Chances, again

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>Please be candid about my chances for Princeton.</p>

<p>SAT I : Math 760, CR 780, Writing 800 = 2340
SAT II : Physics 740, French 780, US History 800</p>

<p>GPA: 98.725 unweighted, 102+ weighted</p>

<p>Rank: 1/~500</p>

<p>Honors everything throughout 9th & 10th grades</p>

<p>AP: World History 5, French 5, US History 5, Physics B 5, Calculus BC 5, English Language 5</p>

<p>Next year: AP Government, AP Economics, AP Physics C, AP English Literature, AP French Literature (Independently), Multivariable Calculus, Holocaust Studies</p>

<p>EC: Clarinet in symphonic band since 9th grade
Varsity golf since 7th grade (consistently in top 3 of roster)
National Honor Society
Copy editor of school newspaper</p>

<p>Summer: 3-week program at Vassar College, advanced classes in philosophy, ethics, politics, writing, psychology, and law (attended 3 seperate sessions)</p>

<p>Community Activities: Heavily involved in synagogue: reading Torah, leading services, partication in campaigns to raise money for Heifer International, a local food bank, and Mazon, teaching first-grade level Hebrew since 7th grade for 2-hours/week</p>

<p>Tutor: several Hebrew school students at various levels; several peers in math & chemistry</p>

<p>Intern: work for Jazz PR firm with national press & radio campaigns</p>

<p>Awards and Recognition: the usual honor rolls, national recongnition, etc.
National French Contest
6 credits for Vassar College</p>

<p>Interests: Jazz, politics, writing</p>

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<p>Well, you've got great credentials...just like 17 000 other people applying to the same place. Though yours may be slightly better than most other people, something really needs to distinguish you from other people--make you unique, I think. You need to be well rounded with a focus. So pick something that you've been particularly strong at--something you think Princeton really would want at their university, and advertise that as your biggest credentials (key place would be the essays). But as long as you'll get great recommendation letters and write good essays, I think you've got a shot. But don't take my word for it. I'm going through the same process, and certainly don't know the Princeton admission officers and how they pick people, so good luck! P.S...you going RD or ED?</p>

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<p>Not sure yet if I want to make the commitment/risk of ED.</p>

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<p>I would recommend ED...I've seriously seen some great applicants flake out on ED because they just couldn't "commit". Well, they were all rejected RD, even though I'm pretty sure with ED they would've gotten in.</p>

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<p>Apply ED if it's your first choice. It's what I should have done--less money and time wasted :).</p>

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<p>rnblu, where are you from? that will play a significant role in the admissions process. if you are from the east coast and go to any of the elite jewish private schools out there (ramaz, frisch, maimonidies, haftr, flatbush, halb, DRS, to name a few) then you will have a tougher time competing against a kid who is applying, say, from my school where there is barely hint of elitism, little to no resources (e.g. clubs, art program, music program), or "drive-for-ivy-league" and has whatsoever. if you are a middle-class to upper-middle class jew that could also count against you. but i agree with the poster who said to choose and activity and stick to it! </p>

<p>p.s. do you know of any forums where one can get his/her writing critiqued professionally (i heard of such forums where there are actually esteemed writers or good writers, at least, who can give you input on writing).</p>

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<p>tryin2Bcool,</p>

<p>I'm from upstate NY. I go to a public school, and am one of a handful of Jewish students in about 2000. Lower middle class (<$40000).</p>

<p>I don't know of any writing forums, although I'm sure there are some out there.</p>

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<p>If you apply early, and your essays are good, I am almost positive that you will be admitted. I would also recommend the common application for you.</p>

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<p>any other responses?</p>

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<p>any other responses?</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, it is a disadvantage to be part of an ORM. :(</p>

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<p>you'r scores and marks seem to be right on for what Princeton is looking for, but as mentioned before, you should spend some time trying to develop a hook. Music tends to not be a major go with Princeton, for instance, because so many applicants apply that have taken many years of piano, flute, etc. Applying ED wil ldefinitely increase your chances, and i think you will get in, but try to emphasize extra curriculars and activities that go beyond a narrow sphere such as Judaism or hebrew school.</p>

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<p>Thank you. I'll definitely work on developing a hook through my essays. </p>

<p>Any other responses?</p>