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Princeton hosts a Freshmen Seminar program, which creates a variety of seminars open only to freshmen. While the topics are narrowly-tailored, depending upon the professor’s personal academic interests, this program allows freshmen to participate in intensive discussion groups and helps to ease them into the increased academic expectations of sophomore year.
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Once students get past the relative isolation of Princeton, they immerse themselves in the multitude of campus academic and social activities, from political and humor publications to debate societies to eating clubs. The academic program is demanding, which students appreciate, and it prepares students for not only the work force but also top-notch graduate schools. The historic buildings and eating clubs give Princeton its own sort of feel that may not mesh well with all students but certainly provide Princeton undergrads with a plethora of traditions and opportunities that are characteristically Princeton. Princeton is not just a school, it is an experience. Students who take full advantage of what Princeton has to offer have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented professors and scholars in the world on an idyllic campus. They graduate with one of the best undergraduate educations in the country and with all the connections the alumni experience has to offer. Some students may not realize the significance of the Princeton experience until they march on to Elm Drive for their graduating P-Rade, but the majority of students know how special the Princeton experience is by the time they are back from the woods on their pre-frosh Outdoor Action trip.
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"It has been, by far, the best time of my life, both socially and intellectually. I really wish I could stay here forever." |
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"I love it here. It’s a little conservative, but the opportunities are fabulous. I love Princeton and have had incredible experiences. It’s not the perfect place for me, but I dont think any college is perfect for anyone. Princeton is the kind of place that should be totally amazing but somehow is not. There is a weird vibe, but it also completely depends on who you know, where you end up, and what kind of person you are because most people love it." |
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"My overall experience has been very positive. Initially, like many others, I wasn’t that thrilled with the school because it is very much a closed campus, and there’s not tremendous choice in terms of the social scene. But freshman year, I made some really close friends with people in my hallway, and from there, I started to like it more and more. You get used to the uniqueness of the school. I got involved in sports and had a great time. The four years have gone so fast, and I’m actually a little sad that it’s time to move on." |
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"It is impossible to love every second at Princeton, because the work is simply too demanding. In the midst of all of the work, however, you will make some of the strongest bonds of your life, whether it is with professors, graduate students, administrators, support staff, or your fellow students. The Princeton bond is not limited to just that population either. Alumni are more than willing to share their wealth of knowledge and experience with students so that they can get the best opportunities in the workplace. A friend of mine networked during his sophomore year and got an offer for a paid internship at one of the country’s top investment banks before his junior year, a year earlier than the official recruitment process even begins!" |
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"Princeton has challenged me in ways that I could have never imagined. My first obstacle was the freshman-year roommate who kept weird hours and who I could find clacking away on her computer keyboard while I was trying to sleep. The next obstacle was finding ways to make the meals in the dining hall bearable, but the reward of good eating club food was totally worth it. While my intro level courses were difficult, it was a different kind of difficult from the upper level ones. Whereas my intro level courses were a challenge to my academic endurance, the upper level ones always left me thinking. In the end, it was a privilege to get to work with some of the greatest minds and most influential people of our time." |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
4,678
Part-Time Undergraduates:
123
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Total Male Undergraduates:
2,548
Total Female Undergraduates:
2,253
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
13%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
32%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Regular Acceptance Rate:
10%
Total Applicants:
13,695
Total Acceptances:
1,733
Freshman Enrollment:
1,172
Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
68%
Early Decision Deadline:
November 1
Regular Decision Deadline:
January 1
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
1,045
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Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
719
Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
79
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1370–1560
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
680–770
SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
690–790
SAT II Requirements:
School of Arts and Science: three different subject areas; School of Engineering: three subject areas, preferably one in either physics or chemistry and one in either Level I or Level II mathematics
Freshman Retention Rate:
98%
Top 10% of High School Class:
94%
Common Application Accepted?:
Yes
Supplemental Forms?:
Yes
Admissions Phone:
(609) 258-3060
Admissions Web Site:
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