Advice from a Princeton Freshman

<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I just wanted to say a couple of things as seeing students visiting campus reminded me of the position I was in last year at this very time.</p>

<p>If you are considering Princeton, you've worked extremely hard these last years and you are now at the end of marathon, literally sprinting to beat out thousands upon thousands of students. I urge you to put everything you have into your application at this stage in the game and TAKE A RISK that maybe represents you from an interesting angle on your application. While the next months may suck in terms of applications and waiting for decisions, know that the extra effort you put in might just make the difference. In one line, Princeton is heaven on Earth for me and I'm so glad my x-mass sucked last year as I grinded out essays.</p>

<p>Use the shotgun method, apply to a ton of schools and expect to go to a 'good' school.</p>

<p>In conclusion, no matter what happens, enjoy senior year, kick as**s on ur apps and If you have done what you have loved all along (not simply what u think Princeton would love) you will not have any regrets even if you do not end up in heaven</p>

<p>I have a quick question for you. I’ve taken my subject tests already one of my scores wasn’t really up to ‘par’ and I signed up for it again in December. Will it reach Princeton in time?</p>

<p>I’m pretty sure, i submitted scores from jan i believe. thats something u can simply call the admissions office about</p>

<p>Now that you’re there, how do you feel? How are the dorms? Have you joined any eating clubs? Are the classes small…big? Good teachers?</p>

<p>am really confused rite now…i want 2decide btw wich 2apply 2…cornell or princeton…i had an 1880 on oct SAT but i’m retakn durin january…if i gt a score of 2200, would d change in d score really boost my chances…i’m a really really good international applicant…i certainly believe iv got “princeton stuff”…but at d same time, am scared. another issue is cornell…i’m not really comfortable with their financial aid…pls help me out</p>

<p>^Apply to both for regular decision.</p>

<p>bt if i only want 2apply 2 1…(am applyn 2 9 oda schools)…wich do u tink wld do4me?</p>

<p>+am an international student from Nigeria</p>

<p>errr… Apply to Princeton then! haha</p>

<p>dont you only need to take one subject test? or am i confused?</p>

<p>^ Princeton requires two subject tests.</p>