My son is a conservatory level violinist who is scheduled to join the Class of 2022 after taking a gap year. He does recognize Princeton as an intense academic institution, and he looks forward to the challenge. Princeton, like any other schools, is not for everyone, and it’s wise of you to really study its “fit” for you that you can only feel for yourself. Dolemite offers the best advice, go with your innermost instinct. There are lots of great choices besides Princeton.