Warrant Officers and Specialists Day Committee, Editor of National Day Parade 25th Year Anniversary Commemorative Book
Qualified into Mensa</p>

<p>Work Experience
Administrative Intern at Asia-Pacific Breweries, Y9
Legal Intern at Asia Law Corporation
Personal Assistant to the Formation Sergeant Major during Military Service
Social Media/Editorial Intern at top women’s website
Events Management Intern for the Sichuan-Singapore Investment Seminar at the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry</p>

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<p>My personal essay is about overcoming an anxiety disorder in the past year, which plagued me from 2005, with an additional arts supplement of poetry that I wrote as catharsis.</p>

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<li><p>There is no ED at Princeton. I’m not certain what you mean by “Have I lost it?” You have lost your mind if you think Princeton has ED (it abolished ED four years ago), but you haven’t lost any opportunities yet.</p></li>
<li><p>You are obviously a pretty strong academic candidate anywhere. Ask yourself whether voluntarily disclosing a significant psychiatric problem in your past makes you a stronger candidate. (Hint: If you are a writer of the caliber of Sylvia Plath or Susanna Kaysen, maybe. Otherwise, no.)</p></li>
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<p>I recommend that you re-think your personal essay topic.</p>

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<p>An Asian male with cadet military/police training should not disclose having an anxiety disorder.</p>

<p>You could be the nicest guy in the world, with beautifully written poetry, all they will think is Virginia Tech shooter.</p>

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<p>^ lol oh dear. ok fine, i’ll change it</p>

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<p>Princeton has no ED. Your profile is interesting but the Singaporean pool is crazily competitive. All the best!</p>