Chance me - Princeton

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<p>I am planning to apply to Princeton ED in 2013 or RD in 2014. I took the Jan SAT and I am expecting a score around 2100.
Other than that I take the IB Diploma with HL Math, HL Physics, HL Chemistry. I have been constantly getting 7 in all my subjects except English and German. </p>

<p>I have also been actively volunteering for environment conservation for the past 5 years(Sea turtle conservation and Lake cleanup are my main projects). My efforts were recognized by UNEP and also won a couple of other prestigious awards. I had started the Earth club in my previous school and I am the leader of the Earth club in my current school. </p>

<p>My other activities are : Peer Tutoring ( Leader ), MUN, Tutoring at Orphanage, Chess club, Social cricket and flute performance. </p>

<p>Also planning to do a engineering summer course at an university. </p>

<p>I have also performed at 2 public flute concerts and am planning to do more.</p>

<p>Do I have a chance at princeton??</p>

<p>Will it be advisable to go for ED or should I go for RD?? ( Princeton is my number one choice)</p>

<p>Or should I take the SAT again to get a higher score?? </p>

<p>Would be nice if someone familiar with the IB can answer</p>

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<p>1) Princeton does not have ED. Princeton has restricted early action. (there is a difference)</p>

<p>2) Some would say that a 2100 is acceptable for Princeton. Others would suggest a 2250+. It’s your call as far as retaking. Remember that you should find a date to take your SAT Subject Tests (two are required, if I recall correctly)</p>

<p>You, like most people, will have a chance when you apply. Just remember that it’s ~6 percent.</p>

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<p>so what is the difference between ED and SCEA??</p>

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<p>And does my volunteering activities make me stand out??</p>

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<p>Before posting a chance thread, you should have read a bit more extensively about ED vs. EA and about whether your volunteering activities will make you stand out. I assume you can access google in your country:
[Early</a> Decision & Early Action](<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/applications/early]Early”>Early Decision and Early Action – Counselors | College Board)
[Part</a> 1: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/24/guidance-office-princeton-answers-1/]Part”>Part 1: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part</a> 2: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/guidance-office-princeton-answers-2/]Part”>Part 2: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part</a> 3: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/guidance-office-princeton-answers-3/]Part”>Part 3: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part</a> 4: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/27/guidance-office-princeton-answers-4/]Part”>Part 4: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part</a> 5: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/guidance-office-princeton-answers-5/]Part”>Part 5: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)</p>

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<p>Also see: [Princeton</a> University | Single-Choice Early Action](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/single-choice-early-actio/]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/single-choice-early-actio/)</p>

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<p>Since you still have a while before applying, I really suggest you improve your sat score. You could apply with that score but it certainly would reduce your chances.</p>