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
@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.
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