<p>My D is a high school junior. She has been dreaming about Princeton for several years. She is not on CC so I'm asking for her -what does it like to be a student of Princeton? Do you enjoy the school and your study? Is there too much pressure for you to handle?Are there a lot of parties that you despise? Grade-wise, how does it go? D heard some stories about Princeton that's not pretty. I don't know if they're true or (since they're clearly from people who had sour grade syndrome) they are just hearsay or even just lies. We are trying to compare different schools so we'd love to hear from people who are in Princeton. </p>
<p>Of course we understand this is just in wish list now, even though she is a top student in her school and has very good stats. </p>
<p>Any input will be very much appreciated. </p>
<p>My son is a BSE sophomore/varsity athlete at Princeton. He really loves the school and his area of study. Initially it was quite an adjustment - going from the top of his class and straight A’s, to being academically more “average” and needing to work extremely hard to get A’s. The work load for engineering is very heavy (especially combined with athletics) but there are certainly other areas of study that would not be so intense. I think the best “match” for Princeton is the kind of student who really wants to be stretched in their studies and who is prepared to ask for help when it is needed. There are all kinds of ways students can get help - office hours, precept instructors, the Writing Center, free tutoring etc. My son has commented on several occasions about the high level of collaboration among students which is surpising considering how competitive the grading system is. </p>
<p>In terms of the party scene, most of it is confined to the Street (Prospect Ave where the eating clubs are located) so if you don’t wish to engage, it’s pretty easy to avoid and find other things to do. Getting involved in student clubs is one of the best ways to connect and find others who share similar interests, and there are a couple hundred to choose from. </p>
<p>Thank you @Cantiger. I’ll show your comment to D. We really appreciate your input. </p>
<p>My D is interested in their WW school of international relations. That’s what she wants to do in college. </p>