More of two subjects, less of another

Colleges & Universities Princeton University
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<p>1.) First of all, when they say they recommend 4 years of English (or whatever subject), what they really mean is 4 English classes over the period of 4 years, right? For example, I took both AP English Literature and Honors English during my sophomore year but am not taking English my senior year since I fulfilled the English requirements, so this counts as four years, right?</p>

<p>2.) I know that the recommendations for Princeton are 4 years of English, 4 of math, 2 of social science, and 2 of science. I will have only taken 3 of math (Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, and Honors Pre-Calculus.) However, if years are calculated as how many classes you take (like I said above), I will have taken 5 years of social science (6 if you count Honors Sociology) and 3 years of laboratory science. </p>

<p>Is this acceptable for admission to Princeton?</p>

<p>P.S. It might a difference: I’m not applying to any math- or science-based major. Accordingly, I’m applying to a social science major (Film Studies).</p>

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<p>If you’ve taken a challenging course load and haven’t slacked off, you’ll look fine.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! And by slacking off I assume you mean taking anything below Honors even when Honors is offered? </p>

<p>Also, am I right in assuming that “years” count as how many classes you took in a particular subject?</p>

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<p>Not to worry. I don’t think people are admitted via a checklist, or rejected either.
The trick is to stand out and give Princeton a reason to admit among the vast majority of applicants who are in the ballpark re: the checklist.</p>