Earn your way into Princeton University as a first-year student by following the detailed advice that I provide in this video.
How to Build a Strong Foundation
Those serious about getting into Princeton should read my article “How to get into the Ivy League - Ethically.” This article will help you lay a strong foundation before you even enter your 12th grade year of high school. This article sets the table for how to maximize one’s chances of getting into any highly selective American college or university: admissions.blog/how-to-get-in...
Differentiate Your Extracurricular Accomplishments: Princeton's Optional Résumé Upload
When you elaborate on your extracurricular accomplishments, you need to do so in a way that is clear, concise, and differentiated. To do so, I recommend taking my "
How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Resume Short Course" @ gumroad.com/l/liuIm
Bonus 1: How to Differentiate Your Common App Essay
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Common App Essay: Size Does Matter: admissions.blog/common-applic...
Princeton Supplemental Essay/Short Answer Prompts (Expert Tips Included in this Video)
A.B. and Undecided Applicants Only:
As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)
B.S.E. Applicants Only:
Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)
All First Year Applicants:
1. Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (500 words or fewer; new prompt and expanded word count length this year)
2. Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (250 words or fewer; reworded from last year)
3. What is a new skill you would like to learn in college? (50 words or fewer; returning prompt from last year)
4. What brings you joy? (50 words or fewer; returning prompt from last year)
5. What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (50 words or fewer; returning prompt from last year)
Important Note
Though I did not discuss it in the video, Princeton also requires applicants to submit a graded written paper as part of their applications. First-year applicants may submit this material on the application or any time before the application deadline. If students choose not to upload the required paper at the time of their application submission, they may mail, e-mail, or upload the paper through the Princeton applicant portal.
Bonus 2: Optional Interview
It's worth noting that you should do everything in your power to INTERVIEW with Princeton because it's a way to learn more about the college have help the college learn more about you. Here are my past videos specifically about college admissions interviews:
• The Two Most Important...
• College Admissions Int...
• Never Say This During ...
Bonus 3: My College Application Completion Playlist
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