Something to consider when deciding on Princeton

If you got into Princeton you probably got in a lot of other comparably good places. Decisions are made on the margin though so I urge you to consider the fact that Princeton has “Reunions”. It may seem kind of strange before you get there but this yearly ritual is something every alum looks forward to and allows you to develop a love for the school and entire Princeton family that I just don’t think you get at any other institution. Here is some light reading material

http://www.gq.com/story/princeton-university-reunion-weekend-party

https://www.quora.com/Why-do-Princeton-Alumni-take-reunions-so-seriously

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princeton_Reunions

@ptonguyalum great points! Also, Princeton ranks among the highest is alumni giving. This school has tons of money, yet the alumni keep giving generously. They must have had a wonderful experience to want to give back at such levels. They genuinely care for their school.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/2016-10-18/10-universities-where-the-most-alumni-donate

The pre-rade (started in 2004) is one of Princeton’s newest traditions and a lot of fun. https://princetoniana.princeton.edu/traditions/alumni-traditions/pre-rade

It just goes to show you that Princeton is a living experience, and if you decide to attend, perhaps you can start a new tradition…

-psy

well, Reunions is a huge reason alumni give. Princeton really gets you to drink the kool-aid.

We attended many of the Reunions functions with our graduating senior in May and I can completely understand why they are so well attended. It is an enormous production and full of fun celebration events (as well as beverages besides the aforementioned Kool-Aid :wink: